In Brooklyn will host matches of Quidditch

In Brooklyn will host matches of Quidditch

Tomorrow, June 10, in Brooklyn Bridge Park will host matches at the Quidditch (a sport from the books about Harry Potter).

In matches of the Highest League Quidditch (MLQ) team The New York Titans will clash with Night Riders from Boston – two-time Champions, reports Amny.

Quidditch is a game invented by JK Rowling in her books about Harry Potter. It on the fight two teams of 7 people each. Teams flying on broomsticks over the oval field, the ends of which there are three gates in the form of rings. Every goal in the ring (any of three) of the team scores.

Ten years ago, Quidditch came to play in the universities and parks. Of course, in the adapted Quidditch. Unfortunately, flying brooms is not yet invented, so players have to run, «sitting» on a stick, or a stylized broom, but otherwise, everything happens as in the books. Last year the number of teams in the MLQ increased to 16 across the country.

According to the coordinator of outreach MLQ Jack McGovern, not all play Quidditch for the love of Harry Potter, for many it is an opportunity to try yourself in a really difficult sport.

«I didn’t even read the «Harry Potter» — says one of the players, 26-year-old Taylor Crawford. «But thanks to Quidditch you become stronger, faster, and have a good time in good company.»

The matches will be held June 10 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5, Field 3, 334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights. Beginning at 18.30.

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