This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for the HSEL Spring Major 2022 competition.
Key Dates
| Registration | 1/10 - 4/9 |
| Preseason | 1/31 - 2/13 |
| Regular Season | 2/14 - 4/9 |
| Makeup Windows | 4/3 & 4/9 |
| Playoffs/Finals | 4/18 - 4/29 |
Format
- Spring Major is the second of two qualifiers for the National Championship Event in May.
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Season Play
- 8 weeks of weekly matchmaking.
- Top X (based on participation) invited to playoffs.
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Playoffs
- Single elimination bracket.
- Top 2 qualify for finals.
- The remaining two semifinalists will play a 3rd place consolation match.
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Championships
- All games play their finals with certain games being streamed.
Titles & Platforms
- Titles in bold are Free-to-compete and do not require the purchase of a pass.
|
Title |
Team Size |
Platforms |
Match Length |
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Regular season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
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Halo: Infinite |
4v4 |
PC & Xbox Crossplay |
Bo5 Season/Playoffs Bo7 Finals |
|
NBA 2K22** |
1v1 |
PS4 & Xbox One |
Bo3 Regular Season Bo5 Playoffs/Finals |
|
Rainbow 6 Siege (Ages 16+)* |
5v5 |
PC, XB, PS |
Bo1 Regular Season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
|
Rocket League (Presented by NASEF) |
3v3 |
Cross-Platform |
Bo7 All |
|
Valorant |
5v5 |
PC |
Bo1 Regular season Bo3 Playoffs/Finals |
|
Call of Duty: Vanguard (Ages 17+)* |
4v4 |
Cross-Platform |
Bo3 Regular Season Bo5 Finals |
|
Minecraft Survival Games |
BR |
Java Edition 1.8x |
1 match per week |
|
10 Minute Chess (Chess.com) (Presented by NASEF) |
1v1 |
PC |
Bo3 Regular Season B05 Playoffs/Finals |
*Age requirements specified by a game's publisher.
**PS5 & XB Series X/S owners may compete in NBA 2K22 granted they own the PS4 or Xbox One version.
Preseason Information
- The preseason will last 2 weeks (1/31 - 2/13) and serves as an excellent way for admins and players alike to familiarize themselves with the HSEL platform, and queue system.
- Queue times for preseason will mirror the regular-season schedule (see "Queue Times").
- During preseason, players will be able to queue up at any window their game is offered.
Queue Times
- HSEL competitions utilize a matchmaking queue system that competitors will use to match with opponents. View our Queue System Guide HERE.
|
Title |
Times |
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
Monday: 6:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Halo: Infinite |
Monday: 6:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Minecraft Survival Games |
Tuesday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Rocket League |
Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Valorant |
Wednesday and Friday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm EST / 9:00 pm ET |
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Rainbow 6 Siege |
Thursday: 6:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Chess |
Thursday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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NBA 2K22 |
Friday: 7:30 pm ET & 9:00 pm ET |
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Call of Duty: Vanguard |
Friday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
Scrimmage Windows
- All HSEL scrimmage times will be on Saturdays, starting 2/19 and ending 4/2.
- There will be no scrimmage windows on 4/9 due to the makeup windows.
|
Title |
Times |
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
2:00 pm ET |
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Minecraft Survival Games |
6:30 pm ET |
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Rainbow 6 Siege |
3:30 pm ET |
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Chess |
5:00 pm ET |
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NBA 2K22 |
3:30 pm ET |
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Call of Duty: Vanguard |
7:30 pm ET |
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Halo: Infinite |
5:00 pm ET |
- Rocket League and Valorant Scrimmage windows will be offered on "Off Days" during the season.
- Off Days are defined as "days where there is no official match queue window".
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Rocket League |
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
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Valorant |
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 4:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm ET / 6:30 pm ET 7:30 pm ET / 9:00 pm ET |
Makeup Windows
- Need to take a week off for Spring Break? Students can utilize the makeup windows below to accommodate for any missed matches during the regular season stage.
- Makeup matches will take place on Sunday (Week 7, 4/3/22) and Saturday (Week 8, 4/9/22) during the last two weeks of the regular season.
|
Title |
Times |
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive |
2:00 pm Eastern |
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Minecraft Survival Games |
2:00 pm Eastern |
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Rocket League |
3:30 pm Eastern |
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Valorant |
3:30 pm Eastern |
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Rainbow 6 Siege |
5:00 pm Eastern |
|
Chess |
5:00 pm Eastern |
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Halo: Infinite |
5:00 pm Eastern |
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NBA 2K22 |
6:30 pm Eastern |
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Call of Duty: Vanguard |
7:30 pm Eastern |
Prizing
|
Title |
Team Size |
Prize |
|
All titles* |
$150,000 in scholarships available through the National Championship 1st place: Entry to National Championship, $500 travel voucher (per student)** and $500 bonus scholarship (per student)** 2nd place: Entry to National Championship, $500 travel voucher (per student)** 3rd place: Entry to National Championship, $250 travel voucher (per student)** 4th place: Entry to National Championship |
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Halo |
4 |
1st place: $500 scholarship (per student)** 2nd place - 4th place: Medals and Trophy |
*Halo will not be awarded entry to Nationals.
**Scholarships & Travel Vouchers per student max out at the specific game's team size (i.e.) Rocket League as a 3v3 game will have 3 scholarships/travel vouchers awarded per qualifying team. Valorant as a 5v5 game will have scholarships/travel vouchers awarded per qualifying team.