THE SCIENCE CENTER HOSTS

The 2021 Esports Rocket League Championship

The Saint Louis Science Center was excited to host the Missouri Esports State Championship Series Featuring Rocket League. Hosted by the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF), the top eight teams in the state of Missouri were invited to compete in an end-of-season playoff to crown a Rocket League high school champion.

For the first time ever, the Science Center welcomed the community into the OMNIMAX® Theater for competitive gaming. Families, students and the community showed up to provide support and encouragement for their teams and schools. The daylong event wrapped with Hickman High School from Columbia, MO, taking its second state championship in as many years. They defeated teams from across the state, including three local foes, Francis Howell, Saint Louis University High and Lindbergh.

MOSEF president Tony Gragnani says, “We are thankful for all of the support the Saint Louis Science Center provided in helping us make a truly memorable event for our students and attendees. We have heard nothing but positive comments from our students and coaches and look forward to future events with the Science Center.” The Science Center is extremely grateful for the opportunity to host this event and looks forward to providing future opportunities to high school and collegiate students.

For more information on the Science Center’s esports program, please visit slsc.org/esports. To learn more about MOSEF or to start a scholastic esports team or club of your own, please visit mosef.org.

NEW OPEN PLAY

Esports XP Sessions

The Saint Louis Science Center is announcing an exciting addition to our free open play opportunities.

This spring, be sure to try our Esports XP Sessions. Participate in free sessions focused on PC Building, Streaming Basics, Casting Basics and Game Design. These 45- to 60-minute sessions will be structured with limited participants, allowing our staff and participants to explore the basic concepts behind some of the most important topics in gaming and esports.

“Our new Esports XP Sessions are designed to offer the community a brief glimpse of our larger, paid Enrichment Programs,” explains Doug Stanze, director of guest services. “During these sessions, players will have access to the Science Center’s Gaming Lab, top-of-the-line equipment and organized instruction.”

Visit slsc.org/esports for more information and to learn how to reserve your spot today!

Welcome Back, SLUH’s Jr. Bills

The Saint Louis Science Center is excited to host Saint Louis University High (SLUH) for their second semester of competitive esports!

Coming off a successful inaugural season, SLUH will be fielding three varsity teams, battling in League of Legends, Valorant and Super Smash Bros. Led by team manager David Callon, the SLUH Jr. Bills esports teams are poised for another successful run in the spring.

“The Saint Louis Science Center is excited to provide this opportunity to our neighbors at SLUH. Our program is founded on the ability to provide resources and access to gaming and esports to our community,” said Director of Guest Services Doug Stanze.

“With the tremendous success of the SLUH esports team last fall,” Stanze continued, “we are very thrilled to see their program continue to progress and grow. The Science Center is proud to be a part of this team’s success.”

The Jr. Bills will call the Science Center home for practices and competitions multiple times per week. Be sure to stop by the Dino Den on the Lower Level and see the teams in action through the end of April.

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