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. The 2025 season has ended. Sign up below to stay informed about what’s next!
CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Timeline
Registration
October 1, 2025 - December 13, 2025
CIF Payment Due
December 13, 2025
Preseason (Optional Scrimmages)
December 1, 2025 -Â January 12, 2026
Regular Season
January 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Post Season
April 7 - 17, 2026
Grand Finals in Person
April 25, 2026
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.Â
Please reach out to James Wood at [email protected].Â
You can also email [email protected] with any questions.
Schedule time with James
James 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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