The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) is set to host a series of scholastic LAN (local area network) events throughout the 2021-2022 academic year, which they’re calling The Hometown Series. The event’s next stop will be The Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa on October 23-24. The NECC’s Hometown Series is open both to collegiate and high-school programs.
“As a grassroots-oriented young esports professional, I am grateful to collaborate with the NECC on creating impactful experiences for collegiate esports,” said Chase Neukam, Hometown Series event team manager and director of esports at St. Ambrose.“I have planned and operated over 150 esports events ranging from local gatherings to nationally recognized tournaments and I believe the Hometown Series is a particularly special opportunity for scholastic esports,”
The Hometown Series officially kicked off its first of six to eight of these events in South Bend, Indiana on August 28th. The events feature gameplay, college fairs, and educational panels. Panelists will include esports industry professionals, college esports representatives, and NECC staff members.
(All information was provided by OurQuadCities)
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