The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has selected the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) as the Official Esports Provider of the CIF Esports Initiative. NASEF shares the core values and mission of CIF regarding education-based opportunities for the students of California, with our model that connects gameplay and competition to meaningful education around life and career skills.
Download NASEF x CIF Guidebook and detailed scheduleHow to Register
1. If you haven't yet, register as a club on NASEF free to unlock student opportunities in esports.
2. Register your teams on the PlayVS page.
3. Pay the CIF for the NASEF x CIF Esports Initiative in spring. The cost will be $100 per school. Registration is extended until 11/17/2023 and schools will have until 12/1/23 to submit payment to the CIF. Please contact Chris Fahey at: [email protected] for details on paying by purchase order or for bulk purchases. This will include a single Varsity team per game per school to compete in the NASEF x CIF Esports Initiative, and an unlimited number of JV teams to play and compete.
Competitive Offerings
California Fall Open
October 2, 2023 - November 6, 2023
Free for all CIF Schools
League of Legends
League of Legends is a free to play team-based game developed by Riot Games. Make epic plays with over 140 champions.
- Tuesdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 5 vs 5
- PC only
Rocket League
Rocket League is a vehicle soccer game developed by Psynoix. A high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem.
- Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 3 vs 3
- All platforms
NBA2K24
NBA2K24 is an immersive basketball experience developed by Visual Concepts. Experience the sports simulation based on the NBA.
- Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
- 1 vs 1
- Play Station 4 only
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fighting game published by Nintendo. Gaming icons clash in the ultimate showdown.
- Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 3 vs 3
- Nintendo Switch only
Madden NFL 24
Madden NFL 24 is an immersive football experience developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts.
- Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
- 1 vs 1
- Play Station 4 only
NASEF x CIF Esports Initiative Regular Season
January 15, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Open to CIF Member Schools only
League of Legends
League of Legends is a free to play team-based game developed by Riot Games. Make epic plays with over 140 champions.
- Tuesdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 5 vs 5
- PC only
Rocket League
Rocket League is a vehicle soccer game developed by Psynoix. A high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem.
- Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 3 vs 3
- All platforms
NBA2K24
NBA2K24 is an immersive basketball experience developed by Visual Concepts. Experience the sports simulation based on the NBA.
- Wednesday, 4:15pm PST
- 1 vs 1
- Play Station 4 only
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fighting game published by Nintendo. Gaming icons clash in the ultimate showdown.
- Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
- Teams of 3 vs 3
- Nintendo Switch only
Madden NFL 24
Madden NFL 24 is an immersive football experience developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts.
- Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
- 1 vs 1
- Play Station 4 only
Event Timeline
Registration
September 13, 2023 - November 17, 2023
Fall Open
October 2, 2023 - November 6, 2023
CIF Payment Due
December 1, 2023
CIF Schedule Released
January 5, 2023
Preseason
November 28 - Decembere 15, 2023
Regular Season
January 15, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Post Season
April 9, 2024 - April 19, 2024
Grand Finals in Person
April 27, 2024
Office Hours
Wednesday's at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PT
Office hours will be held bi weekly Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM.
Dates of office hours: 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17
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James also has some on-demand appointment slots available for just-in time support, if the issue can not be resolved by him in the platform chat. Book a time below!
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Meet the Scholastic Tournament Administrator
James Wood is the official Scholastic Tournament Administrator. He has been successfully managing both leagues and tournaments in the Northern California Esports League for years, and he has successfully completed NASEF’s Scholastic Fellow and Mentor programs and now serves as a Community Leader. He has developed multiple esports-focused curricula, and he has also been a high school teacher and managed a high school esports program. James will oversee Tournament logistics, gameplay, and all other aspects regarding competitive play, including help and support for all participating schools.
Please reach out to James Wood at [email protected].
You can also email [email protected] with any questions.
