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League of Legends Esports – Where do I start?

Learn more about how the League of Legends scene will be very different in 2021 on this episode from Play Media

January 15, 2021
Esports Explained sessions with Sean Callanan

Following the success of Sports Geek’s #Sportsbiz Zoom Calls connecting sports executives discussing trends and issues in sports industry we are launching an initiative to help brands, marketers and media executives understand the world of esports.

From April 28th on every 2nd Tuesday at 10am AEST Sean Callanan will explain esports and answer questions on how you can get involved.

April 15, 2020
Gravitas in Flinders University esports sleep study
Our League of Legends team, Gravitas, has been included in a study conducted by Flinders University to research sleep and esports athletes.

The study is using sleep tracking devices and mood measures (anxiety and depression) to determine how well esports athletes around the world sleep, and the effect this has on their mental health and well being.

Preliminary results have shown that esports athletes are not getting the sleep (7-9 hours per night for young adults aged 18-25) to best support optimal mental health and performance.

Leading the way is a multinational sleep team that includes Flinders clinical psychologist and PhD candidate Daniel Bonnar and Professor Michael Gradisar (Flinders University), Associate Professor Sooyeon Suh and PhD candidate Sangha Lee (Sungshin University), Associate Professor Brandy Roane (University of North Texas) and Dr Daniel Blum (Stanford University).

SG Esports founder Sean Callanan understands how sleep studies have improved athlete and front office performance in pro sports through discussing a sleep project conducted by Phoenix Suns on his Sports Geek podcast with Suns CIO Steve Reese.

Sean Callanan says “I’m looking forward to Gravitas players understanding the importance of sleep and how it can affect their performance for practice and on game days. I know it’s become a focus in traditional pro-sports, so esports should be following their lead”.

“It’s great to see our players get support from Daniel Bonner on sleep as well as helping them prepare for the pressures of being on OPL stage. Additionally the team is excited to participate with teams like Gen.G from South Korea, Perth-based Ground Zero and Kanga Esports. Esports players are a competitive bunch. They are motivated to be the best sleepers across the study.”

It is great to be able to introduce a professional like Daniel Bonnar to the Gravitas team and we look forward to him supporting the Gravitas coaches and players as well as sharing information for gamers to better manage their sleep and wellness.

Here is some more information on the study:
February 13, 2020
SG Esports Partner with Mogul for Summoners’ Society Tournament Hub

We are excited to announce our partnership with Mogul – the world’s most advanced pure-play online esports tournament and matchmaking platform – and the launch of the Summoners’ Society Tournament Hub.

Sean Callanan, CEO and Founder of SG Esports says “We’ve been looking for a way to add value to the esports community groups and teams we manage for some time, and now with Mogul, we’re able to set up tournaments for grassroots players and communities with ease.”

Summoners’ Society will now be able to better engage with existing members and grow its member base of passionate League of Legends players via regular, fun, competitive tournaments and events.

“The Summoners’ Society and SG Esports partnership will allow Mogul to continue to build a deep connection with both teams and community groups within Australia and to support grassroots and amateur tournaments” said Mark Warburton, Chief Marketing Officer of Mogul.

A number of free entry tournaments are already scheduled on the Summoners’ Society Tournament Hub on Mogul including 5v5 Ranked Team tournaments like SumSoc Iron to Gold Ladder, SumSoc Gold to Platinum Weekend and SumSoc Iron to Silver Weekend; plus 1v1, ARAMs and more.

To celebrate the launch of the Summoner’s Society Tournament Hub, Summoners’ Society is also hosting the Spooky SumSoc Harrowing 3v3 Tournament on Halloween (October 30th). This is a Members Only event, so make sure you sign-up for your free membership on the Summoner’s Society Tournament Hub on Mogul.

As a Summoners’ Society Member, you’ll have access to exclusive tournaments and competitions, as well as early Tournament registration access.

Make sure you visit the Summoners’ Society Tournament Hub on mogul at https://mogul.gg/hub/sumsoc/, sign-up as a free member and register for Summoners’ Society tournaments today!

About SG Esports

SG Esports is an esports media business for teams, streamers and community groups enabling growth for the esports industry and produce results on the international stage.

SG Esports assets include the Summoners’ Society, a League of Legends gamer community group, Gravitas, a competitor in the 8 team League of Legends Oceanic Pro League and Gravitas Academy, a competitor in the 12 team League of Legends Oceanic Challenger Series.

About Summoners’ Society

Summoners’ Society is Australia’s oldest and biggest League of Legends gamer community. Many OPL players got their start playing in Summoners’ Society tournaments and attending Summoners’ Society events & viewing parties.

Summoners’ Society now have a committed group of volunteers who help to grow the community every day, some have even moved on professionally to chase their esports dreams. Summoners’ Society aims to help grow the community in a positive way that allows players to find friends, to improve their sportsmanship and build on their passion for League of Legends.

About Mogul

Esports Mogul Limited (ASX:ESH) is an ASX listed esports media and software business.

Mogul owns and operates the Mogul.gg tournament platform – the world’s most advanced pure-play online esports tournament and matchmaking platform with automation for major esports titles, including in platform chat and streaming functionality.

