DISCOVER QUADBALL
DISCOVER QUADBALL
Inspired by quidditch, quadball is an exciting mixed-gender contact sport merging rugby, dodgeball, and tag with brooms.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
WHERE AM I?
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF QUADBALL
Watch this video to learn how to play!
THE BASICS
AN OVERVIEW
Quadball is a unique sport with an array of unique rules, but the bottom line is simple: shoot and score! Oh — and “catch the snitch,” but more on that later.
The field looks like this -->
The field looks like the below graphic.
To score, you must be a chaser or keeper, wearing a white or green headband, and launch the quadball, a slightly deflated volleyball, into your opponent’s hoops. You can score from either side of the hoops.
Credit: QuadballUK
Credit: QuadballUK
Credit: QuadballUK
THE BASICS
AN OVERVIEW
Quadball is a unique sport with an array of unique rules, but the bottom line is simple: shoot and score! Oh — and “catch the snitch,” but more on that later.
The field looks like this:
Photo credit: BenHollandPhotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Beaters, who wear black headbands, strive to get opponents out of play by throwing slightly deflated dodgeballs at them.
To score, you must be a chaser or keeper, wearing a white or green headband, and launch the quadball, a slightly deflated volleyball, into your opponent’s hoops. You can score from either side of the hoops.
Each team has six to seven players on the field at any given time. There are four balls at any given time: one quadball and three dodgeballs. -->
Each team has six to seven players on the field at any given time. There are four balls at any given time: one quadball and three dodgeballs.
Games last 20 minutes at a minimum. The first team to reach 60 more points than the leading score at the 20-minute mark wins.
A DETAILED LOOK
THE POSITIONS
CHASER
Throws the quadball through either side of the opposite team’s hoops to score goals worth 10 points each. Wears white headband.
CHASER
Throws the quadball through either side of the opposite team’s hoops to score goals worth 10 points each. Wears white headband.
KEEPER
A chaser with special privileges. Acts as goalie and has immunity within the “keeper zone.” Wears green headband.
KEEPER
A chaser with special privileges. Acts as goalie and has immunity within the “keeper zone.” Wears green headband.
BEATER
Throws dodgeballs at opposing team members to “knock them out” and make them return to their hoops. Wears black headband.
BEATER
Throws dodgeballs at opposing team members to “knock them out” and make them return to their hoops. Wears black headband.
SEEKER
Aims to yank a flag off the flagrunner’s waist to earn 35 points. Wears yellow headband and is released at the 20-minute mark.
SEEKER
Aims to yank a flag off the flagrunner’s waist to earn 35 points. Wears yellow headband and is released at the 20-minute mark.
TECHNICALLY A BALL
THE HECK IS A FLAGRUNNER?
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the sport, the flagrunner is a neutral official with a yellow velcro tail attached to the back of their waist. Seekers aim to grab the tail, or “catch the snitch,” to earn 35 points.
Check out this clip to get a sense of how play looks once the flagrunner is released!
THE MAGIC OF QUADBALL
WHAT MAKES QUADBALL SO SPECIAL?
COMMUNITY
The core of quadball lies in its vibrant and dedicated community. Athletes often join for the sport but stay for the camaraderie. The inclusive and positive atmosphere on the pitch creates lasting connections among teammates and competitors alike.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
GENDER INCLUSIVITY
Quadball is one of the only mixed-gender team sports, and teams are uniquely inclusive communities for trans and non-binary players. Through Title 9 ¾, USQ promotes inclusivity for transgender and nonbinary individuals by using gender rather than sex in its policies.
"There's not a lot of activities and groups that are very specifically, outwardly trans-friendly, and that's one of the things I really like about this sport. From the highest level all the way down, it's a very, very trans-friendly sport."
—Kelly Casey, #77
INTENSITY
Quadball is an excellent athletic outlet – throwing, sprinting, and jumping are all major parts of the game. Players are able to experience the heat whether at casual pickup games or competing across the U.S.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
QUADBALL TERMINOLOGY
GET TO KNOW THE JARGON
Click on a term to learn more
OFF BROOM
OFF BROOM
OFF BROOM
BEAT
BEAT
BEAT
SWAT
SWAT
SWAT
TAP IN
TAP IN
TAP IN
TITLE 9¾
TITLE 9¾
TITLE 9¾
We are happy to teach you the rules at practice, but if you’d like a deep dive, check out the official 2024 US Quadball rulebook.
Position and ball graphics by Freepik.
Disclaimer
Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling, or their affiliates. "Quidditch", "Harry Potter", and all related names, characters, and indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. - Harry Potter publishing rights © J.K. Rowling.
