Game on: Edmonton’s Vimy Ridge Academy to offer Esports program
If your teen has an affinity for video games–an Edmonton school wants to help them hone their craft.plans to open a new program as a way to prepare students for future potential jobs in the video game industry.Esports are video games that are played in an organized competitive environment.Those who enrol in the program will not be sitting on their couch playing games all day, the school stressed.
Click to share quote on Twitter: "Maybe the Esports dream doesn't happen, so we're hoping to show them some career skills in the IT world." “One of my favourite [Esports] games gave out $45 million in tournament winnings last year,” he said. “It’s a very robust professional league.”Alberta Esports Association’s Andrew Tran said the program will also teach the same values as any other competitive sport.“You get the same competitive atmosphere. I think it’s a great opportunity for young kids to make friends and find people with similar interests.
The program will consist of practice time, game breakdowns and coaching to ensure player development. Students will also be required to take part in fitness sessions that focus on general fitness and injury prevention.
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