Two Weeks Until Preseason!

Hey there,

Registration is now open for the HSEL 2023 Spring Major! We’ve been hard at work over the past few months upgrading the HSEL experience for coaches and students. We put together this quick video to highlight some of the things we’re most excited about for the spring:

In short,

• Rocket League and Valorant competitions will remain regional
• Expanded playoff experiences are here to stay (“Redemption Road” and “Bounceback Invitational”)

Additionally, we made some upgrades to the web app!

• Registering for a tournament is now much simpler
• It is easier to scout your opponent’s match history
• Unlimited school passes can now be purchased from the web app.

The preseason begins on January 23rd, so register now! For the full list of games, queue times, and instructions on how to register, head over to the Spring Major page.

We've made the difficult decision to remove Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from the HSEL lineup this spring. The publisher now requires all participants to be 18 years of age or older, which limits those eligible for participation.

Rule Updates

Based on coach feedback, we have made a number of smaller changes to competition rules as well.

- Spectating in Rocket League (no more personnel restrictions)

- The “Stoppage of Play” rule in Valorant

- Firmed up language regarding queuing for a match and beginning play.

You can read a full list of changes in our Spring Major Rules Patch Notes article!

League of Legends

League of Legends competitions will once again be offered on a state-by-state within HSEL. States with 16+ schools registered by 2/4 will unlock their own tournament. Any teams whose states do not reach this threshold will be moved to the Generation Esports Youth Winner’s Circle. Register early to ensure your state unlocks its tournament!

Youth Winner's Circle

Looking for more competitions? The Generation Esports Youth Winner’s Circle competitions are open to anyone ages 13-18, and feature popular options such as Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Rocket League (2v2), and more! Find the full list of games and queue times here.

Gaming Concepts

Have you been thinking about expanding your esports program? Generation Esports will have SIX courses available for the 2023-2024 school year, including Middle School: Exploring Life Skills Through Scholastic Gaming, High School Fundamentals: A Video Gaming Curriculum For Schools, and more.

Contact a scholastic account executive to find out more!

Jerseys and More

If you are looking for jerseys or other apparel for your esports program, you’re in luck. HSEL has partnered with BSN Sports to provide high-quality, customized apparel for participating schools. Gear like this helps drive school spirit and makes your students feel more like a team. Click here to get started with BSN Sports!

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