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Weekend Recap: AEL High School Cup Divisional Finals

By High School Cup, News

Week 1 of the AEL High School Cup Divisional finals concluded over the weekend, it was evident that passion and skill were the driving forces behind each match. Schools are competing to determine who will finish in first place for each division before progressing into the State and National championships.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Showdown

The weekend kicked off with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top-16 double elimination bracket, leaving fans at the edge of their seats.

BowlOfRamen from St Luke’s Catholic College emerged as the undisputed champion, taking down the Grand Final with back-to-back 3-0 sets. Following closely, Flame from CathWest Innovation College secured the second place, while Xenophane from St Edmunds College showed his prowess to clinch third.

Big congratulations to the following students for their final placement in the tournament!

1st Brent “BowlOfRamen” from St. Luke’s Catholic College
2nd Daniel “Flame” from CathWest Innovation College
3rd Zachary “Xenophane” from St. Edmund’s College

The consolation bracket for all those that did not make the top-16 finals will play out this weekend August 19th with the action playing out on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3

Consolation bracket: https://challonge.com/aelhsssbu23t3poconsolation              

 

Overwatch – A Clash of Titans

In the Overwatch segment, both Division 1 and Division 2 played their top-4.

Division 1 was graced by a powerful performance from KGSCOW1 of Kelvin Grove State College, taking down SEC Wolfpack 1 from St Edmunds College with a clean 2-0. SLC Thirst Crushers from St Laurence’s College advanced to the next stage due to a forfeit from SPLC A of St Peters Lutheran College.

Over in Division 2, ACeS OW_Three from Albany Creek State High School dominated their game against SMGS Bottom 500 from Snowy Mountains Grammar School, concluding with a 2-0 win. Similarly, SLC Gneurshk Gamers from St Laurence’s College made their mark by beating SCA OverScotch from Scotch College Adelaide 2-0.

Play will continue this weekend, August 19th live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague2

1:30pm AEST      OFF STREAM Division 1 3rd place match (St. Edmund’s College Wolfpack 1 vs St. Peter’s Lutheran College)
1:30pm AEST      OFF STREAM Division 2 3rd place match (Snowy Mountains Grammar School vs Scotch College Adelaide)

1:30PM AEST – Division 1 Final – KGSCOW1 vs SLC Thirst Crushers 
2:45PM AEST – Division 2 Final – ACeS OW_Three vs SLC Gneurshk Gamers 

Division 1 Finals bracket: https://challonge.com/bovu0yut
Division 2 Finals bracket: https://challonge.com/8v8e7kl7

Rocket League – Revving Engines and Soaring Goals

Rocket League, with its three divisions, had the top four from Division 1 and 2 competing with gusto.

In Division 1, Kedron SHS from Kedron State High School effortlessly progressed after a forfeit from Ripley Raptors Blue of Ripley valley State Secondary College. Meanwhile, Lynwood SHS from Lynwood Senior High School displayed an impeccable game strategy to outscore TonersRL from Mentone Grammar School, with a scoreline of 3-1.

Moving on to Division 2, YVG Watermelon from Yarra Valley Grammar showcased their elite skills by beating ACeS RL_Three from Albany Creek State High School 3-1. Not far behind, PCS from Penrith Christian School showcased a dominant performance, trouncing JPC RL1 from John Paul College 3-0.

Division 3 to play this weekend followed by the grand finals of div 2 & 1

Division 3 Teams:

  • Trinity College Beenleigh Esports
  • John Paul College RL2
  • Whitebridge High School #2
  • Southern Cross Catholic College White

August 19th schedule is as follows, streamed on www.twitch.tv/RLOceania:

1:00pm AEST      Division 3 Semi-Final #1
1:45pm AEST      Division 3 Semi-Final #2
2:30pm AEST      Division 3 Final
3:15pm AEST      Division 2 Final (Yarra Valley Grammar vs Penrith Christian School)
4:00pm AEST      Division 1 Final (Kedron State High School vs Lynwood State High School)

Rocket League Bracket: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iaI2kNEUWkREWBifB5LrO9lDNBiOGyzgpWZ-sH-R57Y/edit#gid=645281475

Thank you to all participants and to all the supporters of the league!

