Esports

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Esports 

What is Esports?

Esports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of sport competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.

Parks and Recreation started an Esports program for a few reasons, but the biggest is INCLUSION. Esports tournaments and leagues provide new opportunities to our community, which will bring participants together in a fun and safe learning environment. 

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Open Play is for REC Members or you can by a daily pass. For more information about membershipsclick here.



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Scary Saturday Esports tournament flyer. For more questions please call 386-506-5933.

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Why Play Esports? 

Cognitive & Social Development 

  • Improved hand-eye coordination 
  • Improved attention and visual acuity
  • Improved basic visual processing and executive function 
  • Problem solving & strategy skill development 
  • Boosts self-confidence and player socialization 
  • Help connect with friends and make new ones 

Academic Excellence

Players who participate in Esports programs are found to have a higher interest in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) subjects, and have strong average GPA's. Esports helps them engage with their fellow students and their school’s administrators.

Problem Solving Skills

Research shows that children that play videos games have a far much better chance of navigating through complex psychological issues compared to those that do not actively participate in video games.

Future Job Market

Playing video games can make students keener and more employable across a wider spectrum of careers including medical field, engineering, remote flying, computer sciences, and etc.

Strategic Thinking

Esports can boost children's strategic thinking, teamwork, communication, leadership, performance skills and confidence building.