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British Esports teams up with PC Specialist and Fierce PC to offer inclusive esports tournament exclusively for Alternative Provision Schools
- Eight institutions will take part from across the UK
- PC Specialist and Fierce PC to lend systems to participating schools
- Each school will receive free Rocket League game licenses, courtesy of Green Man Gaming
The British Esports Association, the not-for-profit body set up to promote grassroots esports, has announced new Rocket League Championships for Alternative Provision (AP) Schools.
This standalone esports tournament will get underway in the New Year and focus on Rocket League, with matches taking place weekly.
AP Schools provide a specialist education for young people who are unable to attend mainstream schools. The eight institutions taking part in the British Esports Championships for AP Schools represent a full range of provision for young people with additional needs. These include:
- Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)
- Special Education Need (SEND)
- Speech Language Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Autistic Spectrum (ASC)
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Complex & Severe Needs
- Emotional & Behavioural Needs (EBD)
The AP Schools Championships will run alongside Season 2 of the separate British Esports Championships, which is for secondary schools and further education colleges, and also includes Overwatch and League of Legends as well as Rocket League.
System builders PC Specialist and Fierce PC have kindly agreed to loan 12 PCs each, and digital download platform Green Man Gaming is supplying game keys, meaning the eight AP Schools taking part will each receive three systems and three Rocket League licenses at no cost. It is free for the AP Schools to take part.
Matches will take place during Wednesday lunchtimes and get underway on January 30th, concluding with the finals on March 27th. The tournament will have a break during the week beginning February 18th for half-term.
The AP schools finals will take place online and will be separate to the grand finals for secondary schools and further education colleges, which will take place at Insomnia Gaming Festival in April.
Participating AP Schools will receive a logistics and operations handbook and have the opportunity to receive custom esports jerseys for a discounted fee, courtesy of British Esportsâ partnership with apparel company Raven.
The eight institutions taking part in the British Esports Championships for AP Schools are as follows:
- Notton House School, Chippenham, Wiltshire
- The Green Room, Windsor, Berkshire
- The Gateway, Slough, Berkshire
- Millside School, Slough, Berkshire
- Glebe School, Bromley, Kent
- Sheffield Inclusion Centre (SIC), Sheffield, Yorkshire
- Nightingale Community Academy, Wandsworth, London
- Orchard Hill College, Sutton, Surrey
Earlier this year, the British Esports Association held a pilot tournament in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) across the UK. There were several positives including an improvement in the attendance and behaviour of pupils.
British Esports Association Head of Education, Tom Dore, commented: âIâm pleased to report we have some very excited AP schools and students on board. I am proud to say we are working with a wide range of AP schools who support a full spectrum of students with additional needs and look forward to bringing this esports tournament to them.â
Tim Brown, PC Specialist B2B Business Development Manager, commented: âPC Specialist is excited to be given the opportunity to work alongside the British Esports Association in its project to extend the esports Championships into Alternative Provision schools.
âIt is encouraging to learn how participating in esports can be used to help improve both attendance and motivation of students when used as the reward for hitting specific targets as part of individual, personalised learning contracts. Hopefully projects such as this can be used to identify further links between esports and improved academic work, leading to increased participation from AP schools, and ultimately help them to further support students with additional needs.â
Morgan Ashurst, Fierce PC Senior Marketing Executive, added: âAt Fierce PC weâre extremely passionate about esports. Every day esports becomes bigger and more influential, especially with young people, and the British Esport Championships is a great way to get young people with additional needs involved.
âWe are proud to be a part of this venture and hope to provide the support that Alternative Provision schools deserve. They do a great job and weâre glad to help out giving those with additional needs the start in life they require to get them on the path to success.”
In its continued efforts to promote, improve and inspire, the British Esports Association has met with the Department for Education around this initiative, and will be providing it with evidence of impact after the project.
About the British Esports Association:
The  is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2016 to support and promote esports in the UK.
As a national body, its aims are to foster future British talent, increase the awareness of esports and provide expertise and advice. Itâs focused on the grassroots level of esports and runs a national Championships in schools and colleges.
British Esports hopes to help educate the masses â including parents, teachers, media and government â around what esports is and its benefits. www.britishesports.org
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The World Esports Summit 2024 Is Here!
The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges.
This yearâs theme, “Building Bridges, Not Barriers, Through the Power of Esports,” will highlight the role of Esports in uniting cultures, ideas, and industries. Under the slogan âWe Empower Success,â the
Summit provides a great platform for Esports experts to engage in meaningful discussions and sessions, sharing their insights on trends and presenting forward-looking ideas for our industry.
The event, strategically timed at the close of the competitive season, presents a perfect environment for reflection on the yearâs biggest events, industry shifts, and the next steps for Esports. Attendees can follow the expertâs perspectives on topics like:
- (R)Evolution in Esports
- East Meets West
- Esports Integrity: The Role of Referees
- The Rise of International Esports Competitions
- (In Korean) Korea’s Secret Sauce etc.
Also, featured at this yearâs event are the IESF World Esports Training Camp and the World Esports Referee Academy.
These are very important IESF programs that are aimed at advancing the skills and professional standards of the next generation of Esports leaders.
Join us in Busan for two days designed to inspire, connect, and empower the international Esports community.
Registration for the World Esports Summit is free and open to all interested attendees.
To register, please complete our online registration form: iesf.formstack.com/forms/wes2024_participation_registration
See you in Busan!
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Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo named as key note at ICE Esports Conference
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience.â¨â¨As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake’s growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.
Through these strategic alliances he has amplified Stake’s brand presence at the same time as creating unique, immersive player experiences, in the process setting new industry benchmarks.
Announcing the high profile speaker Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming said: âSecuring Akhil Sarin as EGCÂ key note at ICE Barcelona represents a remarkable opportunity for our attendees to gain invaluable insight into cutting-edge strategies in digital and influencer marketing .
âAkhil’s expertise with Stake and Kick.com embodies the forward-thinking, innovative approach that defines the digital marketing landscapes. His participation underscores the calibre of knowledge-sharing that we are committed to delivering at ICE and he is sure to both inspire our attendees and elevate their strategic perspective.âÂ
Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona, Akhil Sarin stated:Â âCollaborating with Clarion Gaming at ICE Barcelona is an exciting opportunity to showcase Stake’s journey and continued focus on bold partnerships and creative marketing strategies that resonate with audiences.â
He added âThe EGC is a vital platform for exchanging transformative ideas and shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. I look forward to discussing Stakeâs vision and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire growth and innovation across the sector.â
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WEC24 Complete: Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion!
WEC24 Complete: Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion! Busan, South Korea (November 20, 2024) – After nine days of exciting competition, the 16th World Esports Championship (WEC24) has come to a conclusion.
From epic plays to unforgettable moments, the championship closed out with the Dota 2 and MLBB Womenâs finals. The ultimate victory and the biggest moment of the night belonged to Indonesia, as they won their second title as the WEC24 Overall Champions.
This prestigious trophy is awarded to the nation that excels across all of the game titles. Turkey secured one gold and one bronze medal also, however, Indonesiaâs consistency and performance across the other game titles gave them the edge to secure their victory. Congratulations to Indonesia for this remarkable achievement!
WEC24 started on November 11 at the spectacular SEF Arena in Riyadh, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete across six tournaments: PUBG MOBILE, CS2 (Womenâs and Open), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Open and Womenâs), and Dota 2. Each competition delivered its special charm, giving us new champions and a WEC to remember.
Medalists:
PUBG MOBILE:
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Brazil
CS2 Womenâs:
- Poland
- France
- Portugal
CS2 Open:
- Romania
- Portugal
- Serbia
MLBB Open:
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
MLBB Womenâs:
- Indonesia
- Cambodia
- Egypt
Dota 2:
- Greece
- Sweden
- Turkey
This yearâs WEC broke records and set new milestones: the largest CS2 Womenâs tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, the debut of the MLBB Womenâs category, and a marathon Dota 2 bronze match that wonât be forgotten. Over 480 athletes gave it their all, leaving behind moments that will define the Esports scene for years.
As WEC24 comes to an end, we are thankful to every athlete, national federation, fan, and Esports enthusiast who traveled with us on the Road to Riyadh.
GG once again to Indonesia, our WEC24 Overall Champion! Thank you, Riyadh, for hosting an unforgettable championship. Until next time, see you on the next World Esports Championship journey!
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