Muggle Quidditch Match At Amherst College

Friday, March 28th, 2008

On Friday, Amherst College took its first step into a new world of sports -- one that had everything *but* flying brooms. Amherst hosted Middlebury College in an earthbound version of Quidditch, the sport made famous by the wizards in the Harry Potter books and movies.

A fair-sized crowd came out on a raw, rainy morning at the college quad to support the two teams as they played a modified Muggle version of the game. Amherst, in purple and white capes, and Middlebury, wearing dark blue, played the game carrying broomsticks between their legs to remain true to the series.

Quidditch, which contains elements of dodgeball, soccer, and basketball is played with four balls, with two of these used for scoring and the other two to be avoided. The goal is to score points by throwing the ball, called the Quaffle, through one of the opponents three goal hoops, all while dodging balls and running with broomsticks.

The players who were drenched in rain, and some soaked in mud, played to a well received gathering, amidst the sounds of a joking announcer.

Middlebury, which may be home to the nation's first college Quidditch team, held Quidditch World Cup festivals in 2006 and 2007.

With a little more experience, they won the match -- but cast a spell on everyone who played and watched.

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[BrigetteDV1]

I am SO making this happen at my school.

[dudeman5790]

that is so damn badass... i believe in harry potter

[FBODxAsSaSsIn]

rugby but only they are hitting eachother with their giant wood...

[JediKnightMarina55]

@Flash91s TROLL! Troll in the Quidditch Pitch!

[MrBacchus18]

Oh shit this is a real thing?

[Strava124]

@Flash91s Well please do because no one wants to hear your pathetic crap...

[Flash91s]

This is making me lose faith in humanity, I kinda want to kill myself after seeing this.

[navyk77]

As you can see, only the most athletic should play....Hmmm

[crapoadam]

Why don't they play on bikes? I mean i understand using broom sticks, but we can't fly, so it's just really akward. Bikes would better simulate the experience, though would also be a tad more dangerous and expensive

[MissBossyLady09]

@ishface007 Obviously..

[kathleenwingard]

haha this is great.. I want to play muggle quidditch now lol!!:)

[brielgib]

Well, I know what i'm doing after winter break....Quidditch team here I COME