HSEL Summer Open '22 Tournament Overview

This article explains the key dates, times, game information, and more for the HSEL Summer Open '22 competition. Please ensure that all team members are aware of the HSEL GENERAL TOURNAMENT RULES before registration. 

The Summer Open does not require high school students on the same team to attend the same school (i.e.) "Free Agent" teams are allowed for Summer ONLY. Please see the HSEL Registration Guide for more details on signing up. 

Key Dates

*Players only need to register once to enter into both June and July Summer Open competitions. 

Format

Multiple Leaderboard-style stages into a Single Elimination playoff bracket for each month. Playoff #s will be determined by active participants in each game. 

JUNE

• Week 1 - 6/6-6/10
• Week 2 6/13-6/17
• Week 3 (Playoffs) 6/28-7/1
  
  • Top "X" from each week
    • Round 1 6/28
    • Quarterfinals 6/29
    • Semis 6/30
    • Finals 7/1

JULY/AUGUST

• Week 1 7/11-7/15
• Week 2 7/18-7/22
• Week 3 (Playoffs) 8/1 - 8/4
  
  • Top "X" from each week
    • Round 1 8/1
    • Quarterfinals 8/2
    • Semis 8/3
    • Finals 8/4

Titles & Platforms

• High School Esports League tournaments use an internal skill-based matchmaking queue system. Review our guide HERE.
• The Summer Open is completely free-to-compete! No passes are required.  
• Game rules for each title are linked in the table below. 
• PLAYOFF UPDATE: Top "X" per week per game are now listed below. Total playoff size is the # of teams/players per week multiplied by 2. 
• CS:GO & Rocket League Sideswipe will be offered during JULY ONLY. 

*Cross-platform play enabled.  

Preseason Information

• Competing in preseason serves as an excellent way for admins and players alike to familiarize themselves with the Generation Esports platform, and QUEUE SYSTEM. 
• Queue times for preseason will mirror the regular-season schedule (see "Queue Times" below). 
• Students can play during any queue window that their game is offered, even on the same day. 

Queue Times

• HSEL competitions utilize a matchmaking queue system that competitors will use to match with opponents. View our Queue System Guide HERE.
• Players/Rosters can play up to 5 matches per week & 1 match per day.
  • Each week has its own standings & own playoff qualification. 

Playoffs

• Default match time is 8 PM Eastern for all games and rounds.
• Playoffs/finals are manually seeded; players will not use the queue system.*
  • *Minecraft will still use the Queue System.
• You can only reschedule a playoff match if you meet the following criteria: 
  
  • Your competitor agrees to the new time
  • The match score is reported before midnight Pacific Standard Time the day of the match
  • You contact support HERE 
• Your opponent must agree to reschedule in the match chat on your match page, otherwise, the default time will remain.

Prizing

• SCHOLARSHIPS for Rocket League, Valorant, and Brawlhalla. 
• Prizes are "per tournament", referring to the competitions held in June and July.

• ASUS EQUIPMENT for Rainbow 6, Halo, Chess, Minecraft, and CS:GO.
• Prizes are "per tournament", referring to the competitions held in June and July.