DIGI-X/ESPORTS
Designed for students interested in participating in organized, multiplayer video game competitions between individuals and/or teams in various High School Esports Leagues. This year-long program is divided into semester seasons and focuses on the positive development of Esports by providing a structured, competitive, high-level high school program that allows VCHS students to connect with each other.
Additionally, teams will work with mentors that organize workshops to improve the team. Program participants are expected to have knowledge of the game they would like to play as well as the interest and availability to commit to practice and workshops. Tryouts will be run for the most popular games offered.
Games include: Valorant, Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends, NBA 2K, Madden, FIFA, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Minecraft Survival Games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, and 10 Minute Chess.
The time commitment for players is 7 hours per week for JV and 10 hours per week for varsity team members. Both teams will practice two times per week with a 1-hour match, as well.
Duration: Semester
Days Per Week: 1
Meeting Days: Fridays - 1 time per month in person. Players will also meet virtually during other designated practice times/tournament days which are still TBA.
Meeting Time: 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Meeting Location: G108/109
Application Deadline: Re-opened through 9/16/2022
Fee: $100*
Students will be selected through a formal evaluation process.
*Fees will be billed via the VCS PayFees systems.
GENERAL AMSE INFORMATION
The majority of AMSE programs meet weekly and require a minimum of 2-5 hours of student commitment. Program fees for the Ocean Discovery MATE Program will be billed after school begins in the fall and are non-refundable. Additional fees may be required for local field trips and overnight travel expenses. Students may only participate in 2 AMSE programs per semester.
Students applying to an AMSE Program must be an AMSE Member or AMSE Honors participant.
Use this link to access the High School Member/Honors application:
https://forms.gle/XpVAkGdvQq8PAYC3A SELECTION PROCESS
The demand for AMSE programs is high and the selection process varies between programs. While we strive to accommodate as many students as possible, placement is not guaranteed. When program enrollment is impacted, priority will be assigned to the grade levels required to ensure diversity in ages. This provides continuity of team knowledge for future years.
The Digi-X Esports Program Manager will review all student applications and may choose to conduct interviews. Selection criteria will include a student's previous program experience, and responses to the application questions.
