About East Rockingham Esports

Our esports program took flight during the 2023-24 school year, and since then, we've been fostering a community of passionate gamers ready to take on challenges, both in-game and beyond.

We have converted our old iMac lab into an esports space welcoming to all who want to come in and play.  Anyone is welcome to join.  No matter if you are new to gaming or are a seasoned pro, let's start gaming!

Joining the Team

Ready to dive in? Joining the Eagles esports team is as easy as contacting one of our dedicated coaches during advisor sessions.

Meet our coaches:

• Mr. Hiser - Room 215

• Mr. Rauschenberg - Room 135

• Mr. Michael - Room 123

• Mr. Sych - Room 158

• Officer Wharwood - SRO - Chess Coach

Once you've connected with a coach please go to PlayVS to register. Be sure to use your school email and password when setting up your account and connect your game accounts for the games you are going to play

VHSL Frequently Asked Questions

Visit their site for more information

Here are some common queries about our esports program under VHSL:

• Eligibility: Students maintain VHSL activity eligibility.

• Schedule: Practices and competitions occur after school, supervised by our team.

• Online Competitions: No travel is required; all matches take place online.

• Team Entries: Schools may enter multiple teams for each game title competition.

• Seasons: We offer Fall (September – December) and Spring (February – April) seasons.

Esports Finals

The finals of the emerging esports activity are an in-person event hosted on the campus of Old Dominion University.   While teams mainly compete virtually at their campus during regular competition, the culminating event is in-person, with teams competing onsite at Old Dominion University.  As teams advance in the tournament, schools should plan accordingly.

Should you have questions about the VHSL emerging activity, eSports, or the finals event, please contact Shawn Knight (sknight@vhsl.org) in the League office.

Practice Schedule & Game Days

Gear up for action-packed practice sessions and thrilling game days:

Practice will be Tuesday - Thursday from 3:05 - 5:00
Below are the days the games are played on.  We may not participate in all these games.  Most games will be based on the interest we get from you.  

However, we will try our best to focus on VHSL games: League of Legends, Rocket League, and Super Smash Brothers.   We will also play some of the other games but they will not fall under the VHSL competition.   All game day games could go beyond the 5:00 end time.  It all depends on how fast the games are played.  

• Tuesday: League of Legends, Chess

• Wednesday: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

• Thursday: Rocket League, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

During your chat with the coaches, let them know your game preferences. While we encourage commitment to certain games, be open to stepping in for other games to complete a team lineup.

Gameplay Essentials

For Rocket League matches, remember to bring your controller unless you prefer keyboard/mouse play.

Rules & Regulations

Stay informed about gameplay guidelines:

• Rocket League Rules

• Super Smash Brothers Rules

• League of Legends Rules

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Rules

• Chess Rules

Join the Journey

Embark on an esports adventure with us at East Rockingham High School. Whether you're aiming for victory on the digital battlegrounds or seeking camaraderie within our community, there's a place for you here. Get ready to level up, both in skill and camaraderie, as part of the East Rock esports family!