Esports
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports’ intercollegiate co-ed teams compete in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) for core-titles and Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), for non-core titles.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Esports provides a competitive and supportive environment for student players to enter team-based video game matches against other universities. Just like other athletes, esports team members participate in drills and practices as they hone their skills to compete at the collegiate and national level.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports Arena
Opened in spring 2022 and expanded in 2023, the University’s state-of-the-art Esports Arena features:
- 35 high-end PC setups and 5 console stations (Each with Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Playstation 5) with lounge seating
- Dedicated Competition Room with 7 Gaming PCs for Match Nights.
- Dedicated Streaming Room with Casting Desk, Casters Camera, and Green screen for students to commentate, produce and broadcast their teammates’ matches
The Arena hosts a variety of esports and gaming programs and events. It also provides an additional event space on campus for students and campus organizations.
Why offer Esports?
Esports not only offers competition for those interested in gaming but also is a unique collegiate experience that complements the students’ academic goals by creating opportunities for professional development and teaches soft skills that can be useful in preparing for a career. Currently, the esports program has a variety of student leadership roles who work closely with the coordinators that are vital to the success of the program. There are three committees for students to be involved with: media, streaming, and events. These committees provide students with professional soft skills, and career-like responsibilities.
“Esports provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their communication abilities as they work together in teams to win competitive matches,” says Lynne Coy-Ogan, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University President.. “We see this esports initiative as another way we can help ensure students are job ready after graduation since it will provide valuable teamwork experiences where students can both succeed and learn from challenges.”
Core Competitive Titles
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (4v4 Crew Battles)
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege
- Valorant
- Marvel Rivals
- Overwatch
- Rocket League
- League of Legends
- Call of Duty
- Fortnite
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Interested in participating?
If you are interested in competing or participating on our Esports team, and we will reach out to you with more information.
Esports is organized and competitive team-based video gaming. Our esports program aims to provide students with interests in gaming the opportunity to compete against other colleges across the United States. Intercollegiate esports has been a growing trend in colleges and universities across the United States and Â鶹ֱ²¥ students have officially “pressed start.”
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Esports is not affiliated with Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Athletics. Team selection is akin to traditional sports, but the esports team has its own selection criteria and process for determining varsity and junior varsity rosters.
No, Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports will use our Esports Arena for all practices and competitions. This state-of-the-art gaming center contains 35 high-end gaming PCs and 5 console gaming stations with lounge-style seating. We recommend students bring personal peripherals, but all equipment will be provided.
Helping students succeed academically is the number one priority of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports staff. The Esports Coordinator conducts periodic grade check-ins to ensure players are succeeding in the classroom. The Esports Program works closely with the Center for Student Success to ensure students are getting the resources they need to “level-up” in the classroom.
Prospective Eagles interested in joining a team can Additionally, you can reach out to esports@husson.edu and a member of the Esports Program will get back to you as soon as possible.
Current Â鶹ֱ²¥ students can reach out via email or visit DLC 122 for more information.
Open signups for prospective students are hosted at the start of each semester.
Being on a Â鶹ֱ²¥ Esports team will be a commitment of at least 8 hours per week. This includes 2 mandatory practices and 1 MANDATORY MATCH NIGHT EVERY WEEK.
This can potentially double if you are on 2 core-title teams. This also does not include time you spend on the game practicing casually without the team. You will be required to properly time-manage your own schedule to be able to align your availability with the rest of your team for practices and other team commitments
ALL skill levels are welcome as this is a “no cut” program. There are Varsity, JV and Club level teams to ensure there is a team for anyone at any skill level.
If you don’t see a game you want to compete in, we can help you start a team! When filling out the signup form, there will be a section to select what game you are interested in.
- Extended Esports Room Access
- All Team members return to campus early
- Captain & leadership opportunities for resumes
- National competition travel opportunities
- Custom team jersey
- Dedicated coaches
- Exclusive team events
- Free blue light glasses
- Casual competition that's great for friend groups
- ALL skill levels welcome, we are a “no cut” program
Currently, the esports program has a variety of student leadership roles who work closely with the coordinators that are vital to the success of the program.
There are three committees for students to be involved with: media, streaming, and events. These committees provide students with professional soft skills, and career-like responsibilities.
For more information
| Name |
Phone and Email | Address |
|---|---|---|
AJ KoolEsports Coordinator |
207.941.7673 koola@husson.edu |
126D Darling Learning Center Â鶹ֱ²¥ University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
Autumn AveryAssistant Esports Coordinator & Headcoach |
N/A averyau@husson.edu |
Esports Arena Â鶹ֱ²¥ University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |