College Gaming
& Esports Day
Sunday, December 7th
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT
Hosted by Connecticut Esports and Affinity Esports, College Gaming & Esports Day is our first-ever event designed to connect students, families, and colleges through gaming. Hosted at our Newtown studio, this special day invites families to explore collegiate esports opportunities, meet college representatives, and learn about scholarships and careers in gaming. Highlight activities include engaging college and industry panels and a Rocket League tournament. Whether you’re new to esports or already competing, this is the perfect opportunity to discover what’s possible in the world of college gaming.
Participating Colleges
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Post University
WATERBURY, CT
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University of Hartford
HARTFORD, CT
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University of Connecticut
STORRS, CT
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University of New Haven
WEST HAVEN, CT
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Sacred Heart University
FAIRFIELD, CT
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Central Connecticut State University
NEW BRITAIN, CT
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Fairfield University
FAIRFIELD, CT
Highlight Activities
Rocket League Tournament
Watch a live Rocket League tournament featuring four invited teams in a casual-competitive format. Experience the thrill of structured esports tournaments and see how teamwork, communication, and resilience play out in live competition
Industry Panels
Hosted by Connecticut Esports
Engage with college representatives, students, and esports leaders during 15–20 minute panel discussions. Topics include community, education, scholarships, and competition.
Guest Speakers
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DR. ROGER CARAMANICA
Program Chair, Gaming & Esports Management
POST UNIVERSITY
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DEREK J. SMITH
Coordinator, BS Esport and Digital Game Management Program
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
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DUANE PIERRE
Varsity Head Coach
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
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HECTOR MELENDEZ
CO-FOUNDER & PERFORMANCE COACH
OPTIMA HUMAN PERFORMANCE
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JONATHAN MARTIN
Esports Director
POST UNIVERSITY
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CHARLOTTE MARTABANO
President of Club Esports & Overwatch 2 Captain
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
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AIDAN ENGELS
President of Club Esports
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
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CONNOR LINCAVICKS
UNH Alum, Director of Partnerships at Affinity Esports, Head of Operations at College Halo
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN, AFFINITY ESPORTS
OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS, & FRIENDS WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:
MET Interactive
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Ramen Station
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Legrand AV
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Joseph Electronics
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Panasonic
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Q-SYS
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MET Interactive • Ramen Station • Legrand AV • Joseph Electronics • Panasonic • Q-SYS •
MET Interactive
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Ramen Station
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Legrand AV
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Joseph Electronics
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Panasonic
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Q-SYS
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MET Interactive • Ramen Station • Legrand AV • Joseph Electronics • Panasonic • Q-SYS •
Get Involved.
We’re excited to welcome a variety of organizations to participate in College Esports Day! Whether you’re a university, business, school, or media partner — there’s a way for you to be part of our first-ever event.
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We have space for 8 colleges to table at the event. Representatives are invited to connect directly with students and families, showcase their esports programs, and participate in our college and industry panels.
📩 To reserve a table or inquire about hosting a panel, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Head of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg -
Local businesses can support the event by sponsoring food, non-alcoholic beverages, or raffle prizes. All sponsors will be recognized on our event-day signage and promotional materials.
📩 To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Director of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg. -
We’d love to see local youth esports teams compete in our Rocket League tournament and have schools or organizations bring their students to experience the event together.
Local teams interested in competing: contact Bryant Recker(Director of Esports) at bryant@affinityesports.gg
Schools or organizations looking to coordinate a group visit or “field trip” contact Connor Lincavicks (Head of Partnerships) at connor@affinityesports.gg
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We welcome press coverage, interviews, and photography during College Esports Day.
📩 For media inquiries, contact Kaohom Boonyalai (Director of Marketing & Communications) at kaohom@affinityesports.gg.
Are you ready?
Sunday, December 7th
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT