Macomb Community College to host student esports tournament

Macomb Community College is hosting a free esports tournament Friday, Sept. 20, for juniors and seniors from Macomb County high schools as well as Macomb Community College students. Students will represent their schools competing either solo on Super Smash Bros. or as a team of three on Rocket League.

Those wishing to compete on Rocket League must recruit two other players from their school to form a three-person team. There are 32 spots available for solo players on Super Smash Bros. and 16 spots for Rocket League teams. There is also room for 100 spectators at the event. Those who are unable to attend the tournament in person but would like to cheer on their school can watch a live stream of the tournament with commentary at https://www.twitch.tv/blockhouselive.

Block House, a Michigan-based restaurant and game lounge, will set up the brackets and administer the launch of each game played. There will be raffle prizes during the event and trophies for the winners.

The tournament will start at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 on the South Campus of Macomb Community College, K Building, Room 301. (Campus Map) Players must complete check-in, which opens at 5 p.m., before the tournament start time to compete. Light refreshments will be served during the tournament.

Registration is required at  http://link.macomb.edu/4uAs for all participants in the esports competition, whether a spectator, solo player or team. Players younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian (parent, teacher or coach) during the tournament. For more information, email businessoffice@macomb.edu or call 586.349.8733.

About Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.

Media contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu