Fenworks 2026 South Dakota Esports Development Clinic

Level up your esports knowledge at our FREE Esports Clinic! Our clinic is designed for school admins, general managers, coaches, and anyone interested in esports to learn more about the growing world of competitive gaming. Whether you’re starting a program, looking for new ideas, or just curious about esports, we’d love to have you join us!
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Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Location: Dakota Valley High School | 1150 Northshore Dr, North Sioux City, SD 57049

Cost: Free

Our FREE Esports Development Clinics (EDCs) are hands-on, collaborative events designed to support the growth of K–12 esports programs. Participants will engage in practical program development sessions focused on starting or strengthening scholastic esports initiatives, as well as learn foundational coaching strategies across multiple game titles. Structured networking and guided discussions will also provide opportunities to share resources, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships within the esports education community. Every attendee leaves with new connections and a clear, actionable plan for advancing esports in their school or organization.

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OPEN CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Speakers

Help shape the Fenworks 2026 Esports Development Clinic! We’re looking for experienced voices in esports and education to lead engaging panels, hands-on coaching demos, and practical strategy sessions.

If you’ve built programs, coached teams, have real-world experience growing esports in schools, or want to teach a game title to others, we want to hear from you. This is a chance to share what you’ve learned, connect with other educators, and help inspire the next wave of scholastic esports programs.

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Event Information

Outline of the Clinic

All times are in Central Time

  • 9:00 am – 9:30 am: Check-In
  • 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Large Group Session | Welcome and State of SD Esports
  • 10:15 am – 11:00 am: Program Development Session 1
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Program Development Session 2
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Lunch
  • 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Large Group Session | Fundraising with Scoreboard Fundraising
  • 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Game Title Session 1
  • 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm: Game Title Session 2
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Game Title Session 3
  • 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: End-of-Day Announcements
  • 4:30 pm: Post Clinic Optional Social | TBA

The Esports Development Clinic will be held at Dakota Valley High School in North Sioux City, SD. Attendees will have free parking in the parking areas shown below. The entrance is marked with a circle. Registration will be inside the entrance/commons area.

Dakota Valley High School
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049

See below for the building map. We will be utilizing the following rooms: 

Large Group Sessions: Theater

Sessions: Rooms 121, 122, 123, 124

Dakota Valley Schools will provide lunch.

There is a hotel block at Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Event Center

South Dakota Esports Development Clinic

Reservations must be made by June 20th.Â