Our Crowdfunding Groups
Texas Quidditch has qualified for US Quidditch Cup 10 in Kissimmee, Florida! To support the team in winning a national championship and lighting the UT Tower orange this year, consider donating to our 30 day fundraising campaign on Hornraiser to help us raise $3,000 for the tournament entry fee, some of the hotel reservations, and rental cars at nationals. Any funds not raised will be paid for out-of-pocket by the team. Out of pocket expenses for the team and players include, but are not limited to: medical expenses, team athletic apparel and footwear, USQ fees (membership fees, tournament registration costs), travel expenses (flights, rental cars, gas, etc.), food, community service overhead, quidditch equipment, etc.
Texas Quidditch became a recognized UT Club Sport in 2010. Within a few years, Texas Quidditch emerged as the premier program in the nation with a National Title win in 2013. Texas Quidditch continued its winning tradition with two more National Titles in 2014 and 2015. Unfortunately, in 2016, Texas Quidditch suffered it's first loss at a National tournament in four years. The team has been working hard ever since to bring the National Title back to UT, and to light the tower orange once more. We practice as a team twice each weekend and condition together throughout the week.
Simon Arends is the coach, while Nick Marino and Rajan Makanji are the captains for the 2016-2017 season. The Texas Quidditch roster is listed, by position, below.
Keepers:
Chasers:
Beaters:
Seekers:
In addition to having full class schedules and part-time jobs, Texas Quidditch players make time to give back to the community in the form of community service projects and events. We participate in canned food drives and volunteer at soup kitchens. In addition, we regularly volunteer time to spread our love for the sport by teaching younger children how to play quidditch or "kidditch".
Quidditch is a gender inclusive, full contact sport adapted from J.K. Rowling's book series Harry Potter.
"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. Inspired by the Harry Potter novels and founded in 2010, we serve over 4,000 athletes on almost 200 teams nationwide."
Credit: USQ Gameplay Department http://www.usquidditch.org/about/rules/
A donation of $25 will pay for a one night's stay for one player at Nationals. We will send you updates of our progress!
A donation of $89 will cover the costs for 4 players to stay one night in a hotel for nationals. We will give you a shoutout on the Texas Quidditch facebook page!
This donation would cover all the hotel costs for 4 players (3 nights). We will send you a personalized thank you via mail!
Your contribution will cover our entire team registration fee for Nationals! We will give you a shoutout on our Texas Quidditch facebook page and also send you a personalized thank you with a team picture!
This donation level will cover our rental car costs at Nationals! You will receive updates during the tournament, a personalized thank you via mail, and a signed team photo. You will also be invited to a private team practice to play quidditch with the Texas Quidditch players!
This donation would cover our entire fundraising goal! Your contribution would go towards our hotel rooms, rental cars, and the team registration fee. We will send you a personalized thank you which will include a signed team picture, and two Texas Quidditch jerseys! You will also receive an invitation to come out to one of our practices at UT's new sports complex and play quidditch with the elite Texas Quidditch players!
