USQ’s third National Qualifier of the 2023-24 season takes place at Rantoul Family Sports Complex in Champaign County, IL in partnership with Experience Champaign-Urbana. This tournament will have eighteen 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 7-9 pm on Friday, November 17 at the The Fringe in Rantoul, IL! Stop by and say hello if you can!
Sunday Quadball Combine
Ever wanted to play Quadball? Join in the fun and give Quadball a try during our Quadball combine starting at 10:30 am on Sunday, November 19! Ticket available here.
Teams
The following club and college teams are competing this weekend:
Collegiate Division
Ball State Cardinals
Bowling Green Quadball
Blue Jay QC
Creighton QC
Columbia College Chicago Renegades
Illini Ridgebacks Quadball
Marquette Golden Eagles
The Michigan Quadball Team
Michigan State Quadball
Minnesota QC
Mizzou Club Quadball
Purdue Boilmakers
Club Division
Black Swamp Banshees
Boom Train
Brew Cities QC
Chicago United QC
Detroit Demons
Ohio Apollos
Schedule
Games start at 8:00 am EST on Saturday, November 18 and continue on Sunday, November 19 starting at 8:00 am EST.
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, one bid to USQ Cup 2024 will be awarded through bracket play on Sunday.
Bids Available
Collegiate D1: 3
Collegiate D2: 4
Club Competitive: 1
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
This event is located at Rantoul Family Sports Complex
Venue location and map are available here. The concession stand on-site will include a heated seating area for guests to enjoy their food and shop for merchandise.
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.
Site Policies
Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in or around the parks, fields, or facilities (including parking lots) is prohibited.
No animals allowed except ADA compliant service animals.
Full site policies can be found here.
Bathrooms
Restrooms will be available on-site, including a gender neutral restroom.
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 food, plus a heated tent for individuals to enjoy their meal.
Merchandise
New USQ branded merchandise will be available at this event. The merchandise tent will be in the concessions area.
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.
Photo Credit: Greg Brown