UMBC to host largest Collegiate StarCraft Tournament

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:43:33 -0500
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Even before the overwhelming response we got for our game against UMCP we have been thinking about having a real StarCraft Tournament for UMBC. Initially it was going to be much smaller and basically only include people that knew friends who knew about the tournament, but we have quickly decided to use this opportunity to build our community and relationships within our school and with other schools. Hence the birth of the Collegiate Masters StarLeague.

The Collegiate Masters StarLeague (CMSL) will be held LIVE at UMBC on Feb 12th 2011. The CMSL will feature cash prizes all the way down to 8th place with a prize pool of $900. The event will run all day long on Saturday so we will be providing free food to everyone that comes! (8AM – 10PM)

We are currently working as hard as we possibly can to get sponsors to ensure that the event is completely free for UMBC students. Current student org sponsors include the Chinese Student Association, the Taiwanese Student Association, the Red Cross Club, and the UMBC Breakdancing club.

We have invited many area schools to come and attend our event and we have even received the support of the Collegiate StarLeague (CSL), which runs the tournament that our StarCraft II team plays in. Interested schools currently include: University of Maryland College Park, John Hopkins University, George Mason University, University of Virginia, University of Delaware, Montgomery College, and the College of William and Mary.

We have completed the majority of the rules but we still need YOUR HELP! Even with the best planning, no event can happen without people spreading the word and showing up to support!

Are you a StarCraft II Player? Do you think you are good enough to take the grand prize away? Not planning on going pro but still have a competitive spirit?Join our event, read the rules and then register at CMStarLeague@gmail.com

See the full rules here and see our facebook event here!