FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2020
Contact: Dean Rawlings
Recreation Programs Manager
479-444-3474
grawlings@fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Offers New Mario Kart and Call of Duty Leagues
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—As part of the City of Fayetteville’s Esports program, the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation division announces the formation of two new leagues: Mario Kart league for players of all ages, and a Call of Duty Warzone league for players ages 16 and up. Registration is open now. Register online at www.fayetteville-ar.gov/recreation.
The Mario Kart league is designed for Nintendo Switch 150 cc racers, and will feature eight races each week, beginning January 12 and continuing through February 2. Two races per week will be played on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Standings will be cumulative, and the player with the most points at the end of the season wins. Prizes awarded to the top finishers at the end of the league.
The Call of Duty Warzone league is accepting registrations now for XBox, Playstation and PC players ages 16 and up. There will be two matches per week, scheduled for Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. January 14 through February 4. Standings are cumulative and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
For more information about the City’s Esports program, visit www.fayetteville-ar.gov/esports.
###