Quidditch flys into Toon |
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group of children enjoying their game of Quidditch |
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Children
of all ages went to the Centre for Sport for a game of Quidditch recently.
Enjoyment was had by all - not a broomstick in sight! |
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Deborah
Mouzon-Wilson reports
Quidditch was made famous from the Harry Potter movie 'The Philosophers
Stone'.
The Centre for Sport in Newcastle opened its doors during the February
half term for children of all ages to come and take part in a game
of Quidditch. The game was slightly adapted using Lacrosse as a basis.
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| Adam
aged 8 showing how to hold the Lacrosse stick. |
Children
were split into 4 groups: Griffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff,
as in the film.
On the day, more than 35 children of all ages came to take part.
The game was changed slightly from the movie: instead of children
flying around on broomsticks, their feet were kept firmly on the ground.
The organisers used the rules of the popular game Lacrosse.
| Rules
for Quidditch/Lacrosse |
Play
with Lacrosse sticks 6-a-side
For each team :-
6 x Chasers
1 x Seeker
Only the Chaser can score a goal in the goal post to score 10
points.
Only the Seeker can score in the basketball hoop to score extra
150 points.
Once the Snitch is in play, all Chasers must leave the court
leaving the Seekers to fight over the Snitch.
Once the Snitch has been put through the basketball hoop end
of game. |
Before the start of the game the children did warm up exercises.
With 35 children all running around at once the noise was definitely
something else! I don't think I have ever heard as much noise and
laughter all at the same time.
I was amazed at how many children knew about the game from the movie
- some where expecting to fly on broomsticks, so there were a few
sad faces.
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| Stand
well clear when passing |
They
soon warmed when they learnt how to use a Lacrosse stick properly.
Passing and catching was fun to watch.
The
Snitch
The
bludger was a bright orange ball that made it easy for all to see.
Everyone was engrossed as Binny the coach threw in the Snitch, a
big clear bouncy ball that was hard to see.
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| Binny
the Coach after the two hour session. Still smiling |
Once
everyone cottoned on to the Snitch being in play, all the Chasers
would leave the pitch, leaving only the Seekers to fight it out.
By the end of the two hour session the game was a definite hit.
Every child left with a smile on his/her face. Beats staying at
home playing computer games!
If you would like further information on the next game, please contact:
| The
Centre For Sport |
West
Gate Community College
West Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 9LG
Telephone:- 0191 241 7700 |
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What's
on? Check out the BBC Tyne guides to entertainment in the region.
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