Huntington North Vikings Esports is a part of the Indiana High School Esports Network (IHSEN) where we compete both in the Fall and Spring. We have the opportunity to compete in various games that are offered within the Indiana Esports Network (IEN) League.
Esports offers the opportunity to be a part of a competition based scene that promotes effective communication, competitive nature, fast-paced critical thinking, and of course, a safe environment with like-minded individuals. HN Esports is available to grades 9 through 12.
Established: 2023
Room: 110 (Esports Arena)
Head Coach: Now Hiring!
Assistanct Coach: Kenneth Butler
Student Athletes are required to share and disclose grades before competing. We will have 'grade checks' throughout the season. Students are expected to let us know if they are failing, or on the verge of failing so that we can assist them.
Students cannot practice with more than 1 F (failing grade) and cannot compete with 1 F (failing grade). We are students first, athletes second. We are here to support your academic AND athletic endeavors! If you need assistance with your coursework, we are here to help and find the resources to see that every student succeeds! We encourage students to come to practice to get the academic assistance they need.
"We take a 'student first - athlete second' approach where coaches and peers invite you into a space to collaborate and guide each other to be at our very best academically so we can be at our very best competitively. Grades and attendance are of the upmost importance and we are here to support you to see you succeed in all endeavors."
- Coach
Esports utilizes ParentSquare and StudentSquare as our main form of communication. It is important for Parents/Guardians AND Student Athletes to join ParentSquare & StudentSquare.
Student Athletes will be added to StudentSquare automatically.
The Indiana Esports Network (IEN) is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting esports in the state of Indiana. IEN offers two main organizations including IMSEN (Indiana Middle School Esports Network) and IHSEN (Indiana High School Esports Network). It provides a structured environment for students to engage in competitive gaming, offering leagues, tournaments, and other events. The network aims to foster a community of esports athletes, coaches, and schools by offering resources, support, and opportunities for competition.
Key aspects of the Indiana Esports Network include:
Competitive Leagues: IEN organizes and oversees various esports leagues where high school teams from across Indiana can compete in popular games such as Rocket League, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Rules and Standards: The network sets the rules and guidelines for competitions, ensuring fair play and adherence to esports best practices. They also approve or disapprove certain peripherals and equipment for competitive play.
Community Building: IEN works to create a strong esports community by connecting students, coaches, and schools. They often host events, workshops, and networking opportunities to grow the esports scene in Indiana.
Educational Resources: IEN provides resources for schools to develop their esports programs, including guidance on starting teams, coaching, and integrating esports into the school curriculum.
By providing these opportunities and resources, the Indiana Esports Network plays a significant role in the growth and development of high school esports in Indiana.
IEN Esports Coaches are required to register students in the league in order to compete during the Esports Season. Registration occurs once in the Fall Semester and once in the Spring Semester.
LeagueOS is a software platform designed to manage and organize esports competitions and leagues. It provides tools and features for creating, running, and tracking esports tournaments, as well as managing teams, schedules, and player statistics. LeagueOS aims to streamline the administrative side of esports, making it easier for organizers to set up events and for participants to engage with the competitions.
Some of the key features typically found in platforms like LeagueOS include:
Tournament Creation and Management: Tools to create different types of tournaments, manage brackets, and schedule matches.
Team and Player Management: Features to register teams, track player stats, and manage rosters.
Automated Scoring and Reporting: Systems that automatically update scores, standings, and other important data in real-time.
Communication Tools: Integrated chat, announcements, and notifications to keep participants informed.
Analytics and Insights: Reporting tools to provide insights into player performance, team rankings, and overall league health.
LeagueOS is used by esports organizations, schools, and leagues to simplify the complexities of running competitive gaming events.
Student Athletes will be required to create a LeagueOS account in order to play competitively. Game statistics and data will be collected.
Esports Scouts and Prospective universities use LeagueOS as a resource to recruit and develop scholarship opportunities.
