International Quadball Association
The International Quadball Association (IQA), previously known as the International Quidditch Association, is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. It was founded as the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match. In 2010, the IQA added the "international" term to its name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the Congress. It now comprises more than ten national associations governing quidditch in their respective nations.
Abbreviation | IQA |
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Predecessor | Intercollegiate Quidditch Association – November 11, 2007 |
Formation | 1 January 2010 |
Type | Federation of national associations |
Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 39 national governing bodies (NGBs) |
Official language | English, French |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
Website | iqasport |
The IQA was founded on the campus of Middlebury College, in Vermont. The association is responsible for the organization of the world's major quadball tournaments and events, most notably the IQA Global Games, as well as international rule setting and worldwide expansion.