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Esports
The YMCA is proud to introduce the YMCA Esports League.
The YMCA will offer Esports Leagues during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Sports Seasons.
Games will consist of NBA 2K, Fortnite, Smash Bros., Rocket League, and more. Participants will be responsible for additional licensing fees for each game selected.
Esports will be available for youth ages 7-17.
The YMCA National Esports Pilot is a 100% Virtual Program played from participants home. The league meets 2 nights per week and includes a curriculum night using NASEF material.
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Esports League will be played on Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma CO-OP Gaming Arena in Edmond or at Oklahoma City University Starcade in OKC.
Please see the specific program divisions for further details.
Contact Taylor York ([email protected]) or Chris Berry ([email protected]) for more information.
A. YMCA National Esports Pilot (3rd-8th Grade) (Fall 2021) (Virtual)
The Y-USA Esports League is a 100% virtual program, played from your home.
Participants will be responsible for their own consoles, games, and internet access.
Platforms include PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Games for the Fall League include NBA 2K, Rocket League, and Smash Bros.
Monday Night will consist of a 1 hour practice (30 min YMCA Staff led using NASEF Curriculum & 30-60 min scrimmage)
Wednesday Night will be Game Night playing against other YMCA participants across the Central Time Zone.
The time is 530pm to 7pm on Monday and Wednesday Night.
Participants will receive a YMCA Esports Jersey and End of Season Medal.
| 9/13/21 | Practices Begin |
| 9/20/21 | League Play Begins (5 Weeks) |
| 10/25/21 | Tournament Play Begins (2 Weeks) |
| 11/12/21 | League Ends |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/13/21 - 11/12/21
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Registration Closed |
B. YMCA National Esports Pilot (9th-12th Grade) (Fall 2021) (Virtual)
The Y-USA Esports League is a 100% virtual program, played from your home.
Participants will be responsible for their own consoles, games, and internet access.
Platforms include PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Games for the Fall League include NBA 2K, Rocket League, and Smash Bros.
Tuesday Night will consist of a 1 hour practice (30 min YMCA Staff led using NASEF Curriculum & 30-60 min scrimmage)
Thursday Night will be Game Night playing against other YMCA participants across the Central Time Zone.
The time is 530pm to 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday Night.
Participants will receive a YMCA Esports Jersey and End of Season Medal.
| 9/13/21 | Practices Begin |
| 9/20/21 | League Play Begins (5 Weeks) |
| 10/25/21 | Tournament Play Begins (2 Weeks) |
| 11/12/21 | League Ends |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/14/21 - 11/12/21
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Registration Closed |
C. YMCA Thunder 2K Basketball League (Fall 2021)
Building on their successful partnership, Oklahoma YMCAs and the Oklahoma City Thunder are taking things off the hardwood and onto the screen with the launch of the YMCA Thunder 2K Basketball League.
The league is available for youth ages 7 to 17 years and participants will compete against each other in a supervised setting.
League play is September 18 through November 13 and includes eight games, an end of season tournament and a YMCA Thunder 2K Basketball League jersey.
In person competition will happen primarily on gaming PC’s. Anyone playing in person on a PC will need a Steam account with a NBA2K21 license on their Steam account. There will be a limited number of PS4 and Xbox One spaces available for in person gameplay.
In person gaming will take place on Saturdays between 9a-2p. Specific Game Schedules will be released 9/13/2021.
Participants will have the choice to play at the UCO CO-OP Gaming Arena in Edmond or OCU Starcade in OKC.
NBA2K21 Match Format
Schedules and standings will be posted on www.quickscores.com/ymcaokc
Rules may be modified based on registration numbers.
Format: 1v1
Weekly Matches: Best of 3 games
Settings
- Connection: Play With Friends
- Game Mode: Private Match
- Game Style: Simulation
- Quarter Length: 5 Minutes
- Fatigue: On
- Controls: All
- Game Speed: Normal
- Difficulty:
- 8U – Pro
- 10U – All Star
- 12U – Superstar
- 13 & Up – Hall of Fame
- Teams
- Only current teams allowed
- No Custom, All Star, All Time, or History Teams
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/18/21 - 11/13/21
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Registration Closed |
D. Ages 8-10 (In Person) (Fall 2021)
In partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, the YMCA is proud to introduce the YMCA Esports League.
Games will consist of Fortnite, Smash Bros, and Rocket League.
Youth will compete in-person against other YMCA Participants, in a supervised setting.
Participants will have the choice to play at the UCO CO-OP Gaming Arena in Edmond or OCU Starcade in OKC.
All participants will receive an end of season medal.
Trophies will be provided to League Champions.
League play is September 18 through November 13 and includes eight games, an end of season tournament and an Esports Jersey.
In person gaming will take place on Saturdays between 9a-2p.
Specific Game Schedules will be released 9/13/2021.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/18/21 - 11/13/21
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Registration Closed |
E. Ages 11-13 (In Person) (Fall 2021)
In partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, the YMCA is proud to introduce the YMCA Esports League.
Games will consist of Fortnite, Smash Bros, and Rocket League.
Youth will compete in-person against other YMCA Participants, in a supervised setting.
Participants will have the choice to play at the UCO CO-OP Gaming Arena in Edmond or OCU Starcade in OKC.
All participants will receive an end of season medal.
Trophies will be provided to League Champions.
League play is September 18 through November 13 and includes eight games, an end of season tournament and an Esports Jersey.
In person gaming will take place on Saturdays between 9a-2p.
Specific Game Schedules will be released 9/13/2021.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/18/21 - 11/13/21
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Registration Closed |
F. Ages 14-17 (In Person) (Fall 2021)
In partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, the YMCA is proud to introduce the YMCA Esports League.
Games will consist of Fortnite, Smash Bros, and Rocket League.
Youth will compete in-person against other YMCA Participants, in a supervised setting.
Participants will have the choice to play at the UCO CO-OP Gaming Arena in Edmond or OCU Starcade in OKC.
All participants will receive an end of season medal.
Trophies will be provided to League Champions.
League play is September 18 through November 13 and includes eight games, an end of season tournament and an Esports Jersey.
In person gaming will take place on Saturdays between 9a-2p.
Specific Game Schedules will be released 9/13/2021.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/18/21 - 11/13/21
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Registration Closed |
