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???Calling All Teens in Anne Arundel County – Experience the First-Ever Annapolis Recreation Naptown Courtside Clash!??? On?Monday, November 25th, while Anne Arundel County Public Schools are closed, the?Pip Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park in Annapolis will transform into the ultimate hub for gaming, sports, and fun at the?Naptown Courtside Clash & Teen Fun Day, running from?10 AM to 3 PM. ???What’s in Store? ???1v1 NBA 2K25 Blacktop Tournament?– Compete to win a PlayStation 5 and other amazing prizes! ???Skills & Drills Workshop with?Arté Warren, NBA 2K22 HBCU Esports League Champion from Morgan State University, to help teens level up their game. ???Special Guests:?The?Washington Wizards Dance Team?and mascot G-Wiz?will make an appearance, with photo opportunities! ???Live DJ?spinning today’s biggest hits. ???Open Gym Play:?Basketball, volleyball, and more. ???Nintendo Switch Free Play:?Enjoy games like Just Dance and Nintendo Switch Sports. ???Rock Wall Climbing?for the adventurous. ???Where:?Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis This action-packed event blends esports with physical recreation, offering teens a safe and fun space to connect, compete, and create lasting memories. ???Why It Matters: Encourages digital literacy through esports. Promotes community building and engagement. Showcases the connection between gaming and STEAM career pathways. ?? Let’s make this a day to remember! Spread the word, encourage participation, and come out to celebrate gaming, sports, and community in Annapolis!

?? Black Friday Exclusive for 18+ Gamers! Super Duper Epic Game Night – Round 3…Ugly Sweater Edition is happening on December 7, 2024, and until this Sunday the Black Friday sale is active! Tickets are just $10 and fund youth STEAM programming! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy: ? A Tekken 8 Tournament with a $250 prize pool ? Gaming free play featuring Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Nintendo Switch classics ? A $100 Ugly Sweater Contest ? Music by DJ Sounds by the Pound and world-famous chicken from The Grays House This event is 18+ and promises an unforgettable night of fun, competition, and networking. ??? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/dskt7vu7 Don’t wait—this Black Friday deal won’t last! #BlackFriday #GamingEvent #Tekken8 #Networking #FunNightOut

?? Take a look back at the incredible action from the NBA 2K25 Tournament hosted by the MSU Esports Program, REAL digitizED, and SMOOTH! ???? From thrilling matchups to standout plays, this event truly showcased the power of gaming to bring our community together. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants and supporters who made this tournament an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more exciting events—we’re just getting started! #Esports #MorganStateUniversity #GamingCommunity #REALdigitizED #InnovationThroughGaming

???? Naptown Courtside Clash: NBA 2K25 Tournament and Teen Fun Day – What a Success! We just wrapped up an incredible FREE event hosted by Annapolis Recreation & Parks Department. The day was filled with competitive gaming, community fun, and inspiration for the next generation of gamers and athletes. A huge shoutout to the Washington Wizards for the amazing giveaways and prizes, G-Wiz for bringing all the energy, and Arté Warren, Spring 2022 HBCU Esports League 2K Champion and proud Morgan State University alum, for motivating and connecting with the youth! Stay tuned for our recap video—coming soon! #NBA2K25 #CommunityEngagement #Esports #YouthEmpowerment #MorganStateUniversity #WashingtonWizards #HBCUEsports

A special thank you to the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development Youth Opportuntity program for inviting us to your resource fair! Looking forward to collaborating on workshops in 2025!

Make sure you go vote for Tarrin Morgan II, M.A., M.A.S.!

Join us for Super Duper Epic Game Night – Round: 3 Ugly Sweater edition on December 7th at Phil Mor Fit Gym in Windsor Mill, MD! This event is perfect for gamers, anime enthusiasts, and board game lovers alike. Compete in our Tekken 8 tournament with a $250 prize pool, or enjoy free play areas with Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Nintendo Switch classics. Plus, we’re hosting an Ugly Sweater Contest with a $100 cash prize, along with music by DJ Sounds by the Pound and world-famous chicken from The Grays House. Don’t miss out on $10 Early Bird Tickets (available until 11/17)—grab yours today at https://lnkd.in/dskt7vu7! Let’s make this an unforgettable night of fun and networking! #GamingEvent #STEAMEducation #BoardGames #Tekken8 #Networking #AnimeLounge #UglySweaterParty #Esports

The team spent some time at Georgia Institute of Technology learning about adaptive gaming. We are looking forward to bringing back this knowledge to Maryland so we can build a more inclusive gaming community. Shout out to Tools For Life, Ghost Gaming, and Nerve Gaming for putting together this impactful event!

Meet Baltimore City Recreation & Parks’ 1st ever esports tournament champion! ???? Tekken 8 king, Jordan Riddick, showed his skills at IRL: Gamer Get Together and took home the crown. This is just the beginning for Baltimore’s esports scene. Stay tuned for upcoming events and camps!

?? It’s #WomxnGamerWednesday! ?? Join us for the latest Dropping REAL Game, where we dive deep into a topic that’s long overdue: breaking the stereotypes around Womxn in gaming. Let’s continue to level the playing field, one game at a time!