CHS eSports

There are two seasons of competition: Fall season and Spring season.  Tryouts for each game offered will be held prior to the start of each season.  Pay close attention to school announcements and social media posts for when these tryouts will take place.   

Eligibility:
All students are welcome to try out for an eSports team. No physicals are required; however, students must be academically eligible to play competitively according to the GHSA guidelines.

'22 - '23 Fees:
$80 - PlayVS Access per Game per Season
$50 - Team Jersey (if needing a new one)

eSports, like traditional sports, is a competition between individuals or teams. These competitions, however, don't take place in a field or on a court. They take place in video games!

Games come in all manner of styles and varieties, from 1 vs 1 fighting games where fast reflexes and individual skill is paramount, to 5 vs 5 battle arenas where teamwork and communication are vital to taking home the win!

While it's easy to equate playing video games with sitting alone in a dark basement, don't be fooled! Our players attend organized practices where they learn how to communicate with teammates, strategize with coaches, and improve their critical thinking and fine motor skills through hours of practice.

If you're wondering how playing video games could be beneficial - don't worry! Lots of people have this same question when they first hear about eSports.

Studies have shown that students who participate in organized video gaming events, like eSports, benefit in several ways:

• Improved spatial awareness
• Multitasking
  
• Fast-paced decision-making
  
• Communication
• Teamwork
• STEM opportunities
• A pathway to various college degrees
• Potential college scholarship awards

Most importantly, eSports can also function as a way to help students who have trouble fitting in find an outlet. This can lead to huge improvements in those students' social lives, behavior, and grades.