2020 Heatwave eSports Program
Heatwave eSports (coed) for kids ages 13-18 years
Registration Starts Wednesday, June 23, 2020
The Heatwave program is a collaboration between the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department, the Gainesville Police Department, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Department, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the 8th Judicial Circuit of the State Attorney’s Office. The program provides a positive alternative for teens during the summer months when too much idle time often leads to increases in juvenile crime.
Program Dates and Times:
Basketball:
eSports NBA2K for Xbox One and PS4
Three two-week tournaments
Starting Monday, July 6, July 20 and Aug 3
Ages: 13 – 18 (*18 if still in school. Age as of September 1, 2020.)
Games: Games are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after 6 p.m.
Football:
eSports Madden 20 for Xbox One and PS4
Three two-week tournaments
Starting Monday, July 7, July 21 and Aug 4
Ages: 13 – 18 (*18 if still in school. Age as of September 1, 2020.)
Games: Games are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays after 6 p.m.
To Register:
Download the Mission Control GG app on your smartphone or device:
After downloading:
1. Create your profile
2. Join the “City of Gainesville – eSports” organization
3. Register for NB2K or Madden with the appropriate console
4. Invite your friends
Each day you should:
1. Check the app for your next matchup
2. Chat with league members or your opponent
3. Connect with your opponent
4. Reschedule your game if necessary
On game day:
1. Go online/meet up for your game at your scheduled time
2. Play your game
3. Submit your score in the app
4. Start practicing for your next game