About
Building on the success of our past events starting in 2020, Game Gym is pleased to announce Game Gym’s Spring Summit 2024, to be held April 6-7. Join us live or online!
- Live at Radford University Address Cook Hall |Fairfax St Acc, Radford, VA 24141 | view map
- Online on MAEC Twitch Channeltwitch.tv/MidAtlanticEsports
- Earn raffle tickets to win Hyper X gear
We have many partners to support the event, outstanding education and entertainment content, thrilling competitions, and lots of prizes! The Spring Summit is a celebration of esports for kids, parents, and gamers of all ages, with everything broadcast on Twitch, and hosted by Radford University. Again this year, the Spring Summit will feature:
End-of-season Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference (MAEC) championship: the “final four” teams from our 18 member schools competing for the crown in League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Valorant, and Rocket League
Educational Interviews: interactive interviews broadcast throughout the event on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.
Raffles: Throughout the event, we will be raffling off awesome prizes! You can earn 2 raffle tickets by pre-registering for the event and additional raffle tickets on-site.
MAEC Championships
Member Collegiate Schools
MATCHES
Semi Finals | Championships
11 AM to 7 PM ET
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Saturday Dec 2 |
Sunday Dec 3 |
MORNING GAME |
OVERWATCH 2 |
ROCKET LEAGUE |
AFTERNOON GAME |
VALORANT |
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS |
Prizes Per Game1st Place Winner: $500 |
Interviews
All About Esports @ Spring Summit
One of the largest and fastest growing industries
Throughout the Spring Summit 2-Day Event, we’ll be covering topics for kids, parents and gamers for all ages about “Gaming is More Than An esports” and “Take Your esports to the Next Level.” You’ll be able to watch interviews from our MAEC Universities & Colleges administration and students. Join us live or online on April 6-7 at Radford University!
Did you know?
- There is a career path in esports.
- Universities have an academic esports department with various degrees.
- Many educational institutions have esports scholarships.
- Esports is an extracurricular activity in middles school, high school and college.
Why should you join us for the Spring Summit?
Check out our past events | Watch more videos @GameGymEsports
Agenda
- You are invited to Game Gym’s Spring Summit
April 6-7, 2023
Gallery Place Metro Stop
701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Saturday | Sunday
SATURDAY APRIL 6
10: 30 AM | DOORS OPEN
Come and join us as we cheer on our Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference (MAEC) Championship final teams. *Please be aware the times for game play listed below are subject to vary depending on the length of initial matches and possible overtime.
10:40 AM | OPENING CEREMONY
Join us for the opening ceremony with our host Maya.
10:45 AM | MAEC OVERWATCH 2 FINALS
The MAEC Overwatch 2 Semi Finals matches will start in Cook Hall at Radford University.
RAFFLES
Participate in Spring Summit and earn raffle tickets to win prizes!
12:30 PM | MAEC OVERWATCH 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The MAEC championship game will take place on the stage while the 3rd place game will take place on the floor.
RAFFLES
Participate in Spring Summit and earn raffle tickets to win prizes!
2:45 PM | OVERWATCH 2 AWARD CEREMONY
Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Winter Games 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for Overwatch 2.
3:30 PM | MAEC VALORANT SEMI FINALS
The MAEC VALORANT Championship matches start.
RAFFLES
Participate in Spring Summit and earn raffle tickets to win prizes!
5:00 PM | MAEC VALORANT CHAMPIONSHIPS
The MAEC Championship game will take place on the stage while the 3rd place game will take place on the floor.
7:00 PM | VALORANT AWARD CEREMONY
Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Summit 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for VALORANT.
SUNDAY DEC 3
10: 30 AM | DOORS OPEN
Come and join us as we cheer on our Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference (MAEC) Championship final teams. *Please be aware the times for game play listed below are subject to vary depending on the length of initial matches and possible overtime.
10:40 AM | OPENING CEREMONY
Join us for the day 2 recap and opening with our host Maya.
10:55 AM | MAEC ROCKET LEAGUE SEMI FINALS
The MAEC Rocket League Finals will take place in Cook Hall at Radford University.
RAFFLES
Participate in Spring Summit and earn raffle tickets to win prizes!
12:00 PM | MAEC ROCKET LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The MAEC Rocket League Championship game will take place on the stage while the 3rd place game will take place on the floor.
RAFFLES
Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional raffle tickets to win prizes!
1:45 PM | ROCKET LEAGUE AWARD CEREMONY
Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Winter Games 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for Rocket League.
2:30 PM | MAEC LEAGUE OF LEGENDS SEMI FINALS
The MAEC League of Legends matches will take place in District E’s main event space.
4:30 PM | MAEC LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The MAEC League of Legends championship game will take place on the stage while the 3rd place game will take place on the floor.
RAFFLES
Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional raffle tickets to win prizes!
7:00 PM | LEAGUE OF LEGENDS AWARD CEREMONY
Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Winter Games 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for League of Legends.
Our Team
Warren Arnold
Game Gym Competition Manager
Shenandoah University
Esports Management Major
Amber Brown
League of Legends Caster
Brady Clawson
VALORANT Caster, Referee
Radford University
Graphic Design Major
Esports Minor
Alex Cox
Overwatch Caster, Broadcast Assistant
Radford University
Nursing Major
Health and Aging Minor
Nicolas DeFalco
Overwatch 2 Caster, Broadcast Assistant
Radford University
Nursing Major
Tyrese Hallum
Broadcast Director
Radford University
Media Studies & Production Technology Majors
Cinematic Arts Minor
Adam Hardy
Team Handler & Referee
Radford University
Cyber-Security Major
History Minor
Zoe Mecholsky
Free Cam Observer, Referee, Registration & Greeter
Radford University
Public Relations Major
Esports Minor
Andrew Peck
Broadcast Assistant
Radford University
Media Production Major
Owen Saunders
Rocket League Caster
Radford University
Communication Studies Major
Cinema Minor
Viktoria Seitzer
Free Cam Observer, Referee
Radford University
Sociology Major
Esports & Social Justice Minor
Jusdes JamesTurner
VALORANT Caster, Referee
Radford University
Psychology Major
MAEC CASTER
Chris Ahrens
MAEC League of Legends Caster
Logan Spencer
MAEC VALORANT Caster
Midland University
Psychology and Sociology Majors
Criminal Justice Minor