I think I remember Muggle Quidditch having been mentioned on the 'cast, and in any case, since I’ve been going on about it in the hangouts, I thought it was time your resident Muggle Quidditch expert create a thread for it. *So here’s a place to talk about upcoming events, revel in the awesomeness that is a non-magical magical sport, or just ask questions about it in general. *
There is an official organization who oversees things and writes the rules, the International Quidditch Association (www.internationalquidditch.org).
The complete rulebook is available at the IQA website, but here’s a quick run-down of the most common questions I get asked:
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[li]Yes, we run around with brooms between our legs, because obviously, if your broom is not between your legs, you have fallen off your broom to plunge hundreds of feet to your disfigurement.
[/li][li]The Snitch is a ball–which is tucked into the shorts of a person. *Seekers have to “snatch” the Snitch from the Snitch runner without holding/pushing/tackling the runner. *Oh yeah, and the Snitch runner can run/hide/bike/swim/climb trees or do anything you can think of to evade Seekers. *Also, a Snitch snatch is only worth 30 points.
[/li][li]No, Beaters don’t get bats. *They just have to throw the Bludgers.
[/li][li]Tackling is legal and indeed encouraged. *In certain circumstances.
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