Stride Esports April 2024
College Combine
High School Esports Tournaments, College Panels, and Industry Panels
$2,000 in scholarships up for grabs.
For each game, a standout student over the weekend will be awarded a $500 scholarship from
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Unleash the Future with Stride Esports' next event, the April 2024 College Combine and Fair!
Join us for a groundbreaking three-day event that combines education, gaming, and exciting prospects like never before. Whether you're a student with a passion for gaming or a parent supporting your child's dreams, Stride's Esports April 2024 College Combine has something special in store for you.
Event Date & Time
April 26 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
April 27 1:00 - 8:00 PM EST
April 28 1:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable insights from college esports representatives.
- Learn about college programs tailored to your gaming passion.
- Discover scholarship opportunities to support your education.
- Showcase your skills to college recruiters seeking esports talent.
Event Schedule
April 26
April 27
April 28
Day 1: Esports College Panel Part 1
6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Location:
Zoom
Who: Open to students K-12 – All Ages Welcome!
Join us to hear from esports collegiate directors, representatives, and coaches to learn about the incredible opportunities to play and participate in esports at the college level!
Who: Open to students K-12 – All Ages Welcome!
Join us to hear from esports collegiate directors, representatives, and coaches to learn about the incredible opportunities to play and participate in esports at the college level!
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April 2024 Collegiate Combine.
April 2024 Collegiate Combine.
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Showmatch Information
Showcase your gaming prowess in front of college representatives! Impress recruiters with your skills, strategy, and teamwork. Your performance could lead to scholarships and opportunities to join college esports teams. Who knows? This could be your big break!
Teams will be formed by the Stride Esports team based on signups and skill level. MAKE SURE to input your *CORRECT* in-game rank for Valorant and Rocket League, otherwise you will not be placed on the appropriate team.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: link and claim your profile on tracker.gg so that we can see your in-game rank. If your profile is not claimed and we can not see your in-game rank, colleges may NOT be interested in reaching out and recruiting you.
Detailed Game Formats:
- Fortnite: On Saturday, April 27th at 1pm ET, we will run four games of Builds, NA-Central, and Solos on our Twitch stream to determine the best high school solos build player. The event will be scored by placement and number of eliminations in each game.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Double elimination best of 3 bracket starting at 1pm ET on Saturday, April 27th. Players will play through the bracket off-stream until the top 4 players are remaining. The top 4 will then begin their matchups on stream starting at 6pm ET.
- Valorant: Double elimination best of 1 bracket starting at 2pm ET on Saturday, April 27th. Teams will play through the bracket until the top 4 teams remain and continue the bracket the next day on stream. Sunday, April 28th at 1pm ET, the top 4 teams will continue the bracket on our Twitch stream.
- Rocket League: Double elimination best of 5 bracket starting at 2pm ET on Saturday, April 27th. Teams will play through the bracket until the top 4 teams remain and continue the bracket the next day on stream. Sunday, April 28th at 6pm ET, the top 4 teams will continue the bracket on our Twitch stream.
Teams will be formed by the Stride Esports team based on signups and skill level. MAKE SURE to input your *CORRECT* in-game rank for Valorant and Rocket League, otherwise you will not be placed on the appropriate team.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: link and claim your profile on tracker.gg so that we can see your in-game rank. If your profile is not claimed and we can not see your in-game rank, colleges may NOT be interested in reaching out and recruiting you.
College Panel & Industry Panel Information
Join us for informative presentations and learn how your gaming skills could open doors to a bright future in the world of esports and beyond. The College and Industry Panels are all about exploring the diverse pathways that the world of esports offers. Students and parents, this is your chance to discover a variety of college and esports industry pathways that revolve around your passion for gaming. Engage with college representatives and industry professionals who are eager to share insights about their programs, scholarship opportunities, and the potential for you to thrive in the esports industry.
If you can't make the times, no worries! Everyone who fills out the registration form will receive a recording of the College and Industry Panels.
The College and Industry Panels and College Combine Showmatches are separate sign-up sheets. Make sure to sign up for both if you are interested!
Games played in this April ‘24 College Combine include Fortnite, Rocket League Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
This is your chance to connect with collegiate esports programs and step into the world of esports, where education, passion, and opportunity intersect. Don't miss this incredible event that can pave the way for your future success. For more information and to stay updated, email k12esports@k12.com.
The College and Industry Panels and College Combine Showmatches are separate sign-up sheets. Make sure to sign up for both if you are interested!
Games played in this April ‘24 College Combine include Fortnite, Rocket League Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
This is your chance to connect with collegiate esports programs and step into the world of esports, where education, passion, and opportunity intersect. Don't miss this incredible event that can pave the way for your future success. For more information and to stay updated, email k12esports@k12.com.