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USQ Event Update - Sept 2024
The USQ Events Department has some announcements and updates as the season begins.
The USQ Events Department has some announcements and updates as the season begins.
The Tournament Director Certification, Events pages, and more have been updated at https://members.usquadball.org/events-page.
Under the Host a Tournament tab, there is now the Event Registration Form, Sanctioned Event Application Form, and TD Certification Form! Beginning in October, the USQ Event Calendar will begin showing community events (pending submission approval).
Deadlines and details for USQ National Qualifier Events and USQ Cup 2025 are available for review.
For the upcoming season, USQ will continue using Quadball.one for all events and games during the season, and it is now a requirement for events. USQ will continue the roll out of the TD Proctor program, where TDs can connect with and learn from mentor TDs about their events. Interested parties can email christian.barnes@usquadball.org.
With the transition of all USQ National Qualifiers to the spring, we recommend the inclusion of more development at events for the fall. Teams may choose to attend an event as an exhibition team, where they will still need to follow USQ official rules and member compliance, but their games will not count for season play requirements or USQ official standings.
Please reach out to events@usquadball.org or membership@usquadball.org with any questions or concerns.
Photo Credit: Go Round Rock
Follow The Action At US Quadball 2023
Follow the action from Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, this weekend during US Quadball Cup 2023, the national championship for USQ featuring 67 teams competing in 5 divisions.
Photo by: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
Welcome to championship week! US Quadball Cup is USQ’s national championship and is the pinnacle of the competitive season. This year, there are 67 teams competing in five divisions, and it’s looking to be one of the most competitive quadball events ever. You won’t want to miss a single second of the over 150 exciting matchups that are on the books for this weekend.
Nationals takes place Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Information about how to stay updated on the action (including livestream) is below. Visit the event website to learn even more.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Save over prices at the door and purchase online today. VIP passes are also available, which grant you access to the indoor/outdoor VIP lounge overlooking the championship pitches as well as an exclusive cash bar. Did you used to play? You can get all VIP perks for $10 less and 20% of your ticket price will be allocated towards grants for a team of your choice.
Want to win free tickets? Visit Valley Forge is doing a ticket giveaway on their Facebook page through Friday.
Teams
The list of teams is available on the event website as well as through TourneyMachine.
Schedule
Games start at 8 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. The schedule for the weekend is available on the event website, and also directly through TourneyMachine. Information on the gameplay format is available here.
Saturday Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Rosters
Rosters are available on TourneyMachine. Click the division name linked below, then the team.
Watching Online
This year, USQ is producing two high-quality livestreams. All games on Pitches 1 and 2 will be streamed on Twitch. To be sure you don’t miss out on your team’s game, we recommend following both channels and setting up push notifications so you can be notified when games begin.
Pitch 1: https://www.twitch.tv/usquadball
Pitch 2: https://www.twitch.tv/usq2
Saturday Livestream Schedule
Sponsors
USQ Cup is brought to you by Valley Forge Sports. Special thanks to all our sponsors for their support:
Attending In Person
Location and Site Map
USQ Cup is held at the Proving Grounds.
725 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Here is the site map. It is also available on the event website.
Parking
Parking is free for everyone and is located at the entrance of the facility. Upon entry, spectators should proceed to one of the two ticketing tents. There is one near the main entrance, and another in the center of the complex at guest services.
Site Policies
Outside food and beverage, other than water, is not permitted. Food is not permitted on the turf. Per park policy, no gum, seeds, tobacco, or e-cigarettes are allowed at the facility. Pets are also not allowed.
Bathrooms
Restrooms, including gender neutral restrooms, will be available on-site.
Weather
There is currently a chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The event will take place rain or shine, and we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather. Attendees should bring a rain jacket or poncho. There is bleacher seating available at all pitches.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday. Should lightning strike within 10 miles of the complex, play will be stopped for at least 30 minutes. When play is stopped, all attendees will need to return to their cars. Play will resume again when there has been at least 30 minutes since the last lightning strike.
More information on the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website.
USQ Cup staff will be monitoring thunderstorms via WeatherBug. Weather updates will be communicated directly to attendees on-site as well as online through the Facebook event and USQ’s Discord server.
Food and Drink
There will be several food vendors, as well as concessions, onsite - many which will include vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Here is a list of vendors:
The Proving Grounds
Vitality Bowls
Philly Waffle Cabin
The Pizza Wagon
Kona Ice
Beer and hard seltzer are available for purchase on-site at the event from the Proving Grounds concession stands. There is also a private cash bar in the VIP lounge.
Per the USQ Member Code of Conduct, unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or the use of illegal drugs in conjunction with participation in an official event is strictly prohibited. If you are 21+ and consuming alcoholic beverages on-site, please only consume beverages if you are done playing, coaching, providing non-playing team staff support, volunteering, and/or officiating for the day. If you are found to be intoxicated while participating in any of these activities, you will be ejected from the event, for the duration of the event.
Special USQ Fundraiser on Friday, April 14
In town on Friday? Considering eating at Honeygrow in King of Prussia! USQ receives a 20% donation from your purchase when you mention that you’re with the GroupRaise Meal for USQ on Friday, April 14 only.
Youth Quadball
Grab a broom and experience the fun with your entire family! Learn to catch a flag runner, throw a quadball, block a dodgeball, and more during youth workshops throughout the day. Workshops will be taking place in the back of the Championship Plaza. Waivers must be signed at either ticketing or guest services first before participating.
Saturday, April 15
10:30 am - Noon
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Sunday, April 16
9 am - Noon
Throughout the entire weekend, we’re inviting you to take part in the second annual USQ photo scavenger hunt! Go on a magical adventure and meet the players and staff behind the event and win cool prizes by solving riddles and discovering what Montgomery County has to offer!
We’d like to thank our youth partner, Levio Learning, for producing youth activities at nationals this year.
Merchandise
Purchase shirts, jerseys, hats, trading cards and more from VC Ultimate, the official US Quadball merch sponsor! Vintage USQ swag will also be available for sale.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you “like” us on Facebook at US Quadball and US Quadball Cup to stay connected throughout the weekend. We will be posting updates, photos, videos, and more to these pages. Updates will also be shared to the Facebook event here.
Get a front-row seat to everything happening at US Quadball Cup 2023! Follow us on Instagram and at our event hashtag (#USQuadballCup) to make sure you don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Keep up with the action on Twitter. Make sure to follow @USQuadball for updates. Use the hashtag #USQuadballCup to see updates from teams and players.
Scores
Scores will be posted on TourneyMachine as games end. They will also be shared on Twitter @USQScores.
Press
If you are interested in applying for a press or media pass, please contact press@usquadball.org.
Support USQ
Unable to join us in person this weekend? Consider making a donation to USQ online, or sending us a tip through Venmo @usquadball.
Questions
Still have questions? Take a peek at our FAQ, or reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.
Recap of 2022-23 Regional Championships
Learn more about results and awarded bids from USQ’s fall and spring regionals this season.
Photo by: Shana Travis
Results
Congratulations to the following teams who placed first and second in their division at regionals this season! Scores from each tournament may be viewed on TourneyMachine via the links below and also in our games database.
Great Lakes Regional Championship - October 29-30, 2022 in Lakeville, IN in partnership with Visit South Bend
Collegiate division
Champion: The Michigan Quadball Team
Runner-up: Creighton
Club division
Champion: Boom Train
Runner-up: Chicago United Quadball
Northeast Regional Championship - November 5-6, 2022 in Boston, MA
Collegiate division
Champion: Rutgers University Quadball
Runner-up: Harvard Horntails
There was no club division at this event.
Midwest Regional Championship - November 12-13, 2022 in Marion, IA in partnership with Cedar Rapids Tourism
Collegiate division
Champion: Creighton
Runner-up: Blue Jay
There was no club division at this event.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship - November 19-20, 2022 in Goldsboro, NC in partnership with Visit Goldsboro
Collegiate division
Champion: Virginia Quidditch
Runner-up: University of Florida
Club division
Champion: District of Columbia Quadball Club
Runner-up: Terminus Atlanta
South Regional Championship - February 11-12, 2023 in Columbia, SC in partnership with Experience Columbia SC
Due to unsafe weather and field conditions, the collegiate division of this tournament had to be ended early. As a result, USQ is not awarding a regional champion and runner-up title for this event, due to the incomplete nature of the competition.
Club division
Champion: The Warriors
Runner-up: Bosnyan Bearsharks
West Regional Championship - February 18-19, 2023 in Livermore, CA in partnership with Visit Tri-Valley
Collegiate division
Champion: Cal Quadball
Runner-up: University of California Los Angeles
Club division
Champion: The Lost Boys
Runner-up: Twin Cities QC
Southwest Regional Championship - February 25-26, 2023 in Round Rock, TX in partnership with Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department
Collegiate division
Champion: UTSA Quadball
Runner-up: Texas Quadball
Club division
Champion: Texas Cavalry
Runner-up: Texas Hill Country Heat
Standings may be viewed on our website.
Bids to USQ Cup 2023
The following teams earned bids to nationals through their performance at regionals:
Collegiate division 1: 15 out of 24 bids awarded
Blue Jay
Brandeis Judges
Cal Quadball
Columbia College Chicago Renegades
Creighton
Harvard Horntails
Kansas
Mizzou
RPI
Rutgers University Quadball
Texas Quadball
The Michigan Quadball Team
University of Florida
UTSA Quadball
Virginia
Collegiate division 2: 13 out of 16 bids awarded
Arizona State University
Emerson College Quadball
Illini Ridgebacks
Michigan State
Middlebury College Quadball
Minnesota
Quadball Club of Pittsburgh
Saluki
Sam Houston State Bearkats
Texas State
Tufts University
UNC-Chapel Hill
University of California Los Angeles
Club division: 7 out of 20 bids awarded
Boom Train
Boston Black Pandas
District of Columbia QC
Texas Cavalry
The Lost Boys
The Warriors
Twin Cities QC
Additionally, 2 Division 1 bids and 1 Division 2 bid were set to be released to 3 of the 2023 South Regionals attendees but were unable to be awarded at the time of the event due to the early suspension of the collegiate division portion. Based on USQ standings, these bids are awarded to:
D1: UNC Chapel Hill*
D1: Florida State University
D2: Virginia Reunited
The remaining bids for these three competitive divisions will be awarded via an at-large process on March 13, and open division spots will be confirmed the same week. More information on the gameplay format for USQ Cup is available on our member website, and a follow-up article will be posted later this week.
*Since UNC Chapel Hill has earned a D1 bid from SRC, their previous D2 bid will join the pool of at large bids available.
Livestream Footage
Select games from regionals are available in these playlists on YouTube.
West Regional Championship - coming soon!
Southwest Regional Championship - coming soon!
Upcoming Events
USQ Cup 2023 takes place April 15-16 at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Tickets are on sale now.
In July, USQ is co-hosting the IQA World Cup 2023. Support the US National Team in their fight to defend their title July 15-16 in Richmond, Virginia. Tickets are available here.
Follow The Action at the 2023 Southwest Regional Championship
Follow the action from Round Rock, TX this weekend during the 2023 Southwest Regional Championship.
Photo by: Alchemy Video
USQ’s spring regional championships end this weekend at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, TX with the 2023 Southwest Regional Championship. This regional will see six collegiate teams and five club teams compete for the title of regional champion as well as for bids for US Quadball Cup 2023. Information about how to stay updated on the action (including livestream) is below.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Support USQ and purchase online today.
Schedule
Games start at 9 am CT on Saturday and 9 am CT on Sunday. The schedule is available on our website. Click the Schedule & Scores tab, select a division, and scroll down.
Teams and Rosters
The list of attending teams is available below. To view rosters, go to the Schedule & Scores tab of the Live section of our website, or go to the event in Tourney Machine here. Click the division, then the team name.
Collegiate Division
UTSA Club Quadball - UTSA
Texas Quadball - UT
SHSU BearKats - SHSU
Texas State Quadball - TXST
Texas A&M/Ok State - AMOK
Baylor - BAYU
Club Division
Texas Hill Country Heat - HEAT
Texas Cavalry - CAV
Pegasus - PEG
Southwest Alliance - SWA
Gulf Coast Gumbeaux - GCG
Gameplay Schedule
The collegiate round robin will take place across Saturday and Sunday. The club round robin will take place over the course of just Saturday. All game times are in CT.
Gameplay Format
Club
With five teams attending, the club division will take part in a one day round robin on Saturday. Rankings will determine the sole club championship bid. One club championship bid will be available for the event.
College
The collegiate division will be a 2 day round robin event beginning on Saturday. Pool play will take place on Saturday and early Sunday, and then bracket will take place to determine the regional champion and bids. Two D1 bids will be available. The final game will begin at 1:45pm on Sunday.
Watching Online
Games on Pitch 2 will be streamed on the USQ Twitch channel. We recommend following the Twitch channel in advance in order to receive notifications when matches go live.
Attending In Person
Location, Parking, and Site Map
The 2023 Southwest Regional Championship is being held at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex (2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665).
Parking is free. Spectators should proceed to the merch tent (located next to HQ) to purchase tickets. There is food available to purchase onsite through the concessions stand.
Site map for this weekend
Weather
The forecast on Saturday is mostly cloudy with a high of 55 degrees. The forecast on Sunday is also mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 degrees. It may be windy on Sunday, with south winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. The event will take place rain or shine, and we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather. Pop-up tents and canopies may be set up on the turf but may not be staked into the ground or left overnight.
More information on the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Weather updates will be communicated directly to attendees on-site as well as online through USQ’s Discord server and the Facebook event.
Merch
This weekend, USQ is selling apparel from our new line from VC Ultimate. Trading cards can also be purchased online.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you “like” us on Facebook at US Quadball to stay connected throughout the weekend. We will be posting updates, photos, videos, and more to these pages. Updates will also be shared occasionally to the Facebook event here.
Get a front-row seat to everything happening at West Regionals Follow us on Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Keep up with the action on Twitter. Make sure to follow @USQuadball for general event updates and @USQScores for scores.
Scores
The Schedule & Scores section of the Live section of our website, linked here, will regularly update with new score information after games conclude. Scores will be posted on Twitter, too.
City Partner
We’d like to extend a special thanks to our city partner Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department for their support of this event. They’re eager to welcome US Quadball to the Sports Capital of Texas to play on the first-class fields at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Experience Texas hospitality and Quadball in Round Rock, TX! Learn more on their website.
Questions
Still have questions? Reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.
Follow The Action at the 2023 West Regional Championship
Follow the action from Livermore, CA this weekend during the 2023 West Regional Championship.
Photo by: Nathaly Castrejon
USQ’s spring regional championships continue this weekend at Robertson Park in Livermore, CA with the 2023 West Regional Championship. This regional will see four collegiate teams and nine club teams compete for the title of regional champion as well as for bids for US Quadball Cup 2023. Information about how to stay updated on the action (including livestream) is below.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Support USQ and purchase online today.
Schedule
Games start at 9 am ET on Saturday and 9 am ET on Sunday. The schedule is available on our website. Click the Schedule & Scores tab, select a division, and scroll down.
Teams and Rosters
The list of attending teams is available below. To view rosters, go to the Schedule & Scores tab of the Live section of our website, or go to the event in Tourney Machine here. Click the division, then the team name.
Collegiate Division
University of California, Los Angeles
Arizona State University
NAU Narwhals
Cal Quadball
Club Division
Twin Cities Quadball Club
Bay Area Breakers
The Lost Boys
Anteaters Forever
Mile High Quidditch Club
Seattle Quadball Club
Salt Lake City Hive
Silicon Valley Venom
Silicon Valley Vipers
Gameplay Schedule
The collegiate round robin will take place across Saturday. The club cross pool play games will take place over the course of Saturday and Sunday. All game times are in PT.
Gameplay Format
Club
The gameplay format for the club division will be a cross-pool format. Teams have been assigned to pools of three and will play all teams outside their pool. This gameplay format will afford six games on the weekend, prioritizing as few back to backs as possible. Consolation games may be scheduled on Sunday based on logistic availability, including officials and equipment.
College
The collegiate division will be a one day four team round robin with no bracket on Saturday. Bids will be awarded based on rankings upon the conclusion of all round robin games. One collegiate D1 bid and two collegiate D2 bids will be available.
Watching Online
Games on Pitch 1 will be streamed on the USQ Twitch channel, pending weather. Additional games may be recorded and uploaded to YouTube later in the winter. We recommend following the Twitch channel in advance in order to receive notifications when matches go live.
Attending In Person
Location, Parking, and Site Map
The 2023 West Regional Championship is being held at Robertson Park (3200 Robertson Park Rd, Livermore, CA 94550).
Parking is free. Attendees should park in the dirt parking lot next to the bathroom, then walk to the fields. Spectators should proceed to the merch tent (located next to HQ) to purchase tickets. There is food available to purchase from Food Truck Mafia.
Weather
The forecast on Saturday is sunny with a high of 62 degrees. The forecast on Sunday is also sunny, with a high of 64 degrees. The event will take place rain or shine, and we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather. Pop-up tents and canopies may be set up on the turf but may not be staked into the ground or left overnight.
