A Brief History
Australia has been an active member of international quadball since the sport first developed here in 2011. Attending the 2012 Summer Games, held in Oxford, England, Australia solidified itself within the ranks of the elite, securing third place at their first international event. Two years later, at the 2014 Global Games, Australia made sure no one would ever doubt their skill by moving up the ranks and bringing home silver against world champions, the US National Team. If that wasn’t enough, the Dropbears set out to make history at the 2016 World Cup. In one of the greatest grand finals in quadball history, Australia defeated the US - the first time ever that the US had lost an international game. Riding that high, the Dropbears ventured to Italy for the 2018 World Cup and, as a result of scheduling, faced the US in the quarter finals. The US won and ultimately placed first overall, while the Dropbears claimed 5th place. After COVID, the Dropbears were fortunate enough to compete at the 2022 European Continental Games, where they placed fourth. Most recently, the Dropbears competed at the 2023 World Cup in Richmond, Virginia where, after fierce competition against the best that other nations had to offer, they placed 7th.
The 2025 Australian Dropbears
We are excited to announce the 2025 Dropbears Squad, who will be attending the IQA World Cup in Brussels, July 11-13!
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At the moment, the campaign is entirely funded by the team's volunteer efforts. Players and staff alike joined the Dropbears knowing that they may have to pay for the experience themselves. With your help, we can ease the financial burden of international travel and let the team focus on giving their best performance. Any donations you make will go directly to the team, allowing us subsidise accommodation, uniforms, and other similar things.
