Esports is growing more and more popular every day, and many high schools are starting to offer Esports as a varsity sport. This Spring, the following Esports organizations will host Esports Leagues for high school and middle school students:
1. Texas Scholastic Esports (TexSEF)
2. High School Esports League (HSEL)
3. PlayVs
4. Vanta
5. Valhallan
Texas Scholastic Esports
Texas Scholastic Esports (TexSEF) is devoted to giving students across the Lone Star State a chance for great experiences and meaningful competition. The team of teachers strive to form an environment that’s comfortable, secure, and most importantly: exciting! TexSEF truly believes in empowering young minds through gaming!
Spring Major Series 1
January 17 – February 24
Registration Deadline – January 13
- Overwatch 2
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Valorant
- Fortnite
Spring Major Series 2
February 27 – April 20
Registration Deadline – February 16
- League of Legends
- Minecraft
- Rocket League
For more information www.texsef.org
High School Esports League (HSEL)
HSEL has been empowering students to reach their full potential through esports and competitive gaming. With STEM-certified programs, scholarships, tournaments, and a comprehensive platform for schools looking to incorporate video games as an educational tool; By combining academics with organized competition, they have achieved more engaged student bodies with higher GPAs & attendance rates while unlocking scholarship opportunities every season!
Spring Major 2023
Registration Open
Season Begins January 23
- Rocket League
- Rainbow 6 Siege – Console/PC
- Valorant
- League of Legends
- Brawlhalla
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Halo Infinite
- Chess
- CS:GO
- Minecraft
For more information www.highschoolesportsleague.com
PlayVs
PlayVS is an esports platform that opens up gaming opportunities for high school and youth programs. Through competitive gameplay, popular game titles and multiple features, they offer gamers the chance to test their limits in thrilling competitions.
Spring 2023 Leagues
Registration Open
Registration Deadline – February 10 or 11
- NBA 2K23
- Hearthstone
- League of Legends
- Madden 23
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Rocket League
- Splatoon 3
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
For more information www.playvs.com
Vanta
Vanta strives to bring the same core principles of traditional sports – teamwork, sportsmanship, work ethic – in their esports curriculum. They want gamers not only excel in gaming worlds but also become inspiring Individuals who will go on make a positive difference and perhaps even be future leaders!
Spring League
January 30 – April 29
Registration Open
- Rocket League
- League of Legends
- Fornite
- Valorant
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Apex Legends
- Chess
For more information www.vanta.gg
Valhallan
Founded on the idea that video games are a powerful tool to enrich lives and bring people together, Valhallan exists with one mission – to give young gamers an incredible esports experience. Through its unique programming, it is dedicated to providing fun ways for the youth to hone their skills while also learning life lessons in a safe space.
RISE TO RAGNAROK
January 14 – 15
Registration Deadline January 13
- Overwatch 2
- Valorant
- Rocket League
- Apex
- Fortnite
For more information www.valhallan.com/r2r