COVID-19: June 13th Updates For Clubs - QARPP Ammendments and Progression
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Quidditch Australia is announcing two ammendments to the QARPP steps, and a progression update for all states and territories.
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Assessing and Addressing Racial Diversity in Australian Quidditch
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Ajantha Abey, Australian quidditch player, photographer, and QA Media Director, reflects on his experience of race and ethnicity in quidditch since joining the sport in 2014. This essay dives into the Australian population data to examine the lack of diversity in Australian quidditch (part 1), interrogates the systemic parts of our culture and sport that oppress and exclude indigenous Australians and other minority ethnicities (part 2), and examines a number of ways that individuals, clubs, community leaders, and Quidditch Australia can begin addressing these systemic issues (part 3). Ajantha also reflects on his own experiences and perspectives on being a player and leader in the sport with Sri Lankan migrant parents.
Read MoreCOVID-19: May 31st Updates for Clubs
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Many states are progressing through the Resumption of Play Plan steps - read the latest updates here and find some additional resources from Sport Australia.
Read MoreResumption of Play Plan for Covid-19
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The Quidditch Australia Resumption of Play Plan (QARPP) is based off a combination of the Federal Government’s 3 Step Plan and the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport, remodelled for quidditch. The QARPP outlines several steps in gradually expanding quidditch activities in a COVIDSafe Way.
Read MoreAustralia's Most Significant QUAFL Grand Final and the Story Lines Behind It
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Ajantha Abey examines the story lines behind the QUAFL 2019 Grand Final, unpacks years of quidditch backstory, explores the growing battle between university and community clubs around the world, and shines a light on the legacy of past leaders, to see why the game made for one of the most incredible circumstances in international quidditch, and why the Muggles’ victory is one of the biggest moments in quidditch history.
Read MoreCoping in the Corona Closedown Crisis - Practical Advice and Ideas for Teams and Individuals
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Ajantha Abey offers ideas and practical advice to teams and individuals on how to stay active, how to stay engaged and socialising with your team and the community, and how to remain productive during the coronavirus close down crisis.
Read MoreCOVID-19: Decision Timelines for State Shield & QUAFL, Memberships, & World Cup Updates
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On Friday 19th March, the Quidditch Australia Board held an emergency meeting to discuss further plans and timelines for events later in the year, following the nation-wide suspension on play issued on the 18th March. The decisions made, particularly concerning decision timelines, are summarised and detailed here.
Read MoreCOVID-19: Nation-Wide Suspension of Tournaments, Games, Trainings, & Dropbears Camps
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The Quidditch Australia board has been monitoring the national COVID-19 situation closely over the last several days, and has made the following decisions:
Effective immediately, all games and tournaments have been suspended nation-wide.
Effective immediately, trainings have also been suspended nation-wide, teams are urged to use common sense and follow recommendations with regards to social events.
The upcoming Dropbears training camp scheduled for 28/29th March in Sydney has been cancelled.
COVID-19: Pandemic Response Plan
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Quidditch Australia has published a full response plan for the COVID-19 situation. This is summarised and detailed here, with recommendations and requirements for players and organisers, advising of the likelihood that all quidditch activity will be suspended in the next 1-2 weeks, and contingency plans for this scenario for day-to-day quidditch in Australia, Dropbears, World Cup, QUAFL, and State Shield.
Read MoreCOVID19: Early Recommendations
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Quidditch Australia recognises the ongoing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our community. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates as the situation develops. To assist in addressing these concerns and ease anxiety within the community we would like to remind everyone of important cautionary steps individuals can take to minimise impact within the community and reduce the spread of the virus.
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