Anyone for a game of……..Quidditch?!
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Welcome to the latest blog from International Summer Camp Montana and we hope that you are well, wherever you might be reading from in the World! The end of November is approaching and soon Crans-Montana will be buzzing with people who have Winter sports on their mind. However, our minds are still firmly on warmer weather and preparations for the summer season of 2012!
This past summer season, the Pioneer section had the opportunity to take part in something that has fast become a global phenomenon; they had the chance play ‘Quidditch’! For those not familiar with Quidditch, it was originally a fictional sport developed by the creator of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling. However, it is now a very real sport, being a fast paced, high action game. It’s popularity has grown across the with famous Universities forming teams and World wide competitions are now held.

During summer 2011 though, the Pioneers were amongst the new crop of Quidditch players! Used as an evening activity, the entire section was split up into ‘houses’ using elaborate techniques, great costumes and some fancy work by the Counselors! There was also an Oscar nominated performance by a certain Head Counselor…….! The ‘houses’ were named as in the Harry Potter stories – Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Griffindor.
The rules were explained cleary before the fun began and it is important to know what each of the positions do in a game. There are 4 main positions;
The Seeker – This is the position played by Harry Potter and this is the person responsible for finding the ‘Golden Snitch’, which is the tiny golden ball flying around the pitch. Since we must play without magic, a small silver coin was used and it was hidden in a secret location on the pitch. If the Seeker finds the Snitch, that team is awarded 50 points!
The Bludgers – Their aim is to tag the players of the opposing team with a dodge ball during play.
The Keepers – These team members serve to protect their team’s nets from the threat of goals.
The Chasers – Those players who are trying to score goals (through three hula hoops attached to soccer nets), whilst at the same time dodging balls thrown at them by the Bludgers!
The result of the Quidditch matches? A great success and a fantastic time had by all of the Pioneer campers. We know that they’re already looking forward to the ISCM Quidditch matches of 2012!














