2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT
1 WELCOME LETTER CONTENTS This past year has been an exciting one at US Quidditch, as we Welcome Letter 2 celebrated continuity with our sport’s first decade of history while Our Organization 3 About US Quidditch 4 also looking forward to many brand new events and programs. Strategic Plan 6 This was my first full year as Executive Director, and it has been Programs 8 Membership 8 thrilling to see so much progress made in the development of our Events 14 league, and growth in the sport at large. Education & Resources 22 Initiatives 25 At the beginning of the 2016- Our People 27 2017 season, I was delighted Supporters 29 to promote Mary Kimball Financials 31 to Events Director, and the middle of the season saw a new face join our ranks with the addition of Jillian Flom as Events Manager. Along with our Membership Director, Eric Schnier, and our volunteer staff, our team worked hard this past season to execute on a variety of tournaments and other initiatives. One such project, and our marquee event of the 2016-2017 season, was US Quidditch Cup 10 in Kissimmee, Florida, which marked a decade of national championships and saw Texas Cavalry take the crown as our sport’s top team. This came after a year of hard-fought regional championships in eight regions across the country. Overall, we saw 131 teams participate in regional and national championships this past season, which brought an economic impact of over $1 million to the nine cities that hosted them.
In summer 2016, we were also pleased to send the US National Team to compete in the International Quidditch Association’s World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, where we took second place. We’re proud of our athletes and coaches, as well as our fans for their support, and we’ve already begun to plan to bring home the gold in summer 2018 with Michael Parada and Amanda Dallas, respectively, serving as our new Head Coach and National Team Coordinator.
We also welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors in Phil Andrews and Hank Dugie. Andrews, the CEO & General Secretary of USA Weightlifting,
Cover photo and photo above by Isabella Gong. 2 and Dugie, a City Councilman in League City, TX, have already served as invaluable voices as we chart a course for our sport for this upcoming season and in the years to come.
As we enter the final season of guidance under our current strategic plan, we continue to focus on the league’s three strategic priorities, further updates on which can be found later in this report:
• Shape and grow the sport of quidditch. • Strengthen trust in, and identification with, the US Quidditch brand. • Ensure US Quidditch is organizationally and financially sustainable.
Finally, we have been lucky to receive the continued support of our talented and incredible volunteers. From serving in year-round roles to helping out at specific events, we are incredibly fortunate to have the benefit of their support and passion.
We have a lot to look forward to in the 2017-2018 season, and we are excited to continue to serve you and to work together to further grow the sport of quidditch. Brooms up!
Sarah Woolsey Executive Director
“It’s the most fun I’ve had playing a sport.”
— A Florida player
Photos by Isabella Gong and Madison Vaughn. 3 OUR ORGANIZATION About US Quidditch OUR MISSION
US Quidditch is the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. USQ advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together. OUR VISION
We envision a future where every person in the United States is aware of quidditch as a sport and has opportunities to play and engage at all levels. OUR VALUES
• We establish the foundation for long-term sustainability through regulations, innovation, and expansion.
• We provide competitive opportunities for every level of athlete.
• We build a safe, inclusive, and respectful community.
• We strive to be a leader in gender inclusivity for all age groups.
• We create meaningful community partnerships.
• We develop and empower future leaders.
Founded in 2010, USQ has over 150 teams nationwide, and nearly 4,000 players and 300 officials are registered with USQ. We provide a range of services, from hosting nine major tournaments and supervising regular season competition, to creating resources and certifying referees, snitches, and tournament directors, offering grants, and working to expand the sport into younger age groups through outreach programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
4 "I have the opportunity to use my skills to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. I see the importance it plays in people socializing and being a part of something bigger than themselves, and I want to help make that happen for them.”
— An Ohio player and referee
Photo by Michael Vong 5 Strategic Plan PURPOSE
The strategic plan released at the start of the 2015-16 season lays out USQ’s strategic priorities and goals for the three fiscal years. The document guides decision-making, resource allocation, and prioritization of work. USQ’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, and this plan encompasses July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The following three strategic priorities and goals guide USQ’s decision making, resource allocation, and prioritization of work over the next three fiscal years. Each priority is interrelated, and success in one builds on the success of the others.
