SUNY Canton to Host Free Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Esports Clinic July 26
Canton, NY (07/16/2025) — SUNY Canton will host a no-cost Super Smash Bros. Ultimate esports clinic and competition for aspiring collegiate players from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26 in the college's state-of-the-art Esports Arena in Nevaldine Hall.
The event is designed for high schoolers who want to improve their game and prepare for the next level. Through personalized coaching, film review and competition, attendees will get a sense of collegiate-level game play, tactics and structure.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration prior to the event is required and can be completed online: https://admissions.canton.edu/register/esports.
The clinic coincides with the college's Summer Splash information event and begins with a campus tour at 9 a.m., immediately followed by two hours of open play, film review and a complimentary lunch at Chaney Dining Center. The afternoon consists of individual coaching and concludes with an elimination bracket competition and prizes.
"Coaching staff will include myself and Alex French from Massena, who is ranked among the top 10 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players in our region," said SUNY Canton Esports Coordinator and former SUNY Canton varsity team member Justin Brooks. "Attendees will be able to learn and get feedback from knowledgeable gamers."
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a 2018 crossover fighting game published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash series and follows the game's traditional objective: use differing attacks to weaken opponents and knock them out of an arena.
SUNY Canton was the first in SUNY to offer a varsity esports team in 2018 and added Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during its inaugural year. The esports program has since expanded to include teams in Guilty Gear Strive, League of Legends, Omega Strikers, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League and Valorant.
Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 25 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.
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