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ENCE Academy partners up with Esportal

ENCE Academy and Esportal join forces to create a premium environment for the next generation of CS:GO talent.

The ENCE Academy Program is entering its next phase, as we are very excited to announce our partnership with Esportal, one of the leading CS:GO matchmaking site in the Nordics. Together, we aim to create an environment for aspiring professional players in which they can compete, hone their skills, and earn prizes and exclusive opportunities.

"As a platform that is focusing heavily on the local CS:GO scene in Finland, we couldn't be more excited to be a part of the ENCE Academy initiative. Together with ENCE, we have the resources and know-how to build a new path for players who aim to go professional. We are also bringing the professional scene closer to the community through our platform with lots of different activations and content available for everyone to enjoy", says Felix Kaukiainen, Esportal Finland Country Manager.

ENCE Academy will host various activities on Esportal, which will help us monitor and scout for potential players, offering a real chance to prove your skills and make your way into the Academy Prospects, a place for young talent to develop their skills in a professional direction together with ENCE's staff. Prospects are actively monitored, guided, and have the opportunity to participate in events organized by ENCE and potentially one day join ENCE’s official roster.

“Esportal is a great partner for our Academy Program because it allows us to be closer to our beloved CS scene. We want to offer things that appeal to both the players who enjoy it as a hobby with friends and also to the ones who, naturally, have the aim to someday become real professionals", Joona “natu” Leppänen, ENCE Marketing Director, tells.

Eemeli Ikonen, the ENCE Academy Program Lead

ENCE Academy events - For the aspiring future pros

The ENCE Academy events are meant for players with serious dedication to improve and compete. In the ENCE Academy Ladder, you compete for a chance to win prizes and a spot in the monthly ENCE Academy Prospects Finals, an event overseen by the ENCE Academy staff. In the monthly ENCE Prospects Cups, you gather your own team and compete against the other participants.

The winning teams of the April and May monthly Cups and the ten best Ladder players during those months will win a spot in the in-house live event held this summer at the ENCE HQ. These potential players get the unique opportunity to compete against each other in a LAN environment, meet up with the ENCE Academy staff, and discuss career options.

“So it only depends on the individual, if they have the desire and skill to get there, but with our know-how and expertise, we aim to help and make the road easier.”

- Joona “natu” Leppänen, ENCE Marketing Director

EZ4ENCE events - For the fun of playing

We also wanted to create great and entertaining experiences for everyone who enjoys playing the game, no matter the skill level. These EZ4ENCE events include the monthly ENCE Player Ladder, where you compete to win prizes, and the weekly ENCE WKND Cups, where you compete against other equally skilled teams with your friends, getting a competitive and fun experience.

Make sure to go and register on Esportal, and take part in the competition in these, and many other activities coming in the future. Show your skills; we will keep an eye on you!

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