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Esports Parent & Carers Guide 2021 Everything a parent/guardian needs to know about competitive gaming 1 WHAT IS ESPORTS C CODE OF CONDUCT ONLINE SAFEGUARDING O CREATING A SAFER SPACE BRITISH ESPORTS STUDENT CHAMPS N BENEFITS OF ESPORTS WHAT ARE THE CAREER PROSPECTS? INTRODUCTION T BTEC IN ESPORTS ESPORTS AT UNIVERSITY The British Esports Association is a not-for-profit national body E AGE RATINGS established in 2016 to promote esports in the UK, increase its WHAT ABOUT ENTERING TOURNAMENTS? level of awareness, improve standards and inspire future talent. HOW CAN MY CHILD GET A CAREER IN N ESPORTS? We help to educate parents, teachers, media, policy makers and government around what esports is and its benefits. HOW CAN MY CHILD BECOME PRO? T PARTNERS & PILOTS We work with schools, colleges and other educational estab- lishments to create incredible events. From producing our HOW TO HAVE A BALANCED LIFESTYLE BTEC in Esports in partnership with Pearson to the British S HOW TO BE A GOOD TEAMMATE Esports Championships. GAMING ADDICTION & CYBER BULLYING Games are arguably a larger part of children’s lives than ever INCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY before. According to studies, more than half of children ‘want WHAT CAN I DO TO SUPPORT MY CHILD’S gaming on the school curriculum.’ INTEREST IN GAMING? With esports on the rise, this area is of great interest to many CONTACT US young people beyond just being a hobby. In this guide, we take a look at everything parents may want to know about competitive gaming, including the benefits of esports, career options, age ratings, how to get started and 3 more. WHAT IS Some countries class esports as a sport, others don’t (including the UK). Currently, the See more esports games here, and some of the common esports tournament formats here. ESPORTS? game publishers/developers and tournament Some games are played on consoles like Xbox or PlayStation, while others are played using PCs. organisers set the rules, and are responsible for Esports (or electronic sports) is a term used to ensuring integrity and handing out penalties where necessary. Matches can take place online over the internet, To give you an idea on the scale of esports, describe organised video gaming. It’s different or at a physical event via a LAN (Local Area some of the biggest tournaments offer from standard video gaming in that esports is There are many different games played Network) connection. Matches can be viewed by millions of pounds in prizes (like the Dota 2 human-vs-human and usually has an engaging spectators in person at a venue (usually for the International and Fortnite World Cup which spectator element to it, like traditional sports. competitively, with the likes of League of Legends, Dota 2 (multiplayer online battle arena grand finals) or over the internet via streaming have around $30m up for grabs), and are games) and Counter-Strike, Overwatch and platforms such as Twitch, which broadcast the watched by millions of fans. Esports tournaments usually consist of amateur games live online. Other tournaments may have a $1m prize pool or professional gamers competing against one Fortnite (shooters) - among some of the most popular titles. or less; amateur tournaments can often have another for a cash prize. Players will usually play for a set team/ prizes and viewers in the low thousands or organisation, which, like traditional sports, will hundreds, rather than millions. Think of esports as competitive video gaming Rules and strategies can differ greatly depending on the game in question. To give you an have their own fans and followers. where skill and professionalism are celebrated. For more info on esports, see our ‘what is The pro gamers who play at this level know example of the different team sizes, League of Legends is 5v5, first-person shooter Overwatch For example in the UK some of our most well- esports’ guide. the games inside out, much like a professional known esports teams include Fnatic, Excel footballer or athlete would in their respective is 6v6 and Rocket League (arena football with 4 Esports and London Spitfire. 