CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Stemming from their ongoing partnership with PlayVS, Stay Plugged In announced today that they will be hosting a recruiting event at Hall High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. The announcement comes just three months after the partnership was established, and aligns with their combined goal to "deliver premier recruiting events and educational resources to students to earn scholarships and discover career pathways".
The two day event is open to all high school students, providing the opportunity to compete in front of college directors and coaches who are looking to add talent to their program. It is also an opportunity for students who may be interested in pursuing a career in esports to learn about the opportunities that exist within the space. In addition to competition, the event will host a college fair and an educational panel discussion on the collegiate esports landscape. Spectators are welcome to attend as well.
As an additional bonus to Stay Plugged In recruits, participants who attend a PlayVS school will be able to compete for free. The PlayVS Road to College Powered by Stay Plugged In is set to take place May 20th & 21st.
Event Details:
LOCATION: Hall High School, West Hartford, CT
DATES: May 20, 2022 and May 21, 2022
PRIZE POOL: $900
Registration information, ticket options, and FAQ’s are listed on the registration page here.
ABOUT STAY PLUGGED IN
Stay Plugged In is the nation's leading college esports recruiting platform, enabling high school students to connect with college recruiters, showcase their skills and participate in educational and other opportunities designed to enhance the student’s marketability. For more information about Stay Plugged In, go to staypluggedin.gg.
ABOUT CAROLINA ESPORTS HUB
Carolina Esports Hub is the holding company for the Charlotte Phoenix and Stay Plugged In and the name of the company’s headquarters building located in Charlotte, NC. For more information about the Carolina Esports Hub, go to carolinaesports.gg.
ABOUT PLAYVS
PlayVS is pushing high school esports competition forward with a mission to provide gamers with the best competitive and community-driven experiences. PlayVS has become the trusted and chosen platform in the United States and Canada to power High School and through strategic partnerships with the NFHS Network, the Special Olympics and 23 state and regional partnerships, the PlayVS High School platform allows students to compete for state and regional championships. Additionally, partnerships with the top game publishers enable the PlayVS platform to provide today's most popular games to players. To learn more visit playvs.com.
ABOUT HALL HIGH SCHOOL
Hall High School is a top rated, public school located in West Hartford, CT within the West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS) district. Mission Statement - Hall High School prepares all students to be educated, responsible citizens who contribute collaboratively, independently, and innovatively to a dynamic global community. Visit https://hall.whps.org/ to learn more.