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, Minecraft and more! 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 Trials this Sat. June 8th and Sun. June 9th for Competitive Club Teams, and FREE Trials on Sat. June 15th for Youth Academy.
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.
The full schedule for FREE Club Team Trials is below:
- Saturday, June 8
- Fortnite - 1:00pm
- Super Smash Bros. - 2:45pm
- Minecraft Bedwars - 4:30pm
- Sunday, June 9
- Apex Legends - 1:00pm
- Rocket League - 2:45pm
- Valorant - 4:30pm
REGISTER HERE FOR A FREE CLUB TEAM TRIAL
For those that need more preparation before joining a competitive team should consider the The Affinity Esports Youth Academy. 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.
A FREE Youth Academy Trial will take place on:
- Saturday, June 15
- Level 1: 9:00am
- Level 2: 11:00am
REGISTER HERE FOR A FREE YOUTH ACADEMY TRIAL
"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)
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. Summer Programs begin June 17th.
Learn more and register.
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).