5 fields. rocket- powered cars) is 3v3. JANUARY 2021 CODE OF CONDUCT The British Esports Association takes the safety Player’s and, where appropriate, their In addition, the British Esports Association of players very seriously. As such, we have parent(s)/carer(s), must agree to: expects players to: implemented several measures to protect the wellbeing and identities of those who take √ Play by the rules of the platform, the • Compete to the best of their ability at all games and the competitions or events part in tournaments, competitions or events times, and act in accordance with the rules for the event or competition, including that we organise. √ Be a good sport whether I win or lose any direction given by the administrator or All players are expected to conduct themselves √ Treat others how I like to be treated anyone acting on its behalf myself in a manner that reflects positively on the • Not use language in relation to the event or competition that is deemed by the event or competition, including all individuals √ Be kind and fair and recognise that and organisations affiliated with the event or everyone has different levels of skill and administrator to be obscene, rude, foul, ability competition. vulgar, insulting, threatening, abusive, or otherwise offensive or objectionable √ Know that people online are real people We expect all players to follow the behaviours and words can affect them • Not harass other players through their and requests set out in this code. If any player behaviour and language whilst playing or √ Set a positive example with my own in any chat facility, texting, apps or social behaves in a way which contradicts any of behaviour the points set out below, we will address the media in connection with the game or situation, involving parent(s)/carer(s) when √ Support and encourage my teammates event and others needed, to resolve the issue appropriately. • Not cheat. Cheating is defined as any act that gives one gamer an unfair √ Speak out against those that bully, hurt, Continued issues and repeated breaches of harass or abuse others competitive advantage over another. this code may result in us taking further action √ Stop, listen, and reconsider if I’m told that in line with our behaviour policy to protect the my words or actions are harmful DATA welfare of other players and our staff. More information on data protection can √ Respect others even if their views are be found in the T&Cs on the tournament different from mine website. You can also see British Esports’ √ Report any incidents of bullying, privacy policy here. misbehaviour, cheating or concerns I have about the behaviour of anyone else Full up-to-date rulesets are available on the during events or competitions tournament system. 6 7 CREATING A SAFER SPACE At British Esports we are developing a safeguarded membership platform for the ONLINE S et limits. Have a schedule and try to stick to grassroots esports community. The platform, it. Think of the 20-20-20 rule: take a break scheduled to launch in 2021 initially for 12-19 of at least 20 seconds, every 20 minutes year olds (with plans to expand to other age SAFEGUARDING and to look at least 20 feet away. This will groups later on), will ensure users are verified at help you think clearer. point of entry and that communication within the platform is reviewed to reduce toxicity and cyber threats. We’re working in collaboration with IBM Staying safe when playing esports online is void use of illegal services. These are and GoBubble to enhance the safety, wellbeing REPORT A crticial. This guide below helps explain to Aservices that break a game’s terms of service, for example gold mining or elo and age verification of users. To keep up to date young people how to STAY SAFE: boosting. Buying accounts is usually not on the membership platform, sign up to our SAFEGUARDING only illegal but in some cases these can be newsletter. shut down long after the account has been ay no to sharing personal information. CONCERN: bought or sold, leaving you out of pocket We have our own dedicated code of conduct You will meet a variety of people online, If you’re worried about a child or the behaviour S and without an account to play on. If you’re and ruleset which we utilise for our online and you should always be aware that of others towards a child while involved in a ever unsure about anything, ask your parent tournaments. This helps young people people may not have the best intentions British Esports organised or endorsed event or of guardian, teacher or a trusted adult first. understand the responsibilities and encourage and potentially cause harm. For example, best practice for online behaviour. competition, it is vital you report your concerns. requesting or sending explicit or sexual Doing nothing is not an option. images or messages, or through activity ind new supportive resources. An example The NSPCC also has a variety of resources that classed as grooming. Be aware of Fis the BBC Own It app. This features a cover a range of topics; from an overview of Ways to report a concern: this before sharing personal data or special keyboard,combines machine- online games, how to talk to your child about information. learning technology with the ability for you online safety, livestreaming, to parental controls. 1. Email the Designated Safeguarding Officer at to keep a diary of emotions to allow yourself The NSPCC also created Net Aware, which is the British Esports Association at the chance to record how you’re feeling and a guide to the latest social apps and online [email protected] why.

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