Warrior GMR Mental Health and Gaming Summit
July 12-13, 2024
Howard University 2400 Sixth Street NW
Washington, DC 20059, Washington, DC
Blackburn Center
July 12th - Day 1
Keynote Speaker - VA Secretary Honorable Denis Richard McDonough and HealthGamer.gg
Panels
- Gaming for Wellness and Resilience: From Virtual Healing to Mission Readiness
- Unified Front: From Battlefield to Mindful Engagement
- Narratives of Transformation: Storytelling, Identity, and Skill Transition in Games
Reception and Auction
July 13th - Day 2
Valorant Invitational and Smash Bros Open Tournament
Awards Ceremony
A celebration of gaming culture and vital initiative to address mental health.
- Veteran esports teams
- Competitive play
- Skill-building workshops
- Mental health support
- Esports internships
Warrior GMR Event series - 2023
September 16-17, 2023 - Outer Limits Gaming Center
Day 1 Tickets - Invitational - Saturday, September 16
Day 2 - Registration -Smash Bros Open - Sunday, September 17
Donations:
Twitch Viewing Party:
The Inaugural Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions: Gaming for a Cause
Embark on a unique Esports journey this September with the groundbreaking "Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions". This exciting two-day event is an unprecedented collaboration between the Warrior GMR Foundation, Active Duty Military Branches, Howard University Esports, and The US Department of Veterans Affairs Center For Minority Veterans. Aimed at spotlighting the underserved and Veteran communities, this innovative tournament sets a new bar in the Esports arena.
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, participants will be plunged into the thrilling world of Rocket League, a high-octane sports game that merges the exhilaration of football with the thrill of rocket-powered cars, making every match a gravity-defying battle of skill and strategy.. Watch as Veterans and civilians alike demonstrate their skill, tenacity, and teamwork in this intense competition, echoing the fighting spirit and resilience that defines our servicemen and women.
After a day of Rocket League action, Sunday, September 17, 2023, kicks off with some Smash Bros action. Opening its doors to local colleges, high schools, and the Veteran community, this event is an open invitation to showcase your skills and compete in one of the most beloved fighting games of all time. Witness the high-spirited competition as students and Veterans go controller-to-controller in a series of dynamic battles.
The Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions is more than just a gaming event. It's a celebration of unity and diversity, a platform to uplift communities and a testament to the drive, determination, and dedication that our Veterans continue to display. It's an occasion to honor their service and acknowledge the strength of our minority communities, all while fostering a love for Esports and the spirit of competition.
So, mark September 16 and 17 on your calendars for this epic event. Step into the arena, experience the thrill of Esports, and be part of a historic moment in gaming history. The Warrior GMR VA Duel of Champions is ready to set your gaming hearts racing. Are you game?
Location: https://theouter-limits.com - 44933 George Washington Blvd Ste 155, Ashburn, VA
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Game: Rocket League
Teams:
Esports Cup -
- Howard University
- US Naval Academy
- Howard University Army ROTC
- Howard University Navy ROTC
- Veteran Teams
Operation: Victory Royale -
- US Space Force
- US Air Force
- US Coast Guard
- US Navy
- US Army
- Regiment Gaming
Schedule:
Team Warm-Ups: 9:00 AM
Event Kickoff: 10:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Smash Bros Open Tournament 10:00AM - 4:00 PM
Open tournament for high schools, Veterans and colleges.
Amazon gift cards for the Top 5 winners of the Smash Bros Open Tournament.
Day 2 - Tickets -Smash Bros Open - Sunday, September 17
SHI Warzone Warriors charity tournament - 2023
March 24, 2023
Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 Trios Tournament , prizes awarded to winners.
Brought to you by UGC, SHI, intel, Microsoft and LG.
Warrior GMR Veterans Day Valorant Invitational - 2022
Warrior GMR Veterans Day Valorant Invitational and Smash Bros Open
November 10-11, 2022
Shenandoah University - Winchester, VA
Shenandoah University (SU) in collaboration with SU’s Esport Programs, SU’s Veterans, Military, and Families Center (VMFC) and the Warrior GMR Foundation hosted a 2-day esports event in honor of Veterans Day.
The two day event centers around the Warrior GMR Valorant Esports Cup which will be played on SU’s main campus, Active-duty Army, Navy, Space Force, Air Force and Coast Guard esport teams will challenge veterans’ teams as well as a team composed of teens that lost a military parent called Gold star Gamers.
WARRIOR GMR ARMED FORCES ESPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP - 2022
The Warrior GMR Armed Forces Esports Championship is a primary pillar of the Warrior GMR Foundation, a 501(c)3 founded in 2021 whose mission is to promoting health, wellness, and community-ship through gaming. A tournament-style rivalry between the U.S. Armed Forces in a Championship Series where military and gaming enthusiasts compete for honor, glory, and the Warrior trophy.
Warrior GMR Cup - Aug 20-21, 2021
The Warrior GMR Cup featured five teams representing various branches of the armed forces. The competition was held in conjunction with the annual Rugbytown Sevens rugby tournament at Infinity Park, an on-field competition that since its inception has also featured teams from the various military branches.
BRAIN HEALTH SUMMIT - 2021
Hosted in coordination with the Warrior GMR Cup, the Brain Health Summit 2021 was a small conference focused on the future of mental health through gaming. Attendees recognized how to leverage gaming as a social-emotional platform that will help transition veterans and prevent suicide.
Topics included:
- Transitional Services: From Active Duty to the Digital World
- Mental Health Matters: The WarriorGMR Mindset
- Performance Mindset and FLOW
- Esports and Our Nation's Defenders