Coming Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May 2021, the Australian Esports League will conduct an exciting weekend of gaming & esports.
Join in the Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 or Just Dance 2021 competition!
OR just play some friendlies with your mates in the free play zone there will also be fun activities for younger kids.
The inaugural 2021 Baw Baw Esports Cup, presented by the Baw Baw shire Council, is a free to participate weekend of gaming & esports available to all residents of Baw Baw and the surrounding area!
Esports includes the Rocket League & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate High School events and Open competitions include a $1,225 prize pool spread across Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate (SSBU), Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance.
Other activities include the free play gaming zone and activities for younger kids.
Participate for some fun, meet like-minded players and watch as champions are crowned the Baw Baw Esports Cup champion of 2021!
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Corner of Smith and Albert Streets, Warragul VIC 3820
8-9th May 2021
Saturday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Free.
Saturday
11:00am – Doors open, free play available & tournament check-in
12:00pm – High School Showcase begins
2:30pm – SSBU Open begins
4:00pm – Just Dance 2021 Begins
7:00pm – Doors Close
Sunday
11:00am – doors open, free play available & tournament check-in
11:30am – Mario Kart tournament begins
3:00pm – SSBU Open Top-16
7:00pm – Doors Close
Join in the 1 v 1 Super Smash Bros. tournament today and represent your school in a showcase for which school has the best gamer!
Played on the Nintendo Switch in 1 v 1 format, school students are seeded into a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.
The champion student will win a trophy for their school and top three placements receive a merit award for their performance.
Talk to your teacher about signing up and complete this form:
Join in the 1 v 1 Rocket League tournament today and represent your school in a showcase for which school has the best gamer!
Played on the Nintendo Switch in 1 v 1 format, school students are seeded into a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.
The champion student will win a trophy for their school and top three placements receive a merit award for their performance.
Talk to your teacher about signing up and complete this form:
Join in the 1 v 1 SSBU tournament today to show off your skills to compete for a share of the $750 prize pool.
Played on the Nintendo Switch in 1 v 1 format, players are seeded into a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.
A maximum cap of 64 players is available for this competition.
1st place will receive $400 in cash
2nd place will receive $200 in cash
3rd place will receive $100 in cash
4th place will receive $50 in cash
Join in the Mario Kart tournament today and prove you are the fastest around the track to compete for a share of the $300 prize pool.
Played on the Nintendo Switch in race heats format, players are seeded into pools of 8 in a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.
A maximum cap of 64 players is available for this competition.
1st place will receive $150 in cash
2nd place will receive $100 in cash
3rd place will receive $50 in cash
Join in the Just Dance tournament today and show off your moves! The best dancer during the day will win a share of the $175 prize pool.
Played on the Nintendo Switch, players are seeded into pools of 4 in a tournament bracket to play against one another until the champion is determined.
A maximum cap of 32 players is available for this competition.
1st place will receive $100 in cash
2nd place will receive $50 in cash
3rd place will receive $25 in cash
Visit Baw Baw and explore a region with spectacular natural landscapes and wilderness attractions, historic townships, gourmet delights and world-class hospitality, all located less than an hour from Melbourne.
Soak up the country charm, and experience a flourishing culinary culture, from popular favourites to truly groundbreaking and innovative fine foods. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, prepared by amazing chefs or discover your own at our Farmers Markets and Farmgate Sales located throughout the region.
Try some of the region’s most delectable wines and meet the growers and families who work this land to bring you the most vibrant and flavoursome wine to accompany our delicious produce.
A region renowned for its ability to leave you inspired, its vibrant arts community will delight and engage even the most passionate arts and culture lovers. With a modern Arts Centre attracting acts from all over Australia, and studios and art galleries scattered around the region Baw Baw is an art lovers paradise.
This event is open to all. Players must be aged 13 years or older to compete in the esports competitions, those under the age of 16 we kindly request they obtain their parent’s permission to participate.
Each game has a player cap, please check the information above to confirm how many can register for each event. Registrations are accepted on a first in best dressed basis.
Never played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League or Just Dance and think you may actually like it? Don’t be afraid. Sign up anyway. We won’t judge.
In the future we may have other games on offer, follow our socials to hear about any future tournaments or let us know if you have a suggestion!
It’s a numbers game.
Players will compete over the course of the tournament. The best of the best will face each other in a Grand Finals to determine who the ultimate winner.
Make sure to read the rules for details on the tournament formats for each game!
Or you can message us through any one of our social pages on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible!
Don’t worry if you don’t want to compete, we will have a free play zone where you can come along and chill out to play a number of games available on the Nintendo Switch including Mario Tennis, Mario Party and more!
Reach out to the AEL team today! Make sure to follow our network across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!
You can email the AEL through our contact form or send to [email protected]
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