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Flyer esports currently competes in the MNVL with 120 other high schools, and thousands of students across the state from Warroad to Albert Lea. Last season we fielded 23 teams across 7 different titles, 7 teams in 6 titles qualified for the state finals! Hundreds of competitors and spectators were at SCSU for the State Finals tournament.

We have members that range from casual beginners to semi-finalists at the MNVL state finals as well as students that focus on the support and media aspects of the program.

We continue to be one of the largest and most active high school esports programs in the state.

LETS GO FLYERS!

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What are esports?

Esports are engaging, challenging, team oriented, and competitive sports using video games to enable participants to gain the same valuable " on the field" lessons as traditional sports. We practice and compete in-person as a team in the high school business lab, reinforce the team atmosphere and encourage interaction with players participating in other games. All are welcome regardless of skill level, as well as those that might be more interested in marketing, social media, broadcasting/streaming, and graphic arts. In our program we encompass the esports industry as a whole, not just the games themselves.

Looking for a deep dive into Esports? Read this 4-part article published by the Harvard International Review in 2020: "What are Esports?"

More of a visual person? Watch this 40-minute documentary about a Minnesota team and player and what esports has meant to them: Next_Gen on YouTube, produced by Wisdom Gaming Group and Acowsay Cinema.

Watch this video to see the heartfelt joy these parents are experiencing as a esports club provides a positive growth environment for their son. “It does teach cognitive skills, but most importantly I see a difference in his overall behavior. His grades have improved significantly since last year.” Dang Vu family story

Flyer Pride

Flyer esports, like all organizations in the district, adheres to the principles for Flyer Pride.

The goal of Flyer Pride is to build a positive learning environment by providing a clear and consistent system of expected behaviors for the entire district. The four core tenets of Flyer Pride are Respect, Responsibility, Positive Attitude, and Safety. Flyer Pride is embedded in everything we do; in fact, it is who we are!

This common language is consistent for our students throughout the district and all students are taught how to exhibit Flyer Pride throughout school: in classrooms, hallways, school grounds, commons, during activities and assemblies, and with technology and social media. You can see examples of Flyer Pride exhibited in every building and program in the district. Ask any student and they can tell you the four core tenets of Flyer Pride.

Staff are expected to model Flyer Pride with students and each building has different ways to encourage and reward positive examples of Flyer Pride.

Flyer esports goals

We aim to give our team members all the benefits of an organized competitive team sport in an innovative and new arena. We offer the unique opportunity for a student learn all of the same lessons a student can learn from traditional sports in a non-traditional setting, as well as opportunities to gain experience in video streaming, broadcast production, IT support/administration, social media management, and marketing. All with career and post-secondary education readiness in mind.

26/27 Season registration links

Registration portal

Activities department website

First time user how-to guide

Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch may also qualify for a reduced activity fee. Please reach out to Mr. Selby for mor einformation.

Support the program

To continue to provide the unique opportunity to students for years to come we ask for your support. This will allow us to continue to build on the facilities the district has made available to us, improve coaching, travel to in person tournaments, increase game offerings, and replace aging equipment.

We are also looking volunteers to assist us in running fundraising events, coaching/supervising, and organizing other team activities.

If you are interested please contact Head Coach Nathan Selby at nselby@lfalls.k12.mn.us, or check out our fundraising events

Current game offerings 2026/2027

Fortnite 2v2 (Winter), BR Duos/Squads (Spring)
Valorant (winter, spring)
Minecraft Bedwars 4v4 (Winter),2v2 (Spring)
Rocket League 3v3 (Winter), 2v2/1v1 (Spring)
Marvel Rivals (Winter, Spring)
Super Smash Bros Ultimate 1v1 (Winter), 3v3 Crew Battles (Spring)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 2v2 (Winter), 4v4 (Spring)
Chess (Winter, Spring)

