UOG, MARIANAS ESPORTS TO TEAM UP

PRESS RELEASE – The University of Guam Triton Esports Program and the Marianas Esports League announce the launch of the Marianas Varsity Valorant League, set to kick off on Sunday, October 22, 2023. In this competition, Guam high school teams will gather in person to battle it out in the popular game “Valorant.”   

This esports league is officiated, streamed and organized by the athletes of Triton Esports with the assistance of the Marianas Esports League.   

“Hosting a league like this is a prime opportunity for the athletes of Triton Esports to gain real-world experience in setting up and running a weekly event,” said Ken San Nicolas, Esports Manager for UOG Triton Esports. “While the event will help introduce high schoolers to esports and hopefully recruit some of them to the University of Guam next year, it also provides the chance for direct mentorship with our collegiate athletes.”  

UOG Triton Esports aims to nurture a sense of community and camaraderie among young gamers while fostering healthy competition.
  

The competition additionally provides an opportunity for high school students to show their teamwork, strategies, and competitive spirit on the digital battlefield, San Nicolas added.  

Event Details:  

• Game: Valorant  
• Maximum Number of Teams: 6  
• Maximum Number of Players Per Team: 7  
• Minimum Number of Players Per Team: 5  
• Registration Fee: $100 per team  

Eligibility:  

• Teams may consist of players from a maximum of two schools.  
• Open to all high school students in Guam.  

Event Schedule:  

• Opening Day: October 22, Micronesia Mall  
• Week 2: October 28, Triton Esports Arena  
• Week 3: November 4, Triton Esports Arena  
• Week 4: November 11, Triton Esports Arena  
• Week 5: November 18, Triton Esports Arena  
• Varsity Championship: November 26, Micronesia Mall  

Registration Deadline:  

• The registration deadline is October 19.  

High school players who want to compete in the Marianas Varsity Valorant League can secure their spot now by clicking this link: Register Here.  

For additional information about the league, please visit our website at esports.uog.edu or contact us at [email protected].  

For more information about the UOG Triton Esports Program, contact:  

Ken S. San Nicolas, Esports Manager  

• Phone: (671) 688-5565  
• Email: [email protected]  
• Web: esports.uog.edu  
• Facebook: UOG Triton Esport  
• Instagram: UOG Triton Esports