Does your child enjoy playing video games competitively? If so, he/she would love being a part of a club team at Affinity Esports in Newtown! Teams are now forming around several popular games such as Rocket League, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Madden, Minecraft and more with free trial dates being held this weekend, January 27-28 and next weekend, February 3-4, 2024. Affinity Esports also has a Youth Academy program for kids who are eager to get started with competitive gaming but not yet ready to compete on an official team.
To give students a feel for what it's like to play in the Affinity Esports competitive club team environment, the studio is now offering FREE Trial Dates for both its Club Team and Youth Academy Programs. The full schedule is below:
- Saturday, January 27 & February 3
- Fortnite - 1:00pm
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 2:45pm
- Minecraft Bedwars - 4:30pm
- Sunday, January 28 & February 4
- Youth Academy - 9:00am
- Apex Legends - 1:00pm
- Rocket League - 2:45pm
- Valorant - 4:30pm
The Affinity Esports Youth Academy, encompassing Levels 1 and 2, is well-suited for players who are eager to embark on their journey towards competitive gaming but may not yet be ready to compete on one of our official teams. This academy provides a nurturing and enjoyable environment that focuses on teaching not only the intricacies of the game but also personal and team-based skills necessary to help participants reach their gaming aspirations. It serves as a stepping stone towards more competitive play, offering a comprehensive foundation for young gamers to develop and progress. We will evaluate your child's play and then work closely with you to determine which level is most appropriate for them.
The Affinity Esports Competitive Club Teams are for players ages 7-17 who are actively playing in the competitive ranking system within their favorite game(s) such as Rocket League, Valorant, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Overwatch 2, CS:GO/CS2, League of Legends, Madden and Fortnite, Minecraft Bedwars and The Finals. 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)
FREE Trial Dates: January 27-28 and Feb. 3-4
REGISTER HERE FOR FREE TRIAL DATES
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. Winter Session II begins Feb. 26th.
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ABOUT AFFINITY ESPORTS
Founded in 2021, Affinity Esports is Connecticut’s premier organization for healthier gaming. They are on a mission to create safe spaces that deliver holistic experiences for all gamers, achieving this through structured programming that increases accessibility, community education, and inclusion. By elevating the long-term benefits of esports to the forefront of discussions and normalizing people's passion, Affinity Esports has created an engaging community of gamers and advocates who are committed to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. They have a distinct focus on growing esports across Connecticut.
Through their recreational programs, children are introduced to the world of esports, full of new and emerging career paths, experiential learning, and highly engaging social activities. Each of these programs has been structured to reinforce critical life skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Through their time with us, we will guide children to build healthy habits and harness their passion with an extreme commitment to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. Esports have been linked to powerful outcomes, such as improved social and emotional skills, problem solving, future career viability, and academic performance.
For more information about Affinity Esports, visit https://www.affinityesports.gg/ and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok or Discord (Username: subhuman#6200).
Affinity Esports was proudly named 2023 Partner of the Year for Post University as recognized by the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business!
