The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has selected the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) as the Official Esports Provider of the CIF Esports Initiative. NASEF shares the core values and mission of CIF regarding education-based opportunities for the students of California, with our model that connects gameplay and competition to meaningful education around life and career skills.
How to Register
Step 0:
If you haven't yet, register for a free account on the NASEF website to unlock student opportunities in esports.
Step 1:
Sign up or sign in to PlayVS page.
Step 2:
Create your teams and add players
Step 3:
ON OCTOBER 1st, 2024, enroll in the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF league based on level of competition, Varsity (1 team) or JV/Exhibition (Unlimited teams)
Step 4:
Pay the CIF for the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF League. The cost will be $100 per school. Registration opens on October 1, 2024 and all payments are due by December 13, 2024. Please contact Chris Fahey at: [email protected] for details on paying by purchase order or for bulk purchases. This will include a single Varsity team per game per school to compete in the CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF League, and an unlimited number of JV teams to play and compete.
Step 5:
Attend one of 4 MANDATORY onboarding calls via Zoom:
- 10/17/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
- 10/23/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
- 11/21/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
- 12/16/24 at 4:00-5:00pm: Register here.
Ready to play!
CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Timeline
Registration
October 1, 2024 - December 13, 2024
CIF Payment Due
December 13, 2024
Preseason
December 2, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Regular Season
January 21, 2025 - March 21, 2025
Post Season
March 31, 2025 - April 15, 2025
Grand Finals in Person
April 26, 2025
Meet the Scholastic Tournament Administrator
James Wood is the official Scholastic Tournament Administrator. He has been successfully managing both leagues and tournaments in the Northern California Esports League for years, and he has successfully completed NASEF’s Scholastic Fellow and Mentor programs and now serves as a Community Leader. He has developed multiple esports-focused curricula, and he has also been a high school teacher and managed a high school esports program. James will oversee Tournament logistics, gameplay, and all other aspects regarding competitive play, including help and support for all participating schools.
Please reach out to James Wood at [email protected].
You can also email [email protected] with any questions.
Schedule time with James
James has some on-demand appointment slots available for just-in time support, if the issue can not be resolved by him in the platform chat. Book a time below!
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