The Esports Solider Showdown is kicking off its third gaming tournament on Sept. 18, as an opportunity for Army service members to win gaming gear by playing Call of Duty: Warzone, Rocket League, and Apex Legends.
The Soldier Showdown is an online gaming tournament hosted by Army Entertainment and the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program.
The final round for each completion will be livestreamed on Army Entertainment’s Twitch channel. All active-duty Soldiers, Army National Guard members, reserve-component Soldiers, and active-duty service members stationed on Army Joint Bases can sign up at www.armymwr.com/esports.
The tournament schedule as follows:
- Call of Duty Warzone: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 (live stream)
- Rocket League: October 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 (live stream)
- APEX Legends: Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4 (live stream)
The Soldier Showdown competition supports #ThisIsMySquad and #WinningMatters, initiatives from the Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael Grinston.
“Being a gamer has allowed me a unique way to build a bond with my squad members when I was on the line,” said Staff Sgt. Cody Mackall, Department of the Army BOSS representative. “I still play with some of them today.”
BOSS programs at garrisons across the world are encouraging Soldiers to participate in the tournament because it gives service members to create new friends, enhance their cognitive skills, and to help build their professional development within the Army.
“Esports can be a force multiplier when it comes to enhancing the morale of squads across the Army,” said Tim Hockenberry, BOSS program manager. “It provides a unique way for our single Soldiers to become better acquainted with fellow service members and even more so with the advancements in modern-day technology.”
Complexity is a professional sports organizer working with the Army Entertainment Sports Program to bring premier gaming entertainment and events to Soldier and Families worldwide.
For more information and to sign up, visit www.armymwr.com/esports.
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