Gryffindor Quidditch Practice ~ Open! [Feb-April 2024]

[Golden Anbu]

((keep in mind guys the postions acutally open is 1 beater and 2 chasers. the keeper, 1 chaser, 1 beater, and the seeker is actually aready taken by the older students present. though the beater hasn't been able to post just yet))  

[Sir Spazalots]

Tyler looked at the hopeful teammates he looked through the form "Well we have two beaters, a seeker. Well then I guess you should know we are really looking for 2 chasers and 2 beaters, unless Jadyn arrives, then only 1 beater." he said, "but that doesn't mean you might not get on the team. Now do some laps." he said he mounted his broom and pushed off the ground. "Show me what you got!" he shouted

『And through the darkest hours I shall be your shining light』

 

[Professor Tahiri]

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☞ωilliam Ɍadcliffe☜
Fifth Year → Gryffindor
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►The man... The mystery... The legend...◄

Will expertly mounted his broom when Tyler said to take some laps, and shot off into the sky. Expertly handling his broom, he weaved in between the towers of the Quidditch pitch. Utilizing the skills he learned over the summer from his experience with dragon riding, he navigated down to the pitch and into the supports for the stands. Weaving and dodging through, he shot out and went for a few normal laps around the pitch.

Out Of Character: ...

 

[Porcelaine Ivory]

яεġrετ┃ηστнιηġ ♦ ғεαя┃ησ σηε ♦ ταkε prιdε ιη┃εvεяyτнιηġ

"Eh, not really. I just had a feeling." Colton replied to the first year, nodding his head as the boy continued to ramble on. His real attention was on the team captain who began throwing out instructions. A smile of relief took over his face as he followed the boy up to the table where the forms had been laid out. Grabbing one of the pieces of parchment, he quickly scribbled down his information.

Name: Colton Raines
Year: Second
Position 1: Beater
Position 2: Chaser

Eager to get in the air, Colton put his form on top of the others and instantly mounted his broom. Rising into the crisp air with no sign of hesitation, he spun into a corkscrew as he ascended above the other students. Working his way around the pitch, Colt zigged, zagged, and did exactly what had been asked of him - show off.

After his Firebolt II had reached its full speed, the boy shot up into the air some twenty feet before reversing his direction and diving straight for the ground, pulling up only at the last second. Returning to the height of the goal posts, the Gryffindor continued doing laps around the warm green grass that was laid out like a carpet below him. He switched back and forth between different techniques, flying with only on hand - or no hands, upside down, sideways... Colton wanted to prove that no matter where the bludger went and how, by all means he would be able to stop it.

And thus he continued to illustrate how extensive his practices had been and the effort he had put forth in his advanced flying class. He hadn't devoted so much time to one thing since he and his friends had locked themselves in his family's study over the summer. He and his fresh buzz cut were determined not to have put forth so much time and effort to walk away from the Quidditch try-outs empty handed.

 

[Rechosia]

Jadyn Kinzer ~//~ 3rd Year




Jadyn rushed out onto the pitch, broom clutched in his hand as he huffed from lack of breath. Regaining his composure, he looked to Tyler and gave him a nod. "Sorry...sorry I'm late." He coughed out. As his breathing slowed he brushed a few curls from his face, running his hand through his thick hair. He waited to see what Tyler needed him to do.

 

[Golden Anbu]

I'll get my paint and you get the brush...

Ashleigh Sighed softly and rolled as the guys started to actually show off. She herself was just sticking with the normal laps. Glad that Tyler hadn't actually released any of the balls yet for try-outs. It would've been annoying to dodge bludgers while just flying laps.

Jayden walked on to the feild about halfway through her laps. She wasn't exactly friends with the guy but being teammates she knew him a bit."what for get that tryout were going on?" She asked as she lowered her broom a bit while passing over the guy.

...and together we will repaint the world

 

[Sir Spazalots]

Tyler watched as the team and the hopefuls flew about. One in particular was flying with great ability, Wow he's good He thought. Just then the seeker saw Jadyn walk on the quidditch pitch, Tyler flee down to meet him."Hey Jadyn, we have two people trying for beater, so get on your broom and show them how its done" he said quickly before heading to the crate. He opened the chest and pulled out the quaffle. "Okay, now here's the fun part, were gonna see if you can do these positions your trying for. Now Jadyn and Colton you two first." he tossed the bludger bats up at the two. And released the bludgers.

