Introduction to Esports: Task 2 – Structure.

In this research task you will explore how esports is organized and structured
in the UK. 

Students must fill out each box below to the expected minimum word count, all research
sources should be link at the bottom of each box, Wikipedia does not count as a research
source. Source links do not make up total word count of a question box.

What role does the government play?

According to Esports.net, Government Support for the esports industry is ‘Vital’ for ensuring the continued growth of
esports. This is due to both legal reasoning and recognition. If a government recognises a esports team that in turn
means that esports has grown big enough for the government to get involved within the esports space. For legal
reasons the government could recognise an esport player as a professional athlete and then would therefore ease
clarification of legal issues, most notably the issue of not a work visa, without a work visa, it is illegal for a player to
enter international tournaments.

Source used: Esports.net

How is esports defined under UK law?

To define Esports as a sport is a controversial topic for most as people tend to argue over what classifies as a ‘sport’ as
there is no physical exertion and outdoor playing areas are not required. However the argument for Esports being a real
sport is the use of careful planning, precise timing and skilful execution.

Source used: Britishsportlaw.org

What role do the British Esports Association play?

The British esports association is a not-for-profit national organisation that was established in 2016 to promote esports
within the United Kingdom, increase its level of awareness, improve standers and inspire future talent.

The British Esports Association aims to support esports and provide expertise and advice while focusing on the
‘grassroots’ level of esports.

Source used: Britishesports.org

 How does esports fit within the wider video game industry?
Esports causes the video gaming industry to grow by allowing people to actually make a living off playing video games
meaning that video games would be recognised around more locations, gaming as a whole would grow

Source used: globalesports.org

What tournaments take place in the UK? 

The following esports tournaments take place within the United Kingdom:
- Commonwealth Esports Championships
- British esports student champs
- Insomnia gaming festival
- Dota Valkyrie Cup
- Stack fest 2021

Source used: Britishesports.org

Your lecturer will inform you of how to hand in on Moodle ready for the work to be
checked, this will also need to be uploaded to the Unit 1 page on your WIX website.

Resources 
 
Organisation and structure of esports 
 
www. britishesports.org/ 
Contains lots of information and resources about esports in the UK and beyond 
 
www.globalesports.org 
Home of the Global Esports Federation 
 
www.esportseuruope.org 
Home of the European Esports Federation