Open Y37 Ilvermorny Quidditch Try-Outs!

[Dominic Torres]

Dominic was more nervous then he expected as he made his way out to the quidditch pitch for try outs. He had last year with Cayleigh as his co-captain to get him semi prepared to lead the team by himself, but it hardly seemed like enough. The team was barely a team and he just hoped that he could get through his last year of school with out anyone fighting, and maybe just maybe win a game. "Good morning everyone!" he called out to the students that had come out to try-out. They didn't have many open spots but they always needed alternates. Alternates could make or break you in a game, and they needed all the help they could get. "My name is Dominic, and I am the captain of the quidditch team this year and I want to thank all of you for coming out to try outs today." he began with a smile. "We have a beater position available this year as well as alternate positions, so really show me all you got! Returning member's take you're positions and get some practice in while you show the new recruits how its done. And don't forget to be on you're best behavior." he instructed, taking time to shoot the team a warning look. "And if you are trying out today, please state your name and what position you would like to try out for." he explained and tried to look encouraging. "Alright, that should do it! Let get started!" Dominic shouted, before letting out a nervous breath. He just hoped he could hold the team together for now.

Player	Position
Dominic Torres (Captian)	Chaser
Einar Haines	Chaser
Lucas Ames	Chaser
AJ Ari	Beater
Available	Beater
Hope Thompson	Seeker
Adam Everett	Keeper
Available	Alternate
Available	Alternate
Available	Alternate

((Returning members are guaranteed their position as long as they post attendance in the thread before try-outs close. If you were an alternate you are have to try out again. ALSO, first years are not permitted on the team, message me if you have any questions!!))

 

[Hyun Ong Hae]

Hyun was pretty confident about the whole 'Quidditch' thing. He'd already played as a chaser for a couple of years back on the team for Mahoutokuro, so he was more than ready to try out for the Ilvermorny team now he had transferred here. Though he did end up arriving just a little late, managing to get lost in the new hallways, offering a quick, "sorry," he finally fell in with the other people attending the try-out. Hopefully, this would go well and he could get back to playing again, he already missed his old team.

"Hyun Ong Hae," he called out, an easy smirk on his lips as he leaned against his broom, "And I'm trying out as a chaser, cheers." The fourth year wasn't worried about this as all, easily swinging his leg over his broom and kicking off, taking a quick lap of the pitch just to get more accustomed to it. But that was the end of the calmness he had been showing, now he was in game mode and nothing was going to throw him off his game. It was only full-on concentration as he zipped around the pitch, making sure to try and get the other chasers in the air involved with the game, making some solid passing and catches as they flew about. And just to top it all off, he even made some good goals as well. When the time was called, he was feeling quite happy with the performance he had put in and was sure he had proven that he would be a good addition to the team. But he supposed that final decision was down to the captain and he could only hope things worked out in his favor.

 

[Zeke Carnahan]

Zeke wasn't sure about this new transfer- he had been enjoying Beauxbatons just fine- but his father had insisted they move here for a fresh start after his mother's passing, so Zeke had no choice but to pack up and come along. As long as they were making fresh starts, he figured he may as well try and take a seat on the Quidditch team. Broom over his shoulders, he sauntered out onto the pitch.

He nodded at the captain, smiling a bit as he introduced himself. "Hey, I'm Zeke, and I'm here for the beater position," He announced before taking off into the air. He flew around for a bit, getting a feel for the other players before really setting to work. He had a strong arm, though his aim was a bit off. He was fast, though, so he was able to make a fair few saves as well. By the end of the try-outs he thought he'd done a pretty good job, so he landed with the others and flashed a wink to someone standing close to him.

 

[AJ Ari]

If AJ was sane, he probably would have quit Quidditch already. The team didn't get a lot of clout at Ilvermorny, they'd yet to properly win a game, and AJ was quietly convinced half their team hated each other. But he just couldn't give it up. When they weren't fighting or losing, AJ actually managed to have a bit of fun playing, and sometimes, rarely, he was good at it. Gripping his beater's bat, AJ gave it a few warm-up swings, listening at Dominic got things started. He did not envy Dominic being their captain, but AJ was immensely grateful he was. He couldn't imagine how things might be if someone like Adam was in charge.

Kicking off once things were going, AJ tried to shake off the holiday sluggishness, taking a bit to warm up before he was able to confidently chase down a few bludgers and knock them towards any aspiring beaters. And a few other players too, though that was less intentional. AJ had to shout a few apologies when he managed to knock a few of the potential players around, but he knew it was all part of the game.

 

[Einar Haines]

Einar arrived at the pitch, not overly surprised by who was in the captain position and he wasn't so bothered by it. He listened to the captain as he spoke. Just nodding along vaguely just hopeful to get up into the air and get some practicing in. He never got many chances over a break to get some practicing in but he was hopeful that he would get some on tis day. When he was able to, he got on his broom and shot up into the air.

