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FALL SEMESTER GAME SCHEDULE
ValorantTuesday Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM Academy League - 7:30 PM |
ChessWednesdays Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM Academy League - 7:30 PM |
Rocket League 2v2Thursday Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM Academy League - 7:30 PM |
SPRING SEMESTER GAME SCHEDULE
League of LegendsMonday Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM |
FortniteTuesday Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM Academy League - 7:30 PM |
Rocket League 3v3Thursday Evenings
Champions League - 7:00 PM Academy League - 7:30 PM |
GAME GUIDE
VAVA Esports competes in five games, click on the images below to learn more!
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VALORANT
Valorant is a free-to-play first-person tactical shooter game. It features fast paced 5v5 squad based tactical combat requiring fast reflexes, even faster thinking, and advanced strategies to take full advantage of the unique skills of each squad member. Game Genre: FPS (First Person Shooter) Platforms: PC Game Cost: Free to play ESRB Rating: T (Teen) |
ROCKET LEAGUE
Described as "soccer with rocket-powered cars", Rocket League has up to four players on each of two teams. They use rocket-powered vehicles to hit a ball into their opponents goal to score points over the course of the match. Game Genre: Sports Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Cross Platform) Cost: Free to play ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) |
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
League of Legends is a battle game with a top-down view. Teams work together to win, usually by destroying the core building (called the Nexus) in the enemy team's base after bypassing a line of defensive structures called turrets, or towers. Game Genre: MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) Platform: PC Game Cost: Free to play ESRB Rating: T (Teen) |
FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE
Fortnite is a survival game where up to 100 players fight against each other to be the last one standing. A fast-paced, action-packed game where strategic thinking is a must. Our league participates in 4v4 squad based "box fights" where players must make bases and eliminate the other team. Game Genre: TPS (Third Person Shooter) Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS, Xbox, PC, Mobile device with controller (Cross Platform) Cost: Free to play ESRB Rating: T (Teen) |
CHESS
Chess is one of the oldest and most popular board games and has been enjoyed by cultures around the world for more than 1,000 years. It is played by two opponents on a checkered board with specially designed pieces of contrasting colors, commonly white and black. White moves first, after which the players alternate turns in accordance with fixed rules, each player attempting to force the opponent’s principal piece, the King, into checkmate—a position where it is unable to avoid capture. Game Genre: Strategic Board Game Platform: Only a web browser is required so PC, Mac, Or Mobile Device Cost: Free to Play ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) |
THE LEAGUE
STRIDE ESPORTS
VAVA High School will play in the newly formed Stride K12 Esports League, where students will play against other Stride school athletes from around the country. This will give students the opportunity to test their skills against their peers in a private Stride K12 sponsored league. Students will have opportunities to play against the following schools with more signing up all the time:
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League FAQ
Q: Is there a cost to play in the league?
A: All Stride Esports sponsored games are free to play and have modest hardware requirements to play, so it is likely that whatever computer you are using to attend school is capable of playing most if not all offered games. Athletes are required to furnish their own gaming hardware such as a PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, etc...
Q: What is the time commitment to participate in the league?
A: Student athletes should expect to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours per week outside of normal school hours, with a mandatory 1 hr practice and 1 evening of competitive matches per week. It is highly encouraged that athletes organize and participate in additional practices on their own. Currently all league activities are scheduled to take place M-F and not during national holidays and school breaks. Voluntary activities may be scheduled during these times later in the season.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements to participate in the league?
A: All athletes must be at least 13 years old, have permission forms signed by their legal guardian, and be able to make the time commitment to fully participate in league activities. Student must also be a full time student with VAVA and players considered to be professional are not allowed in the league. The academic requirements are listed below:
A: Stride K12 is creating a school sponsored and monitored Discord group for student athletes to organize and build community that students will be able to use.
Q: I want to play a game not offered by the league, what should I do?
A: At this time we are only offering a limited selection of the games mentioned on the page above, but we are planning on expanding game offerings in future seasons as the program grows nationally and your suggestions are always appreciated.
A: All Stride Esports sponsored games are free to play and have modest hardware requirements to play, so it is likely that whatever computer you are using to attend school is capable of playing most if not all offered games. Athletes are required to furnish their own gaming hardware such as a PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, etc...
Q: What is the time commitment to participate in the league?
A: Student athletes should expect to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours per week outside of normal school hours, with a mandatory 1 hr practice and 1 evening of competitive matches per week. It is highly encouraged that athletes organize and participate in additional practices on their own. Currently all league activities are scheduled to take place M-F and not during national holidays and school breaks. Voluntary activities may be scheduled during these times later in the season.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements to participate in the league?
A: All athletes must be at least 13 years old, have permission forms signed by their legal guardian, and be able to make the time commitment to fully participate in league activities. Student must also be a full time student with VAVA and players considered to be professional are not allowed in the league. The academic requirements are listed below:
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher (9-12 grade). Cumulative GPA will be considered for review. Students must be attending a minimum of 70% of required live classes.
Verification of grades will take place every two weeks. Students who fall below 2.5 GPA will be placed on academic probation for a period of two weeks during which time they are expected to improve their grades and attendance. Students on probation may practice with the team but will not be permitted to participate in any games or competitions. At the end of the probationary period, if the student’s grade GPA is 2.5 or higher, he or she is eligible to participate again. If at the end of the probationary period, the student’s GPA is below 2.5, he/she may be declared ineligible for participation in team practices, games, and competition and removed from the team.
A: Stride K12 is creating a school sponsored and monitored Discord group for student athletes to organize and build community that students will be able to use.
Q: I want to play a game not offered by the league, what should I do?
A: At this time we are only offering a limited selection of the games mentioned on the page above, but we are planning on expanding game offerings in future seasons as the program grows nationally and your suggestions are always appreciated.
