E-Sports

Spring 2026 Unified League Info

Milford School District Unified eSports Program: A districtwide, inclusive gaming opportunity for all K–12 students

The Milford School District is excited to introduce a Unified eSports opportunity for students in grades K–12, in partnership with the Delaware Scholastic eSports League (DSEL).

This program offers students an inclusive and asynchronous way to participate in competitive gaming with no prior experience required. Students have the option to compete in popular games such as Mario Kart 8, Tetris, and/or Minecraft by completing weekly challenges, time trials, or speed runs and submitting their results through the DSEL platform.

Participation is flexible and accessible. Students can play on their own time using approved devices and submit their scores weekly. To participate, students must register through Milford School District so we can connect their competition gamer tag to their student record while protecting student privacy. Students can submit their weekly scores on DSEL’s website.

This initiative is part of MSD’s long-term vision to expand extracurricular opportunities, promote digital citizenship, and build toward a full district eSports program in future school years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

What games are included?

Students can compete in DSEL’s Unified Division using:

Mario Kart 8
- Requires a Nintendo Switch
- Compatible with Joy-Cons or Pro-style controllers
Tetris
- Can be played on any internet-connected device
- A separate keyboard (desktop or laptop) is strongly recommended for best gameplay
  - Tablets or devices that rely on on-screen keyboards (such as iPads) may limit functionality and are not recommended
Minecraft
- Can be played on a computer, gaming console, or compatible mobile device with Minecraft or Minecraft Education Software

Students should ensure their device and game version are functioning properly prior to submitting weekly results.

What does “asynchronous” mean?

Asynchronous competition means students do not play live against other schools. Instead, students complete weekly challenges, time trials, or speed runs on their own schedule and submit their results through the DSEL platform.

To support flexibility for families, students may choose to complete multiple weeks of gameplay at once and submit their results together. However, leaderboards are updated weekly and will reflect results for the current week of competition only.

This structure allows students to participate even if they are unable to play every week, while still maintaining an organized and fair competition schedule.

What are the competition rules for each game?

1. Mario Kart 8 – Weekly Time Trials

Single-player 150cc time trial, Mushroom and Flower Cups
No ghosts allowed
Any character, kart, or costume allowed
Players may attempt the race as many times as they like
Submission window for each track closes Fridays at 5:00 PM
Only students from Delaware K–12 schools may participate (no adults!)

2. Tetris – 40-Line Speedrun

Clear exactly 40 lines as fast as possible using TETR.IO or JSTRIS
Mode: Sprint (40 lines)
Standard moves only, no pauses, no outside assistance, no bots

3. Minecraft – Spring 2026 Challenge

Game Mode: Creativity, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving
Platform: Minecraft and/or Minecraft Education
Time Limit: No time goal. Complete by submission deadline
Objective: In this build challenge, choose a book you have read and use Minecraft to create a setting found in the work. Choose a biome that best fits the book or use the supplied world which features a flat area for students to get started building right away.

How does registration work?

What is a gamer tag, and why is it required?

A gamer tag is a screen name used for competition instead of a student’s real name. Gamer tags help protect student privacy while allowing students to participate in the eSports league.

When choosing a gamer tag, students should not use any personal information, including:

First or last name
Nicknames that clearly identify the student
Birth year, graduation year, or school name

Good examples of gamer tags:

BlueFalcon
SpeedyKart23
PixelHero
ThunderBlocks

Examples that should not be used:

AlexSmith
JordanM_MCA
Emma2028
MSDAlex

Milford School District will review gamer tags to ensure they meet privacy expectations. Students may be asked to update their gamer tag if it includes identifiable information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

What games are included?

What does “asynchronous” mean?

What are the competition rules for each game?

How does registration work?

What is a gamer tag, and why is it required?

What is my school abbreviation?

Is this program supervised?

Is there a cost to participate?

Is this connected to school grades or coursework?

What is the long-term goal of this program?

Who can I contact with questions?