What We Do
South Carolina Scholastic Esports is dedicated to ensuring that every student and every school can be involved in the South Carolina Esports community. How do we do this? Through our Core Values, Strategic Goals, and Key Initiatives.
CORE VALUES
Inclusivity: We believe that esports should be accessible to all students, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or ability.
Equity: We strive to create a level playing field for all students by providing equitable access to resources, support, and opportunities.
Fair Play: We uphold the principles of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect in all our programs and competitions.
Growth Mindset: We encourage a growth mindset in our students, emphasizing continuous learning, improvement, and perseverance.
Community: We foster a sense of community and belonging among students, coaches, educators, and parents through shared experiences and collaboration.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Empower Educators: Equip educators with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to create and sustain successful esports programs.
Expand Access: Increase access to esports for all students in South Carolina, regardless of their school's resources or location.
Elevate Competition: Create a robust and competitive esports environment with high-quality events and opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their talents.
Promote Education: Advocate for the recognition of esports as a legitimate educational activity and highlight its positive impact on student learning and development.
Build Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, districts, community organizations, and industry partners to create a sustainable ecosystem for scholastic esports in South Carolina.
KEY INITIATIVES
Esports League: Establish an official statewide league for competitive high school esports.
State Esports Championship: Host an annual state championship event featuring all supported games, showcasing the best talent in South Carolina.
Comprehensive Resources for Educators: Provide comprehensive guides, training, and support to educators on starting and managing esports programs.
College and Career Pathways: Partner with colleges and universities to create pathways for students to pursue higher education and careers in esports and related fields.
Community Outreach: Engage with parents, educators, and the community at large to raise awareness of the benefits of esports and to build support for scholastic esports programs.
By fulfilling this mission and vision, South Carolina Scholastic Esports aims to create a legacy of positive impact on students, schools, and communities in South Carolina.
By fulfilling this mission and vision, South Carolina Scholastic Esports aims to create a legacy of positive impact on students, schools, and communities in South Carolina.