Welcome to East Rockingham Esports
Welcome to the forefront of competitive gaming at East Rockingham High School! We're thrilled to introduce you to our dynamic esports program, where digital prowess meets team spirit. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious about this exciting realm, we're here to guide you through the exhilarating world of esports.
About East Rockingham Esports
Our esports program took flight during the 2023-24 school year, and since then, we've been fostering a community of passionate gamers ready to take on challenges, both in-game and beyond.
We have converted our old iMac lab into an esports space welcoming to all who want to come in and play. Anyone is welcome to join. No matter if you are new to gaming or are a seasoned pro, let's start gaming!
Joining the Team
Ready to dive in? Joining the Eagles esports team is as easy as contacting one of our dedicated coaches during advisor sessions.
Meet our coaches:
Mr. Rauschenberg - Room 135
Mr. Hiser - Room 215
Mr. Michael - Room 123
Once you've connected with a coach please go to PlayVS to register. Be sure to use your school email and password when setting up your account and connect your game accounts for the games you are going to play
You also will need to have an account with the following:
Epic Games (use your school email and password if you need to create an account)
Nintendo (use your school email and password if you need to create an account)
VHSL Frequently Asked Questions
Visit their site for more information
Here are some common queries about our esports program under VHSL:
Eligibility: Students maintain VHSL activity eligibility.
Schedule: Practices and competitions occur after school, supervised by our team.
Online Competitions: No travel is required; all matches take place online.
Team Entries: Schools may enter multiple teams for each game title competition.
Seasons: We offer Fall (September – December) and Spring (February – April) seasons.
Esports Finals
The finals of the emerging esports activity are an in-person event hosted on the campus of Old Dominion University. While teams mainly compete virtually at their campus during regular competition, the culminating event is in-person, with teams competing onsite at Old Dominion University. As teams advance in the tournament, schools should plan accordingly.
Should you have questions about the VHSL emerging activity, eSports, or the finals event, please contact Shawn Knight (sknight@vhsl.org) in the League office.
Practice Schedule & Game Days
Gear up for action-packed practice sessions and thrilling game days:
Practice will be:
Monday and Tuesday from 3:05 -5:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday from 3:05 - 5:30pm.
Below are the days the games are played on. We may not participate in all these games. Most games will be based on the interest we get from you.
We will focus on VHSL games: Rocket League and Super Smash Brothers. We could also play some other games during the VHSL season but the regional games will be limited during the season. Non-VHSL Season we could open the esports lab up to Regional games based on the student interest during that season.
The following games we currently play and the day their match falls on:
Tuesday: Splatoon 3
Wednesday: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Thursday: Rocket League, Mario Kart 8
During your chat with the coaches, let them know your game preferences. While we encourage commitment to certain games, be open to stepping in for other games to complete a team lineup.
Gameplay Essentials
Controllers and Headsets are available in the esports lab for your convenience. Please take good care while using the esports lab equipment.
Rules & Regulations
Stay informed about gameplay guidelines:
Join the Journey
Embark on an esports adventure with us at East Rockingham High School. Whether you're aiming for victory on the digital battlegrounds or seeking camaraderie within our community, there's a place for you here. Get ready to level up, both in skill and camaraderie, as part of the East Rock esports family!