Winter Games | Dec. 2-3 | Hosted by District E

Winter Games Hosted By District E Winter Games Benefitting Children's National Winter Games Powered by Partners

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Come to Spring Summit April 22-23! Building on the success of our past events starting in 2020, Game Gym is pleased to announce Game Gym’s Winter Games 2023, to be held Dec. 2-3. Join us live or online!

Live at District E Gallery Place metro stop | 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Online on MAEC Twitch Channeltwitch.tv/MidAtlanticEsports
Benefiting Children’s National Hospital Donate to our Cause – be part of a drawing to win HyperX Gear!

We have many partners to support the event, outstanding education and entertainment content, thrilling competitions, and lots of prizes! The Winter Games is a celebration of esports for kids, parents, and gamers of all ages, with everything broadcast on Twitch, and hosted by District E.Again this year, the Winter Games 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, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3

Benefitng Children's National Benefiting Children’s National: To date, we’ve raised more than $36,000.00 for the Children’s National Hospital, while bringing awareness to the esports opportunities here in the DMV. Since last year, all money raised by Game Gym for Children’s National will be used to fund research using video games to assist in rehabilitation programs for children.

Raffles: Throughout the event, we will be raffling off awesome prizes! You can earn 2 raffle tickets by pre-registering for the event, as well as earning an extra raffle ticket by donating to Children’s National for those in attendance at District E. Details on how to donate in-person will be shared at the event.

MAEC Championships

Member Collegiate Schools

MATCHES
Semi Finals | Championships
11 AM to 7 PM ET

	Saturday Dec 2	Sunday Dec 3
MORNING GAME	Overwatch 2	Rocket League
AFTERNOON GAME	VALORANT	League of Legends
Prizes Per Game 1st Place Winner: $500 2nd Place Winner: $250

Interviews

All About Esports @ Winter Games

One of the largest and fastest growing industries

Throughout the Winter Games 2-Day Charity 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 Dec. 2-3!

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 Winter Games?

Check out our past events | Watch more videos @GameGymEsports

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Agenda

You are invited to Game Gym’s Winter Games
Hosted by

District E

December 2-3, 2023

Gallery Place Metro Stop
701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Saturday | Sunday

SATURDAY DEC 2

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.

11:00 AM | OPENING CEREMONY

Join us for the opening ceremony with our host Maya.

11:05 AM | MAEC OVERWATCH 2 FINALS

The MAEC Overwatch 2 Semi Finals matches will start in the District E main event space.

RAFFLES

Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional 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

Quick break! Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional raffle tickets to win prizes!

3:30 PM | MAEC VALORANT SEMI FINALS

The MAEC VALORANT Championship matches will start in the District E main event space.

RAFFLES

Quick break! Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional 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 | AWARD CEREMONY

Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Winter Games 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for Overwatch 2 and 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.

11:00 AM | OPENING CEREMONY

Join us for the day 2 recap and opening with our host Maya.

11:05 AM | MAEC ROCKET LEAGUE SEMI FINALS

The MAEC Rocket League Finals will take place in District E’s main event space.

RAFFLES

Quick break! Donate to Chlidren’s National and receive additional 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!

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 | AWARD CEREMONY

Join us in celebrating as we award the MAEC Winter Games 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for Rocket League and League of Legends.