Winter Season over, Spring Season starting next week!

Last week at Valhallan 

• We released our February Calendar of events last week. It is jam packed with events for everyone from Family Game Night to tournaments! Check out our calendar here! https://linktr.ee/valhallanwekivasprings

• Our Winter Season of Valhallan Esports League closed out and our teams had some amazing performances! Including our Minecraft team being only 7 points off finishing in third place. A big shoutout to all our players who showed up week in and week out competing against some very talented players! 

Upcoming Valhallan Events and Programs 

• Now enrolling members and forming teams for Spring Season: Preseason starts Monday, February 10th & Regular season weekly tournament play starts Monday, February 24th , concluding with 3 weeks of Playoffs ending May 1st. 

• Smash Saturday: Saturday, Feb 8th 2pm-5pm  

• Family Game Night: Saturday, Feb 8th 6pm-8pm 

• Gamers Night In | Parents Night Out: Friday, Feb 14th 

• Teen Night: Friday, Feb 21st 7pm-10pm 

• Rocket League Tournament: Saturday, Feb 22nd 2pm-5pm 

Esports Explained 

The Anchor role in esports focuses on holding and defending specific areas, much like a defender in soccer. Here's a breakdown: 

• Key Responsibilities: 

• Control critical map positions, such as choke points or objectives (e.g., bombsites in tactical shooters). 

• Prevent the opposing team from advancing or gaining control of these areas. 

• Slow down enemy pushes, buying time for reinforcements and teammates. 

• Positioning: 

• Anchors are placed in strategically important areas that are vital for defense. 

• Good positioning allows the Anchor to deny the enemy space and provide support to teammates. 

• Situational Awareness: 

• Constantly monitor enemy movements and rotations. 

• Communicate threats and changes to teammates to reinforce the defense. 

• Timing and Decision-Making: 

• Know when to push forward to assist in defense or when to fall back and reposition. 

• Mental Toughness: 

• Stay calm under pressure, especially when acting as the last line of defense. 

• A strong Anchor can be the deciding factor between securing or losing an objective. 

Anchors are often the last line of defense and must hold their ground under pressure. Their ability to remain composed and defend key areas is essential for the team’s success. 

More About Valhallan Wekiva Springs 

We offer both competitive and community clubs to cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels. Our competitive clubs offer training and youth competition, while our community clubs provide a fun and social environment for casual gamers. 
 
We are now enrolling new members ages 7-17, offering drop-in sessions, private arena rental for special events and Birthday Parties in addition to our rotating calendar of events. 
 
Everything you need to get involved is here: https://linktr.ee/valhallanwekivasprings Book a tour, sign up for tournaments, sign up for Gamers Night In events and our Esports camps!! 
 
We are also looking for community organizations (Church groups, Schools, Home school groups, etc) to partner with to expand our offerings. Reach out today!