Lakehead Public Schools, Tbaytel announce eSports League
(Thunder Bay, ON) – Introducing the Lakehead Public Schools eSports League.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tbaytel, Hammarskjold High School, Westgate CVI and Superior CVI are ready to rumble in the digital arena. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, members of Lakehead Public Schools and Tbaytel gathered at Superior CVI to announce $30,000 from Tbaytel to help fund the LPS eSports League.
“From sportsmanship and character development to career and scholarship opportunities, along with being a lot of fun, we know that eSports provide so many opportunities for youth. Our staff can also incorporate eSports into their curriculum so our students learn valuable, modern skills,” said Lakehead District School Board Director of Education Sherri-Lynne Pharand.
“We would like to thank Tbaytel for this latest partnership and look forward to watching the LPS eSports League grow.”
While currently a longtime strategic partner of Lakehead Public Schools, this latest sponsorship was chosen to make technology a focus. As a result, Tbaytel recently purchased 10 Gaming PCs and 10 Gaming Monitors for each school, powered by Tbaytel Fibre Internet, so students can game like a pro.
“On behalf of Tbaytel, we are thrilled to support the eSports League in LPS secondary schools. This project was a natural fit for Tbaytel to support because it aligns with our mission to invest in community, technology and people. The eSports League brings technology and broadband connectivity to the forefront and will empower students, foster teamwork and community spirit. We look forward to seeing the eSports league thrive within the secondary schools,” said Amy Meunier, Tbaytel’s Director of Marketing & Communication.
Under the supervision of the school’s eSports coach, Westgate, Hammarskjold and Superior have started eSports Clubs to learn the fundamentals of the exciting and dynamic world of competitive gaming. Students have the opportunity to learn teamwork, communication skills and strategy along with more academic skills such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and language arts.
Eventually, the LPS eSports League looks forward to these clubs competing against each other, regional schools and even entering province-wide competitions.