More information on the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Weather updates will be communicated directly to attendees on-site as well as online through USQ’s Discord server and the Facebook event.
Merch
This weekend, USQ is selling apparel from our new line from VC Ultimate as well as trading cards. Trading cards can also be purchased online.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you “like” us on Facebook at US Quadball to stay connected throughout the weekend. We will be posting updates, photos, videos, and more to these pages. Updates will also be shared occasionally to the Facebook event here.
Get a front-row seat to everything happening at West Regionals Follow us on Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Keep up with the action on Twitter. Make sure to follow @USQuadball for general event updates and @USQScores for scores.
Scores
The Schedule & Scores section of the Live section of our website, linked here, will regularly update with new score information after games conclude. Scores will be posted on Twitter, too.
City Partner
We’d like to extend a special thanks to our city partner Visit Tri-Valley for their support of this event. As the official destination management organization for the Tri-Valley region, Visit Tri-Valley promotes tourism by creating initiatives, promotions and programs that make living, playing and staying in the Tri-Valley a fun and unique experience. Learn more on their website.
Questions
Still have questions? Reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.
Follow The Action At 2022 Great Lakes Regional Championship
Follow the action from Lakeville, Indiana, this weekend during the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Championship.
Photo by: Shirley Lu
USQ’s fall regional championships kick off this weekend at Newton Park in Lakeville, Indiana, with the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Championship. Hosted in partnership with Visit South Bend, this regional will see 12 collegiate teams and 4 club teams compete for the title of regional champion as well as for bids for US Quadball Cup 2023. Information about how to stay updated on the action (including livestream) is below.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Support USQ and purchase online today.
Schedule
Games start at 10 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday. The schedule is available on our website. Click the Scores & Standings tab, select a division, and scroll down.
Teams and Rosters
The list of attending teams is available below. To view rosters, go to the Scores & Standings tab of the Live section of our website, or go to the event in Tourney Machine directly here. Click the division, then the team name.
Collegiate Division
Pool A
Illini Ridgebacks (Champaign, IL)
Ball State Cardinals (Muncie, IN)
Grand Valley (Allendale, MI)
Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Michigan State (East Lansing, MI)
Blue Jay (Omaha, NE)
Pool B
Quadball Club of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
Columbia College Chicago Renegades (Chicago, IL)
Miami Marauders (Oxford, OH)
The Michigan Quadball Team (Ann Arbor, MI)
Purdue Boilermakers (West Lafayette, IN)
Creighton (Omaha, NE)
Club Division
Black Swamp Banshees (Toledo, OH)
Ohio Apollos (Columbus, OH)
Boom Train (Chicago, IL)
Chicago United Quadball (Chicago, IL)
Watching Online
All games on pitch 2 will be streamed on Twitch. Viewers can watch directly through Twitch or on our website. We recommend following the channel to receive notifications when we go live.
Attending In Person
Location, Parking, and Site Map
The 2022 Great Lakes Regional Championship is being held at Newton Park (801 N Michigan St, Lakeville, IN 46536), in partnership with Visit South Bend.
The site map is below:
Parking is free. Spectators should enter via Magnus Drive, then proceed to the merch tent to either purchase tickets or check-in to receive a wristband.
Weather
The forecast on Saturday is sunny with a high of 63. The forecast on Sunday is mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. There is a chance of rain in the forecast for Sunday afternoon. The event will take place rain or shine, and we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather. Pop-up tents and canopies may be set up throughout the complex, but may not be set up within the lines of the gameplay pitches. We recommend spectators bring a chair or blanket to avoid sitting on wet ground.
More information on the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Weather updates will be communicated directly to attendees on-site as well as online through USQ’s Discord server.
Merch
This weekend, USQ is selling apparel from our new line from VC Ultimate as well as trading cards. Trading cards can also be purchased online.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you “like” us on Facebook at US Quadball to stay connected throughout the weekend. We will be posting updates, photos, videos, and more to these pages. Updates will also be shared occasionally to the Facebook event here.
Get a front-row seat to everything happening at Great Lakes Regionals Follow us on Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Keep up with the action on Twitter. Make sure to follow @USQuadball for general event updates and @USQScores for scores.
Scores
The Scores & Standings section of the Live section of our website, linked here, will regularly update with new score information after games conclude. Scores will be posted on Twitter, too.
Questions
Still have questions? Reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.