Thursday, September 26, 2024

Mac students take part in “quidditch” match

First Published:

[projekktor id=’12245′]

Harry Potter fans gathered at McMaster University today, to take part in a “Quidditch” match, and compete for the Marauders Cup.

The popular game played by wizards in the Harry Potter series came to life three years ago at Mac.

Today, teams from various universities competed in the tournament, scoring points, and chasing after the magical “golden snitch”, all while running with brooms.

While players don’t have training from the book’s “Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry”, they do enjoy making the fantasy game a reality.

“I was very fascinated with this. I love the books and just became fascinated with how you could take a fictional game and turn it into something real. The sport is very competitive and it’s great to be around,” says team member Jessica Donat.

The game is even more popular in the U.S., and the McMaster team hopes to increase its popularity across Canada.

More Top News

Milton high school lockdown lifted, police conclude investigation

Halton police say a lockdown order at a school in Milton has been lifted. According to a post on X, Milton District High School went...

Sportsline: CFL alumni Jason Riley discusses Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour

VIDEO: The annual dinner and induction for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats "Wall of Honour" will feature player Mike Walker and builder Bernie Custis. On this...

Ontario EQAO literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving

Fewer Ontario students in grades 3 and 6 are meeting the provincial standard in reading and writing compared to last year, while math scores...

Prosecutors seek review of ruling that could impede Kenneth Law charges

Prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to urgently review a recent ruling that could undermine the murder charges against Kenneth Law. Law faces...

Man arrested after bringing replica firearm to Niagara College campus

Niagara police say they have arrested a 25-year-old after he allegedly brought a replica firearm to Niagara College. On Thursday morning, officers dispatched to the...

St. Catharines opens doors to trial discount grocery store

The second no name grocery store has opened in Canada, and it happens to be in the Golden Horseshoe. St. Catharines opened the doors to...