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    Experience 3 of 4July 2026 · Atlanta, GA

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    THE ARENA

    The Pro-Performance Test. Your Hardware. Your Code. Your Arena.

    Compete in high-stakes esports scenarios that test strategic thinking, technical production skills, and teamwork. This isn't game night — it's where students earn their Varsity status in tech through competition, broadcasting, and analytics.

    Varsity Letterman Status
    LinkedIn Achievement Badge
    Scholarship Eligible
    Digital Citizenship Certified
    More Than Players

    Behind-the-Glass Careers

    For every player on screen, there are five students behind the scenes. The arena needs an entire production crew.

    Pro Competitor

    Compete in sanctioned brackets across multiple game titles. Earn your Varsity Letterman status in tech.

    Shoutcaster

    Live commentary & broadcasting. Build your reel for a career in esports media and sports journalism.

    Stream Engineer

    OBS, camera switching, audio mixing — master the technical production stack that powers every major broadcast.

    Data Analyst

    Real-time player performance tracking, stats dashboards, and post-match analytics — the Moneyball of esports.

    Attract the entire school — gamers, AV club, data nerds, theater kids, and future broadcasters all have a role here.

    Operations Schedule

    3-Day Broadcast Weekend

    Professional tournament operations from opening ceremony to championship finals.

    FRIDAY

    Opening Ceremony & Technical Workshops

    Kickoff ceremony with team introductions & bracket reveal

    Stream engineering bootcamp: OBS, camera, audio production

    Shoutcaster training: live commentary techniques & reel building

    VOD Review workshop: analyzing pro gameplay for strategic insights

    Hardware & software setup and compatibility checks

    SATURDAY

    Competition Day + Career Tracks

    Morning: Elimination rounds — Team Strategy & Individual Skill brackets

    Data analysts deploy live performance dashboards for all matches

    Afternoon: Game development & modding challenge (Creative Track)

    Esports Psychology session: pressure management & team dynamics

    Evening: Content creation competition — best highlight reel wins

    SUNDAY

    Championship Finals & Recognition

    Morning: Championship brackets — all tracks converge

    Live broadcast production with student shoutcasters & stream engineers

    Afternoon: College scout presentations & scholarship panel

    Awards ceremony: Varsity Letterman, Digital Citizenship, & MVP awards

    World Tech Day preview: champions secure Main Stage showcase spots

    College Pipeline

    Scholarships & Recruitment

    Collegiate esports scholarships exceed $25M annually. This tournament puts you on the radar.

    College Scout Access

    University esports programs and industry recruiters attend to identify talent — not just players, but broadcasters, analysts, and production engineers.

    Tournament replays shared with partner university scouts

    LinkedIn-ready "Tournament Achievement" digital badge

    Common App-ready portfolio documentation

    Direct networking with collegiate esports directors

    Recommendation letter support for standout participants

    The Varsity Letterman

    Earn your Varsity status in tech — the same prestige as a traditional athlete, backed by measurable achievements.

    Exp. 1

    Built a UAV from components, earned FAA TRUST

    Exp. 2

    Developed AI software and applications

    Exp. 3

    Competed in sanctioned tournament, earned Varsity Letterman

    Exp. 4

    Presented to 500+ industry professionals at World Tech Day

    More Than Screen Time

    Wellness, Strategy & Digital Citizenship

    Parents and administrators: this is a professional development environment with strict behavioral standards.

    Esports Psychology & Strategy

    VOD Review sessions: analyze gameplay footage for strategic improvement

    Pressure management and competitive mindset training

    Team dynamics and leadership development

    Performance analytics: data-driven self-improvement

    Time management and balanced practice schedules

    Digital Citizenship & Safety

    Strict anti-toxicity and sportsmanship code enforced at all times

    FERPA-compliant environment — no personal data in broadcasts

    Background-checked staff and professional event supervision

    Low student-to-supervisor ratio across all competition areas

    Wellness check-ins and mandatory breaks built into schedule

    Teacher & Coach Resources

    Drop-In Ready for Schools

    Register a single student, a club, or an entire district. We make it easy.

    The Varsity Squad Pack

    Register your school's official team — 5 players + 1 coach/advisor. Each squad gets:

    Dedicated team station with branding signage

    Priority bracket seeding

    3 "Behind-the-Glass" crew slots (Shoutcaster, Stream Engineer, Analyst)

    School leaderboard placement & "Most Innovative School" eligibility

    Post-tournament analytics report for CTE documentation

    Technical Requirements

    All equipment and software provided on-site:

    Gaming peripherals and competition stations provided

    Standard gaming peripherals provided on-site

    Internet-connected devices for data analyst role

    OBS Studio pre-installed laptops for stream engineering track

    All software licenses and accounts provided by RITE

    Year-at-a-Glance

    4 Build Series Experiences

    Experience 3 is where competition meets career development. Explore the full program.

    Exp. 1

    AeroCraft™ Intensive

    Build a drone from scratch, earn FAA TRUST certification

    Exp. 2

    AI Hackathon

    Build AI-powered applications from scratch

    Exp. 3Current

    Gaming Tournament

    Compete, broadcast, and prove your tech in the arena

    Exp. 4

    World Tech Day

    Demo your projects to industry leaders and community

    Explore the Full Build Series

    The Gaming Tournament is one of four independent Build Series experiences. Students who participate in multiple experiences can showcase their combined achievements at World Tech Day (November).

    The Arena Awaits

    July 2026. Compete, broadcast, analyze, and earn your Varsity Letterman in tech. Limited seats for squads and individuals.