SEASPAR Introduces First eSports Program for 2021 Season

The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) will begin offering eSports programming beginning January of 2021. Like all other programs offered by SEASPAR, eSports programs will be designed to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities and special needs.

SEASPAR's decision to begin offering eSports, or electronic sports, was a reaction to eSports' ever-growing popularity worldwide. "The future of SESAPAR sporting will most definitely include video games," said Matt Gorecki, SEASPAR Recreation Coordinator. "...by offering eSports, SEASPAR opens the doors of possibilities to future generations of SESAPAR participants who are growing up with a gaming device in every pocket, but also offers a team-based experience for individuals who shy away from traditional sports programs."

SEASPAR will introduce eSports programming with Rocket League, a popular video game best described as a sports-action hybrid that puts the player in control of a rocket-powered car. The goal is to outscore an opposing team in what resembles soccer-but with cars. Like many video games, Rocket League is easy to learn but hard to master. Gorecki's vision is to provide participants with a safe place to practice and play with friends. His goal is to provide sufficient training and gameplay to gamers with special needs in order to compete in SEASPAR hosted tournaments.

The new eSports program invites any resident of SEASPAR age 8 and older. SEASPAR states that "no experience is necessary" and that "all skill levels are welcome." It's also important to mention that participation is free and can be played on almost any game system on the market, including home computers.

To learn more about SEASPAR's first eSports program, visit SEASPAR.org/rocketleague.

About SEASPAR
The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) provides dynamic recreation programs and quality services for individuals with disabilities served to the communities of Brookfield, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Western Springs, Westmont, and Woodridge.