{"id":1631,"date":"2025-04-11T15:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T14:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillslaunchpad.org.uk\/ks3digital\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2025-04-11T16:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:01:30","slug":"south-west-esports-supersonic-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skillslaunchpad.org.uk\/ks3digital\/south-west-esports-supersonic-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"South West Supersonic Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1631\" class=\"elementor elementor-1631\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3fcb4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b3fcb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW49237288 BCX8\">South West<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\"> Supersonic Showcase, hosted by Teignmouth Community School <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">(TCS) <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">on Thursday, March<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\"> 20th, and sponsored by the Raising Digital Engagement program<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">me<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">, was a resounding success. This event brought together schools from across the region to compete in an exciting esports tournament, marking a significant milestone in promoting esports in education. The enthusiastic participation of all the schools involved was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">greatly appreciated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49237288 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW49237288 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db4106e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db4106e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Esports, short for electronic sports, are competitive video games where individuals or teams battle against each other in games, such as Rocket League and Valorant. Competitions often take place in leagues, tournaments and events and attract spectators either in person or online.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The event was organised by TCS students studying esports at BTEC level, providing them with practical experience in marketing, leadership, and organisation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final placings were as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1st:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fTeignmouth School<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2nd:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fHaygrove School<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3rd:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fTeign School<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4th:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fUffculme School<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccb0bef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccb0bef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invitation for feedback<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All participating schools are invited to provide feedback on this year&#8217;s event as planning for the next showcase begins. Additionally, there is consideration of whether to maintain the current timing or move the event to the winter term to avoid conflicts with assessment deadlines and exam preparations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ec6ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ec6ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building a collaborative network<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event is envisioned as the beginning of a collaborative network of schools developing esports capacity. This network will enable the organisation of friendly matches and support each other&#8217;s teams in their growth. Matches can be arranged during breaks or after school. If assistance or answers to questions regarding the establishment of esports in schools are needed, please use our contact us page to get in touch. A Teams chat can be arranged to discuss further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc7dce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bc7dce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comments from the Raising Digital Engagement programme:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018This is a great way to connect schools, so they can build a community and learn from each other about how to build esports into the curriculum,\u2019 commented Simone Marillier, Devon County Council Senior Economic Development Officer. \u2018We want to raise awareness and inspire students in Key Stage 3 (age 11-14) to pursue digital careers.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da902e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2da902e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upcoming opportunities:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/champs.britishesports.org\/tournaments\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Champs Tournaments<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fOrganized by British Esports, registrations for the 2025\/26 season will open in September. 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