The VHSL Executive Committee voted at the end of last year to “reset the clock” for esports and its emerging status in the League. This means that the League has until the end of the ’24-’25 academic year to determine if esports will become a fully sanctioned and sponsored activity under the Emerging Activity guidelines.

Esports Rules Clinics

ONLINE DATES | September 5 thru September 30, 2023

It is important to note that the deadline to complete the rules clinic is September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Schools that sponsor these activities must ensure that at least one activity coach/adviser from the staff completes the clinic in its entirety. Failure to do so will result in a penalty, as outlined in rule 30-5-1. School completion lists will be updated and posted on the VHSL website. Coaches/Advisers will not receive a certificate of completion.

If you do not have a coach/adviser hired by the deadline for a fall activity, please email Sharon Condoulis ([email protected]) and Shawn Knight ([email protected]) at the league office.

You must register for each Rules Clinic you are required to attend.

Esports Rules Clinic Recording

2023-24 Esports Rules Clinic Attendance

ABOUT ESPORTS

Have questions about esports? Have a coach identified? Need assistance?

PlayVS is the official esports partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations and works with several other state associations to provide esports programming for their students.

PlayVS Experience Walkthrough (FAQ Videos)

Answers to some frequently asked questions

Schools register directly through the PlayVS website. Schools may register any time prior to the start of the regular season to compete.
Students maintain eligibility to participate as other students in VHSL activities.
Practices and competitions happen after school in a supervised environment.
No travel is necessary, and competitions occur online.
Three game titles will be offered; League of Legends, Rocket League, and Super Smash Ultimate.
Schools may enter more than one team (comprised of different students) in each game title competition.
Two seasons will be offered: Fall Season – September – December; and Spring Season – February – April.
For cost inquiries, please visit the PlayVS pricing page on their website.
There are several plan options available. Please coordinate with PlayVS directly.