2023-24 USQ Championship Event Locations
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Bid Evaluation Process
US Quadball events are typically hosted at athletic facilities which submit proposals (“bids”) to host the event. Submitted bids are evaluated based on factors including facility quality (including field type - grass vs turf, historical weather data, and if the fields have lights), proximity to local teams, ease of travel into the city (proximity to a major airport), player safety, and availability of in-kind services and financial support - services and support that alleviate the cost of the event, allowing for a more affordable and accessible experience for players. Each of the bid packages of the event finalists listed below met USQ bid requirements and expectations in more than one of these categories. Further explanation of the bid process can be found in the event bidding manual.
Another major consideration was the experience of LGBTQIA+, Black, and non-Black people of color as they travel to and attend these events. Player safety in all forms is our number one priority for USQ events and programs. We have addressed safety for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) attendees more directly in our bid manual, as part of our continued commitment to uplifting the experiences of marginalized communities and combating racial injustice. USQ recognizes that LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC attendees often have not felt safe in the communities where USQ has hosted previous events, and moreover LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC attendees have experienced unsafe situations when traveling between their homes and the host city. We have ongoing dialogues with our city partners about what USQ and host cities can do to combat unsafe environments, and continue to implement policies related to minority player safety, including gender neutral bathrooms at events and a limited, where possible, law enforcement presence. We are also discussing the issue with staff, including the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, as we continue the bid evaluation process.
Lastly, we also put a focus on developing new city partnerships. This connects directly with our vision of ensuring that more people in the United States are aware of quadball as a sport. Working with new city partners expands our exposure into areas where the community might not be fully aware of our sport, our leagues, or our events.
Questions about USQ’s bidding process can be sent to bidding@usquadball.org.
Event Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring an event, or have any sponsor suggestions, please contact sponsorship@usquadball.org. Sponsorship opportunities include being named title sponsor, event area naming rights, Twitch livestream commercials, and more.
US Quadball Cup 2024 will be held on April 13-14, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas
Photo provided by the Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
Through the Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department
Previously Hosted USQ Events: USQ Cup 11 (2018) and 12 (2019)
Upcoming Event: 2023 Southwest Regional Championship.
Field Type: Both Synthetic Turf and Natural grass
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 80°F. Average low: 55°F.
USQ is excited to return to Round Rock, and the greater Austin area, for USQ Cup 2024. The Round Rock community has been a wonderful partner for USQ with past events, and the Austin metro area received a perfect score on all areas in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which represents how Austin is a gold-standard city for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC safety and community engagement. Additionally, Round Rock was the winner of a membership poll released this season, with over 70% of respondents voting for Round Rock on this date within their top two location/date preferences.
NATIONAL QUALIFIER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Beginning in the 2023-2024 season, USQ is moving away from the previous regional format, and will instead host national qualifier events dispersed throughout the country; focusing not on the boundaries of the regions, but on the facilities that can host the highest quality events. More information about the nationals bidding policies, and other gameplay aspects including whether or not teams may be able to attend multiple qualifiers, of these events will be released later this year. The national qualifier championship events are listed below.
Richmond, Virginia - October 28-29, 2023
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Through Visit Richmond
Previously Hosted USQ Events: 2019 Pan-American Games, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Upcoming Event: IQA World Cup 2023
Average Driving Time For Mid-Atlantic Teams: 3 Hours and 9 minutes
Field Type: Synthetic Turf
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 69°F. Average low: 44°F
Bradenton, Florida - November 4-5, 2023
Photo provided by the Bradenton Area CVB and Jeremy Piper.
Through the Bradenton Area CVB
Previously Hosted USQ Events: None
Average Driving Time For South Teams: 3 hours and 3 minutes
Field Type: Natural Grass
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 81°F. Average low: 63°F.
This will be the first time that the South region has had a national qualifier in the fall, and USQ plans to work with teams to ensure that the transition is as seamless as possible. This date was the only available date for this facility, which was the best fit for this event.
Boston, Massachusetts - November 11-12, 2023
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Previously Hosted USQ Events: 2022 Northeast Regional Championship
Average Driving Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Field Type: Synthetic Turf
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 51°F. Average low: 37°F.
Champaign County, Illinois - November 18-19, 2023
Photo provided by Visit Champaign County
Through Visit Champaign County
Previously Hosted USQ Events: None
Average Driving Time For Great Lakes and Midwest Teams: 4 hours and 42 minutes
Field Type: Synthetic Turf
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 49°F. Average low: 31°F.
Placer Valley, California - February 10-11, 2024
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Through Placer Valley Tourism
Previously Hosted USQ Events: 2013 West Regional Championship, 2015 West Regional Championship, 2019 West Regional Championship
Average Driving Time For West Teams: 7 hours and 43 minutes
Field Type: Natural Grass
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 61°F. Average low: 40°F.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - February 24-25, 2024
Photo sourced from keepmovingokc.org
Wendel-Whisenhunt Sports Complex
Through Visit OKC
Previously Hosted USQ Events: None
Average Driving Time For Southwest Teams: 6 hours and 6 minutes
Field Type: Natural Grass
Field Lighting Available: Yes
Historical Weather: Average high: 56°F. Average low: 33°F.
Questions
For questions, contact USQ’s Executive Director, Mary Kimball, and Championship Events Manager, Jeremy Schleicher, at bidding@usquadball.org.