ALCGPSC 105/21 - CG ESPORTS QUALIFIER FOR THE CALL OF DUTY ENDOWMENT (CODE) BOWL

12 OCT 21

ALCGPSC 105/21

SUBJ: CG ESPORTS QUALIFIER FOR THE CALL OF DUTY ENDOWMENT (CODE) BOWL
1. On 10 December 2021, Activision Blizzard will co-produce the third
annual CODE Bowl, presented by USAA, and benefitting the Call of Duty
Endowment. Service members from the United States and the British
Armed Forces will team up with elite Call of Duty streamers to
compete in a tournament-style competition. Teams will go head-to-head
in the latest version of Call of Duty, broadcast to millions of
people live through an in-studio program that will track the action
across the official Call of Duty channels on major streaming
platforms.
2. The Community Services Command (CSC) Morale, Well-being, and
Recreation (MWR) partnered with the Coast Guard Recruiting Command
(CGRC) to host an online qualifier. The online qualifier, contingent
upon a positive command endorsement, will determine the top four
players who receive an invitation to represent CG ESPORTS in
competition against the other military services. The event will be
live at the USS Intrepid Museum in New York from 7-11 December 2021.
CGRC will fund travel to the event for the members chosen.
Participation in the in-person event will only be authorized for
fully vaccinated personnel.
3. Commands are highly encouraged to support high-performing
applicants in the online qualifier, which is open to active duty
personnel and reservist serving on active duty orders through
end-December 2021. If chosen to represent the Coast Guard, CSC MWR
will contact commands to verify approvals and availability to travel
before sending player invitations. Additionally, New York's Emergency
Executive Order No. 225 requires patrons of the Intrepid Museum to
provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before entering the
premises.
4. Members with a favorable command endorsement who would like to
compete in the online qualifier should email CWO3 Kenneth Collins;
kenneth.collins@uscgmwr.org; with the subject line
CG ESPORTS CODE BOWL to receive registration guidance. The subject
line must be correct to generate automated email responses. The
deadline to apply for the online qualifier is 5 November 2021.
5. In recent years, the other military services have brought esports
into their MWR and recruiting programs to support readiness,
retention, and resiliency within the service. The CODE Bowl will be
our second event in this growing activity, following a runner-up
finish in the Armed Forces RugbyTown Esports Cup held in
Glendale, CO. We anticipate this MWR/CGRC initiative will experience
significant growth in the coming years.
6. The CG ESPORTS program's mission is to create an inclusive gaming
community where all ages, ranks, and backgrounds can come together
and share fun gaming experiences. It helps form positive
relationships, enhance competitive spirit, and improve esprit de
corps.
7. Submit command concerns to the CSC MWR POC: CWO3 Kenneth Collins;
kenneth.s.collins@uscg.mil.
8. Released by RDML S. N. Gilreath, Commander, CG Personnel
Service Center. The Service Center for Our Most Important
Resource  Our People.
9. Internet release authorized.