Action-Packed Weekend Awaits

By High School Cup, News

The AEL High School Esports Cup 2023 resumes play this weekend with the Divisional Finals.

Schools competing in the AEL High School Esports Cup are due to compete in the Divisional Finals starting this weekend. After a short hiatus, schools from across the region are set to dive back into competitiona cross as Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros’ Ultimate, and Rocket League.

The AEL High School Esports Cup, since its inception, has been the stage where students demonstrate their talent. Offering a unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and the thrill of representing one’s school, the league has been pivotal in championing esports in the educational sector.

Schedule & Streaming

Brace yourselves for a weekend of epic showdowns.

Join us each week and show your support for your favourite school, all matches will be live-streamed. Fans can tune in to AEL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels to catch all the action live. Not to mention, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and match analyses by our expert panel.

The games are scheduled as follows:

Saturday 12th August – Semi-Finals:

  • Rocket League from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague1
  • Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
  • Overwatch 2 from 1:30pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3

Saturday 19th August – Finals:

  • Rocket League from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague1
  • Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
  • Overwatch 2 from 1:30pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3

Mark your calendars, set up your viewing stations, and rally behind your school’s champions. The AEL High School Esports Cup 2023 promises not only to showcase the top young talent in esports but also to offer a weekend of relentless excitement and fervor. Let the games begin!

Group Standings Recap: A Quick Glimpse

As we head into the Divisional Finals , here’s a brief rundown on where our teams currently stand:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Top 5:

  • Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
  • St Edmond’s College – Xenophane
  • CathWest Innovation College – Flame
  • Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
  • Penrith Christian School – Just a weeb

 

Overwatch 2 Top 4:

DIVISION 1

  • Kelvin Grove State College – KGSCOW1
  • St Peters Lutheran College – SPLC A
  • St Laurence’s College – SLC Thirst Crushers
  • St Edmunds College – SEC Wolfpack 1

DIVISION 2

  • Albany Creek State High School – ACES ow_three
  • St Laurence’s College – SLC Gneurshk Gamers
  • Scotch College Adelaide – SCA Overscotch
  • Snowy Mountains Grammar School – SMGS Bottom 500

 

Rocket League Top 4:

DIVISION 1

  • Kedron State High School – Kedron SHS
  • Lynwood Senior High School – Lynwood SHS
  • Mentone Grammar School – TonersRL
  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College – Ripley Raptors Blue

DIVISION 2

  • Yarra Valley Grammar – YVG Watermelon
  • Penrith Christian School – PCS
  • John Paul College – JPC RL1
  • Albany Creek State High School – ACES RL_Three

DIVISION 3

  • Trinity College Beenleigh – Trinity Esports
  • John Paul College – JPC RL2
  • Whitebridge High School – Whitebridge #2
  • Southern Cross Catholic College – SCCC White

Race to Glory: Divisional Play In It’s Final Weeks

By High School Cup, News

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of fierce competition as teams go head-to-head, fighting tooth and nail to secure a spot in the top four of DIVISIONAL League Play. Each thrilling game has the potential to completely shake up their positions on the leaderboard, so the pressure has been on as we enter the final weeks!

The top four teams in each division will advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.

Congratulations to the Week 5 leaders!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
  • St Edmond’s College – Xenophane
  • CathWest Innovation College – Flame
  • John Paul College – Anson JPCEsports
  • Penrith Christian School – Just a weeb

Overwatch 2:

DIVISION 1

  • KGSCOW1
  • SPLC A
  • SLC Thirst Crushers
  • SEC Wolfpack 1

DIVISION 2

  • ACES ow_three
  • SLC Gneurshk Gamers
  • SMGS Bottom 500
  • SCA Overscotch

Rocket League:

DIVISION 1

  • TonersRL
  • Kedron SHS
  • Lynwood SHS
  • Ripley Raptors Blue

DIVISION 2

  • PCS
  • YVG Watermelon
  • JPC RL1
  • ACES RL_Three

DIVISION 3

  • Trinity Esports
  • JPC RL2
  • Whitebridge #2
  • SCCC White

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Raging Rivalries: DIVISIONAL League Play Heats Up for Top Four Spots!

