COVID-19: Play Suspended in Victoria
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A total suspension of play has been reenacted in Victoria in response to the government returning to lockdown to curb the second wave of Covid-19 infections.
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COVID-19: Progression Updates and Further Advice for Teams
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Progression updates are available for all states, as well as important advice regarding return to contact and competitions. Covid Safety Plans are also a government mandated requirement in several states.
Read MoreState Shield Cancelled for 2020
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We regret to announce that there will be no State Shield in 2020, primarily due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 situation in Australia. We here outline reasons for this decision and ideas for what might happen with State Shield in 2021.
Read MoreCOVID-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.
Read MoreAssessing 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.
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