Columbia, SC April 16-17, 2016

Columbia, SC
April 16-17, 2016
★ WELCOME TO
THE US QUIDDITCH CUP
Brooms Up! This command begins every game at the US Quidditch
Cup, a 60-team tournament featuring over 1,200 of the best
quidditch athletes from around the US, and drawing thousands
of spectators and fans.
Adapted in Vermont in 2005, quidditch has grown to include teams and leagues around the world. The ninth annual US
Quidditch Cup event is coming to Columbia this April, bringing top talent and exciting matches to South Carolina.
US Quidditch Cup is a thrilling event for all ages, drawing older sports fans, young adult pop culture enthusiasts,
and families with ecstatic, costumed children. It combines the edge-of-your-seat sports tournament drama with the
creativity and fantasy of the Harry Potter universe. Besides hard-hitting matches, the event features live music and
entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, VIP experiences, open youth games for young attendees to try
their hands at the sport, and of course thousands of vibrant fans and players.
★ US QUIDDITCH CUP
BY THE NUMBERS
60 competing teams from collegiate or club backgrounds
170 teams attempting to qualify
1,200 athletes in attendance
5,000 spectators
2015 Media Impact
Website Hits: 1,187,284
Average website visit duration: 6m 48s
Social Media Impressions: 747.2 million
Unique Social Users Reached: 26.5 million
New Followers Generated: 3,487
Traditional Media Impressions: 19.9 million
Livestream Webcast Views: 33,544
Our Audience
The US Quidditch Cup audience is comprised of active, outgoing individuals that reflect the diversity of
college campuses across the United States. Championing a new sport, our players and spectators are not
just invested in the game itself, but are also passionate about creating gender equality and inclusivity within
their communities.
★ MEDIA COVERAGE
“The Masters wasn’t the only sports tournament that had fans
excited this weekend; hundreds of people of all ages took part
in the quidditch world cup!”
“[Our city] hosts a lot of events but we were looking to expand
into non-traditional sports, especially those we see as having
real growth potential, like Quidditch.”
“[Quidditch] players move with the grace and ferocity of top
athletes; the best of them look like lacrosse players and hit like
linebackers…. teams from the U.S. and Canada vie for the
Cup, and hundreds more franchises are just getting started.”
“A cross between the superbowl and [a] medieval festival, the
Quidditch Cup has been known to attract all sorts of familyoriented activities, including live bands, fans in costumes, improv comedian commentators, and a ‘kidditch pitch’ to teach
kids of all ages how to play the sport.”
★ ABOUT COLUMBIA
US Quidditch Cup 9 is supported by the Columbia Regional Sports Council and the Irmo Chapin Recreation
Commission. As the Palmetto State’s capital and a college town, Columbia’s fiery vibe supports a colorful
arts scene that envelops its entertainment districts overflowing with locally owned boutiques, eateries and
night spots. The variety is abundant and all within easy reach.
Saluda Shoals Park
Historic. Gracious. Playful. Columbia, South Carolina encompasses
each of these and much more! Columbia tantalizes all the senses
with a relaxing, comfortable pace and an abundance of playgrounds.
For those with an adventurous spirit, the rivers and parks like
Saluda Shoals will provide endless fun. Saluda Shoals Park has
more than 400 acres to explore, with sports facilities, trails and
numerous outdoor recreational opportunities like tubing, paddling
and biking. To learn more about the Irmo Chapin Recreation
Commission and Saluda Shoals Park, visit www.icrc.net/saludashoals-park.
Columbia Regional Sports Council
The mission of the Columbia Regional Sports Council is to
strengthen the area’s economy by marketing and selling Columbia,
South Carolina as a premier destination for sporting events,
partnering with local sports organizations to grow and develop
existing events and by recruiting new events that provide an
economic benefit to the region by generating room nights, food and
beverage sales and associated tax revenues. For more information,
visit www.columbiasportscouncil.com.
★ GET INVOLVED
VENDORS
The US Quidditch Cup vendor village adds to the festival atmosphere of the event and features over a dozen
merchandisers and nonprofit who sell everything from sporting equipment to jewellery and magic wands.
As a vendor, your products or services will be in front of thousands of quidditch players, ranging in age from
18-25, as well as thousands of spectators.
VENDOR PRICING
$250 Early Bird registration (valid through February 28, 2016)
$350 Regular registration (valid through March 15, 2016)
$500 Late registration (valid through April 1, 2016)
To apply as a vendor, please email [email protected].
CROSS-PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS
We have many opportunities for cross-promotional partners, whether you or your company is interested in
providing in-kind support or donating funds. Each player receives a welcome bag, and we also have many
opportunities for signage, social media shoutouts, ads in our program, or even free tickets, VIP passes, or other
perks for support. If your company is interested in being a cross- promotional partner for US Quidditch Cup
please email [email protected].
CONTACT
For inquiries about US Quidditch Cup 9,
please contact:
Mary Kimball and Sarah Woolsey
[email protected].
US Quidditch Cup 9 is hosted by US Quidditch, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and 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. To learn more about US Quidditch,
visit www.usquidditch.org. Contact US Quidditch by emailing [email protected].