Don't miss out on a chance to see a beloved fictional sport come to life! Keystone Cup II, a competitive quidditch tournament taking place at Haverford College on October 10th, 2015, will bring together top teams in the quidditch world. The event is free and open to the public.
Inspired by the game from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, quidditch has evolved into much more than fiction. The gender-integrated, contact sport boasts over 300 teams around the world. Locally, there’s a developing community of quidditch players and teams, including groups at Drexel University, Villanova University, the University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University and Pennsylvania State University.
Last year, the Keystone Cup debuted with Ball State University claiming the title. The action-packed quidditch tournament was a smashing success, garnering local media coverage and drawing hundreds of spectators. Keystone Cup II will consist of eight teams, selected based on talent and spectator-appeal. Participating teams include Villanova University, New York University, Rutgers University and the University of Virginia. Situated on Haverford College's campus, and organized by local high schoolers, the Keystone Cup II hopes to facilitate a lively, young and exciting atmosphere--ideal and fun for competitive quidditch.
Three Greater Philadelphia Area high school students, Jack McGovern, Sam Gilden-Weiner and Liam Scott, have piloted the organization of Keystone Cup II. McGovern, who has been attending quidditch tournaments since 2010, is a familiar presence in the international quidditch scene.
"The Keystone Cup got off to a great start last year and I can't wait to make this year's tournament even better," McGovern said. "I love the sport of quidditch and I really want to share it with my local community."
US Quidditch, the governing body of quidditch in the United States, recently recognized the Keystone Cup II as an officially sanctioned event. As a sanctioned event, players on each of the Keystone Cup's eight teams have the opportunity to gain experience and improve their ranking for the 2016 USQ Nationals in Columbia, SC.
Teams will contest preliminary round games in the morning and early afternoon. An elimination round and championship game will be played in the late afternoon. Admission to the Keystone Cup is free and fans young and old are encouraged to attend. For more information, check out the Keystone Cup website, like the Keystone Cup on Facebook and follow the Keystone Cup on Twitter.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
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Videos of Quidditch
Want a sneak-peak at the sport of quidditch? Here's a selection of videos from last year's Keystone Cup on October 18, 2014. For more quidditch videos, check out The Eighth Man's YouTube channel.
Ball State University defeated New York University in the finals to win the first Keystone Cup. The final score was 110*-80.
New York University defeated the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in the semifinals. The final score was 270*-150.
Ball State University defeated New York University in the finals to win the first Keystone Cup. The final score was 110*-80.
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Hometown favorites Villanova University defeated Bowling Green State University in the preliminary round. The final score was 70*-60.
Quidditch Links
US Quidditch
US Quidditch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch and inspiring young people to lead physically active and socially engaged lives in the United States.
International Quidditch Association
The International Quidditch Association is the international governing body for the sport of quidditch.
The Keystone Cup
The official Keystone Cup website for event news and information.
The QuidKid
The oldest active site for quidditch news, analysis, commentary, interviews and rankings. Keystone Cup Tournament Director Jack "ThePhan" McGovern is the founder and sole contributor.
The Eighth Man
The quidditch community’s go-to media site for analysis and strategy.
US Quidditch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch and inspiring young people to lead physically active and socially engaged lives in the United States.
International Quidditch Association
The International Quidditch Association is the international governing body for the sport of quidditch.
The Keystone Cup
The official Keystone Cup website for event news and information.
The QuidKid
The oldest active site for quidditch news, analysis, commentary, interviews and rankings. Keystone Cup Tournament Director Jack "ThePhan" McGovern is the founder and sole contributor.
The Eighth Man
The quidditch community’s go-to media site for analysis and strategy.
Keystone Cup Logo
The Keystone Cup logo was designed by Crystal Hutcheson. In quidditch, each team has three chasers and one keeper who work together to score a goal through any one of the three hoops. The hoops are depicted inside the keystone, a state symbol of Pennsylvania.
Contact Us
Jack McGovern
Tournament Director
Keystone Cup Quidditch Inc.
keystonecupquidditch@gmail.com
Keystone Cup Quidditch Inc. | keystonecupquidditch.blogspot.com
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Tournament Director
Keystone Cup Quidditch Inc.
keystonecupquidditch@gmail.com
Keystone Cup Quidditch Inc. | keystonecupquidditch.blogspot.com
Twitter | Facebook
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