By High School Cup, News

It has been a fortnight since the previous update, with teams currently still engaged in intense competition within the DIVISIONAL League Play. Each Saturday, week after week, these teams fiercely clash in pursuit of their ultimate objective: claiming one of the coveted top four positions in their respective divisions. Every victory holds the power to deliver astonishing upheavals in the rankings, leaving spectators in awe.

The battles continue until June 17th, as anticipation builds for the thrilling outcomes that lie ahead! The top four teams in each division will then advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.

Congratulations to teams currently in the top four positions!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
  • St Edmond’s College – Xenophane
  • Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
  • John Paul College – Anson JPCEsports

Overwatch 2:

DIVISION 1

  • KGSCOW1
  • SPLC A
  • SLC Thirst Crushers
  • SEC Wolfpack 1

DIVISION 2

  • ACES ow_three
  • SLC Gneurshk Gamers
  • SMGS Bottom 500
  • Hills Grammar Excelsior

Rocket League:

DIVISION 1

  • TonersRL
  • Kedron SHS
  • Lynwood SHS
  • Ripley Raptors Blue

DIVISION 2

  • PCS
  • YVG Watermelon
  • ACES RL_Three
  • JPC RL1

DIVISION 3

  • Trinity Esports
  • SCCC White
  • JPC RL2
  • WhiteBridge #2

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Divisional League Play Heats Up in the ACER High Schools Cup

By High School Cup, News

Last weekend, week 2 of DIVISIONAL League Play for the ACER High Schools Cup Powered by Predator took place! Week after week, these teams go head-to-head on Saturdays until June 17th, all with one goal in mind: securing a spot among the top four in their division. Teams who make it into the top four will progress onto DIVISIONAL Finals!

Let’s take a look at the current standings.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

  • Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
  • St Edmund’s College – Xenophane
  • Hunter School Of The Performing Arts – maiothegreat
  • John Paul College – Anson – JPCEsports2

Overwatch 2:

DIVISION 1

  • KGSCOW1
  • SPLC A
  • SEC WOLFPACK 1
  • SCCC GOLD

DIVISION 2

  • ACES ow_three
  • SLC Gneurshk Gamers
  • SCA Overscotch
  • SMGS Bottom 500

Rocket League:

DIVISION 1

  • TonersRL
  • Lynwood SHS
  • Kedron SHS
  • Ripley Raptors Blue

DIVISION 2

  • PCS
  • YVG Watermelon
  • ACES RL_Three
  • JPC RL1

DIVISION 3

  • Ripley Raptors Orange
  • Trinity Esports
  • SCCC White
  • JPC RL2

For more information on Rocket League within the ACER High School Cup be sure to check out:

Congratulations to all teams who currently hold the top four positions! Check back next week to see how the your favorite team stands!

Goodluck to all participants!

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Teams continue to battle it out in The Acer High Schools Cup!

By High School Cup, News

Exciting news from the Acer High Schools Cup powered by Predator! Last weekend marked another thrilling chapter as teams progressed to the second out of five stages, known as DIVISIONAL League Play. Week after week, these teams go head-to-head on Saturdays until June 17th, all with one goal in mind: securing a spot among the top four in their division. Every single win has the potential to create a jaw-dropping shift in the standings!

The top four teams in each division will then advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.

Congratulations to teams currently in the top four positions!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

  • Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
  • St Edmund’s College – Xenophane
  • Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
  • St Edmund’s College – LonMon

Overwatch 2:

DIVISION 1

  • KGSCOW1
  • SLC Thirst Crushers
  • SCCC Gold
  • SPLC A
  • SEC Wolfpack 1

DIVISION 2

  • ACES ow_three
  • Ripley Raptors
  • SLC Gneurshk Gamers
  • SEC Wolfpack 2

Rocket League:

DIVISION 1

  • TonersRL
  • Lynwood SHS
  • Kedron SHS
  • Ripley Raptors Blue

DIVISION 2

  • YVG Watermelon
  • PCS
  • JPC RL1
  • ACES RL_Three

DIVISION 3

  • Trinity Esports
  • Ripley Raptors Orange
  • JPC RL2
  • SCCC WHITE

Be sure to stay tuned next week to find out where your favorite team stands! Wishing the best of luck to all the participants!

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From MAY-HEM to NATIONALS: The ACER High School Cup powered by Predator

By High School Cup, News

The ACER High School Cup powered by Predator has finally kicked off, and it was an incredible weekend with 264 students, 43 teams, and 33 schools battling it out in the MAY-HEM tournament.

This tournament is no ordinary competition; it’s divided into five action-packed sections that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In the first stage, teams are seeded into divisions based on their performance in the MAY-HEM tournament, and from there, they’ll move on to the DIVISIONAL League Play. The top four teams from each division will then advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals.

Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.

Please join us in welcoming the following schools to the ACER High School Cup powered by Predator!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • CathWest Innovation College
  • Good Shepherd Noosa
  • Hills Grammar
  • Hunter School of the Performing Arts
  • John Paul College
  • Lakeview Senior College
  • Marist Regional College
  • Mentone Grammar
  • Murray Bridge High School
  • Penrith Christian School
  • Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
  • St Edmund’s College
  • St Luke’s Catholic College
  • Yarra Valley Grammar

Overwatch 2:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • Blaxland High School
  • Glendale Technology High School
  • Heathfield High School
  • Hills Grammar
  • Kelvin Grove State College
  • Mentone Grammar
  • Penrith Christian School
  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College
  • Riverside Christian College
  • Scotch College
  • Snowy Mountains Grammar School
  • Southern Cross Catholic College
  • St Edmund’s College
  • St Laurence’s College
  • St Peters Lutheran College
  • Trinity College Beenleigh
  • Whitebridge High School

Rocket League:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • Bishop Druitt College
  • Hills Grammar
  • John Paul College
  • Kedron State High School
  • Lynwood Senior High School
  • Marist Regional College
  • Mentone Grammar
  • Murray Bridge High School
  • Penrith Christian School
  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College
  • Southern Cross Catholic College
  • St Peter Claver College
  • Trinity Anglican College
  • Trinity College Beenleigh
  • Whitebridge High School
  • Yarra Valley Grammar

Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or an esports fan The ACER High Schools Cup powered by Predator is sure to be an unforgettable event! Keep your spirits high and your voices loud as you cheer on your favorite teams and players in this epic tournament. Don’t forget to tune into our social media live streams to catch every thrilling moment of the action! Who will emerge victorious? We can’t wait to find out!

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CELEBRATING CATHWEST AND DANIEL!

By High School Cup, News

At the AEL, we’re incredibly proud of schools’ and students’ success, and we look forward to sharing and celebrating this with you all. Today we celebrate Cathwest and their student, Daniel, who came second in our Summer Series for Super Smash Bros Ultimate!

We asked the school and Daniel to answer some questions (below) and we were also told of an esports workshop the school ran to discuss all things esports, where Daniel also contributed!

Response from Cathwest:

1.    Why did you decide to create an esports team and join the AEL?

We joined the AEL after looking at the opportunities in the Australian High School Scene, and found that the tournaments run by AEL would fit best with the games offered but also allowed our seniors to compete, as other competitions allowed only the juniors not seniors to compete.

It also meant that students that would normally not be in representative sports have an opportunity to represent their school, and showcase their talents and skills in a fast growing form of sport.

2.    Had you known much about esports prior to this?

I looked into esports after a couple of the students I taught had interests in this space and wanted to see what it was all about and understand why the students had an interest in this space. I myself owned a few consoles over the years, I am a bit of a gamer myself and saw that this as an area to get involved in to give young people opportunities to further explore and develop their passion and interests, in a learning environment that enables them to.

