The FLCC eSports Codex

Welcome to the FLCC eSports Codex! This is a place to archive all resources in regards to the creation and management of collegiate competitive eSports programs. Compiled by Professor Michael Van Etten, eSports at Finger Lakes Community College. All resources are free and open. If you would like to add or modify materials to this list, please send them along to Michael.VanEtten@flcc.edu.

eSports – Rules and Regulations
  • FLCC – The Big Ol’ Honking eSports Handbook (Table of Contents Below)
    The “Big Ol’ Honking eSports Handbook is an attempt to standardize and codify a ruleset for eSports student athletes at Finger Lakes Community College. This is still a work in progress and changes are expected as situations arise. If you would like to add or modify materials to this list, please send them along to Professor Michael Van Etten at Finger Lakes Community College.

  • Team Rosters and Organization
    • 3.1 : “Varsity” Teams vs. “Intramural” Teams
    • 3.2 : FLCC and Collegiate League Roster Sizes
    • 3.3 : “Team / Squad” Subdivisions
    • 3.4 : Roster Roles
    • 3.5 : Roster Lock Periods
    • 3.6 : FLCC Rosters vs. Collegiate League Rosters
    • 3.7 : Roster Resignation and Dismissal
    • 3.8 : Non-FLCC Student Participation in eSports Programs

  • Program Tryouts
    • 4.1 : Season Scheduling
    • 4.2 : Tryout Scheduling
    • 4.3 : Tryout Application Form

  • Team Practices
    • 6.1 : Scheduling
    • 6.2 : Physical Attendance
    • 6.3 : Non-Team Members
    • 6.4 : Practice Focus
    • 6.5 : Practice and Scrimmage Streaming
    • 6.6 : Friends Lists
    • 6.7 : Absences, Lates, Conflicts

  • Team Matches and Tournaments
    • 7.1 : Scheduling
    • 7.2 : Physical Attendance
    • 7.3 : Non-Team Members
    • 7.4 : Match Streaming
    • 7.5 : Absences, Lates, and Conflicts

  • Program Uniforms and Apparel
    • 8.1 : Proper Attire
    • 8.2 : Clean and Neat
    • 8.3 : Representation and Achievement
      • 8.3.1 : eSports Performance T-Shirt
      • 8.3.2 : eSports Team Jerseys and Shirts

  • Academic Eligibility Requirements
    • 9.1 : Definitions of “Academic Eligibility”
    • 9.2 : FLCC Standards of Progress
    • 9.3 : Additional Requirements
    • 9.4 : “Starfish Reports”

  • Codes of Conduct and Behavior
    • 11.1 : Codes of Conduct
    • 11.2 : Title IX Policies and Training
    • 11.2 : Infractions, Penalties, and Disciplinary Guidelines
    • 11.3 : Violent Behavior 
      • 11.3.1 : Penalty for Violent Behavior
    • 11.4 : Non-Violent Unsportsman Like Behavior
      • 11.4.1 : Penalty for Non-Violent Unsportsmanlike Behavior
    • 11.5 : Violation of Student Code of Conduct
      • 11.5.1 : Penalty for Alcoholic Beverages
      • 11.5.2 : Penalty for Tobacco / Nicotine Use
      • 11.5.3 : Penalty for Illegal Substance Use
      • 11.5.4 : Penalty for General Misconduct