The GHSA Esports State Championships will have a new home this season after the creation of the STEM Innovation Center & Esports Arena in Bartow County.
Featuring stadium seating in the arena and state-of-the-art electronic throughout the venue, Bartow County spared no expense. And the centerpiece is the 7,000 square foot Esports arena, which is a sight to see.
“After two years of planning and working with PowerUpEDU, our vision is finally becoming a reality,” said Paula Camp, director of Advanced Learning, STEM, and Gifted Programs told Alisha Evans in September.
“These truly innovative spaces will help equip students on all grade levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to set themselves apart from their peers nationwide.”
Previously held at the University of West Georgia, the construction of the arena marks a major shift in the perception and appreciation of the future of Esports and innovative technologies at the high school level. The venue — located at the Bartow County College and Career Academy — will host the GHSA Esports state championships on Dec. 14, which caps the playoff race scheduled from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6.
And for those who are unfamiliar, Esports and video games in general are a pretty big deal.
“The early exposure to these STEM careers is unrivaled,” said Camp. “Utilizing our facilities, our students will surely have an advantage in the 21st century workforce. The video game industry is larger than the movie and music industries combined! Additionally, AR/VR developers are in high demand within the software engineering industries, and there will be more than 100,000 new drone industry jobs by next year! Our students will be able to meet the demands of this evolving tech landscape.”
To see the pre-launch video from PowerUp EDU, follow the link.
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