From Hogwarts to Aggieland:
Shalina's experience with Quadball
Welcome to the creation process of this blog!!!
Howdy, Quidditch enthusiasts, and future wizards of Aggieland.
This blog welcomes you to the captivating realm of Quadball at Texas A&M, where Aggies have found a way to bring the magic to life. Now you might be wondering what Quadball and Quidditch have in common. The game was based on Quidditch but the name had to be changed due to copyright issues.
Tell me this, when you think of Texas A&M University, images of maroon-shirt fans, spirited traditions, and a powerhouse football team might come to mind.
What if I told you that amidst the iconic campus traditions is a sport straight out of the wizarding world of Harry Potter?
In this real-world adaptation of J.K. Rowling's fictional sport, there are no flying broomsticks or mystical incantations. Instead, Aggie Quadball players navigate the pitch with feet firmly on the ground, weaving between opponents on a broom, passing the Quaffle, and scoring goals just as if they were wizards on flying broomsticks. The absence of spells doesn't take away the intensity or excitement; it simply amplifies the athleticism and strategy that make Quadball a standout sport in its own right.
According to the International Quadball Association (IQA), there are over 500 Quadball teams in 26 different countries. In the United States, more than 100 colleges have teams. The Texas A&M quidditch team runs around on a field, tossing, dodging, and scoring goals with a quaffle. While they may not be chanting spells you can hear them chant for each other at tournaments and practice.
In this blog journey, I'm your guide to the behind-the-scenes of the Texas A&M Quadball team. For this blog, I will be introducing you to the team and their version of the magical game. Come with me as we go to practices and learn what Quadball is and more importantly what Voldemort would think about this Muggle sport!