Esports at the Y

Youth and teens will sign up for individual game leagues of Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, Fortnite, and MarioKart.

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Console-based play

• Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation

PC-based play

• Monitor, PC, keyboard, headset w/ microphone, mouse (hardwired)

All equipment needed will be supplied for in-person league registration. Virtual league registration will need to provide their own equipment for play at home. Below is the equipment they will need to participate in leagues.

Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Ultimate participants will need to have a Nintendo Switch, copy of the respective game, and an active Nintendo Switch online subscription. Fortnite and Rocket League participants, with cross play enabled, may participate on their preferred gaming platform.

Yes, fees are based on in-person or virtual league options. Prices are for 8-week sessions.

• In-person: $45 member / $60 non-member
• Virtual: $25 member / $40 non-member

YMCA Esports is the development of values through a progressive program stressing skill development, fun, physical fitness, and friendly competition.  All youth have an opportunity to play and families are encouraged to participate. Additional benefits include:

• Improved hand-eye coordination
• Improved attention & visual acuity
• Improved basic visual processing and executive function
• Problem-solving & strategy skill development
• 71% of parents report gaming having net positive effects for children
• Boosts self-confidence and player socialization
• 54% of gamers say gaming helps them connect with friends
• At least ten St. Louis area high schools compete in the top national high school Esports league
• In the span of just five years, over 125 higher education institutions have created varsity collegiate Esports programs including three locally - Maryville, Fontbonne, and St. Louis Universities
• More than thirty U.S. colleges and universities offer scholarships for gamers

Another component of our Esports program will be for teens to learn how to build gaming PCs. This element of the program is designed to give our participants new skills that will benefit them as they age along with giving accountability to the ownership of the program.

No, the Y's Esports program is open to members and non-members. Pricing listed below.

• In-person: $45 member / $60 non-member
• Virtual: $25 member / $40 non-member

Yes! We have options for teens to join or Esports League as a virtual team member. Virtual team members will need to have equipment available at their homes or place of play.