Photo by: Tom “Chiddy” Powers
Welcome to championship week! US Quadball Cup is USQ’s national championship and is the pinnacle of the competitive season. This year, there are 67 teams competing in five divisions, and it’s looking to be one of the most competitive quadball events ever. You won’t want to miss a single second of the over 150 exciting matchups that are on the books for this weekend.
Nationals takes place Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Information about how to stay updated on the action (including livestream) is below. Visit the event website to learn even more.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale for this weekend! Save over prices at the door and purchase online today. VIP passes are also available, which grant you access to the indoor/outdoor VIP lounge overlooking the championship pitches as well as an exclusive cash bar. Did you used to play? You can get all VIP perks for $10 less and 20% of your ticket price will be allocated towards grants for a team of your choice.
Want to win free tickets? Visit Valley Forge is doing a ticket giveaway on their Facebook page through Friday.
Teams
The list of teams is available on the event website as well as through TourneyMachine.
Schedule
Games start at 8 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. The schedule for the weekend is available on the event website, and also directly through TourneyMachine. Information on the gameplay format is available here.
Saturday Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Rosters
Rosters are available on TourneyMachine. Click the division name linked below, then the team.
Watching Online
This year, USQ is producing two high-quality livestreams. All games on Pitches 1 and 2 will be streamed on Twitch. To be sure you don’t miss out on your team’s game, we recommend following both channels and setting up push notifications so you can be notified when games begin.
Pitch 1: https://www.twitch.tv/usquadball
Pitch 2: https://www.twitch.tv/usq2
Saturday Livestream Schedule
Sponsors
USQ Cup is brought to you by Valley Forge Sports. Special thanks to all our sponsors for their support:
Attending In Person
Location and Site Map
USQ Cup is held at the Proving Grounds.
725 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Here is the site map. It is also available on the event website.
Parking
Parking is free for everyone and is located at the entrance of the facility. Upon entry, spectators should proceed to one of the two ticketing tents. There is one near the main entrance, and another in the center of the complex at guest services.
Site Policies
Outside food and beverage, other than water, is not permitted. Food is not permitted on the turf. Per park policy, no gum, seeds, tobacco, or e-cigarettes are allowed at the facility. Pets are also not allowed.
Bathrooms
Restrooms, including gender neutral restrooms, will be available on-site.
Weather
There is currently a chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The event will take place rain or shine, and we encourage attendees to come prepared for the weather. Attendees should bring a rain jacket or poncho. There is bleacher seating available at all pitches.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday. Should lightning strike within 10 miles of the complex, play will be stopped for at least 30 minutes. When play is stopped, all attendees will need to return to their cars. Play will resume again when there has been at least 30 minutes since the last lightning strike.
More information on the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website.
USQ Cup staff will be monitoring thunderstorms via WeatherBug. Weather updates will be communicated directly to attendees on-site as well as online through the Facebook event and USQ’s Discord server.
Food and Drink
There will be several food vendors, as well as concessions, onsite - many which will include vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Here is a list of vendors:
The Proving Grounds
Vitality Bowls
Philly Waffle Cabin
The Pizza Wagon
Kona Ice
Beer and hard seltzer are available for purchase on-site at the event from the Proving Grounds concession stands. There is also a private cash bar in the VIP lounge.
Per the USQ Member Code of Conduct, unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or the use of illegal drugs in conjunction with participation in an official event is strictly prohibited. If you are 21+ and consuming alcoholic beverages on-site, please only consume beverages if you are done playing, coaching, providing non-playing team staff support, volunteering, and/or officiating for the day. If you are found to be intoxicated while participating in any of these activities, you will be ejected from the event, for the duration of the event.
Special USQ Fundraiser on Friday, April 14
In town on Friday? Considering eating at Honeygrow in King of Prussia! USQ receives a 20% donation from your purchase when you mention that you’re with the GroupRaise Meal for USQ on Friday, April 14 only.
Youth Quadball
Grab a broom and experience the fun with your entire family! Learn to catch a flag runner, throw a quadball, block a dodgeball, and more during youth workshops throughout the day. Workshops will be taking place in the back of the Championship Plaza. Waivers must be signed at either ticketing or guest services first before participating.
Saturday, April 15
10:30 am - Noon
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Sunday, April 16
9 am - Noon
Throughout the entire weekend, we’re inviting you to take part in the second annual USQ photo scavenger hunt! Go on a magical adventure and meet the players and staff behind the event and win cool prizes by solving riddles and discovering what Montgomery County has to offer!
We’d like to thank our youth partner, Levio Learning, for producing youth activities at nationals this year.
Merchandise
Purchase shirts, jerseys, hats, trading cards and more from VC Ultimate, the official US Quadball merch sponsor! Vintage USQ swag will also be available for sale.
Social Media and Event Updates
Make sure you “like” us on Facebook at US Quadball and US Quadball Cup to stay connected throughout the weekend. We will be posting updates, photos, videos, and more to these pages. Updates will also be shared to the Facebook event here.
Get a front-row seat to everything happening at US Quadball Cup 2023! Follow us on Instagram and at our event hashtag (#USQuadballCup) to make sure you don’t miss out on a second of the action.
Keep up with the action on Twitter. Make sure to follow @USQuadball for updates. Use the hashtag #USQuadballCup to see updates from teams and players.
Scores
Scores will be posted on TourneyMachine as games end. They will also be shared on Twitter @USQScores.
Press
If you are interested in applying for a press or media pass, please contact press@usquadball.org.
Support USQ
Unable to join us in person this weekend? Consider making a donation to USQ online, or sending us a tip through Venmo @usquadball.
Questions
Still have questions? Take a peek at our FAQ, or reach out via email to info@usquadball.org.