((Remember to do this on how we run quidditch on this guild, if you do not know please check here))

『And through the darkest hours I shall be your shining light』

 

[Porcelaine Ivory]

яεġrετ┃ηστнιηġ ♦ ғεαя┃ησ σηε ♦ ταkε prιdε ιη┃εvεяyτнιηġ

Colton swooped lower to the ground when the team captain began throwing out instructions. Nodding towards Tyler in acknowledgement, Colt caught the bludger bat that was thrown to him with ease and tore up towards the sky. Circling slowly, the boy waited until he could map out the general path of one of the crazed bludgers. Lowering his body to his broomstick, he quickly began to accelerate towards the ball's path, keeping his broom steady but at the same time illustrating how hard he had practiced for this day. Colton dipped, dodged, and dove up, down, and from side to side, visualizing thirteen other players scattered throughout the field and symbolizing obstacles in his path.

As he approached the bludger, the Gryffindor held the bat out to his right side, slowly spinning his wrist to get used to the weight. It was almost as if the ball had a mind of its own as it tried to fool him in which direction it was going. Finally, the sphere sped up and shot directly towards his face. Colton submerged himself in concentration rather than hesitation, jerking his broom sharply to the left before cocking back his dominant arm and tightening his grip on the heavy bat. With a deep breath, he swung the wooden handle with all of his might, aiming for the core of the badgering bludger.

 

[Porcelaine Ivory]

яεġrετ┃ηστнιηġ ♦ ғεαя┃ησ σηε ♦ ταkε prιdε ιη┃εvεяyτнιηġ

"Whew!" Colton wasn't exactly surprised, but more relieved to see that he had successfully knocked the bludger out of its path. Before he could celebrate, however, another bludger had intercepted his path, and was headed directly for him. Quickly gathering speed and focus, Colt readied his bat for another hit. This time, he chose to raise the stakes. Rather than just trying to hit the ball, he planned to aim it towards one of the goal posts, pretending it was a player on the opposite team. His plan was again changed when the ball switched paths, flying directly towards another student. He followed the bludger instantly, gaining speed to save who could possibly be a future teammate of his. Diving towards the bludger this time to increase the emphasis in his hit and to get to it in time, Colt swung hard, following through with his original plan while still trying to save the other player.

 

[Porcelaine Ivory]

яεġrετ┃ηστнιηġ ♦ ғεαя┃ησ σηε ♦ ταkε prιdε ιη┃εvεяyτнιηġ

A smile burgeoned on Colton's face as he managed to hit the bludger away before it could damage the other student. He sighed lightly when it just barely missed the goal which he was pretending was an opponent, but in the end, saving his own team's players would be more important than injuring players on the opposite team in an actual Quidditch game. He flew up a little higher and watched as the older boy attempted to keep his beater position, secretly stealing a peak at the team captain to see how he had reacted to his performance.

 

[Professor Tahiri]

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☞ωilliam Ɍadcliffe☜
Fifth Year → Gryffindor
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►The man... The mystery... The legend...◄

Will finished his laps and saw that the Beaters were starting their try-outs, so he floated over towards the goal posts. Naturally, he was the only one trying out for Keeper, a roll he had originally begrudgingly accepted. Now it was his favorite position. He watched as Colton expertly handed not one but two bludgers and smirked. He had to admit the boy had talent. Will became curious when the Chasers would start their try-outs. Glancing down at the pitch, he was surprised not to see his sister, then remembered that she retired as team captain. He shook his head to clear it as thoughts of Aravis crept into his mind.

Out Of Character: ...

 

[Sir Spazalots]

Team Captain
Tyler Dean

Keeper
William Radcliffe

Chasers
Ashleigh Cardon
Lochlainn Farren
Amelia Scott

Seeker
Tyler Dean

Beaters
Jadyn Kinzer
Colton Raines

 

[Sir Spazalots]

Tyler walked onto the Quidditch pitch with his Nimbus 3000 over his shoulder. He looked up at the sky and smiled. "Well here we go again." he said before pushing off on his broom and flying about, Just a chaser. Unless someone doesn't show. He thought with "Well its time" he said as he glided back to the ground and landed next to the crate.

 

[FlamingHeart]

Evando Rivera Junior

First Year - Gryffindor


Evando hurried out to the quidditch pitch when he heard that the Gryffindor team was finally holding try outs. He knew first years didn't normally make the team, but he was determined and knew he had to at least give it a shot. This is where he wanted to be anyway, not in class or really any where else in the school. He wanted to play this sport professionally, to be one of the very best to every ride a broom. Ambition drove him forward and gave him a confident outlook, he was ready to play. When he arrived there was only one other person out there. 'Must be the captain' he thought, clutching the broom he'd borrowed from the school ad a wave of nervousness hit him.

Evando took a deep breath before speaking to the older Gryffindor. “I'm Evando Rivera Junior.” He stated proudly, the confidence finding his way back to his voice. He offered his hand to shake, “I'm here for the team try outs. I'm young, but I have experience on a broom and a passion for the game.” He hoped he wouldn't get passed off as just another young student or some fledgling riding a broom for the first time for he was far from that.