2026/2027 MNVL Winter season

Preseason SCSU in-person scrimage: TBD
Preseason Dates: Dec 7th -18th
Regular Season Dates: Jan 4th - Feb 26th
- Playoffs/Divisionals: Feb 22nd - Feb 26th
State Tournament Dates and Location: March 20th and 21st at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN

Monday -

4:30PM CT:
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate 1v1* (Time Slot A)
- Mario Kart 2v2* (Time Slot A)
- Fortnite 2v2* (Time Slot A)
5:30PM CT:
- Minecraft Bedwars 4v4
- League of Legends

Tuesday -

4:30PM CT:
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate 1v1* (Time Slot B)
- Mario Kart 2v2* (Time Slot B)
- Fortnite 2v2* (Time Slot B)
5:30PM CT:
- Marvel Rivals
- Chess* (Time Slot A)

Wednesday -

No Matches: Scrimmage Day

Thursday -

4:30PM CT:
- Rocket League 3v3
- Chess* (Time Slot B)
5:30PM CT:
- Valorant

2027 MNVL Spring Club season

Preseason Dates: April 5th -9th
Regular Season Dates: April 12th - May 14th
Club Finals: May 17th - 22nd
Match days/game times - TBD

Earn a varsity letter in esports

The following are the criteria used to determine a students qualification for a letter in esports

Students must adhere to all district academic and substance use policies,

AND students will follow the principles of Flyer Pride, all rules listed in the Student Handbook, and the team Code of Conduct,

AND students must have less than 20% unexcused absences from regular season practices and/or events.

AND zero (0) unexcused absences from regular season matches.

AND one (1) or more of the following

1. The recipient of the yearly Flyer Pride award

2. Play at least 50% of the regular season games on a MNVL state qualifying team

3. Play at least 50% of the regular season games on a regional or national qualifying team

4. Play in the MNVL state finals

5. Play at least 50% of the regular season games on a team that has at least a .500 record

6. Coaches discretion for members of the streaming/social media crew

Esports patches will be available for purchase. Letters and certificates will be awarded to those that qualify.

Team Merch

Our Teespring Store

Contact Mr. Selby if you are interested in a team desk mat. $45 to the general public, team members receive a discount.

Also, if you would like a team jersey we have those available as well for $60. Jersey mock up

We have Selby Chiba stickers to sell along with our team desk mats, and team apparel!

UPCOMING EVENTS

OUR FIRST YEAR

We are proud to announce that Little Falls High School Senior Will Bunnell has committed to participate in esports at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. Will is the son of Wendy and Bruce Bunnell of Little Falls. Below are photos of his celebratory signing form.

Will is a founding member of the esports program, a starter in multiple titles, state qualifier in multiple titles, 2024/2025 season team MVP, and now the first team member to receive an esports scholarship.

Will's signing with his Mom and Dad.

Will with his Mom, Dad, and esports Coach Nathan Selby

FLYERS IN THE MEDIA

St. Cloud Hosts The Minnesota State Championship For Esports This WeekendThis weekend in St. Cloud, Little Falls Community Schools makes history at the Minnesota State Championship for esports, qualifying seven teams across six games like Fortnite and Super Smash Bros.

Little Falls Flyers esports team crack top 5 at Minnesota Varsity League Winter State FinalsSome parents concerned about their teens playing video games too much instead of socializing and doing homework may be surprised to learn that — when mixed with other important activities

Little Falls Having Early Success With ESports TeamThe Little Falls High School ESports team is already having success in its first year. The Flyers are sending two, two-player teams to the Esports State Tourney.

Flyers Esports teams compete at Fall state tournamentAlthough traditional, physical sports remain the most popular, another form of competition has risen in popularity over the past few decades: esports. From “Tetris” to “Fortnite” and everything in between,

Flyers esports teams compete in ‘Minecraft,’ ‘Rocket League’ tourneysThree squads from Little Falls Community High School Flyer Esports team qualified to compete in the Minnesota Varsity League (MNVL) Spring State Finals, which were held Thursday, May 16 through

FUNDRAISING EVENTS