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E-Sports

Welcome to Woodbury Esports

Woodbury University’s Esports Program is a competitive and inclusive environment where students develop leadership, teamwork, gaming, and social skills through structured gameplay.

Mission Statement

The mission of Woodbury Esports is to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement through competitive gaming / esports. We emphasize collaboration, integrity, and strategic thinking both in and out of game.

Core Values

  • Teamwork: We succeed together through cooperation and collaboration.

  • Integrity: We compete fairly and respectfully, upholding the values of sportsmanship.

  • Personal Growth: We grow as students, people, and as competitors.

  • Inclusion: We welcome all skill levels and backgrounds.

  • Excellence: We pursue mastery in game, academics, and leadership.

Program Structure

Teams, Titles, & Activities:

Varsity and club level activities are offered in the following titles and activities, as well as additional titles as need / interest arises:

  • VALORANT

  • Overwatch 2

  • Super Smash Bros.

  • Hearthstone

  • Rocket League

  • Cosplay

  • Speedrunning

  • Content Creation

  • League of Legends

Tryouts & Eligibility:

All students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Tryouts are held at the start of the semester. Team selections are based on skill, communication, sportsmanship, and availability.

Practices and Matches:

Practices are held twice per week with an additional day of VOD review. Matches are held weekly in the respective title’s publisher supported tournaments as well as in additional national third-party tournaments such as PlayFly, NACE, and LAN events.

Player Expectations

  • Maintain academic eligibility and maintain good standing with the university.

  • Attend all practices, matches, and team meetings unless a pre-approved exception occurs.

  • Demonstrate respect to teammates, opponents, and coaching staff.

  • Avoid toxic behavior, harassment, and unsportsmanlike conduct across all platforms.

Facilities

The Woodbury Esports Arena is located in Miller Hall, or M101 (Game Lab). The space is equipped with high performance PCs, consoles, and serves as a dedicated practice area for all students.

Get Involved

To Join: Email joe_jacko@redlands.edu or visit Apply for Admission - Woodbury University to apply.

To Watch: Follow us on Twitch, Discord, and Instagram for live streams, events, and updates.