A gaming community at UTRGV
Photo Courtesy Irving Guerrero
Ruben Mohme | THE RIDER
Esports has taken over the gaming community with new and competitive ways for players to enjoy their favorite titles, such as League of Legends, Valorant and Super Smash Bros. At UTRGV, there is a club that dedicates itself to competition.
Irving Guerrero, president of Rider Club Esports, said the organization provides options to join teams that compete against other universities.
“We like to really define that esports environment for our UTRGV students,” Guerrero said.
Rider Club Esports first started out as a League of Legends club called South Texas Summoners.
“Back in 2018, we rebranded and we converted ourselves to become something that offered more than just one game,” Guerrero said.
He said the club provides a community for all UTRGV students.
“We essentially incorporate everybody with what they want and what they wish to do,”Guerrero said. “Currently, we have a female Hearthstone lead, and we also have a female Overwatch team captain.”
Asked what the main goals are for Rider Club Esports, he replied, “We wanna give everyone the opportunity to be a coach, team player or captain. Go for it. We love to give everybody the chance to do so.”
Photo Courtesy Irving Guerrero
The club managed to provide services for its members amid the pandemic.
“Even with COVID hitting since last year, we still had our plans ongoing,” Guerrero said. “The collegiate members still have their schedule with tournaments. We usually communicate in an online format, so it did not impact us as much.”
Guerrero said Rider Club Esports conducts Super Smash Bros. tournaments monthly.
“We mainly host Super Smash Bros. tournaments once a month before the pandemic hit, but when it comes to any other game it becomes specific with the dates and times,” he said.
To join Rider Club Esports, visit V Link.
