PlayVS is excited to offer Middle School leagues! Here are some important questions and answers for coaches enrolling in Middle School Leagues.
League Types
Is the Middle School league competitive or recreational?
Recreational leagues: A recreational league is a non-competitive environment where teams learn the basics of gameplay and teamwork. Most Middle School leagues are recreational and will not include Playoffs or Championships matches post-season.
Competitive leagues: Competitive leagues will be offered for specific esports and partners, when applicable.
Will there be Middle School state/partnered leagues?
While possible, the availability of PlayVS State or Partnered leagues varies from season to season.
Will there be playoffs or championships for Middle School leagues?
For Middle School Competitive leagues, yes.
For Recreational leagues, playoffs and championships will not occur.
Eligibility
What makes a player eligible for middle school leagues?
Each player must be enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade to participate. View the Team Member Eligibility section in the Middle School Competition Rulebook for more information.
How involved are parents?
To comply with COPPA, parents will need to create a PlayVS account and complete our verification process to create an account for their children participating in middle school leagues. Information on how to create a parent account can be found in our Middle School Parent Setup Guide.
What information is collected from players under 13 years of age?
First name
Last name
Date of birth
Graduation date
School
School email
What happens when a player turns 13 years old?
Once a child turns 13, their account login will require that they personally agree to the Terms & Conditions. The player must accept the terms in order to continue using PlayVS. After they accept, they can disconnect from their parent’s account. More details can be found in the Middle School Parent Setup Guide.
How do I enroll a new Middle School team?
Coaches can enroll their Middle School team by creating a Coach Account at PlayVS.com and following these steps in our Enrollment Guide.
When can I enroll for Middle School?
Middle School coaches can enroll their team anytime during the recreational season but those who wait until after the late enrollment deadline will need additional support from the PlayVS Support team.
How can I verify if my enrollment info is correct?
Log into your PlayVS Coach Account.
On the left-hand side of your dashboard, click the page for Manage Teams.
Click Manage Enrollments.
How do I know which leagues are available for my school to enroll in?
Log into your PlayVS Coach Account.
On the left-side menu, click the page for Competitions.
Review the list of all available leagues for your school to enroll in.
Game Titles
What are the game titles being offered as leagues for Middle School?
ChessKid
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe
Madden NFL
Pokémon UNITE
Rocket League (13+ for Competitive)
Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
Splatoon™ 3
Teams
How can I edit or revise my team lineup?
Log into your PlayVS Coach Account Dashboard.
Click the tab for Manage Teams.
Edit or revise your team lineup as needed.
Prizes
Will Middle School competitive league winners receive prizing?
For PlayVS-owned leagues, yes! Winner and Runner-Up teams in competitive leagues will receive prizing.
For partnered leagues, prizing availability and/or distribution will be determined by the partner.