Shape and grow the sport of quidditch.
2016-2018 GOALS
\\ Grow the sport of quidditch, as well as league opportunities, for those under the age of 18. \\ Make quidditch and USQ’s events more accessible and meaningful to non-players. \\ Expand competitive opportunities at a variety of playing levels. \\ Continue strengthening our core services: regional championships and nationals. \\ Make the sport of quidditch safer for all of those involved. \\ Further develop resources, recruitment, and assessment of officials.
Strengthen trust in, and identification with, the US Quidditch brand.
2016-2018 GOALS
\\ Sustain high levels of transparency and consistency in communications. \\ Improve internal organizational communication. \\ Improve external communication, both to members and fans. \\ Increase social media engagement.
6 Ensure US Quidditch is organizationally and financially stable.
2016-2018 GOALS
\\ Diversify revenue streams through traditional nonprofit fundraising methods. \\ Develop partnerships with organizations that have a competitive stake in growing quidditch and events. \\ Facilitate a positive working environment for employees, board members, and volunteers. \\ Regularly evaluate organizational development and programmatic sustainability.
“I used to play multiple sports from when I was young and wanted to do some sport in college. I accidentally found our club quidditch team and they turned into my family. The sport is fun and we have a great time together.”
— An Pennsylvania player
Photo by Shirley Lu 7 PROGRAMS Membership
US Quidditch offers two types of memberships: team memberships for university, secondary school, or community team registration, and individual membership for players, coaches, referees, and fans. Memberships expire on June 30, regardless of when they were purchased, and are not transferable or refundable. All individual memberships come with the following benefits: ABILITY TO JOIN AN OFFICIAL TEAM
USQ members are eligible to join an official team as a player or coach.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE
USQ provides accident coverage during sanctioned USQ events. This coverage is what is called “excess coverage,” which means USQ insurance assists in covering costs that extend beyond what individual health insurance plans provide.
FREE REGIONALS REGISTRATION
All member teams receive free registration to regional championships.
LEAGUE-WIDE POLLING
Several times a year USQ conducts polls and surveys on all kinds of policy and preference questions.
MEMBER PATCH
Members can collect these patches each year!
Additionally, non-playing coaches receive a paperback copy of the rulebook, and all coaches receive access to player safety and other coaching resources. Referee members are eligible to complete certification and serve as Lead Assistant Referees who earn $10 per game they officiate, and can then be field tested to become certified head referees, who then earn $15 per game they officiate in the regular season, and $20 per game at USQ hosted events.
8 TEAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS REGIONAL TEAM DISTRIBUTION
Starting with the 2016-17 season, we introduced Great West, 25 Lakes, eligibility requirements for collegiate teams. 20
A college team is comprised of a group of students from a single Mid-Atlantic, school. A college team does not need to have a formal affiliation Southwest, 23 25 with their school to be registered as a college team. However, those teams with recognition from a school must compete in the college Midwest, 15 South, 15 division and register as a college team in the 2016-17 season. All Northeast, players on a collegiate team must attend the same school, and must 25 submit proof of enrollment before participating in an official game. Northwest, 5 U.S. MEMBERSHIP 2016-17 SEASON 153 teams (103 collegiate, 48 community, and 2 high school) 3,750 total individual members
Photos by Isabella Gong, Chris Rothery, and Madison Vaughn. 9 OFFICIAL TEAMS
Alfred University Saxons District of Columbia Quidditch Club
Anarchs Quidditch Duke University Quidditch
Anteater Quidditch Eastern Michigan Quidditch
Appalachian Apparators Quidditch Emerald City Admirals
Arizona Jackalopes Emerson Community Quidditch
Arizona State University Falcon Warriors Quidditch Club
Austin Quidditch Florida Gulf Coast Quidditch
Ball State Cardinals Florida’s Finest
Baylor University Florida State University
Boise State Abraxans Flying Panthers Quidditch Club
BOSNYan Bearsharks Gainesville Siege
Boston University Quidditch George Mason Club Quidditch
Bowling Green State University Grand Valley Quidditch
Brandeis Quidditch Grove City Legion of Broom
Cal Quidditch Gulf Coast Gumbeaux
California Dobbys Harvard Horntails
Carnegie Mellon Quidditch Club Hofstra University Flying Dutchmen
Carolina Heat Quidditch Club Houston Cosmos Quidditch Club
Central Michigan Quidditch Club Illinois State University Firebirds
Chicago United Quidditch Club Indiana University Quidditch Club
College of Charleston inTENNsity
Creighton Club Quidditch James Madison University Quidditch
Crimson Elite Johns Hopkins Quidditch
Crimson Fliers Kansas Quidditch
CT Cornish Pixies Quidditch Lake Erie Elite
DeathRow Quidditch Team Lock Haven University Quidditch
10 Lone Star Quidditch Club Penn State University Nittany Lions
Los Angeles Gambits Philadelphia Honey Badgers
Louisiana State University Provo Quidditch
Loyola University Chicago Purdue Intercollegiate Quidditch Club
Loyola University New Orleans Quidditch Club Boston
Lumberjack Quidditch Quidditch Club of Pittsburgh
Macaulay Honors College Marauders Quidditch Club at the University of Tennessee Knoxville Marquette University Quidditch Rain City Raptors Maryland Quidditch Richmond Ravens Miami University (OH) Quidditch Richmond Quidditch Michigan Quidditch Team RIT Dark Marks Michigan State Quidditch Rochester United Mile High Quidditch Club RPI Quidditch Minnesota Quidditch Rutgers University Quidditch Mizzou Quidditch San Jose State University Spartans Moscow Manticores at the University of Idaho San Marcos Sharknados Nearly Headless Knights SHSU Quidditch New York Badassilisks Silicon Valley Skrewts New York Pigeons Silicon Valley Vipers New York Quidditch Club SIUE Quidditch Club North Texas Firebolts Skidmore Quidditch Northern Arizona University Narwhals Skyfighters Quidditch Club Ohio State Quidditch South Bay Blazers Ohio University Quidditch Club Southern Illinois University Quidditch Oklahoma State University Stanford Quidditch Osos De Muerte Stockton University Ospreys
11 Stony Brook Quidditch University of California Los Angeles
Sun Devil Quidditch University of Dayton Quidditch
SUNY Geneseo University of Massachusetts Amherst Crabs
Syracuse Snare Quidditch Club University of Massachusetts Lowell Riverhawks
TC Frost University of Miami
Team-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named University of Northern Colorado
Texas A&M Quidditch University of Rochester Thestrals
Texas Cavalry University of South Florida Quidditch
Texas Quidditch University of Southern California
Texas State University - San Marcos University of Southern Indiana Quidditch
Texas Tech Quidditch University of Southern Mississippi
The Fighting Farmers of Arizona University of Texas at San Antonio
The Forgotten Ones Quidditch Utah State Quidditch Club
The Long Beach Funky Quaffles Villanova Quidditch
The Lost Boys Virginia Quidditch Club
The Silver Phoenix West Virginia Mountaineers
The Southern Storm Western Washington Wyverns
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wisconsin Quidditch Quidditch Wizards of Westwood The Warriors Wizengamot Quidditch at VCU Toledo Quidditch Wooster Scottish Nationals Tri-State Lightning Quidditch Club
Tribe
Tufts University Tufflepuffs
Tulane University
University of Arizona Quidditch
University of Arkansas Quidditch Club
12 “It’s the most intense sport I’ve ever played, and because the teams I’ve played with are filled with amazing people who make me want to come back.”
— A Virignia player and referee
What is your favorite thing about quidditch?
13 EQUIPMENT GRANT
Each year, USQ awards a “starter kit” equipment grant to one first-year USQ member team. Equipment provided includes a full set of hoops, one quaffle, three bludgers, one set of snitch shorts, two full sets of USQ headbands, two sets of practice pinnies, one set of short practice cones, and an athletic first aid kit.
The 2016-2017 season’s recipient of the USQ “Starter Kit” Equipment Grant is Mile High Quidditch Club. Mile High Quidditch Club is a new community team in the Midwest region, based in Denver, Colorado. The team has 25 athletes practicing with the program so far, led by a core of veteran players from the University of Northern Colorado, with help from other players who have moved to the Denver area.
