Metro Esports is at the Maplewood Family YMCA

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Consoles: Xbox Series X, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch

NOTICE: Children 12 and under will have some game account restrictions

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• Intel Core™ i7-14700KF 5.6 GHz 
• NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 TI SUPER 
• 32GB DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 600MT/s
• 1TB Corsair MP600 NVMe
• 2790 ATX Motherboard
• Corsair iCUE LINK H100i  RGB AIO
• CORSAIR RM850x Shift Series

• S.T.E.A.M Learning: Esports fosters the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creativity, inspiring interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Metro Esports offers a variety of exciting and educational S.T.E.A.M programs, courses, classes, and workshops, including coding, game design, game development, computer building, animation, graphic design, broadcast engineering, content creation, and more.
• Social Development: Esports promotes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, bridging social gaps and creating strong bonds among diverse groups. It offers an outlet for team-based competition beyond traditional sports, promoting sportsmanship and a competitive spirit.
• Career Opportunities: The global esports market is projected to reach $3 billion by 2025, offering many career paths in various fields. Engaging with esports introduces children to numerous career opportunities and learning pathways.
• College and Scholarships: Over 200 U.S. colleges offer esports scholarships, totaling more than $15 million annually. In 2021, over 5,000 esports scholarships were awarded, opening doors to higher education for talented students.
• Skill Development: Participation in esports enhances hand-eye coordination, attention, visual acuity, problem-solving and strategy skills, self-confidence, and socialization.

• Monitoring: Constant staff supervision and coaching ensure a safe environment.
• Software and Hardware Safety: We utilize a combination of software and hardware for 24/7 in-game voice and text monitoring, weekly activity reports, and threat notifications for issues like online predators, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, and scams.
• Background Checks: All staff have undergone Federal background checks, state background checks, and Child Abuse Clearances.
• Health and Safety Protocols: Strict cleanliness standards and emergency procedures are in place.
• Age Restrictions: Games are age-restricted based on the participant’s date of birth and the game’s rating.

• Gaming Consoles and PCs: We provide the latest state-of-the-art gaming consoles and PCs, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Participants can sign in with their own account on PCs or use a Metro “house account” available for all gaming titles. Personal PSN, Xbox, or Nintendo accounts cannot be used on consoles.
• Equipment: All PCs are equipped with industry-leading peripherals, including a headset, keyboard, mouse, mousepad, headset stand, microphone, and webcam.
• Personal Items: Visitors may bring their own controllers or peripherals if preferred. Note that Metro or the YMCA are not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen items.