EPS Esports League of Legends
Spring 2021 Tournament

Group Stage: March 13-14, 2021
Finals Weekend: March 20-21, 2021

Attendees: 132 Students across 16 Edmonton Public Schools

Introduction

EPS Esports Spring 2021 was run on March 13-14th and March 20-21st, 2021 online as a digital event. This event was delivered in partnership between the Alberta Esports Association and Edmonton Public Schools Esports for participating Edmonton Public Schools teams, with the Alberta Esports Association as the event service provider and registered vendor under the Edmonton Public School Board.

This event featured a group stage and playoffs stage for League of Legends for the Edmonton Public School with the support of the Edmonton Public Schools Esports Committee, Teacher Supervisors & Coordinators, and Student Volunteers.

Group Stage

Saturday March 13 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Sunday March 14 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm MST

Finals Weekend

Saturday March 20 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm MST
Sunday March 21 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm MST

School Teams

amiskwaciy Academy
Bessie Nichols School
Centre High 1
Centre High 2
Harry Ainlay High School 1
Harry Ainlay High School 2
Jasper Place High School1
Jasper Place High School2
John D. Bracco School
Kenilworth School
M.E. LaZerte High School 1
M.E. LaZerte High School 2
Londonderry School 1
Londonderry School 2
McNally High School
Lillian Osborne High School 1
Lillian Osborne High School 2
Queen Elizabeth Composite High School
Ross Sheppard High School
Strathcona High School
W.P. Wagner High School
Westmount Junior High School

Summary

This event was the largest Interscholastic Esports event in Alberta, with over 130 participating students across 16 different Edmonton Public High Schools & Junior High Schools as well as teacher coordinators & coaches from every participating school. This event also included 7 student volunteers supporting day-of tournament coordination and live shoutcasting to provide developmental opportunity and direct workplace experience for young industry talent within the esports sector.

Testimonies

"Gaming is an activity that students are participating in whether the school is supporting it or not. To provide proper role modelling and just a safe space for them to compete in that, I think that that is a huge part of this." - High School Teacher

“The overall experience was enjoyable and it was fun to see what goes on behind the scenes a bit of a tournament. All the staff and organizers were very helpful and I would likely be willing to come back to volunteer again (if there are opportunities to), or keep on a look out for future events.” - Student Volunteer

“This was by far the most well organized and hype tournament! I really enjoyed participating. Thank you for doing this for us!” - Student Participant

“It was really fun to watch my friends and other schools compete in a really professional environment.” - Student Viewer