Editorial
Hell reader and thank you for taking an interest in this fantastic event hosted by Portsmouth Guildhall and Supported by our staff and students from St Vincent College, Gosport.
Clash on the Coast and Esports with St Vincent Sharks is presented as part of Portsmouth Guildhall’s annual Games Fest. Clash on the Coast was established in the February 2023, along with Portsmouth Guildhall and the resident esports team of St Vincent College known as the St Vincent Sharks
The competition is a collective show match, set up to allow local south coast teams to display their skill on the live stage in the seaside city of Portsmouth. Teams are invited to showcase their collective abilities and demonstrate the positives that epsorts provides.
Teams will compete in a series of games including Overwatch 2 and Rocket League with the chance for audience members to participate later in each of the days - we will be following the same rules that the British Esports Federation set out for the unique and inclusive Student Championships which run nationally from October - June every academic year.
Following the popularity of board and retro gaming as part of the Guildhall’s inaugural Portsmouth Comic Con, a stand-alone event for gaming was created and the first Games Fest took place in 2018. Since then, Games Fest has developed into a two-day event that explores all areas of gaming.
As well as Esports, Games Fest 2024 will offer board gaming, retro arcade games, indie games, South Asian games, Dungeons and Dragons and Tudor games with the Mary Rose!
We hope you enjoy the days and look forward to seeing you in the esports arena.
Martin Birch-Foster
Esports
Teacher and Coach
Saturday Schedule
11am-4pm
10:00am-11:00am set-up and prepare live stream
11:00am-11:30am live stream begins, host to introduce the event along with brief interview with event organisers (relevant college staff as well if time)
11:30am-12:00pm Rocket League match 1 BO3 St Vincent Sharks vs Portsmouth paladins
12:00pm-12:20pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
12:20pm-1:20pm Overwatch match 1 St Vincent Sharks vs QMC Samurais BO3
1:20pm-1:40pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
1:10pm-2:10pm Audience Participation vs St Vincent Sharks Overwatch
2:10pm-2:30pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
BREAK - Stream Intermission| Adverts and Announcements
3:00pm - 4:00pm Audience Participation vs St Vincent Sharks Rocket League
Sunday Schedule
11am-4pm
10:00am-11:00am set-up and prepare live stream
11:00am-11:30am live stream begins, host to introduce the event along with brief interview with event organisers (relevant college staff as well if time)
11:30am-12:00pm Rocket League match 1 BO3 St Vincent Sharks vs Portsmouth Paladins
12:00pm-12:20pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
12:20pm-1:20pm Overwatch match 1 Portsmouth Paladins vs QMC Samurais BO3
1:20pm-1:40pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
1:10pm-2:10pm Audience Participation vs St Vincent Sharks Overwatch
2:10pm-2:30pm Interview with winning team* and/or relevant staff
BREAK - Stream Intermission| Adverts and Announcements
3:00pm - 4:00pm Audience Participation vs St Vincent Sharks Rocket League
Competition Format
3 v 3 - Best of 3 format
1.1 All matches must be played on the European server.
1.2 Round Robin Format with teams facing every other team, top 2 teams at the end will compete in the final
Points will be awarded as follows;
3 points for a win
1 point for a loss
In the result of ties, goal difference will be taking into account
1.3 Any input device (e.g. mouse and keyboard, or controller) is allowed.
1.4 “DFH Stadium” must be used as the map for every round, unless both teams have agreed on an alternative stadium
1.5 Home team (blue) will be determined by coin toss, lobby setup to be as stated;
Game Mode: Private match
Size: 3 on 3
Format: Best of 5
Map: DFH Stadium
Match Time: 5 Minutes
Mutators: None
1.6 Toxic comments, phrases or foul language may result in a penalty being awarded, penalties will be discretionary and applied based on the referees overall decision, penalties can include;
temporary frozen out of the game (30 seconds suggested) Forfeit of the match
Permanent ban of the player involved, if a team has no other substitutes, the team will be disqualified for not fielding a full team
Competition Format
1.1 All games must be played on the European server.
1.2 All players must stay on their chosen role for the duration of the map. Role swaps are only permitted in between maps.
1.3 Coin will be tossed to determine home team (left hand side)
1.4 Map choice for game 1 will be determined by home team, map choices as follows;
1.6 In the case of a Map Draw, the Team that selected the previous map selects the next map.
1.7 If the overall fixture still is tied at the end, a tiebreaker must be played, with Push and Control maps serving as tiebreakers.
1.8 Teams will compete in a round robin format, facing each other once, teams will be awarded points with the two teams with the most points taking part in the final Points awarded as follows; 3 points for a win 1 point for a loss
In result of a tie team placement will be determined by point from Control and Hybrid games if points fail to decide, then 1 v 1 (with teams that are tied)
Game Mode
Map Choices
Antarctic Peninsula Lijang Tower Busan Ilois
Extra Activities
In addition to the competitive esports tournaments, we will host an interactive activity section where attendees can participate in the same games they see on the screen.
On the day, several games, including Rocket League and other titles to be announced, will be available for public play. These activities will be organized and managed by our students, with staff providing support.
We are also excited to feature our Sim Racers, provided by GT Omega, a renowned name in the sim racing community. Attendees will have the opportunity to compete in F1 2023 and vie for bragging rights in a friendly competition.
during breaks - equipment will be signed out from and locked.
St Vincent Sharks
The St Vincent Sharks were established in January 2020, prior to covid.
Initially starting as an SEN esports enrichment team, for learners with additional learning needs and difficulties the team participated in their first ever British Esports Alternate Provision tournament
in the same year. The team started their journey in Rocket League playing 3 v 3 against other colleges, but soon the interested spread to the entire college, and ended up with the team becoming a mixture of both SEN learners from our school of personalised learning, our SEN unit, and our Sixth Form students, promoting equality through video games.
Since 2022, the Sharks have expanded tremendously, with the introduction of both Level 2 and Level 3 esport courses being introduced into the college.
We have also seen students from the course move into Higher Education in 2024 from the courses.
St Vincent Sharks have become a staple in the British Esport student championships.
Portsmouth Paladins
Established in November 2018, The University of Portsmouth Esports Society is a 100% student-run Esports group committed to balancing the playing field and giving our members their ticket into the world of Student Esports. We provide a strong support for our players to compete in national
We provide a strong support for our players to compete in national student leagues, meet our graduate alumni and realise their potential in their respective games. We support students with finding their teammates and setting up teams, and forging friendships for life. In addition to this we try our best to host 1-2 LANs per year, typically within the University or Student Union.
Outside of competitive play, we have a strong sense of community and are committed to maintaining that through frequent in-person socials across the entire society, or game by game. We host regular Wings Wednesday trips, Esports Sports Weekend (Hosting Dodgeball and Five-a-side Football), Movie Nights/Cinema Trips and Pub Golf. On smaller scale events within games/individual teams we often do Minigolf, Spoons, Arcade trips and Watchparties.
QM Samurais
Established by Director of Fraser Esports James FraserMurison and based in Queen Marys College, Basingstoke, Hampshire.
QMC Samurais, are one of the early adopters of the Epsorts Level 2 and 3 courses and set the standard for esports in education by investing with support from Etnterprise M3
to create a superb arena costing over £300,000. QMC Samurais have seen some fantastic results in the competitive scene winning the Overwatch Division 1 Finals in 2022.
QMC Samurais, have attended multiple LAN events including BETT in London and have previously made an appearance at Games Fest in 2023 where they won the Overwatch tournament, beating the runner up Chi Cobras.
Study Esports
Esports can be studied at Level 2 or Level 3 through BTEC Pearson. Many will assume incorrectly that Esports is a course which teaches “how to play videogames” which is not the case.
The course, teaches learners about the industry of course and provides an overview of different subjects related to the sector. It provides education in business development allowing students to develop their business plan skills and branding development, provides learners with IT sector skills, develop their health and wellbeing along with nutrition and gives a good education in the media sector - all whilst allowing learners to embrace and expand their transferable skills.
Here at St Vincent College we are proud to offer a fantastic course with dedicated esports facilities including state of the art equipment in partnership with Dell Technologies
We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships and strive to deliver a fully equal and unique enrichment offering, allowing students to compete in the student championships whilst also developing their social skills and making last friendships. for more information visit our website www.stvincent.ac.uk
British Esports
The British Esports Federation is the national body dedicated to promoting and supporting grassroots esports across the United Kingdom. Established to foster the growth of esports, the organization focuses on educational initiatives, offering guidance, and providing resources to encourage participation at all levels. They work closely with schools, colleges, and universities to integrate esports into the educational landscape, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool for developing skills such as teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking.
One of their key initiatives is the British Esports Student Championships, a national
Ecompetition designed specifically for students aged 12 and above. The championships bring together school and college teams from across the UK to compete in various popular esports titles. The tournament is structured to be inclusive and educational, offering students the chance to experience competitive gaming in a professional environment while also developing important life skills. Through the Student Championships, the British Esports Federation aims to inspire the next generation of gamers and industry professionals, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and pursue their passion for esports.