{"id":183,"date":"2022-07-06T17:02:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T17:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esportsq\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2025-09-10T18:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:20:46","slug":"join-a-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/teams\/join-a-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Join a Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Esports Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/esports-park\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Esports Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/esports\/about\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/esports-park\/community-partners\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Community Partners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/experience\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">The Experience<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/teams\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Teams<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/about\/faqs\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/butlerstore\/search\/keyword\/esports\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Shop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-a-team\">Join a Team<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-level-up\"><strong>Ready to level up?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a seasoned competitor or just getting into the game, Butler Esports is always looking for passionate players to join our teams. Team membership goes beyond matches \u2014 it\u2019s about community, growth, and being part of something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click below to learn more about the application process, what it means to be on a team, and how to get started. We\u2019d love to see what you bring to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow to Join A Team\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a current or incoming full-time student at Butler University. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/\">Learn more about the admissions process here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students involved with esports must register for a club membership through Butler Engage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request information <a href=\"https:\/\/adm.butler.edu\/register\/esports-rfi\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-steps\">Application Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email us at <a href=\"http:\/\/esports@butler.edu\/\">esports@butler.edu<\/a> to indicate your interest if you are an incoming student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are an eligible applicant, we will contact you to discuss your next steps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tryout applications will be released on our website and social media for current students and eligible incoming students; if you are an eligible applicant, fill this out to get your tryout spot.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live tryouts will be held during or shortly before the school year, depending on the season\u2019s schedule.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A final roster will be finalized before the season begins.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All priority applicants will have a chance to visit the campus and facility, meet current team members, coaches, and program staff. Priority applicants may also receive a pre-tryout for coaches to understand their play style, communication skills, and game sense.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarship-details\">Scholarship Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While Butler Esports does not currently offer scholarships, we\u2019re actively exploring opportunities to support our players in the future. Stay connected with us for updates as the program continues to grow!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:esports@butler.edu\">Apply to Varsity Team &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image has-no-block-start-margin alignfull butler-two-column-text-button-image--media-left wp-block-butler-two-column-text-button-image\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__inner\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2015\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-scaled.jpg\" class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__img\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 50vw\" style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-1536x1209.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2022\/07\/08144910\/DSC-0090-2048x1612.jpg 2048w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center butler-two-column-text-button-image__content-inner\">Our teams are the engine that powers Butler Esports.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/teams\/\">Meet Our Teams<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image has-no-block-start-margin alignfull butler-two-column-text-button-image--media-right wp-block-butler-two-column-text-button-image\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__inner\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2023\/02\/08144849\/Copy-of-029-butler-populous-7074-scaled-e1675454801377.jpg\" class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__img\" alt=\"side view of gamer chairs\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 50vw\" style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2023\/02\/08144849\/Copy-of-029-butler-populous-7074-scaled-e1675454801377.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2023\/02\/08144849\/Copy-of-029-butler-populous-7074-scaled-e1675454801377-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2023\/02\/08144849\/Copy-of-029-butler-populous-7074-scaled-e1675454801377-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/26\/2023\/02\/08144849\/Copy-of-029-butler-populous-7074-scaled-e1675454801377-768x512.jpg 768w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"butler-two-column-text-button-image__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center butler-two-column-text-button-image__content-inner\">Visit the Esports Park, meet some people, and play a few rounds of your favorite game title.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/esports\/esports-park\/open-play\/\">See Open Play Times<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"butler-events wp-block-butler-events\">\n\t\t<div class=\"butler-events-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"butler-events-empty\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"butler-events-empty-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-events-empty-title\">No Events Scheduled Right Now<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"butler-events-empty-description\">There are no upcoming Esports events right now. 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