TEAM MEMBERSHIP GRANT
The annual grant, consisting of membership dues for 14 additional players, is given to two official member teams with at least seven registered players in order to help defray costs for an upcoming season of competitive play. US Quidditch awards its 2016-2017 team sponsorship grants to the Los Angeles Gambits and the Silicon Valley Skrewts.
The LA Gambits are a community team based out of Southern California with two West Regional Championships to their name. After experiencing first-year growing pains and a season of rebuilding, the Gambits entered 2016-2017 as their third season. The LA Gambits exemplify US Quidditch standards by encouraging regional and national competition while promoting inclusivity and sportsmanship.
The Silicon Valley Skrewts have a long quidditch history. Founded in 2010 as the first community team in Northern California, the Skrewts have five consecutive national championship appearances and are the defending Northern California Quidditch Conference champions. While the Silicon Valley Skrewts are competitive on the pitch, the team is also dedicated to the development of the quidditch community as a whole. EVENTS
In the 2016-2017 season, USQ hosted nine events that served 131 teams and brought in an economic impact to their host cities of over $1 million total. USQ’s events program focuses on hosting high-quality tournaments that are a good competitive experience for our players and showcase the sport to new and existing audiences. EVENT SANCTIONING
USQ also offers an event sanctioning program to standardize tournament play and provide a higher standard of quality and safety for players around the country. For sanctioned events, USQ can provide a certificate of additional insured to cover the event and facility, recruitment assistance for certified head referees and snitches, social media marketing and advertising, planning and administrative assistance, and financial support. In the 2016-2017 season, USQ sanctioned 13 events and disbursed $900 in support.
14 “Quidditch is just different from anything I have ever played before. It takes physicality to play but it also requires extreme strategy and intellect. This separates it from any other sport I have played, because most other sports are pure physical efforts. Quidditch is by far the best sport I have ever played in my life.” — A New Jersey player
15 2016-2017 SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
West Fantasy August 6-7, 2016 West Northeast Regional Fantasy August 6, 2016 Northeast Crimson Cup II September 24, 2016 West Turtle Cup VI October 8, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Keystone Cup III October 8, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Midwest Warmup October 22-23, 2016 Midwest NCQC @ Skrewts November 5, 2016 West Lone Star Invitational December 3, 2016 Southwest Threaux Me Something Mister December 3, 2016 Southwest Quidditch Expeaux Midwest Winter Fantasy IV January 28, 2017 Midwest Heck in a Tote Bag Classic March 4, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Tournament March 11, 2017 Midwest Roanoke Harry Potter Festival May 13, 2017 Mid-Atlantic
"It is an interesting, fun yet competitive sport, that offers some part of the sport for everyone. It is intense but also welcoming.”
— An Massachusetts player
Photos page 19 by Alexander Leder, Jenna Bollweg, and Cally O'Neil. Photos above by Chris Rothery and Madison Vaughn. 16 OCTOBER 29-30, 2016 • CHAMPION: Q.C BOSTON 23 Teams 13 Head referees 7 Snitches 100 Spectators 438 Players 31 Lead assistant referees 30 Volunteers 71 Games
NOVEMBER 5-6, 2016 • CHAMPION: BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
17 Teams 12 Head referees 12 Snitches 150 Spectators 326 Players 22 Lead assistant referees 25 Volunteers 51 Games
Photos by Paulina M. Pascual Photography and Mary Kimball 17 NOVEMBER 14-15, 2015 • CHAMPION: MIZZOU QUIDDITCH 13 Teams 7 Head referees 6 Snitches 150 Spectators 239 Players 15 Lead assistant referees 19 Volunteers 38 Games
NOVEMBER 19-20, 2016 • CHAMPION: MARYLAND QUIDDITCH 19 Teams 17 Head referees 19 Snitches 150 Spectators 387 Players 19 Lead assistant referees 40 Volunteers 62 Games
18 Photos by Mary Kimball. FEBRUARY 11-12, 2017 • CHAMPION: FLORIDA’S FINEST 13 Teams 11 Head referees 14 Snitches 150 Spectators 243 Players 16 Lead assistant referees 30 Volunteers 36 Games
FEBRUARY 18-19, 2017 • CHAMPION: LONE STAR QUIDDITCH CLUB 20 Teams 15 Head referees 9 Snitches 200 Spectators 378 Players 30 Lead assistant referees 30 Volunteers 69 Games
Photos by Mary Kimball and Brittany Souder. 19 February 25-26, 2017 • CHAMPION: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 20 Teams 16 Head referees 19 Snitches 200 Spectators 395 Players 20 Lead assistant referees 40 Volunteers 66 Games
FEBRUARY 27-28, 2016 • CHAMPION: BOISE STATE ABRAXANS 6 Teams 5 Head referees 6 Snitches 50 Spectators 103 Players 8 Lead assistant referees 15 Volunteers 15 Games
Photos by Mary Kimball and Elizabeth Barcelos. 20 US
CUP 10
Kissimmee, FL
APRIL 8-9, 2017 • CHAMPION: TEXAS CAVALRY
60 Teams 45 Head referees 41 Snitches 1,322 Spectators 1,197 Players 28 Lead assistant referees 128 Volunteers 155 Games
Photos by Nikki Smith, Alexander Leder, Isabella Gong, and Brittany Souder. 21 “I love how unique and exciting it is! It is intrinsically fun, and captures the imagination. People are all ears when I say I play quidditch, and like me more for it. It allows me to push the boundaries of my comfort zone to have a good time and embrace the experience.” — An Ohio player
Education and Resources
In addition to hosting events, USQ is dedicated to providing resources and offering education and certification programs that develop future leaders and make the sport safer and sustainable.
22 OFFICIALS RESOURCES
As a fast-paced sport with many different moving parts, quidditch requires several officials. Every match is officiated by seven referees: a head referee, a lead assistant referee, two assistant referees, a snitch referee, and two goal referees. These referees work together to ensure that each game is run safely and effectively.
USQ’s referee certification program aims to certify referees to ensure the highest standards nationwide, and is revised each season to ensure the highest quality of officiating possible. Referee certification is an ongoing process, consisting first of a written and practical test, and supplemented by referee resources, and a system to continually review referee performance. In the 2016-2017 season, USQ field tested and certified 74 head referees.
The 2016-2017 season included the introduction of the Lead Assistant Referee position for all official matches. This paid referee position allows individuals to receive additional practice and improvement opportunities, all while enhancing the aspects of fair play and safety on the playing field. An additional certified and paid official on the quidditch pitch will increase the quality of officiating at all quidditch matches. Prior to this season, the head referee was the only certified official on the field, and the only one with proven field-time experience out of a total of six officials responsible for maintaining fair play and ensuring the safety of players and spectators. In the 2016-2017 season, USQ certified 332 lead assistant referees.
REFEREE OF THE MONTH AWARD REFEREE OF THE MONTH WINNER Josh Mansfield The Referee of the Month program rewards and Ricky Nelson celebrates the best referees in our sport. At the end of the year, the best referee was selected from the Caleb Ragatz monthly winners to receive the Referee of the Year Alex Amodol award, to win a plaque and free lodging and travel to Brian Nackasha referee at US Quidditch Cup. Matthew Niederberger
REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Referee of the Year Award winner was determined based on the number of officiated games in the head referee and assistant referee positions; feedback from coaches, peer referees, and event directors; and additional contributions to the sport as a referee ambassador. For 2016-2017, Alex Amodol was selected as Referee of the Year. After traveling cross-country from New Jersey to Peoria, AZ for the West Regional Championship, where he served as the Head Referee during the final match, Amodol still maintained a perfect 5/5 average in his reviews throughout the season, a first for a referee with so many tournaments and reviews in one season.
As Referee of the Year, Amodol received a plaque and a travel stipend for US Quidditch Cup 10; however, because he played for The Warriors in addition to refereeing at nationals, he is not eligible to accept the $1,000 stipend. The stipend went instead February Referee of the Month Ricky Nelson.
