EPIC Esports is more than just a gaming club – it's a vibrant and inclusive community where students of all skill levels can connect and engage in their passion for gaming. We offer opportunities for both competitive esports and relaxed casual play. Recognizing the broader potential of gaming,
EPIC Esports also incorporates creative design challenges, such as graphic design and multimedia production, and emphasizes the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Our core values of inclusivity, equity, and alignment to college and career readiness ensure that members not only build strong gaming skills and community but also develop valuable transferable skills for their future.
Targeting our 3rd-8th grade students and students attending special programs, we hope to build a stronger and more diverse esports pipeline for our high school and college teams.
38 Elementary and Middle Schools competed in 3 different gaming titles. Over 300 students visited The HILL for the EPIC Winter Games.
Teams of 2-6 students built the Future of Lexington's Education in a creative 45 minute build.
Maddox from Squires Elementary is the fastest Mario Kart racer in EPIC Esports.
Clubs meet on average once per week
Recommended 8-15 students per club per season
Fall Season and Winter/Spring Season
Gaming titles feature Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Minecraft
Students will choose 1 game title to play competitively.
1 In-Person Tournament per season
Numerous Virtual Matches
In partnership with FCPS, USAEL, PlayVs, and UKFCU Esports Lounge
Minecraft:
Teams of 2-6 students
45 minute build challenge based on rubric
Focus on team work, creativity, and problem solving
Mario Kart:
Teams of 4 students
Tag Team Relays
Independent Time Trials
Super Smash Bros:
Teams of 3 students
Rules vary based on grade level
Just Dance 2026:
Teams of 3 students
Computer Score and Judges
Rocket League:
Teams of 4 students
2 v 2 Offline Tag Team
For more information on game rules, see the Competition Rules page.
August 28: Coach completes Interest Form
September 14-18: Clubs begin
September 25: Coach completes Team Information Form & Roster
September 28-Oct 2: FALL BREAK
November 2-6: Virtual Minecraft Match. Watch live at go.fcps.net/epiclive
November 30-Dec 4: Virtual Minecraft Match. Watch live at go.fcps.net/epiclive
December 12: EPIC Winter Games and Middle School Regional
January 25-29: Clubs Begin/Resume
February 5: Coach completes Team Information Form & Roster
March 1-5: Virtual Minecraft Match. Watch live at go.fcps.net/epiclive
March 8-April 2: Mario Kart Virtual Time Trials
May 3-7: Virtual Minecraft Finals. Watch live at go.fcps.net/epiclive
May 16: EPIC Expo
Program Contacts:
Ashley Faulkner- ashley.faulkner@fayette.kyschools.us
Shad Lacefield- shad.lacefield@fayette.kyschools.us