“We cannot continue to call ourselves quidditch and be associated with JK Rowling while she continues to make damaging and hateful comments against the many transgender athletes, staff, and volunteers who call this sporting community home. Since our inception the inclusion of all persons, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, or background has been a cornerstone of our sport. “More importantly, distancing ourselves from JK Rowling will cement the sport and community as the inclusive space it already is. “Quidditch as it is played in the United Kingdom and throughout the world has been steadily growing further beyond Harry Potter and the wider franchise, and this shift will allow more opportunities for growth, sponsorship and expansion outside of current events and operations. Broomstick Bass is a virtual instrument for Windows and OS X music computers, from the maker of Virtual Guitarist and Groove Agent, Sven Bornemark.In a statement, they said: “The issues surrounding both the Warner Brothers trademark and JK Rowling’s remarks and statements against the transgender members of our community have accelerated this desire to move our branding away from the ‘quidditch’ name and shift towards our own identity.
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