Have a kid who’s a budding video game player? Or maybe you’re the avid gamer in your household? Test the limits of those hand-eye coordination and strategy skills by participating in our esports tournaments during January 2021 at the
Lenexa Rec Center.
Video game popularity is surging, and esports organizes competitive gaming with tournament structures and prizes. Lenexa Parks & Recreation has offered periodic esports tournaments since 2019 to bring kids, teens and adults together to socialize through video gaming.
The upcoming tournaments will be limited in size and spread throughout various birthday party rooms in the facility to allow for safe social distancing. Face masks will be required for all attendees.
Mario Kart Tournament
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St., Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219
Hit the road with Mario Kart! Race your friends or other participants in this go-kart-style video game. Pool play will set the seeding for the tournament. The top three finishers will receive an award, and lunch will be provided to all registered players. One spectator allowed per player.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $12 per player
Platform: Nintendo Switch (consoles provided)
Registration deadline: 5 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2020
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Monday, Jan. 25, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St., Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219
In Super Smash Bros., gaming icons clash in the ultimate crossover fighting showdown. Pool play will set the seeding for the tournament. The top three finishers will receive an award, and lunch will be provided to all registered players. One spectator allowed per player.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $12 per player
Platform: Nintendo Switch (consoles provided)
Registration deadline: 5 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2021
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Published Dec. 2, 2020