Esports

Winter 2027 Season Overview: 

Open winter registration runs from August 1st – August 31st . Registration will be accepted online at mudsockyouth.com.. 

Winter fees (early bird pricing) will be as follows:

● $190 for 10U players in grades 2-3. (Includes t-shirt and ALL equipment) 

● $190 for 12U players in grades 4-6. (Includes t-shirt and ALL equipment) 

● $190 for 14U players in grades 7-9. (Includes t-shirt and ALL equipment) Early bird pricing will be available during the month of August. Beginning September 1, registration fees will increase, and divisions may begin forming waitlists at anytime. 

Timeline:

This season will run for 8 weeks beginning mid-January, through the beginning of March. The season schedule will consist of an hour-long, single weeknight practice (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) with weekly tournaments on either Saturday or Sunday as scheduled. All practices and tournaments are currently scheduled to occur at the Fishers Library. Matches for practice games and tournaments will consist of team battles and focus on improving cooperative team-play skills. The league reserves the right to restrict or modify gameplay in any way necessary in order to maintain fair and balanced play. After registration closes, families will receive information about the day and time of practice with their team for the entire season. Weekend tournament structure and times will also be communicated once the registration period has closed, and the number of participants has been finalized.

Divisions:

All teams are co-ed, based on the player's current grade level in school. Please register your player for the division that matches their grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

10U Grades 2-3 4v4 ● Mario Kart ● Splatoon (Nintendo Switch)

12U Grades 4-6 4v4 ● Mario Kart ● Splatoon (Nintendo Switch)

14U Grades 7-9 4v4 ● Rocket League ● Fortnite (Personal Computer (PC)

All of our teams are coached by volunteers; most are parents of players. Being proficient in

video games is not a requirement for coaching. Each team will also be connected with a

high-school volunteer or knowledgeable staff member from Yes! Gaming as assistant

coach. Volunteers are not required to be familiar with video games but should be

enthusiastic and willing to learn. Individuals who are interested in coaching should mark

their intent to coach on their participant’s registration form or contact the Mudsock Youth

Athletics office. The team coach's responsibility is to be present and emphasize each

week's education focus and to facilitate keeping the team focused during practices and

games. Each practice will have a gaming coach present to explain the game being

practiced, to demonstrate mechanics, and to help focus on specific areas of improvement

each week. Volunteers for gaming coach should be familiar with video games, or willing to

learn. All coaches are required to submit a background check and attend a pre-season

coach meeting on January 9th, 2026. Please also list on the online registration form if you

are interested in being a league sponsor or volunteering on the esports board. Head

coaches and assistant coaches receive a complimentary coach shirt, access to practice

plans, and league support.

Student Assistant Coaches:

● High school assistant coaches may participate for free in exchange for official accredited

volunteer hours toward Service-Based Learning Experience according to new

Graduation Pathway Diploma requirements established in 2023.

● Student Assistant Coaches are encouraged to register at myathletics.com during the

early bird registration period, Aug 1 – Aug 3

The league will provide the equipment for the players. Players will also be permitted to bring their own equipment to practices or games, but it will be the responsibility of the player to bring any personal equipment to and from the facility. Mudsock Youth Esports are not responsible for missing or damaged equipment that is brought by individual players. Players are expected to abide by the equipment use rules set forth by Mudsock Youth Esports  While reasonable wear and tear is expected during gameplay, any abuse or intentional destruction of gaming equipment and

accessories will be the sole responsibility of the offending player and their family.

All players should abide by the dress-code set by Hamilton Southeastern school district. Players will be asked to wear their provided Mudsock Youth Esports T-shirt for games and tournaments.