© 2024 Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
DISCOVER
QUADBALL
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
DISCOVER
QUADBALL
Inspired by quidditch, quadball is an exciting mixed-gender contact sport merging rugby, dodgeball, and tag with brooms.
Watch the video to learn how to play!
THE BASICS
THE BASICS
AN OVERVIEW
Quadball is a unique sport with an array of unique rules, but the bottom line is simple: shoot and score! Oh — and “catch the snitch,” but more on that later.
The field looks like this:
Credit: QuadballUK
Credit: QuadballUK
To score, you must be a chaser or keeper, wearing a white or green headband, and launch the quadball, a slightly deflated volleyball, into your opponent’s hoops. You can score from either side of the hoops.
Beaters, who wear black headbands, strive to get opponents out of play by throwing a slightly deflated dodgeballs at them.
Photo credit: BenHollandPhotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Each team has six to seven players on the field at any given time.
There are four balls at any given time: one quadball and three dodgeballs.
Games last 20 minutes at a minimum. The first team to reach 60 more points than the leading score at the 20-minute mark wins.
A DETAILED LOOK
A DETAILED LOOK
THE POSITIONS
CHASER
Throws the quadball through the opposite team’s hoops to score goals worth 10 points each. Wears white headband.
CHASER
Throws the quadball through the opposite team’s hoops to score goals worth 10 points each. Wears white headband.
KEEPER
A chaser with special privileges. Acts as goalie and has immunity within the “keeper zone.” Wears green headband.
KEEPER
A chaser with special privileges. Acts as goalie and has immunity within the “keeper zone.” Wears green headband.
BEATER
Throws dodgeballs at opposing team members to “knock them out” and make them return to their hoops. Wears black headband.
BEATER
Throws dodgeballs at opposing team members to “knock them out” and make them return to their hoops. Wears black headband.
SEEKER
Aims to yank a flag off the flagrunner’s waist to earn 35 points. Wears yellow headband and is released at the 20-minute mark.
SEEKER
Aims to yank a flag off the flagrunner’s waist to earn 35 points. Wears yellow headband and is released at the 20-minute mark.
TECHNICALLY A BALL
TECHNICALLY A BALL
THE HECK IS A
FLAGRUNNER?
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the sport, the flagrunner is a neutral official with a yellow velcro tail attached to the back of their waist. Seekers aim to grab the tail, or “catch the snitch,” to earn 35 points.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
Watch this clip to get a sense of how a game looks once the flagrunner is released!
THE MAGIC OF QUADBALL
THE MAGIC OF QUADBALL
WHAT MAKES
QUADBALL SO
SPECIAL?
COMMUNITY
The core of quadball lies in its unique and dedicated community. Athletes often join for the sport but stay for the camaraderie. The inclusive and positive atmosphere on the pitch creates lasting connections among teammates and competitors alike.
GENDER INCLUSIVITY
Quadball is one of the only mixed-gender team sports, and teams are uniquely inclusive communities for trans and non-binary players. Through Title 9 ¾, USQ promotes inclusivity for transgender and nonbinary individuals by using gender rather than sex in its policies.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
"There's not a lot of activities and groups that are very specifically, outwardly trans-friendly, and that's one of the things I really like about this sport. From the highest level all the way down, it's a very, very trans-friendly sport."
—Kelly Casey, #77
INTENSITY
Quadball is an excellent athletic outlet – throwing, sprinting, and jumping are all major parts of the game. Players are able to experience the heat whether at casual pickup games or competing across the U.S.
Photo credit: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
QUADBALL TERMINOLOGY
QUADBALL TERMINOLOGY
GET TO KNOW THE JARGON
Tap on a term to learn more
OFF BROOM
OFF BROOM
BEAT
BEAT
SWAT
SWAT
TAP IN
TAP IN
TITLE 9¾
USQ’s gender maximum rule, which states that a quadball team may not have more than four players who identify as the same gender in play at any point during the game. The addition of seekers will not change the gender maximum allowed on the field.
TITLE 9¾
USQ’s gender maximum rule, which states that a quadball team may not have more than four players who identify as the same gender in play at any point during the game. The addition of seekers will not change the gender maximum allowed on the field.
We are happy to teach you the rules at practice, but if you’d like a deep dive, check out the official 2024 US Quadball rulebook.
Position and ball graphics by Freepik.
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Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling, or their affiliates. "Quidditch", "Harry Potter", and all related names, characters, and indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. - Harry Potter publishing rights © J.K. Rowling.
© 2024 Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club
Disclaimer
Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling, or their affiliates. "Quidditch", "Harry Potter", and all related names, characters, and indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. - Harry Potter publishing rights © J.K. Rowling.
© 2024 Silicon Valley Vipers Quadball Club