Stride Esports Launches Fall Tournaments with New Partner, Practice Server
October 05 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Education and esports leaders bring gaming to life in new season
of tournament play
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is teaming up with esports tournament
platform provider Practice Server to deliver a new season of
tournament play for young competitors across the U.S.
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Stride Esports will utilize Practice Server’s expertise in
tournament production and support to build a platform that will
grow community through esports play. Tournaments will invite gamers
of all levels to connect and compete in multiple titles in the
coming months, including Minecraft Build Challenges for 8- to
18-year-olds, and for gamers aged 13 and older, tournaments in
Fortnite Duos, Rocket League, and Fall Guys as well as Discord
Community Hangout Nights. Tournament winners will be rewarded with
hardware, game-branded merchandise, and cash prizes.
Practice Server brings full-scale tournament infrastructure and
production support to the recognized leader in online and blended
learning programs, to build a safe arena for esports
competition.
“Our goal is to deliver a premium and immersive event
experience,” said Les Ottolenghi, Chief Technology and Information
Officer at Stride. “Partnering with a community-oriented
organization like Practice Server will help us bring this to life,
and we are both committed to pushing the boundaries in our
respective fields.”
Stride Esports Fall 2022 tournaments will run on select
Saturdays, October through December, in addition to bimonthly
Discord Community Hangout Nights.
- October 15: Fortnite
- October 22: Rocket League
- October 29: Fall Guys
- November 5: Fall Guys & Fortnite
- November 12: Fortnite & Rocket League
- November 19: Rumbleverse
- December 3: Fall Guys & Fortnite
- December 10: Fortnite & Rocket League
- December 17: Rumbleverse
The esports industry is expected to grow to $3 billion in 2022,
according to Goldman Sachs, with ESPN reporting expanding
opportunities in higher education and career development—including
more than 125 colleges offering varsity esports and award more than
$15 million in scholarships annually.
For additional details and a full schedule of Stride Esports
Tournaments and events, visit www.stride-esports.co.
About Stride, Inc. At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are
reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal,
and prepares learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed
millions of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing
innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions,
curriculums, and programs directly to students, schools, the
military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary
settings. Stride is a premier provider of K–12 education for
students, schools, and districts, including career learning
services through middle and high school curriculums. For adult
learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered
millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all
50 states and more than 100 countries. The company is a proud
sponsor of the Future of School, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to closing the gap between the pace of technology and the pace of
change in education. More information can be found at
stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com, techelevator.com, and
medcerts.com.
About Practice Server Practice Server's mission is to
pave the roadway through esports and set the bar for remote event
experiences. As industry leaders we aim to create the most
effective solutions for large scale tournament administration and
live virtual productions globally. Our end goals revolve around
catering to scholastic and amateur competitors, offering them our
valuable experience in professional tournament play. Effortless
tournament administration and production aren't all we have to
offer. We pride ourselves on our capabilities to read the market
and execute on talent acquisition, strategy, and overall
consulting. Visit us at Prac.gg to learn more.
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Media: Emily Riordan Director, Corporate Communications
Stride, Inc. eriordan@k12.com
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