FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2020
Contact: Dean Rawlings
Recreation Programs Manager
479-444-3474
grawlings@fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Offers New Fortnite League and Second Rocket League Season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—As part of the City of Fayetteville’s Esports program, the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation division announces the formation of new Fortnite Solos league for players ages 8 and up. Registration is open now. The cost is $5 per person and the deadline for registration is October 8. Register online at www.fayetteville-ar.gov/recreation.
The six-week Fortnite league will accept all platforms (PC, Xbox, PlayStation< Nintendo Switch, and Mobile), and will feature two games each week, beginning October 13. Matches will be played on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. in a private league lobby. Standings will be kept and updated weekly, and prizes awarded to the top finishers at the end of the league.
In addition, a second season of Rocket League is accepting registrations now through October 8 for players ages 16 and up, this time in a 3v3 format. The five-week Rocket League season will have two separate rank-based divisions with one match per week, scheduled for Thursday evenings at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. All game platforms are eligible. A one-week tournament will follow the season, and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
For more information about the City’s Esports program, visit www.fayetteville-ar.gov/esports.
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