 

[Ragan Romanes]

Ragan Romanes got geared up to get back out there on the Quidditch pitch. He wanted to be on the team, but he knew what position he did not want. Beater. He could not handle beater at all. His sister would make fun of him for life if she knew the reason why. Ragan just did not like to hurt people much. Protecting the team? Very good. Hurting others? Not so much. He knew with Cayleigh gone, that would make one position vacant. No, he was going after seeker, even if he was just a back up one. After all, they needed those since the beaters apparently loved to make them target practice. He approached the field and stopped in front of the other members of Ilvermorny. He listened to Dominic, thankful that he was the sole captain this year. He announced clearly, "Ragan Romanes, trying out for seeker, back up if needed!" He was cool with it either way.​

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The fifth year took to the skies to see about catching the snitch. Ragan flew about, eager to show the team what he was made of. While he would have loved being chaser, he preferred to use his keen eyes for something more important. He managed to find a glimmer of gold, and chased it down. Finally, it was the snitch! Ragan did a barrel roll to catch it, and he beamed, before letting it fly away. He gave it a two second head start, since that was all it really needed, and took off after it again. Ragan managed to catch the little thing about three times before try outs were over. He gave a friendly wave to Dominic, and hoped that everyone made the team.​

 

[Eli Carter]

Eli had been part of the team for two years now, and it was about time he became the real beater on the team instead of an alternate. He just hoped Dominic would be fair and wouldn't hold the stuff from last year against him. He seemed like the kind of person that would be fair, but he also seemed to simply dislike Eli. He had considered not returning. But Eli didn't want to give up his position on the team, especially when a beater position had opened up. Though he frowned when Dominic said that to the team. Did that mean he wasn't going to seriously consider him?

When it was his turn, Eli stepped forward. "Eli Carter, trying out for beater." He said, before taking off with his bat held firmly. He flew past a few other students flying around, keeping an eye out for bludgers. He spotted one near a chaser and flew over to it, raising his bat and hitting it hard. A slight smile appeared on his face when he managed to hit it far away from the other player, keeping them from being harmed. He manged to hit a few more bludgers, some at other players, and was fairly pleased with his performance. He'd missed a few hits too, but for the most part figured he had done a good job. He just hoped it was enough. When he was done, he flew back down to the ground and dismounted his broom.

 

[Hope Thompson]

Hope was excited for the new year again. This time they had to win from Beauxbatons, last game she got taken out by bludgers and she needed to become better. She hated failing the team and felt kind of sad after the lost. And the teamspirit could become better as well, since some of the boys were fighting eachother and competing over who was the best. Hope sometimes thought of boys as irritating but not everyone was. And she hoped they could have an good year again. She joined the team on the pitch and smiled to their captains. She smiled as she saw Ragan again it was good to have another seeker, in case she would be taken out again. Which she didn't hoped ofcourse. She needed to focus and look out for the bludgers as well, or the beaters could protect her a bit more. She listened to the new ones trying out and put her broom and flew into the air to get some practice herself.

 

[Lucas Ames]

Lucas followed Einar out onto the field, hoping to keep his place on the team so he could stay close to his friend. He didn't expect to be kicked off, of course, but a little bit of fear was always there that he wasn't doing well enough. He took off into the air with the others, determined to make this a better year than last.

 

[Adam Everett]

Adam’s eyes were obscured by his usual pair of shades as he strutted his way down to the pitch. He propped his broom up and learned his elbow against the tip, standing near the captains as if his opinion on the try-outs mattered just as much. He wholly intended to give his opinion on everyone’s participation, and offered Eli a smug little smile when he had to step up and reintroduce himself to the captains. “Let’s go, Carter! Break a leg!” He cheered, clapping his hands together as he watched him take to the air. He hissed loudly at every miss, to ensure that Dominic was paying attention at those particular moments, throwing in a few faux-sympathetic “ooh”’s and “aah”’s.​

 

[Dominic Torres]

Out of Character:

Heads up! Try-outs will be closing sometime tomorrow! If you still want to try out now is the time!

 

[Dominic Torres]

Dominic checked the time and realized it was time to wrap things up. He blew the whistle he had around his neck to get everyone's attention. He was relieved to see that all the returning team members had showed up, and that Eil and Adam's blow up last year hadn't driven any of them away. He was also excited to see a few new faces interested in joining the team. "Thank you to everyone who came out today!" he announced. "I saw some really good work out there today and I hope that we can have a great season." he added, making sure to stay positive. He didn't want anyone to dwell on their less then stellar season last year. "The full line up will be posted shortly!"

Out of Character:

Try outs are now CLOSED! Thank to everyone who tried out!

Player	Position
Dominic Torres (Captain)	Chaser
Einar Haines	Chaser
Lucas Ames	Chaser
AJ Ari	Beater
Eli Carter	Beater
Adam Everett	Keeper
Hope Thompson	Seeker
Hyun Ong Hae	Alternate Chaser
Zeke Carnahan	Alternate Beater
Ragan Romanes	Alternate Seeker