About
Thank you to everyone who supported our latest Event – the Winter Game 2023. The quality of competition and education/entertainment content was our best ever!
If you missed it, all event content will be posted to social media and Twitch – find us and friend us/follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Next Game Gym’s event is the MAEC Championships @ Spring Summit, to be held in early April 2024!
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
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
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Saturday Dec 2 |
Sunday Dec 3 |
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MORNING GAME |
Overwatch 2 |
Rocket League |
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AFTERNOON GAME |
VALORANT |
League of Legends |
Prizes Per Game1st Place Winner: $500 |
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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
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.
Our Team
Victor Buch
Free Cam Observer
Shenandoah University
Esports Management Major
Derrick Wallis
Broadcast Technician
George Mason University
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Jacob Leach
Broadcast Assistant, VALORANT Caster
Bridgewater College
Psychology Major
Tom Spanswick
Broadcast Assistant
Walter Johnson High School (MCPS)
Rishi Siddharth
Operations Assistant
American University
Data Science Major
International Business and Finance Minor
Brian Truslow
Operations Assistant
Shenandoah University
Esports Business Management Major
Psychology Minor
Erika Boone
Registration & Greeter
Montgomery Community College
Graphic Design Major
Warren Arnold
Game Gym Competition Manager,
League of Legends Caster
Shenandoah University
Esports Management Major
Shaila Biswas
League of Legends Caster,
Marketing Assistant
Catholic University of America
Biomedical Engineering Major
Ryan Blankenhorn
Overwatch 2, Rocket League
VALORANT Caster
Shenandoah University
BBA with Concentration in Esports
BS in Esports
Molly Denz
Overwatch 2 Caster
Shenandoah University
Esports Management Major
Benjamin Kincaid
League of Legends, Overwatch 2,
Rocket League referee
Shenandoah University
Esports Media & Esports Management Majors
Raymond Shircliff
League of Legends,
VALORANT referee
Shenandoah University
Esports Media and Communication Major