Location

Otago Polytechnic
Forth Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser

🛡️ Tournament Terms & Conditions
Event Name: TechStep Otago Esports Brawl V
Date & Venue: Saturday, 13 September 2025 | Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin
Game Title: VALORANT (T for Teen, ages 13+)

🔒 Privacy
All personal information provided will be kept confidential and managed in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

🖥️ Tournament Overview

Game Format: 5v5 VALORANT matches

Entry Cost: Free for both competitors and spectators

Registration: All competitors must register through a school representative (e.g. teacher or facilitator).

If you don’t have one, contact us at 027 333 9452 and we’ll help you find someone.

👥 Age Eligibility

Competitors must be aged 13–18 years.

Friends and whānau are welcome to attend as spectators for free.

All visitors must sign in at the venue on arrival.

Spectators under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

🕛 Event Timing

Tournament Start: 12:00 PM

Competitor Arrival: 11:00 AM (60 minutes early for sign-in and team placement)

Prizegiving: Aims to conclude by 6:00 PM

Please note: We cannot guarantee a 6:00 PM finish. The event may run slightly over time depending on match lengths. Your understanding is appreciated.

📞 Absences & Waitlist

If you can no longer attend, please contact James – 027 333 9452 as soon as possible.

A waitlist will be created if all spots are filled. Waitlisted players may attend as spectators and, if space becomes available, be invited to compete on the day.

🧑‍💻 Equipment Provided
All gaming equipment is provided by Your Corps, including:

20 gaming computers

Keyboards, mice, and gaming headsets

Important:

All players must use the provided equipment to ensure fairness and consistency.

Personal keyboards, mice, or controllers are not permitted due to logistical limitations.

This tournament is proudly free to enter, made possible by a dedicated team of youth employees and volunteers. Allowing personal peripherals creates additional work that we are not resourced to support.

Your cooperation directly supports youth employment and real-world skill-building opportunities for local rangatahi.

If there are connectivity or Discord issues, teams will use in-person communication. Teams will be required to use the Default discord accounts already signed into the computers provided.

In the rare event of a critical network issue, a backup game may be substituted — but every effort will be made to ensure VALORANT is played as advertised.

Any pressure placed on staff or event management to make exceptions to these rules may result in the individual being asked to leave the premises and their team being disqualified from the tournament.

Please note: Some computers may vary in hardware specs, screen size, and design. We are currently in a transitional period of upgrading our systems, with many components sourced second-hand or through e-waste recycling initiatives to make this experience possible. While no guarantees can be made about exact machine performance, all systems will be capable of running VALORANT at at least 60 FPS, and player rotation across machines will ensure fairness for all.

🎮 Game Accounts

Players may log into their own VALORANT account on event PCs.

Please have your login details ready.

If login causes delays, a default account may be used to keep the tournament on schedule.

🏆 Prizes

The first-place team will receive a custom sword trophy for their school.

Prize money (if applicable) will be transferred to the winning team’s provided bank accounts within 30 days of the tournament.

Additional spot prizes may be announced closer to the event.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Information for Parents & Caregivers
Please ensure the following:

Each participant must have an emergency contact number provided during registration.

Make clear transport arrangements with your child for both arrival and departure.

Let your child know not to leave the venue unless you've agreed on a plan.

The game VALORANT is rated T for Teen (13+). All participants must provide parental/guardian permission to play this game upon registration.

No food is provided at the venue — please send your child with snacks and a water bottle.

By registering, you agree to the possibility of your child appearing in event photos or videos used for promotional purposes (e.g. social media, website).

Please disclose any relevant health concerns (e.g. allergies, epilepsy) on the registration form.

🍎 Food & Drink

Food is not available for purchase onsite.

Please bring snacks and water.

Refillable bottles are encouraged.

📜 Code of Conduct
By registering, all participants and spectators agree to follow the event’s Code of Conduct.

The Code will be sent via registration email and available onsite.

Breaches may result in disqualification or removal from the venue.

Our goal is a safe, inclusive, and fun day built around shared respect and passion for esports.

If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us before or during the event.