Image credit: Belong Gaming Arenas, COPE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRELATED: <\/b>Belong confirms Houston as first US venue, partners with PlayStation, Mavix and more<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
The partnership will see Belong collaborate with COPE on programmes and resources to educate parents on esports and gaming. COPE is a non-profit organisation that promotes the value of gaming to parents and educators.<\/span><\/p>\n
The collaboration will include how parents can support gaming as a hobby for children, and how they can become advocates for esports in schools and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n
Belong has said it would distribute resources for parents and caregivers. Moreover, US-based arenas will provide important information to parents on the social and educational benefits of gaming and its career opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n
Shae Williams, Co-founder of COPE,<\/strong> commented: \u201cEsports is proven to inspire interest in STEAM education and career paths while building invaluable communication and critical thinking skills.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cBelong Gaming Arenas provides a safe place for people to explore these opportunities in gaming and get the most from their gaming experiences \u2013 we\u2019re excited to call them a partner to make a meaningful impact at a hyperlocal level.<\/span><\/p>\n
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RELATED: <\/b>MLG Co-founder Mike Sepso discusses the \u2018esports bubble\u2019 and Vindex\u2019s success<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
As part of the company’s \u2018commitment to youth gamers\u2019, <\/span>Belong recently partnered with US school districts<\/span><\/a> to provide venues and support for their scholastic esports programmes. <\/span><\/span>Belong also <\/span>teamed up with College CoD for a LAN event<\/span><\/a> in May, and launched an <\/span>inclusivity programme with the*gameHERS<\/span><\/a> in August last year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Wim Stocks, SVP of Partnerships & Commercial for Belong Gaming Arenas<\/b>, commented: \u201cGaming is a lifelong passion that often begins at an early age. Our partnership with COPE helps us deepen the role Belong plays for youth gamers in local communities nationwide, and we\u2019re excited to continue finding ways we can make a positive impact in neighbourhoods through gaming.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Esports Insider says: Ever since announcing its major US expansion, Belong seems to be increasing its focus on the collegiate and education sector. It\u2019s good to see Belong make use of its new US arenas beyond simply a venue for gaming.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
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