COBIS x DAIGON Esports Competition
Together with DAIGON Esports, we are inviting COBIS schools to take part in our Esports Competition.
Over a number of weeks, students will have the opportunity to represent their school and compete against their international peers in 2 games, Minecraft 'Capture the Flag' and Rocket League.
Register here
Registration will close on Thursday 17 October 2024.
Games
Download the Esports Competition poster to promote it in your school.
Student Squads
- A squad consists of the students registered for the competition; a team will be nominated ahead of each game. In a game of Rocket League, 3 players will take part; in a game of Minecraft ‘Capture the Flag’, 5 players will take part.
- Rocket League squad: Minimum 3 players, maximum 4 players.
- Minecraft ‘Capture the Flag’ squad: minimum 5 players, maximum 7 players.
- Schools can enter up to 2 squads per game, per age bracket. Additional squads may be allowed, depending on capacity.
- Students can only be a part of 1 squad per age group, per game.
Cost
35 USD per student
Age brackets
Under 12, Under 15 and Under 18
The suggested minimum age is 8 years old.
Competition Dates
- Tuesday 5 November 2024 (practice week)
- Tuesday 12 November 2024
- Tuesday 19 November 2024
- Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Tuesday 3 December 2024
- Tuesday 10 December 2024
- Saturday 25 January 2025 (final)
Games will take place live from 15:45 to 16:45 in CET, GST, and HKT. You will have the opportunity to select your preferred time zone in the registration form.
How to register
Please compete this form to register for the competition.
Registration will close on Thursday 17 October 2024.
Winners and Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded to winning teams:
- 1st Prize (Winner) - $300 Amazon vouchers (or equivalent)
- 2nd Prize (Runner-up) - $150 Amazon vouchers (or equivalent)
Winners will qualify for the school Esports world championships: in person, in Malta in October 2025.
More information
.Please view the information pack below for full details about the competition
Please view the IT checklist below to make sure your school are ready to compete.
Read the case study below on last year's competition.
Sceptical about esports? Read more about it below:
- Why The Rise Of Esports Is Good For Schools, Students And Even Employers (Forbes)
- What is esports & how does it relate to well-being? (CIS)
- E-Sports in school (Consilium Education)
- Fostering International Mindedness and 21st Century Skills Through Esports Competitions in International Schools (DAIGON)
DAIGON Esports recently hosted a COBIS webinar on Why your school is missing out if your students aren't competing in esports. You can see a recording of it below.
DAIGON Esports Ltd, a UK company focusing on providing Esports and Gaming services to International Schools around the World. Our team has worked with over 500 International Schools in over 60 countries over the past 10 years.
By offering an extracurricular activity that aligns with students' interests, your school can increase participation and engagement among students. Moreover, gaming has been shown to improve cognitive and creative skills as well as mental health and self-esteem.
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