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About the Game:
Quidditch is a fairy simple game which is played on broomsticks. Sorry Muggles but this game isn't for you :).
Quidditch Balls:
1 Snitch - Golden, about the size of a golf ball, silver wings and very fast
2 Bludgers - Bludgers are hit by Beaters in attempts to knock opposing players of their broomsticks, you don't want to get hit by one of these babies!
1 Quaffle - Quaffles are used to score goals, these are a little smaller than a soccer ball
Quidditch Players:
1 Seeker - Zigzags through the field in search of the Snitch
2 Beaters - Use wooden sticks to hit the Bludgers away from their teammates
3 Chasers - Try to score goals with the Quaffle
1 Keeper - Basically...A goaltender, tries to keep the opposing team from scoring a goal with the Quaffle
Other Info:
The stadium is 50 feet in the air
There are 3 golden goal post on either side of the stadium
The bleachers are magically raised in the air so that the fans can see all the action
Objective:
Score as many goals as you can (with the Quaffle)
Have a higher score than opposing team when the Snitch is caught
Try not to get hit with a Bludger
Starting the Game:
Referee has the captains of both teams shake hands
Referee blows whistle and all 14 players rise into the air on their broomsticks
Winning the Game:
You must have more points than the opposing team at the point when the Snitch is caught
The Snitch MUST be caught in order for the game to end
The longest recorded Quidditch match was over 3 months long
Receiving Points:
10 Points - For getting the Quaffle through one of the hoops
150 Points - For the Seeker catching the Snitch
Penalties:
There are 700 ways of receiving a penalty in Quidditch!
Quidditch -the game