This article explains how to sign up for a free account on the Generation Esports platform in order to register for High School Esports League competitions. Please visit our Technical Help section for assistance with whitelisting, PC minimum/recommended specs, and more.
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Team Game Registration
Registration Video Guide
This process is for Team Admins/Captains to register a roster for any team-based tournament.
- Click "Register Now" on the tournament page.
- Select an existing team or create a new team.
- Choose an existing roster or create a new roster. Note: an empty roster can be created and selected during this process. Players can be added at a later time in order to complete tournament registration.
- "Registration Success" indicates that you have completed all prerequisites and the registrant is now considered a participant in the tournament!
- "Registration Pending" means that not all prerequisites have been fulfilled. The page will detail the steps necessary to complete the registration. This information will also be emailed to you and can later be found on your dashboard.
Solo Game Registration
Registration Video Guide
This process is for Team Admins/Captains to register a group (roster) of solo or 1v1 players.
- Click "Register Now" on the tournament page.
- Select "Team".
- Select an existing team or create a new team.
- Choose an existing roster or create a new roster. Note: an empty roster can be created and selected during this process. Players can be added at a later time in order to complete tournament registration.
- "Registration Success" indicates that you have completed all prerequisites and the registrant is now considered a participant in the tournament!
- "Registration Pending" means that not all prerequisites have been fulfilled. The page will detail the steps necessary to complete the registration. This information will also be emailed to you and can later be found on your dashboard.
Team Management 101
Team Management Video Guide
How to Add Members to Your Team
- Expand "Teams" in the left-hand sidebar. Select your team.
- Click “Members” on your team page.
- Click “+ Add Member” and generate a link for team invitations.
- Members will be automatically added once they sign up through the link.
- New members will be prompted to set at least one game connection from a set of game icons.
- Select the proper game and follow the prompts.
How to Add Game Connections (Post Sign-up)
Game Connections Video Guide
Game Connection" is a catch-all term for "screen name", "gamertag", "in-game name", etc. Users must provide a game connection for each game they wish to play.
- Click “Game Connection” on the left-hand navigation.
- Click “Add Game Connection”, select the game, and follow the prompts on the screen.
How to Create & Add Members to a Roster
Rosters are the specific groups of team members that will play games. Users on a Team must be placed on a roster to compete in a team-based game.
- Click “Rosters” on your team page.
- Click “Create New”, name your roster, and select what game it is for.
- Click “Add Members” and select what team members you want on the roster.
- If you are unable to add members, please ensure each desired member has set a game connection for that game.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a deadline to register?
- HSEL Major or Training Grounds: No. Registration for both Major and Training Grounds competitions remain open for the entire duration of the regular season.
- Premier League : Yes. Premier will open May 1st with a dead line to register by September 21st, 2023. For more information regarding our Premier League, please refer to our HSEL Fall 23 Premier article.
Is there a maximum/minimum number of students that I need on my team?
There is no minimum or maximum number of students needed to form a team, as long as a roster can meeting the minimum player count for a specific game.
What is the difference between a team and a roster?
A team represents your school and encompasses all of your members, regardless of the game. You will only need to create one team. A roster is the list of players playing a specific game.
How many students can I add to my roster?
You may have up to twice the number of starting players required to play a game on your roster for team games. For example, Rocket League requires you to have 3 players to play a match, which means you may have 6 students on your roster (eg. 3 starting players and 3 substitutes). For solo games, you can add all of your students to one roster.
How many rosters can I have for one game?
You may have as many rosters for one game as long as any individual student is not on multiple rosters for the same game/tournament.
Do we have to schedule our own matches?
No. Matches during the regular season are scheduled with set queue windows on specific days. You simply queue for your match at the day/time that best works for you.
For scheduled matches (Major playoffs and HSEL Premier), HSEL will schedule matches at a designated time, but teams may coordinate reschedules.
How do I purchase battle passes?
You may purchase battle passes through the dashboard by clicking on the Purchase Passes tab. If you require and invoice please email success@highschoolesportsleague.com.
Choose this option if you are an admin acquiring passes for other team members.
- Click “Purchase Passes” on the left-hand menu, then "Purchase" on the respective pass.
- Select the team you are purchasing passes for from the dropdown menu and press continue.
- Choose which members need a pass and press continue.
- Select your payment method for the purchase.
How to Assign Individual Battle Passes
- On your team’s page, select Battle Pass Inventory.
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To assign your members battle passes, click the “Assign” button next to their name.
- Note: unlimited passes do not need to be assigned.
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If a competition requires battle passes, all members on a roster must be assigned a pass in order for that roster to be registered.
- Note: Individual Battle passes are consumed once assigned to a student. Please contact support if a pass is assigned to an incorrect student by mistake.
If you need further registration assistance, please contact HSEL staff here.