Program Application

Application for Tiger Gaming League
An eSports for middle school and high school students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

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Program Dates:

Fall: October 1-November 28, 2025
Spring: January 21-March 11, 2026

The RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League is a program for deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students with a passion for esports. Registration opens September 1, 2025.

The Tiger Gaming League begins with virtual showdowns in the fall open to middle school and high school students involved in non-competitive matches that have no impact on scoring during the spring matches. Spring virtual sessions are for high school only,

Games played will be announced on Discord after applications are completed.

For fall gaming sessions coaches and teams are not required but are encouraged.

Please Note:

To be eligible to participate in the 2025-2026 Tiger Gaming League, students must be:

Deaf or hard-of-hearing
In 9th, 10th. 11th or 12th grade during the school year of 2025-2026 for high school students
In 6th, 7th or 8th grade during the school year of 2025-2026 for middle school students

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Please Select a Session:

Session I: October 1-November 28, 2025

~~Session II: January 21-March 11, 2026~~

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Questions:

Voice: (585) 362-2185
Videophone: (585) 286-4555
Fax: (585) 475-7460
E-mail: tgl@rit.edu

Application for Tiger Gaming League An eSports for middle school and high school students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Visit Program Site

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Parent/Guardian

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Additional Information

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Application for Tiger Gaming League
An eSports for middle school and high school students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.