The United Kingdom eSports Association (UKeSA), the official governing body for competitive gaming in the UK, has opened the nomination and election process for three community representative positions on the body's Community Council.
"Following significant feedback that we've had from the community, we are going to open the Community Council elections to all members of the UK eSports community," said Ray Mia, chief executive of UKeSA. "The objective is to make the Community Council both representative and inclusive of the UK eSports community."
The Community Council will be responsible for community related operational and disciplinary matters, including:
The enforcement of game, tournament and cup regulations.
Disciplinary breaches of regulations and conduct for UKeSA approved events.
Allocation of the Dell XPS Premiership seasonal cash retainer.
Game type recommendations.
Responsibility for game specific sub committees.
Signing off game type rules recommended by game sub committees.
To find out more about what the role entails just click here, or apply now by sending an email to info@ukesa.com.
UKeSA's currently running its Open Division Season One, with competitions running on all current gen platforms and PC, across games like Call of Duty 4, Counter-Strike, Company of Heroes, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, Gears of War 2, Halo 3, plus the latest FIFA and PES titles. Check out the full list of competitions open here.
Also run your eyes over our interview with UKeSA chief Mia, who told us that the association has Olympic aspirations for gaming and that it's anticipating the arrival of "the first David Beckham of eSports".
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