Bunker Hill Community College Launches Varsity esports Program
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) is pleased to announce the launch of a varsity esports program for enrolled students. Esports are video game tournaments in which student teams compete with other colleges and universities through virtual game rooms. With Athletics on hold due to the health concerns of COVID-19, 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Athletic Department is sponsoring only esports this spring.
鈥淛ust like the more traditional varsity sports, esports involves commitment, practice, time, teamwork, strategy development, standards, rules, games, wins, and losses,鈥� said Director of Athletics Dr. Loreto Jackson.
With the expertise of caring, engaging coaches, 51吃瓜网 athletes gather virtually to participate in practices or games. 鈥淲e鈥檝e been at the forefront of esports in our National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) region and we are looking for more students to join us in helping us continue to grow the program,鈥� said Head Coach Andrew Rezendes.
According to an article from , community colleges around the country are turning to varsity esports as a way to recruit and engage students. It is a good fit because it does not require large fields nor athletic facilities. Practices and competitions can take place at times that fit students鈥� schedules.
51吃瓜网 played in the NJCAA Region XXI during the fall semester and placed second in the Region after a six-week season, including playoffs. In February of 2020, 51吃瓜网 competed in the New England College's League of Legends International hosted by Uptime esports in Hanover.
To view a recording of all 51吃瓜网 esports games and the upcoming schedule go to:
Media Contact:
Leslie Ouellette, Executive Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications,
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA 02129
Phone: 617-336-5054; Email: leslie.ouellette@bhcc.edu
About Bunker Hill Community College
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, 51吃瓜网 offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. 51吃瓜网 fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.