Kingsport Parks and Recreation offer Introduction to E-sports

It’s time to up your game and rise to the top of the leaderboards with the help of Kingsport Parks and Recreation.

Beginning in September, the City of Kingsport is offering a special month-long series – Introduction to E-sports. Classes will be held every Wednesday in September from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street).

Open to gamers ages 7 to 17 and the cost is only $10 per person.

Participants will be instructed each day about a variety of e-games, such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys. Gamers will unite to hone their skills, connected with their fellow gamers and dive into the exciting world of electronic sports.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation will provide four Xbox Series X systems and four PlayStation 5 systems. Participants are welcome to bring their own console and controller.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4zmRdwP. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec Link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “esports” in the search bar.

For information about other activities, events and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.