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Esports is the term used to describe "electronic" sports video game played by professional and amateur player/athletes. Esports also refers to a growing industry that in addition to game development, includes careers and opportunities in marketing and broadcasting.
Esports is the term used to describe "electronic" sports video game played by professional and amateur player/athletes. Esports also refers to a growing industry that in addition to game development, includes careers and opportunities in marketing and broadcasting.
The critical thinking, communication and team work required to compete make Esports more than just "playing" video games. Colleges and universities have recognized the explosion of this new sport and have begun to offer scholarships and play opportunities to students.
The critical thinking, communication and team work required to compete make Esports more than just "playing" video games. Colleges and universities have recognized the explosion of this new sport and have begun to offer scholarships and play opportunities to students.
Which esports are endorsed by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools?
Which esports are endorsed by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools?
SBCSS is currently or has offered league competition in:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate™ Virtual Tournaments (Nintendo Switch)
Rocket League (PC or Nintendo Switch)
Mario Kart 8 deluxe
VALORANT (HS only)
Madden NFL
Through our partnership with PlayVS, schools may also compete in their middle and high school titles (if approved by your district) in their Fall and Spring Pacific Region seasons.
How can my school compete in esports?
How can my school compete in esports?
Schools that are interested in competing can reach out to Jessica Boucher at jessica.boucher@sbcss.net
You can also book a time with Josh Michaels, our friendly dedicated service agent from PlayVS, to quickly onboard you for the SBCSS Esports seasons and/or the PlayVS High School or PlayVS Middle School Pacific Region Leagues.
You can also check out this very helpful guide for new coaches
Are there any deadlines to get started?
Are there any deadlines to get started?
No deadlines! You can jump into either the SBCSS Esports season or the Generation Esports seasons at any time! Understand though that your chances of making it to playoffs are lowered dependning on how many matches you missed. There is a make up week you can utilize to get some of your missed matches in.
Don't let being late to party keep you from coming! Get some matches in and use those to prepare for the next full season!
Isn't this just playing games?
Isn't this just playing games?
Not at all, esports is about so much more than playing games. Students player/athletes need to hone their communication skills in order to be successful. For team play, they need to be able to communicate their actions and strategies during the game. Students need to be able to resolve their own conflicts and issues with other teams during competitions because unlike traditional sports, once play starts coaches and managers are prohibited from communicating with the team members. Esports are an excellent way to build student digital citizenship and a sense of belonging to a community at school.
Where can I find more information about the benefits of Esports?
Where can I find more information about the benefits of Esports?
Check out Generation Esports' Gaming Concepts Blog for excellent articles in the scholastic esports realm
Edutopia recently published an article regarding Esports and its potential benefits READ
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