Esports is a virtual option for youth to stay connected, develop new friendships and learn important life skills from the
comfort of their own home.
Each session will last 8 weeks, with participants meeting 2 times per week. Each day will include a short practice session
followed by gameplay. Practice and gameplay will be led by a trained coach who will support participants in a wide variety
of areas, including positive competition, team-building activities, and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
GAMEPLAY AVAILABLE FOR: Rocket League | NBA 2K | Super Smash Brothers
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Basketball simulation game depicting players and teams from the NBA. Participants will face off against another competitor, with each controlling their whole team.
This unique, high-octane arcade-style game combines elements of both racing games and soccer.
Smash Bros is a fighting game series that features a host of different characters from various Nintendo games.
ROCKET LEAGUE - $25 For Members | $50 For Community Members
NBA 2K - $25 For Members | $50 For Community Members
SUPER SMASH BROS. - $25 For Members | $50 For Community Members
The first tournament will be held on October 25th with others occurring periodically throughout the year.
Games often involve working together on a team to complete a task, goal or objective. Players must be able to differentiate when to take the lead and when to follow for the overall good of the group.
Teams are successful when there is a leader offering guidance and delegating tasks. Leaders can shift from minute to minute in fast-paced games, and players should be ready to take on the challenge.
Games are moderated by an adult at all times in a safe and inclusive environment. All identities will be known of everyone who is playing together, eliminating the “stranger danger” that is often seen in online communities.
Of course, playing on a team develops social skills, working in a group and more, but not every game will be a team cooperative. At times, players will need to rely on their own skills, which helps boost confidence. There is multitude of opportunity for y