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Youth Esports Series

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Youth Esports Series (YES)

Youth Esports Series (YES), proudly presented by Gallaudet Esports and Youth Programs, is an online competition designed for deaf and hard of hearing gamers in middle & high school.

We are bringing the thrill of competitive gaming to you! Our mission is to seamlessly translate the competitive spirit found in traditional sports between schools into the realm of Esports, all at no cost to participants. Join us at YES for an unparalleled gaming experience that transcends boundaries and champions inclusivity.

Interested in joining? Game on!

Every season, we will give out prizes to the winners of the competitions.

$150 Gift card per player*

$100 Gift card per player*

$50 Gift card per player*

* Choices: Steam, Nintendo, Xbox or Playstation

The Fall and Spring seasons will feature team competitions with traditional regular season scheduling, including playoffs and finals.

Summer 2024

Date

Registration

June 1 – 28

Summer Split #1

July 1 – 28

Summer Split #2

July 29 – August 23

Fall 2024

Date

Registration

September 2 – 28

Regular Season

September 30 – November 8

Playoffs

November 11 – December 6

Finals

December 9 – 13

Spring 2025

Date

Registration

January 27 – February 15

Regular Season

February 17 – March 28

Playoffs

March 31 – April 25

Finals

April 28 – May 2

Find your Team

If your school already has a team, Great!
Connect with your coach to sign up.

No Team

Your school doesn’t have a team or you aren’t sure?
Sign up today!

We’ve got you covered.
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Yes – you can do both! Some games allow you to play individually and some will require a team.

Contact your school’s Esports coach or advisor to see how you can join! If your school does not have one, contact us how you can establish a team. Some of our games can be played individually.

You can either register via the coach at your school or as a free agent, here.

No, you can play from anywhere, whether it’s at home or at school!

Some days, you’ll see that we have more than one game title being played on the same night. You won’t be able to play both titles, but you will be able to play as many nights as you want.

No – there are no costs to participate. This is a virtual competition. However, do ensure that you have the necessary gaming equipment to play!

Our gaming competitions are hosted on Leaguespot, a gaming platform we use to host our competition. With Leaguespot, we bring the excitement of our competitions directly to you in a virtual environment.

The possibilities are endless. Rocket League, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, NBA2k, & Madden, EA FC 24 are available in our season and many more will be available during special community events!

Gallaudet Esports Logo

Officially the first and only deaf-led collegiate esports program in the world

Official member of ECAC

Official member of ECAC

Recreational competitions as well as varsity-level competitions through Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) (similar to NCAA).

Play and compete anywhere at no cost

Play and compete anywhere at no cost

Students can participate in the program and compete anywhere – online or in our dedicated esports facility.

DeafSpace gaming arena

DeafSpace gaming arena

1,850 sq ft of open space in the arena and 350 sq ft of private varsity practice room located on the second floor of Ely Center.

Why Gallaudet?

Gallaudet University, the world’s only four-year liberal arts university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, serves as the educational, social, and political engine of Deaf America. The duty of the university to foster disagreement, debate, and civic engagement is embedded in its role as a higher education institution.

Contact Us

Youth Programs

Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Building #112 & #111

(202) 651-5000

Monday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm

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