Video game players join the mogul.gg global community to play online esports tournaments for glory, cash and prizes in any game including major titles Fortnite, League of Legends, CS:GO, Dota 2, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering Arena, Rainbow Six and PUBG.

Tournament organisers and game community groups who want to run tournaments, create or run their LAN or online events using mogul.gg to improve player experiences, reduce costs and create time-saving tournament administration efficiency.

Mogul’s world-class technology stack makes competing and organising tournaments for PC, Mobile and Console game titles easy. Mogul.gg is a multilingual platform with the capability to localise in new languages at speed.

October 18, 2019
Melbourne Esports Open Guided Tour
After the success of the Money in Esports event in Sydney we are committed to helping more executives and agency professionals understand the opportunities that esports and gaming can offer.

Join SG Esports & Gravitas founder Sean Callanan and ex pro-gamer & our GM of Esports Brandon Defina for a tour of Melbourne Esports Open to learn more about the world of esports.

Limited spots are available for the guided tour to check out all activations and stages across Melbourne & Olympic Parks.

What games?

Esports titles competing at MEO 2019 include:
- League of Legends – Oceanic Pro League
- Overwatch – Overwatch Contenders
- Rainbow Six Siege – Six Masters 2019
- Starcraft 2 – ANZ-SEA Pro League
- META High School League – Rocket League, NBA2K, League of Legends
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Rocket League
- Fighting Games
- Forza Motorsport
- Fortnite
What is Melbourne Esports Open?

Who for?

Our MEO Guided Tour is the perfect opportunity for those in the sports business, marketers, sponsorship managers, partnership managers and agencies interested in learning the basics of esports and how it may be a good fit for your brand or clients.

When?

The 45 minute tour starts at Saturday August 31st 2019 at 10am at the Gravitas Fan Booth in the JB Hi-Fi Game On Zone.

Throughout the tour we’ll explain the different games at MEO and show you what you need to watch later in the day and what to expect from the audiences attending.

Sean & Brandon will be able to take on your questions on esports & gaming during the tour.

Book Now

Tour includes a Weekend 2-day Ground Pass with access MEO across both days.

BOOK NOW – Saturday August 31st 2019 at 10am (payment through the Gravitas website).

Don’t want a guided tour just want a ticket to Melbourne Esports Open? Please use this link for 20% off your MEO ticket

About Sean Callanan

Sean has successfully operated the business Sports Geek, a sports digital agency that offers expertise in sports technology and digital sports marketing, for the past 10 years. Sean’s interest in all things sport naturally extended into the esports space when he recognised the similarities in fans across esports and traditional sports. SG Esports was founded in 2018 by Sean Callanan, following the successful acquisition of a team position in the Oceanic Pro League (OPL), from which Gravitas was born

Connect with Sean on Twitter @seancallanan and Linkedin.

About Brandon Defina

Brandon is a former professional League of Legends player and now a General Manager at SG Esports where he offers his expertise in player development, recruitment, content to our professional esports players. Brandon is an experienced freelance esports commentator or shoutcaster with experience domestically and abroad.

Connect with Brandon on Twitter @sinjuves and Linkedin.
August 21, 2019
Money in Esports Summit – August 9, Sydney

SG Esports and Sports Geek founder Sean Callanan will be hosting and speaking at the Money in Esports Summit in Sydney, on Friday 9th August.

Sean will be sharing what he has learnt about the esports industry through his Sports Geek interviews and his team ownership with Gravitas in the OPL, along with moderating several panels.

Discover how brands are currently investing in esports around the globe, as well as strategies that will enable your brand or organisation to tap into this rapidly growing market by connecting with esports fans.

Visit MoneyInSport.com and use code SGESPORTS-25 for 25% off your ticket, as a friend of SG Esports.

What is Money in Sport?

Money In Sport is the leading sports business conference, uniting industry leaders & decision makers from around the world under the one roof.

Produced in consultation with stakeholders in all areas of sport, Money In Sport events are specifically designed to provide innovative discussions, exclusive insights & unrivalled networking opportunities.

The Money in Esports Summit is a half day mini conference with a careful selection of proven experts in the esports industry in Australia.

Money in Esports will be held on August 9 2019 at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

Why Attend?

Learn from and engage with a number of industry leaders, all thought leaders and practitioners eager to share their ideas and expertise on the esports industry.

Speakers from Twitch, Tennis Australia, Legacy Esports, ESL, SG Esports, GGWP Academy and many more.

Who Attends?

Money in Esports Summit is the perfect opportunity for those in the sports business, marketers, sponsorship managers, partnership managers and agencies interested in learning the basics of esports and how it may be a good fit for your brand or clients.

Book your ticket now with our discount code

Visit MoneyInSport.com and use the code SGESPORTS-25 for 25% off your ticket, as a friend of SG Esports.

About SG Esports

SG Esports is an esports media business built on the pillars of sponsorship, membership, grassroots and technology. SG Esports was founded in 2018 by Sean Callanan, following the successful acquisition of a team position in the Oceanic Pro League (OPL), from which Gravitas was born. Sean has successfully operated the business Sports Geek, a sports digital agency that offers expertise in sports technology and digital sports marketing, for the past 10 years. Sean’s interest in all things sport naturally extended into the esports space when he recognised the similarities in fans across esports and traditional sports.

Visit https://sgesports.com and https://gravitas.gg

July 25, 2019