3.    How have the students balanced esports and study?

Students balance esports and study by doing their main gaming during school during breaks, and as they have gamed during the day, they find themselves spending less time gaming at home but more on spending time completing their studies.

It also meant that students were in an environment where their activities were accepted, supported and enabled where they could develop skills that aligned with their studies.

4.    What excited you and the students about esports?

I think what excites me and the students about esports is how any game can become a game that players can compete in. Unlike AFL and Rugby where you have to play on a set sort of rules, esports means that players get to compete in different games and game types.

It means at school there’s always conversations on the sort of games people are playing and sharing of cartridges and games to check out. 

5.    Do you have an esports club? How was this established?

I created an esports club at CathWest, as it was important to create a safe and inclusive space for young people interested in gaming, but also to find and create new friends through participating in the activities offered in the club. 

The origins of the club started during when the school was in lock down and the kids

Once back to face to face, it grew into a bit of a social club that ran during lunchtimes for the students to come in during breaks and participate in pick up and play games using nintendo switches or to spectate and cheer on their friends that competed. This was non competitive and it was great to see young people form friendships through the exploration of different games but also developing their digital skills through a modelling and mentoring process through peer teaching where students that were experts in certain games shared their tips and tricks with each other and coaching so they could become better players. 

For those that were wanting a competitive opportunity students were encouraged to join the school’s representative esports team that competed in the AEL High School Cup. It also meant that students became more confident users in technology staying connected with their peers as being in the esports club students were communicating and seeing that transpose into other areas.

6.    What would you say to other schools about encouraging the students with esports?

We as teachers are there for the students; where we want to see our students happy and enable success for them. For me encouraging and nurturing student interest in esports provides another opportunity to encourage students to come to school particularly of the challenges presented post covid; but importantly a space for the students to safely be themselves. 

Esports unlocks so many opportunities for the students across a wide range of interest areas in the technology space, and an innovative approach to encouraging students seeking technology careers through their exposure in esports.

Definitely encourage teachers to look into esports as well as esports education and reach out to other educators in this space to get started in forming their own esport clubs in schools but venture into the world of esports.

Response from Daniel Kapustic:

1.    How did you get into esports? 

I got into eSports from watching a lot of content creators and pro players play my favourite game, Super Smash Bros. My brother also inspired me to get into eSports by competing and winning a tournament in Rocket League. When I found out that my school allowed us to play Super Smash Bros competitive against other schools, I was so happy and wanted to do it immediately. It was my first taste of what a smash competition would be like. 

2.    Is esports a career you’d want to pursue beyond school?

Definitely. If I get to play my favourite game as a career, that would be one of the best things ever. 

3.    Could you please tell us about your experience with the league.

Playing in AEL was very fun. Everyone I versed in the tourney was very nice and had good sportsmanship. I got some compliments about my skills from them also. 

4.    What advice would you give to future players?

Never doubt yourself. In games like smash, you gotta have trust in yourself and your character. If you are constantly thinking that you are bad or your character is bad, you will 

play worse. Encourage yourself, say things like I’m the best and my character is busted. 

5.    How did it feel to compete?

It feels great. It gets very exciting and happy, especially when you win. 

The esports workshop:

The topics discussed at the workshop were based around organising a tournament bracket using challenges and time was spent developing skills (communication, teamwork skills, strategy) in Mario Kart, where students had split joycons (one student had the left joycon another had the right joycon) and had to work together in both VS Battle and VS Race, to beat the other pair they were competing against.

In Super Smash Brothers, Daniel ran through workshops on how to play and the skills required in aiming towards being competitive, with all students then participating in a tournament that allowed them to practically apply their skills learnt through the day.

The AEL is so proud of Daniel and Cathwest’s achievements and their determination to encourage esports among their students. We see a bright future ahead for these students and can’t wait to see them competing again!

The 2023 Acer High School Summer Series welcomes 212 students!

By Events, High School Cup

The Acer High School Summer Series powered by Predator is about to begin and it’s going to be an electrifying event! This Saturday, 11th March, get ready to witness an incredible display of talent as 212 students across 39 teams and 22 schools kick off their first matches!

Please join us in welcoming the following schools to The 2023 Acer High School Summer series!

Overwatch 2:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • Emmanuel Catholic College
  • Heathfield High School
  • Mentone Grammar
  • St Edmund’s College
  • Whitebridge High School
  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College
  • Southern Cross Catholic College
  • St Francis de Sales College
  • Trinity Beenleigh College

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • CathWest Innovation College
  • Emmanuel Catholic College
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran College
  • John Paul College
  • Mentone Grammar
  • Murray Bridge High School
  • Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
  • St Edmund’s College
  • St Francis de Sales College
  • ST Joseph’s College Geelong
  • Yarra Valley Grammar

Rocket League:

  • Albany Creek State High School
  • Bishop Druitt College
  • Emmanuel Catholic College
  • John Paul College
  • Mentone Grammar
  • Murray Bridge High School
  • Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
  • Ripley Valley State Secondary College
  • Southern Cross Catholic College
  • St Francis de Sales College
  • St Peter Claver College
  • Trinity Anglican College
  • Trinity Beenleigh College
  • Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
  • Yarra Valley Grammar

Students of all ages and skill levels will showcase their gaming skills in this online tournament over a period of 4 weeks. Competing in Overwatch 2 (5 v 5), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1) or Rocket league (3 v 3) students will battle to be crowned the Champions while representing their schools.

Whether you’re a student yourself or simply a fan of esports, mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible event. The Acer High School Summer Series powered by Predator is the ultimate gaming tournament for high school students, and we can’t wait to see who will emerge victorious! So, get ready to witness an exciting display of talent and cheer on your favorite teams as they battle it out for the championship title!

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Join the Excitement: Sign up for The Acer High School Summer Series!

By High School Cup, News

The Acer High School Cup powered by Predator has taken the nation by storm since its inception in 2019, featuring over 50 high schools, 1500 student players and an average of 200 players per season. With popular games such as SSBU, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Minecraft featuring over the years, students can indulge in their love for video games and esports while honing their cognitive skills, team building, communication, and sportsmanship.

With tournaments conducted during each term of the school year on Saturdays and selected matches broadcast online, The Acer High School Cup offers students the perfect platform to pursue their passion and familiarize themselves with the latest technology and software.

This national program is designed to provide high schools across Australia with a well-structured and competitive environment for students to showcase their gaming skills and passion. The program promotes participation and student development with trophies, medals, and merit certificates up for grabs.

2023 kicks off with the Summer Series with registrations due 27th February! Taking place over 4 weeks, students can expect an exciting competition, showcase their talent and play with like minded peers.

Esports promotes number of benefits for students including cognitive development, participation, team building and more! We are thrilled and excited to welcome a new cohort of students to the 2023 High School esports program, we can’t wait to see everyone in competition showing off their skills and joining our community of like-minded gamers.

Darren Kwan, Director Australian Esports League

The Summer Series will feature competitions for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1), Rocket League (3 v 3) and Overwatch 2 (5 v 5) available to students of all skill levels and ages.

Schools compete nationally online each Saturday with select matches streamed by the AEL commentary team to showcase student talent in the competition.

Key things to know:

  • Registrations are due 27th February;
  • Competition is open to all with the AEL promoting inclusivity;
  • Takes place online over 4 weeks with matches each Saturday;
  • AEL are partnered with the eSafety Commissioner promoting a safe environment for all;
  • There are more games coming for next series!

And the best part? There’s no limit to how many teams and students can participate from each school! So, gather your classmates and register your high school today! Let’s get ready to compete and make some memories that will last a lifetime.

Teachers and parents are welcome to reach out to the AEL team with any questions. We look forward to welcoming all schools to the program.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of The Acer High School Cup. Sign up now and be a part of the ultimate high school esports experience!

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