PlayVS is excited to kick off recreational 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 not be offered in the inaugural season for Middle Schools (unless dictated by the state association, districts, or athletics organization).
When does the Middle School league take place?
For most Middle School Leagues, Fall '24 preseason begins 9/9/24. Please review the detailed Fall ‘24 Middle School Schedule here.
Will there be Middle School state leagues?
Not initially. Middle School state leagues may be added at a later date closer to the Fall season.
Will there be playoffs or championships for Middle School leagues?
No, we will not hold playoffs or championships for Middle School leagues. Middle School leagues will consist of only recreational leagues, with 2-week Preseason and 11-week Regular Season phases. Playoffs and championship phases may be included in potential future state leagues.
Eligibility
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 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 of 12/9/24 will need additional support from Customer Experience.
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?
Rocket League (13+)
NBA 2K (all ages)
ChessKid
Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
Splatoon™ 3
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe
Madden NFL 25
Teams
How can I edit or revise my team lineup?
Log into your PlayVS Coach Account Dashboard.
Click the tab for Manage Teams.
Prizes
Will Middle School league winners receive prizing?
At the end of each competitive season, first-place and runner-up Middle School teams will receive a trophy!