USQ’s second National Qualifier of the 2023-24 season takes place at East Boston Memorial Park in Boston, MA. This tournament will have twenty collegiate and club teams compete for bids in each division to US Quadball Cup 2024. Information on how to stay updated on the action is below.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Save on prices at the door and purchase online today.
Friday Night Social
Fans and athletes can come together from 6-9 pm on Friday, November 10 at the Samual Adams Tamroom in Downton Boston! Stop by and say hello if you can!
Teams
The following club and college teams are competing this weekend:
Collegiate Division
Baylor Quadball
Boston University Quadball
Brandeis Quadball
Brown Bears Quadball
Emerson Quadball
Harvard Horntails
Middlebury Quadball
Penn State Quadball
RPI Quadball
Rutgers University Quadball
Tufts University Tufflepuffs
University of Vermont Quadball
Club Division
Atlantic Dragons
Boom Train
Bosnyan Bearsharks
Boston Pandas
Boston Red Pandas
New England Jinx
New York Slice
Skyline Quadball
Schedule
Games start at 8:30 am EST on Saturday, November 11 and continue on Sunday, November 12 starting at 8:30 am EST for college and 10:30 am EST for club.
You can follow along with score updates and event schedule for the entire weekend via Quadball.One. The schedule is also available to view here.
Gameplay Format
For the college division, two D1 bid will be awarded to the winners of the semifinals in the primary bracket. The losers of the semifinals will face off to determine the final D1 bid and first D2 bid. The secondary bracket will determine the 2nd and 3rd D2 bids, while the losers of Game I and J (D2 bid determining games) will compete for the final D2 bid. Teams may not forfeit a game to play later in the bracket.
For the club division, two bids to USQ Cup 2024 will be awarded through bracket play on Sunday. Games R and W will decide the bid winners of the event If two teams are tied, a deciding game will be played. If three teams are tied, USQ Gameplay will decide how the remaining bid will be determined.
Bids Available
Collegiate D1: 3
Collegiate D2: 4
Club Competitive: 2
Watching Online
All games on pitch one will be streamed on the USQ Twitch. We recommend following the Twitch channel in advance in order to receive notifications when matches go live.
Attending In Person
Location and Site Map
East Boston Memorial Park
143 Porter St,
Boston, MA 02128
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Save on prices at the door and purchase online today.
Parking
There is one parking lot available on-site. Parking is free.
Volunteering
Volunteers are an integral part of the running of a successful quadball tournament! USQ appreciates the time and effort volunteers put into helping with tournaments.
All volunteers who volunteer at least 3 hours will receive free admission for the day. Lunch will be provided for volunteers who work 6+ hours in one day.
*New in 2023/24, there are some available PAID volunteer shifts for those who can commit to a half- or full-day shift.
If you would like to sign up for volunteer and/or officiate, please sign up here or stop by HQ and ask how you can assist.
Site Policies
Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in or around the parks, fields, or facilities (including parking lots) is prohibited.
Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Bathrooms
Portalets will be available on-site.
Weather
USQ Staff has been monitoring the weather for the past few weeks, looking primarily at the forecast from the National Weather Service. We will also be conducting an on-site inspection of the fields on Friday of the event.
Play will be stopped for 30 minutes when there is a lightning strike within 10 miles. Any additional lightning will reset the 30 minute clock. The Tournament Director will be the primary point of contact for all staff and officials in accordance with the suspended game procedure. After 30 minutes has passed with no additional lightning within a 10 mile radius, play may resume at the determination of the weather monitor and/or USQ staff. After the “all clear” and park readiness is determined, park occupants may return and resume park activities.
In the event of a stoppage of play due to weather, everyone will be given directions for proper evacuation and shelter by tournament staff. In the event of a stoppage of play due to high wind or a significant delay due to thunder or lightning, park occupants are not allowed on the fields and are recommended to shelter in their vehicles. Teams may also go back to their hotel.
USQ National Qualifier staff will be sending out message updates regarding the weather and any schedule changes through text message and announcements onsite.
Food and Drink
There will be a concession stand on-site selling drinks and snacks. Guests are able to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks into the venue.
Merchandise
New USQ branded merchandise will be launched at this event! In addition, merchandise from IQA World Cup 2023 will also be available.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected throughout the weekend.
Scores
Scores will be posted on Quadball One - follow along.
Press
If you are interested in applying for a press or media pass, please contact events@usquadball.org.
Questions
Still have questions? Take a peek at the FAQ, or reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.