Georgia Esports League

It's that time again! The State of #Esports is back with Season 2! We kick off the fall with... 1️⃣ Industry news: Games Week Georgia and Esports Summit (tickets at gamesweekgeorgia.com) 2️⃣ Ghost Gaming X Ultimate Endgamers League 3️⃣ GEL Fall Season Updates - New Format/Events 4️⃣ GA High School Esports: Georgia High School Association and PlayVS season dates and titles Stay tuned for more episodes covering GA's esports industry, Ghost Gaming updates and highlights of collegiate and scholastic programs Todd Harris Jorrel Batac 🔜 WEDC 🔜 ESI Lisbon 🔜 Games Week Georgia PK Graff Nabil Ismail TJ Stephens

Esports is Community. 🎮 Several hundred elementary students took part in a Career Day session led by PK Graff, the Director of Ghost Gaming Academy, to learn about the world of scholastic and professional esports! 📚 🎮 A big shout-out to the “Guru of Gaming” for being a pillar in bridging the gap between gaming and education! 👏

TJ Stephens, President of Esports at UGA and Rocket League Competition Lead at Georgia Esports League, will be speaking at TedxUGA this Friday, March 29th! 🎮 He will explore how Esports creates social opportunities and generates economic benefits globally. 🌍 For tickets, check out: https://lnkd.in/eFPMZrm 🎟️

📢 Exciting news! Kennesaw State University is launching its first-ever esports curriculum in partnership with the Georgia Film Academy! Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Here's what we can share so far: - Course Number: 88122 (ENGL 2290) - Registration opens on April 1st, 2024 - Classes will take place during the Fall 2024 semester - Classes are scheduled for Mondays from 9AM to 3PM at Skillshot Studios Atlanta Come be part of the team that produces and broadcasts GEL! Feel free to reach out to us regarding any questions you may have! Space is limited, so register as soon as possible!

Congratulations to the University of North Georgia on an incredible run at the Peach Belt Conference Master Division tournament this past weekend at USC Aiken, S.C.! 🎉 To recap: UNG Overwatch Academy season remains undefeated and brings home the PBC Overwatch Championship Division title after their victory against Florida State University Panama City 4-2 in the championship match! 🏆 UNG League of Legends Academy finishes second overall after falling to Augusta University in the championship round, 3-0! 🥈 UNG Esports' Overwatch and League of Legends varsity team finish 3rd/4th just short of a grand finals appearance! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d3CfAz_6

GEORGIA WINS! 🏆 Over the weekend, Augusta University secured the Peach Belt Conference League of Legends Champions Division title at USC Aiken, S.C., sweeping the championship match against North Georgia 3-0. Congratulations to both GEL member colleges on their tournament success, and a special shoutout to Augusta University for their big win! 🎉 For more details, check out: https://lnkd.in/d5_jd4nT

This Wednesday kicked off the Rocket League and Brawlhalla Seasons! Join us as we have over 50 players competing to be the best in GA, with $1000 dollars, and LAN(s) on the line! Tune in every Wednesday at 6 & 7pm EST: https://lnkd.in/eu3aBEqj Ethan Byrd TJ Stephens Aislinn Ekey Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum Todd Harris Ezra Jenkins Sinclaire Hoyt Kaleb Howard Nabil Ismail Hana Darley Ryan Vincent Maroon Tiger Gaming Esports at UGA Georgia Esports League

Officially coming on as the Rocket League Competion Lead this season for GEL, thrilled to see what we can do and y’all wait till you see the talent in GA 🔥 Ethan Byrd Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum Todd Harris Ghost Gaming Georgia Esports League

𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠❗ Register here: https://lnkd.in/erzi3Q9N Registration closes February 20th at 5pm ET. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Feb. 21st - April 24th (Weekly on Wednesdays) 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: Rocket League @ 6pm EST and Brawlhalla @ 7pm EST 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀: Brawlhalla and Rocket League 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Max number of teams is 2 per school 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 Top 4 from the 𝗚𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 will take part in a $500 prize pool and the 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 from the 𝗚𝗘𝗟 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 will represent GA in a Alabama vs Georgia show match on LAN Top 4 from the 𝗚𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 will take part in a $500 prize pool and the coveted GEL icon 𝙂𝙀𝙇 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙖 𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙡𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝘼 Ethan Byrd Todd Harris Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum TJ Stephens DJ Fratt Aislinn Ekey PK Graff Nabil Ismail Ghost Gaming Skillshot Media Kaleb Howard Ezra Jenkins Sinclaire Hoyt Sam Payman Ryan Vincent #gaming #esports #georgia

The Georgia Esports League (GEL) is excited to announce the launch of its upcoming season, featuring competitive play in two of the most dynamic and popular Esports titles in GA: Rocket League and Brawlhalla. This marks a significant expansion of GEL’s Esports offerings, catering to a diverse range of players and fans across the state. 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧: Kickoff Date: Feb 21st @ 6pm EST Format: Teams will compete in a series of matches leading to playoffs and a grand final. Registration: Will be open soon, so stay tuned Prizes: The winners of the RL season will represent GA in a Georgia vs Alabama show match on LAN! 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧: Start Date: Feb 21st @ 7pm EST Format: Individual players will battle through a ladder system, culminating in a high-stakes championship event. Registration: Will be open soon, so stay tuned Prizes: The coveted GEL Icon, and $500 in prizing 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨: Rocket League "Match of The Week" will be streamed live on Wednesdays at 6pm EST followed by Brawlhalla "Match of the Week" at 7pm EST Both seasons are open to all Collegiate players residing in Georgia, with no restrictions on skill level or experience. The GEL is committed to fostering a competitive yet inclusive environment, encouraging players of all backgrounds to participate. Ethan Byrd Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum Todd Harris Nabil Ismail Georgia Esports League TJ Stephens Aislinn Ekey Sam Payman Blake Phillips #gamingindustry #entertainment #collegeesports #atlanta #brawlhalla #rocketleague