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Club Team Tryouts at Affinity Esports in Newtown, Sept 9-10 and 16-17

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By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT September 8, 2023

Does your child enjoy playing video games competitively? If so, he/she would love being a part of a team at Affinity Esports in Newtown! Club Teams are forming in Rocket League, Valorant, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Fortnite, League of Legends and Madden. Tryouts are scheduled for the weekends of September 9-10 and 16-17.  

Club teams are for players ages 7-17 who are actively playing in the competitive ranking system within their favorite game(s). The program includes 40 hours of instruction with a practice and match day each week guided by a dedicated coach. Players will receive a team jersey to represent the community and will be placed in a competitive team environment alongside their peers to win and lose together as a team. The club experience delivers the next level of exposure to the esports industry, future competitions and career exploration.

"Affinity is one of the most positive places I have been to, they have taught me teamwork and being a good teammate. Win or lose they are always positive and looking for a way to improve on everyone, one step at a time." - Jackson (Player)

Tryouts: Sept. 9-10 and 16-17

Fall Season: September 11 - December 1*

*Weekly practice and match dates are organized by team here.

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Not ready for the Club Team commitment? Check out the Fall Youth Academy!  
This 9-week program is designed for kids ages 7-12 who are ready for an introduction into a competitive team environment surrounded by peers and coaches. Runs Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting September 24th with tryouts starting Sunday, Sept. 17th at 11a. Learn more or Register here!  

New to ALL of this and want to start from the beginning? Check out Gaming Foundations!
This class introduces kids to competitive organized gaming (also known as Esports) in an engaging environment for kids to learn skills, make friends, and explore the gaming industry. Your child will experience a variety of games and learn about digital content creation, game creation, and esports. Coaches emphasize character-building, communication, teamwork, balance, wellness, and basic internet safety. Learn more or Register here!





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ABOUT AFFINITY ESPORTS

Nestled along the Pootatuck River (inside Rocky Glen State Park), Affinity Esports is paving the way to healthier gaming experiences by providing a safe community meeting space for kids and teens to play games and interact with their peers all while learning technology and problem-solving skills. Their studio space features more than 1,000 square feet of gaming PCS, streaming setups, big screen TVs, whiteboards, and Nintendo Switches! Affinity Esports offers year-round classes for gamers ages 7-17 at all skill levels from beginner to more competitive. For more information about Affinity Esports, classes, club teams, camps, birthday parties and more, visit https://www.affinityesports.gg/ and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok or Discord (Username: subhuman#6200).