Spring Summit Hosted by Radford University on April 6-7

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Spring Summit Hosted by Radford University April 6-7Building 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

Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference

Member Collegiate Schools

MAEC Spring Member Schools

 

MATCHES
Semi Finals | Championships

11 AM to 7 PM ET

 

Saturday Dec 2

Sunday  Dec 3

MORNING GAME

OVERWATCH 2
Alvernia Univ.
Bryant & Stratton Coll.
George Mason Univ.
Northern VA Comm. Coll.

ROCKET LEAGUE
Alvernia Univ.
George Mason Univ.
Old Dominion Univ.
Northern VA Comm. Coll.

AFTERNOON GAME

VALORANT
Alvernia Univ.
Bryant & Stratton Coll.
George Mason Univ.
Radford University

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
George Mason Univ.
Northern VA Comm Coll.
Old Dominion Univ.
VA Commonwealth Comm. Univ.

Prizes Per Game

1st Place Winner: $500
2nd Place Winner: $250

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

Hosted by Radford University

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

Warren Arnold
Game Gym Competition Manager

Shenandoah University
Esports Management Major

Amber Brown

Amber Brown
League of Legends Caster

Brady Clawson

Brady Clawson
VALORANT Caster, Referee

Radford University
Graphic Design Major
Esports Minor

Alex Cox

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 Hallums

Tyrese Hallum
Broadcast Director

Radford University
Media Studies & Production Technology Majors
Cinematic Arts Minor

Adam Hardy

Adam Hardy
Team Handler & Referee

Radford University
Cyber-Security Major
History Minor

Zoe Mecholsky

Zoe Mecholsky
Free Cam Observer, Referee, Registration & Greeter

Radford University
Public Relations Major
Esports Minor

Andrew Peck

Andrew Peck
Broadcast Assistant

Radford University
Media Production Major

Owen Saunders
Rocket League Caster

Radford University
Communication Studies Major
Cinema Minor

Viktoria Seitzer

Viktoria Seitzer
Free Cam Observer, Referee

Radford University
Sociology Major
Esports & Social Justice Minor

Jusdes Turner

Jusdes JamesTurner
VALORANT Caster, Referee

Radford University
Psychology Major


MAEC CASTER

 Chris Ahrens

Chris Ahrens
MAEC League of Legends Caster

Logan Spencer

Logan Spencer
MAEC VALORANT Caster

Midland University
Psychology and Sociology Majors
Criminal Justice Minor

Duncan Zinck

Duncan Zinck
MAEC Rocket League Caster

Hosted by Radford University

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