The International Quidditch Association is in the running to receive a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to start Quidditch programs in elementary and middle schools worldwide. If they win their program would consist of the following:

Schools apply to be part of the program. We pay for a local college or high school team to partner with them as mentors and come and teach the game to students. We also pay for the equipment so that the school has a permanent set. From there, it’s up to each school on a case-by-case basis whether they want it to be a PE Program or a fully fledged league/team. We know from our experience with working with kids with individual teams that Quidditch inspires increased participation in teams sports (that other, more traditional sports, do not always achieve), which increases physical health, confidence, happiness levels, and social development. We’re really excited to see what this program can do if we win the funding and can implement it on a larger level.

Head over to this page to vote for their idea!