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.
CIF Esports Initiative Championship Finals
Join us at CSU Dominguez Hills to watch who will be the CIF champion of League of Legends, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
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Competitive Offerings
CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Regular Season
January 20, 2025 - March 21, 2025
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
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
NBA2K25
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
- Playstation 5 or Xbox Console (X|S)
*NBA2K25 is currently an Exhibition Title and will not compete for a CIF Esports Initiative Championship at our in-person event, but will have an online post-season tourney.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing game developed by Nintendo.
- Wednesdays, 4:15pm PST
- 4 player team
- Nintendo Switch only
*Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is currently an Exhibition Title and will not compete for a CIF Esports Initiative Championship at our in-person event, but will have an online post-season tourney.
Madden NFL 25
Madden NFL 25 is an immersive football experience developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts.
- Thursdays, 4:15pm PST
- 1 vs 1
- Playstation 5, PC, or Xbox Console (X|S)
*Madden NFL 25 is currently an Exhibition Title and will not compete for a CIF Esports Initiative Championship at our in-person event, but will have an online post-season tourney.
CIF Esports Initiative x NASEF Timeline
Registration
October 1, 2024 - December 13, 2024
CIF Payment Due
December 13, 2024
Preseason
December 2, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Regular Season
January 21, 2025 - March 21, 2025
Post Season
March 31, 2025 - April 15, 2025
Grand Finals in Person
April 26, 2025
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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