UNCG SEA provides all North Carolina public high schools an opportunity to form an esports program — combining organized team competitions across the state with a STEM-focused curriculum.
To enhance educational outcomes for students, establish an end-to-end talent development pipeline for local industry, and position North Carolina as the nation’s leading esports economy.
Focused on Education
Committed to Competition
Help Start Something Big!
Be one of the first North Carolina high schools to help launch UNCG SEA — register your school now for the Spring 2023 Pilot.
What is it?
The Spring 2023 Pilot is a seven-week season of statewide competitions in Rocket League and Fortnite, with virtual playoff rounds and state championships for each title to be held at the state-of-the-art UNCG Esports Arena and Learning Lab.
Who can participate?
Any North Carolina public high school is eligible to participate. There is NO FEE to participate, but schools must have or agree to form a formal Esports Program and work with UNCG SEA to complete the Curriculum Discovery Process and an Esports Technology Review.
What’s the timeline?
UNCG SEA’s FREE Spring 2023 Pilot is open for school registration through February 20.
*All Team Coaches must attend at least one of the following webinars (from 4:30 to 5:30 PM EST).
Jan. 19, 2023
Jan. 26, 2023
Feb. 2, 2023
Feb. 9, 2023
Feb. 16, 2023
Feb. 23, 2023
Mar. 3, 2023
Important Dates
January
Registration Opens: 1/16
Weekly Webinars Begin: 1/19
Begin Onboarding Schools: 1/30
Esports Technology Review
Kickoff Curriculum Discovery Discussions
Coaches Training*
February
Registration Deadline: 2/20
Regular Season Begins: 2/27
April
Regular Season Ends: 4/14
Divisional Playoffs: 4/17 – 4/28
May/June
Divisional Championships: 5/1 – 5/5
Playoffs and LAN Finals: 5/13 – 5/14
Post-Season Debrief: 5/19
Complete Curriculum Discovery Process in all Schools: 6/23
