AoC Sport and British Esports Association launch the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup
08 February 2021
Following the success of the Lockdown Championships in 2020, AoC Sport is once again partnering with the British Esports Association (BEA) to offer students the chance to represent their college in the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup.
Registrations are open now and competitions will run weekly beginning March 3 until May on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
With students across the country continuing to learn from home, the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup offers a great opportunity for them to stay connected and represent their institution on a national stage.
Dean Hardman, AoC Director of Sport and Student Experience said:
“It’s fantastic to once again be working with BEA to increase competitive opportunities for further education colleges and their students across the country. Last year, alongside our members, we were able to engage hundreds of young people to compete and enjoy the many benefits esports can offer. On behalf of our member colleges and their students, I would like to thank the British Esports Association for their ongoing support.”
The continued impact of Covid-19 and lack of face-to-face contact, both socially and academically, means opportunities to stay connected are of ever-increasing importance. At a time when students are not able to develop skills through playing sport physically, esport competitions can have a vital role in enhancing the same attributes such as teamwork, communication and sportsmanship.
Alice Leaman, Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer for British Esports, added:
“We are excited to once again be able to work with AoC Sport to provide further opportunities for students during lockdown to get involved in esports, join an online community, and to represent their college during this difficult time. Following the huge success of the AoC Sport FIFA tournament last year, we hope to see many new, and returning, colleges discovering esports and the skills involved.”