Antwerp A Drive European Competition Extinct - Capture EQC 2017 Title

By Andy Marmer

Antwerp A are the champions of Europe and it could not have happened in more dramatic fashion, as last year’s runners up vanquished the METU Unicorns 120*-110 on a snitch catch by Laurent Venckeleer.

EQC 2017 Group H Preview

With European Quidditch Cup (EQC) 2017 rapidly approaching, the Quidditch Post takes a look at each of the teams competing in this year’s tournament.

Group H

Durhamstrang

By Hannah Dignum

Despite the departure of key graduates and others, Durham has performed surprisingly well this season at both Northern Cup and British Quidditch Cup (BQC).  However, this Durham squad struggles with physicality and aggression.

EQC 2017 Group E Preview

With European Quidditch Cup (EQC) 2017 rapidly approaching, the Quidditch Post takes a look at each of the teams competing in this year’s tournament. 

Group E

Antwerp A

By Nick de Leu

Since reaching the final in last year’s EQC with a roster of only 14 players, Antwerp A (formerly known as Deurne Dodos) have managed to not only keep the band together, but they have also added a whole new section. In Mechelen, Belgium, close to their hometown Antwerp, Belgium, they will bring a full roster of 21.

EQC 2017 Group A Preview

With European Quidditch Cup (EQC) 2017 rapidly approaching, the Quidditch Post takes a look at each of the teams competing in this year’s tournament.

Group A

Warwick Quidditch Club

By Dina Caruso and Hannah Dignum

Editor’s Note: both Dina Caruso and Hannah Dignum are affiliated with the team.

After their early exit at the 2017 British Quidditch Cup, Warwick Quidditch Club will be entering the tournament with a renewed vigour.

International Weekend Wrap-Up - November 5-6

Contributions by Chula Bruggeling, Serena Cheong, Neha Korrapati, Carrie Soukup, and Austin Wallace

This week we are publishing our fourth International Weekend Wrap-Up, providing you with information about tournaments and events around the world. This week we are covering events from Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the US.

Five Lessons From Southampton's Battle Royale

By Ashara Peiris

Following on from the success of last year’s “Battle of Four Armies,” Southampton Quidditch Club (SQC) decided to take the reins in running a tournament, inviting some of the best teams in the UK and wider Europe to compete in SQC: Battle Royale. Whilst some last minute dropouts meant that the event couldn’t be as ambitious as originally planned, it was still a highly successful tournament. 

World Cup 2016: Spotlight on Belgium | België in de schijnwerpers | Lumière sur la Belgique

By Joke Daems and Fraser Posford

Nederlandse vertaling verderop, door Joke Daems en Chula Bruggeling

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History

Quidditch took off in Belgium in 2013 almost simultaneously in two cities: Deurne (Antwerp) and Brussels. While the Deurne players kept to their roots, some of the Brussels players spread out to help set up teams closer to where they lived. Ever since, the sport has seen massive growth for such a small country. There are currently 11 official teams in Belgium, of which six play competitively, and a few additional teams that are just starting. With the exception of Luxembourg, there is a team in every province. Most teams are community teams, although UMonsters and Les Dracognards have university support.  

Benelux Preview

By Chula Bruggeling and Joke Daems

Editor’s Note: Chula Bruggeling is a member of the Wageningen Werewolves, and Joke Daems is a member of the Ghent Gargoyles.

On Sunday, Feb. 28, Haarlem, the Netherlands will be the site of the second annual Benelux Cup. Despite its name, for the second year in a row this international tournament will only feature teams from Belgium and the Netherlands, as Luxembourg currently does not have any official teams.