Kadena FSS Slated to Host Quiddich Tournament during ‘Month of Magic’

Photo By Staff Sgt. Kristan Campbell | The juice bar employees at the Risner Fitness Complex help a customer Jan. 31, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The juice bar offers healthy choices such as fruit and vegetable-based smoothies, apples, bananas and granola bars for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)  

KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

02.01.2019

Story by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell 

18th Wing

As part of the Air Force Fitness intiative, Airmen can be found virtually anywhere on base taking time to exercise. In order to shake things up for service members in pursuit of their fitness goals, the 18th Wing Force Support Squadron is hosting a “Quidditch Tournament”, February 9th, at the Risner Fitness Center.

The tournament comes during 18th FSS’s “Month of Magic” campaign throughout February, which will include a Nighttime Academy at the base library, Kneazle Adoption at the Karing Kennels facility and Wizards Ball at the Officer’s Club. During the tournament, players will come together to learn the basics of Quidditch in a friendly competition, while taking care not to prevent any unauthorized broom takeoffs.

“Month of magic is our first campaign highlighting what we will, hopefully, make a new tradition and carry on each year,” said Briana Slagle, 18th FSS account executive. “We are highlighting the Month of Magic to pay homage to the Harry Potter series, help our service members add an interesting element to their fitness routine, and get some attention to other parts of the base.”

Slagle reports that players will also be sorted into their respective houses before the tournament.

“FSS facilities have gathered together to create an unforgettable glimpse into the wizard world through experiences,” said Melissa Kowaluk, 18th FSS Venture Magazine editor. “There’s something for everyone to enjoy.”
In J.K. Rowling’s fictional works, Wizards receive their acceptance letter into Hogwarts at age 11. In keeping with this wizarding tradition, participants for some events, such as Nighttime Academy, are limited to age 11 or older.

“Events like this get service members from every demographic involved,” Slagle said. “The entire community has a chance to come together and benefits as a whole.”

For more information, visit kadenafss.com/venture, or call the Risner Fitness Center at 634-5128.

• Date Taken: 02.01.2019
• Date Posted: 02.01.2019 02:28
• Story ID: 309112
• Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP