67 teams traveled to Conshohocken, PA April 15-16, 2023 to compete at The Proving Grounds for US Quadball’s national championship, US Quadball Cup 2023, in partnership with Valley Forge Sports. As described in the USQ Cup 2023 Teams and Gameplay Format article, the 5 divisions at USQ Cup 2023 were as follows:
Collegiate D1 Championship
Collegiate D2 Competitive
Club Championship
College Open
Club Open
The Collegiate D1 Championship was a fierce competition that showcased the best quadball talent in college sports. The tournament brought together 18 teams from universities across the country, with the final match being played between the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Harvard University. This was both teams' first appearance in the finals. In the end, UTSA emerged as the champions, defeating Harvard with a final score of 140-135.
Collegiate D1 Bracket
The Club Championship brought together the top quadball club teams from around the country, with 20 teams battling it out for the championship title. The final match was between The Warriors and Texas Cavalry, with The Warriors emerging as the victors 130-125. This was the Warriors first time making it to the finals and their first national title. The game was a thrilling display of sportsmanship and skill, with both teams putting up a strong fight and making for an exciting end to the weekend of competition.
Club division bracket
The Collegiate D2 Competitive division was another exciting component of US Quadball Cup 2023 consisting of 16 teams from across the country. The competition was just as intense as the D1 division, with these teams bringing a lot of skill to the pitch over the weekend. In the end, Arizona State University (ASU) took home the win defeating Texas State with a final score of 130-110. This was ASU’s first win for the Collegiate D2 Competitive division.
The Collegiate and Club Open Divisions brought together 14 teams from all over the country, giving them the opportunity to compete against one another over the course of the weekend. It was a great opportunity for teams to experience US Quadball Cup 2023 while having the chance to compete against a variety of teams throughout the weekend!
Scores/Brackets
Scores for all games and day 2 brackets are available on the US Quadball Cup 2023 website via Tourney Machine. You can also look for scores directly in the Tourney Machine app, under US Quadball Cup 2023.
Gameplay Media
Twitch
Re-broadcasts of the livestreamed matches are currently available on USQ’s Twitch channels for a limited time.
Day 1, Pitch 1 games are here.
Day 1, Pitch 2 games are here.
Day 2, Pitch 2 games are here.
Day 2, Pitch 2 games are here.
RTH.TV: QUADBALL ON
Last weekend, USQ revealed a new partnership with media company RTH.TV: QUADBALL ON. Quadball On is another way to watch USQ games online. Simply download the RTH.TV app on your Smart TV or app store, create an account, and start watching! Games from US Quadball Cup 2023 will be made available in the next few days.
YouTube
Video from pitches 1 and 2 as well as other select games from the weekend will be available on the USQ YouTube channel in the next few weeks. Fastbreak News also recorded a number of games, which will be available on YouTube in the next few weeks.
Photos
Links to photo albums from the weekend will be available within the next week. These albums will be shared on USQ Region Facebook Groups, and in the USQ Discord for members.
Merch
Looking for a way to celebrate your love for quadball and the fun you had this past weekend? Look no further! Our merchandise partner, VC Ultimate, has everything you need to show off your passion for this high-energy sport. From jerseys to jackets to trading cards, we've got you covered with the latest and greatest gear inspired by quadball. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, our collection has something for everyone. But hurry - the order deadline is April 23, so don't wait too long to place your order. Shop now and show off your love for quadball wherever you go!
Sponsors
USQ Cup 2023 was brought to you by Valley Forge Sports. Special thanks to all our sponsors for their support:
Feedback
USQ Cup 2023 staff would love to hear any thoughts on your event experience. Whether you took the pitch as a player, a member of the ref crew, or cheered teams on from the sidelines we want to hear from you! Feedback can be submitted through the event survey form.
Additionally, evaluations for members of the referee crew may be submitted by anyone in attendance of the event. The referee crew includes all head ref, AR, LAR, and flag runners. Please use this form to submit a review for members of the referee crew.
IQA World Cup 2023
IQA World Cup 2023 will take place at Glover Park in Glen Allen, Virginia July 15-16, 2023, through Richmond Region Tourism in partnership with International Quadball Association. Tickets are on-sale now!
US Quadball Cup 2024
US Quadball Cup 2024 will take place at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, Texas April 13-14, 2023, through the Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department. Stay up to date with event updates by joining our email list.
Questions
If you would like to give additional feedback about the event, or have any questions, please reach out to staff via info@usquadball.org.