What is Esports?
Esports are competitive video games.
Byng offers two games: Overwatch and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The two games function as separate teams and have different meeting times and requirements.
Overwatch
Who can join: Byng 9-12th grade students
Game Genre: Arcade hero shooter
Supported Platform: PC
Times: Mondays – Wednesdays, 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Mr. Rob’s classroom in the HS
Structure: One competitive team with starters and substitutes that competes online against other schools.
Requirements: Signed permission slip, good academic standing, committment to attend every practice and match
Leagues: PlayVS Regional League (fall & spring), Oklahoma Esports League (spring only)
ESRB Rating: Teen (blood, use of tobacco, violence) https://www.esrb.org/ratings/34210/Overwatch/
Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate
Who can join: Byng 7-12th grade students
Game Genre: Fighter
Supported Platform: Nintendo Switch
Times: Fridays, 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: JH Student Center
Structure: Local tournaments
Requirements: Signed permission slip, good academic standing, provide own Nintendo Switch with Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate
Leagues: none
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ (cartoon violence, comic mischief, mild suggestive themes) https://www.esrb.org/ratings/33625/Super+Smash+Bros/
Twitch Streaming
Watch our matches at twitch.tv/byngpirates!
Contact Information
Coaches: Mr. Rob (HS) and Mr. Carlin (JH)
Email: ByngEsports@byngschools.org
Google Classroom: contact a coach to join our Google Classroom
Social Media: @ByngEsports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Printable Permission Form: CLICK HERE
Sponsors
Eastman’s Games & Gear Tinker Federal Credit Union
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