ABOUT
Mission Statement
The MVSSEA is an organization dedicated to being the pillar of scholastic esports in the Metro Vancouver region. We aim to do this by being a voice for secondary school e-athletes, organizing events to give a chance for their potential to shine and promoting esports as a legitimate activity on par with traditional sports.
Core Values
Resilience - Ensuring the longevity of our community and secondary school esports with reliable and fair practices
Focus - Staying on our mission to support and organize esports in our local secondary schools
Innovation - Being pioneers for new, fresh and effective ideas
Association Story
The MVSSEA was formed as a result of a test-run Super Smash Bros. 4 league between secondary schools students from 5 schools across Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. The mission: to have esports be a legitimate field in secondary school extracurriculars. As a result of our humble beginnings, we have been attributed as a grassroots movement, and continue to push that spirit of effort and passion.
Since then, we have experimented with esports in secondary schools with games like League of Legends, Fortnite, etc. while nurturing the growth of the secondary school esports community. Along the way, bonds between students from schools across the region were formed, unforgettable moments have been shared between players and so much more. As we look forward, we not only plan to continue this, but also to become a trusted name in all levels of the school ecosystem.
List of Milestones
May 31, 2018: MVSSEA Conception
The MVSSEA was formed, lead by secondary school students participating in a first-ever experimental Super Smash Bros. Wii U league.
June 21, 2018: End of First MVSSEA League
The MVSSEA crowned their first ever league victors from Burnaby Mountain Secondary School.
December 1, 2018: SFU Esports X MVSSEA
The East Division of our Fall 2018 Super Smash Bros. Wii U league took place entirely at SFU with the support of SFU Esports, which began our relationship with collegiate esports clubs.
December 14, 2019: First spectators at League Finals Event
With over 50 viewers live at The Gaming Stadium and on stream combined, our first event with in-person spectators proved to be a stunning success.
March 4, 2020: Non-Profit Organization Status
MVSSEA became registered as a full-fledged non-profit organization.