Photos page 22 by Rebecca Martin, Isabella Gong, and Will Michels. 23 “Earning Referee of the Year this season is a dream come true. I had jokingly set it as my goal when the award was first created, never really imagining that I might actually achieve it. There are a multitude of talented referees in quidditch, and I am truly humbled to have been selected this season. Having had the pleasure of working with several of the other candidates this season, I am honored to have been selected.” — Alex Amodol Photo by Nikki Smith
COACH CERTIFICATION
Every US Quidditch team is required to have a coach. This person may also be a player, but must attend regionals and nationals with their team and must complete USQ’s coach certification prior to their team competing in any official games. The goal of coach certification is to ensure that all teams are familiar with USQ policies and procedures, understand the symptoms and risks for concussions, and have a leader who understands the basic tenets of coaching.
The purpose of the USQ coaching development and Starting with the 2016-17 season, USQ requires that a training program will teach coaches to coach, not team’s certified coach be present at all official matches. to play the game. Coaches will learn to teach the CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS game in a positive way by choosing effective drills and fostering an environment inclusive to all USQ • Register as a current coach member members. Coaches will gain credibility with their • Complete a Positive Coaching Alliance teams, as well as with their schools and community webinar administrators. The program is designed to introduce • Complete a concussion webinar leaders to the responsibilities and philosophies of • Complete a USQ policy quiz coaching. The program demonstrates how to provide a safe and athlete-centered environment that emphasizes positive growth and sportsmanship.
24 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION
The Tournament Director certification program was created to ensure that every official game meets league standards, and that event managers are aware of resources available to them and understand league policies. The program is free, and consists of a one-hour training video, a brief online assessment, and continued access to resources, training opportunities, and a community of other TDs and USQ staff to answer ongoing questions.
Certified tournament directors organized every one of our 127 official events this season. Overall, USQ certified 158 tournament directors.
Initiatives
This year, USQ focused on a number of different programs and policies to strengthen the foundations of the sport and expand our resources moving forward.
BOARD EXPANSION level of skill, talent, and sportsmanship that we see every day from our teams. The USQ Board of Directors continued development this season by bringing on two new YOUTH QUIDDITCH board members, Hank Dugie and Phil Andrews. Increasing competitive quidditch opportunities IQA WORLD CUP 2016 for children under the age of 18 is one of USQ’s strategic priorities for the next three years. In the The IQA World Cup was held in July 2016 (at 2016-2017 season, children had the opportunity the start of the USQ season), and we coordinated to play at several regional championships and the US National Team that traveled to Frankfurt, at US Quidditch Cup 10. Programs at the high Germany to win the silver medal. The team, school level are growing across the country, composed of 21 talented athletes and two including three high schools that were registered experienced coaches, demonstrated the incredible as USQ official teams for the 2016-2017 season.
Photos by Paulina M. Pascual and Isabella Gong. 25 “I’m passionate about quidditch because it’s an amazing sport that is made up of amazing people. The people make the sport amazing and fun to play and be a part of.” — A West Virginia player
“Social justice and equity are important to me and I love the gender neutral aspect of quidditch because it gives [gender nonconforming] athletes the opportunity to play on teams regardless of
THE FOUR gender.” MAXIMUM RULE — A North Carolina player USQ Rulebook 11, page 10
“A quidditch game allows each team to have a maximum of four players who identify as the same “I like the principles that drive USQ, how gender in active play on the field at the same time. accepting the community aspires to be. I like the This number increases to five once the seekers enter competition and travelling with people I consider the game. The gender that a player identifies with is considered to be that my family.” player’s gender, which may or may not correspond with — A Pennsylvania player that person’s sex. This is commonly referred to as the gender maximum rule. USQ accepts those who don’t identify within the binary gender system and “It is a fun, competitive sport about which people acknowledges that not all of our players identify as male are truly committed to getting better at all the or female. USQ welcomes people of all identities and time.” genders into our league.” — A Massachusetts player usquidditch.org/about/rules/
26 Photo by Isabella Gong OUR PEOPLE Board of Directors
This list includes all individuals who served on the USQ Board of Directors during the 2016-17 season.
JACOB ADLIS DAN HANSON
Board Chair, Treasurer Secretary PHIL ANDREWS MATT HAYDEN JENI CRASWELL KARA LEVIS HANK DUGIE ALISON O’NEIL
Staff SARAH WOOLSEY MARY KIMBALL
Executive Director Events Director ERIC SCHNIER JILLIAN FLOM
Membership Director Events Manager
Photo page 26 by Quinn Wilson. Photos above by Isabella Gong. 27 Volunteers
In the 2016-2017 season, 68 hardworking and dedicated individuals gave their time to USQ as year-round volunteers helping with administration, communications, and program management, and hundreds of other volunteers helped make our events run. USQ couldn’t do it without you—thank you!
Cuervo Algien Sarah Kneiling KT Quasarano Logan Anbinder Alex Krall Caleb Ragatz Megan Anderson Jessica Lang Jackie Ross Jayke Archibald Erin LaRue Annabel Russell Elizabeth Barcelos Jared Leggett Courtney Savage Christian Barnes Madison Levey Jeremy Schleicher Thomas Borowski Nathan Love Reuben Schwartz Ivy Bryant Erin Mallory Zach Smith Katrina Bynum Joshua Mansfield Carrie Soukup Brandi Cannon Rebecca Martin Megan Stacey Jeff Chatterton Tania Medney Curtis Taylor Michael Clark-Polner Erik Morlock Minal Thakkar Lisle Coleman Kathryn Mudgway Marcus Toomey Kym Couch Stephanie Nowicki Hilary Valentine Richard Crumrine Emily Oliver Tad Walters Amber Cummings Rebekah Parish Jessica Ward Clay Dockery Max Parks Grace Weidemann Alex Drose Michael Pascutoi Matt Dwyer Amanda Perry Matthew Dwyer Kelsey Peterson Isabella Gong Caroline Pitt Nicole Harrig Austin Pitts Emily Hickmott Alec Powers Mary Hosford Martin Pyne
28 Photos by Jessica Jiamin Lang Photography and Brianna Marian Photography. SUPPORTERS DONORS
USQ is generously supported by a variety of city partners, organizations, and individual donors. We are grateful for the support that helps us host high-quality events and support regular season competition that spreads awareness and appreciation for our unique sport, as well as our special projects, such as the US National Team. Every dollar we raise ensures that we can continue delivering quality events, programs, and initiatives while keeping membership fees low. We appreciate their support! INDIVIDUAL DONORS FOR 2016-2017 SEASON
Jacob Adlis Dan Hanson Alicia Radford Elizabeth Alwood Bradley McNicol Martin Schnier Alex Benepe Colleen Miller-Owen Mary Gurnavage Alison O’Neil
We also appreciate our individual donors who choose to remain anonymous. Thank you to all of our supporters. IN-KIND SUPPORTERS FOR 2016-2017 SEASON
4Imprint Eventbrite SCORE Recreational Athletic Amazon Smile Experience Kissimmee Complex Ames Convention and Visitors Fruitland Recreational Park SISU Bureau Irmo Chapin Recreation Thomas A. Cloud Park Austin-Tindall Regional Park Association Total Sports Experience Bryan College Station Sports + Joan Todd Veterans Park and Athletic Events KT Tape Complex City of Peoria Monroe County Sports Visit Tri-Cities Columbia Park Commission Wicomico County Recreation, Columbia Sports Council Palmetto Health Fields at Parks & Tourism Dayton Children’s Hospital Saluda Shoals Park Dayton Convention and Visitors Peterson’s Broomsticks Bureau Pioneer Community Park
29 “I found a community and family in my team. The sport itself has allowed me to actually play aggressively and physically. As a female, most sports have rules against contact and quidditch allowed me to break out of my shell and try something new.” — A Michigan player
30 FINANCIALS Profit and Loss
For July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 REVENUE
Donations $6,106
Events $93,216
Membership $253,608
Merchandise $62,775
Cost of Goods Sold -$45,876
Other $6,350
Total Revenue $376,179
EXPENSES
Administrative $18,312
Referees, EMTs & Other Contractors $49,372
Insurance $22,420
Payroll $181,884
Membership Goods $77,622
Facility & Equipment Rental $29,670
Event Equipment & Supplies $5,975
Travel $33,055
Marketing $3,997
Total Expenses $422,307
Photos page 30 by Brittany Souder, Isabella Gong, and Alanna Sparks. 31 PO BOX 79304 • CHARLOTTE, NC 28271 • USQUIDDITCH.ORG
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