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Welcome to the aSTEAM Village City of Fountains
Stadium Design, Finance, and Build Challenge

Funded by The Curry Family Foundation, and S.E.E.E. TV

Visit the immersive Stadium and Get Familiar with Challenge Engagement & Navigation

Competition Dates
Cohort I - June 1 - July 31, 2026
Cohort II - October 1 - December 31, 2026

CASH, PRIZES, AWARDS, and MORE
provided by our community and national partners
1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Special Category Prizes: Most Innovative | Eco-Friendliest | Most Community Focused | Creative Genius
Compete as a Team, a Class, or Go Solo!

Registration is Open until June 14th! Cash Prizes, Awards, and More announcements May 15, 2026

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP and get your SPRING TRAINING INVITATION!

CFBSGL Stadium Design, Finance, and Build Innovation Hub

Stadium Design, Finance, and Build ChallengeDesign the future. Build your skills. Compete to win.
The City of Fountains Brain Sports Gaming League (CFBSGL) 2026 Stadium Design, Finance, and Build Challenge invites students in grades 6–12 across Missouri and Kansas to step into the world of architecture, engineering, finance, and construction—all through an exciting, team‑based competition that feels more like a league than a class.
Whether you love gaming, design, math, problem‑solving, technology, or sports, this challenge lets you turn your creativity into real‑world solutions.

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​Prepare. Learn. Get Game‑Ready.
​Theme: Skills, Mindset, and Team Readiness
Purpose
Spring Training gives students a low‑pressure, high‑engagement entry into the CFBSGL league. It builds confidence, curiosity, and basic skills so every participant—regardless of experience—starts the season ready to compete.

Learning Outcomes
By completing Spring Training and Qualifying for the Game, students will:

• Understand the League
  • Describe how the CFBSGL Stadium Design, Finance, and Build Challenge works
  • Understand the baseball‑style season structure and scoring model
  • Recognize expectations for teamwork, creativity, and sportsmanship
• Build Core Digital Readiness
  • Navigate the CFBSGL digital platform and learning tools
  • Demonstrate basic comfort with design, modeling, or simulation interfaces
  • Practice responsible and safe online collaboration

• Develop a Growth Mindset
  • Embrace learning through experimentation, iteration, and feedback
  • Understand that no prior experience is required to succeed
  • Gain confidence to ask questions and try new ideas
• Discover Career Connections
  • Identify careers connected to stadiums, cities, and major infrastructure
  • Understand how gaming, technology, finance, and design connect to real jobs
  • Begin imagining themselves as designers, builders, engineers, or planners

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• Practice Team Skills
• • Define team roles based on interests and strengths
  • Communicate ideas clearly and respectfully
  • Collaborate to solve early challenges together

What Students Will Do?
Participants work individually or in teams to:

• Design a next‑generation stadium using digital tools and 3D modeling
• Make smart financial decisions around budgeting, funding, and costs
• Plan how to build it using real construction and engineering concepts
• Present and defend their ideas like professionals

Students don’t just play—they think, create, and compete.

Who Can Participate?

• ✅ Boys and girls in grades 6–12
• ✅ Students from Missouri and Kansas
• ✅ Beginners welcome—no prior experience required
• ✅ Sign up individually or as a team
• ✅ FREE to participate (sponsored teams available)

Compete for Prizes
Top teams and standout students will earn:

• 💰 Cash prizes
• 🎁 Gift prizes
• 🏆 Recognition and awards
• 🌟 Opportunities for future challenges, credentials, and pathways

A detailed challenge rubric and prize breakdown will be announced soon.
2026 Challenge Seasons

• Cohort I: June 1 – July 31, 2026
• Cohort II: October 1 – December 31, 2026

Each season offers a full, immersive experience—not just a one‑day event.
Why CFBSGL?CFBSGL blends esports energy with real‑world career skills, helping students:

• Build confidence in STEM and finance
• Explore architecture, engineering, and construction careers
• Learn teamwork, leadership, and problem‑solving
• Discover how cities, stadiums, and major projects actually get built

Sign up today and be part of the challenge.
👉 Design it. Finance it. Build it. The future is yours.

​​Elite Gaming Live & STEM Career AcademyWhere Competitive Gaming Fuels Career Readiness
Elite Gaming Live is more than competitive play—it’s a performance‑based learning ecosystem that turns gaming skill, strategy, and teamwork into real‑world STEM and career exploration outcomes.
Paired with the STEM Career Academy, the platform connects esports, academics, and workforce pathways into a single experience where participants earn points not only by how they play—but by how they learn, explore, and prepare for future careers.
This is career readiness powered by gaming culture.

​How It Works
​Participants compete in live gaming events, leagues, and challenges while engaging in structured STEM and career‑focused activities. Every action—on the sticks or off—earns points that contribute to rankings, rewards, and advancement.
Gaming motivates participation.
Learning drives progression.
Careers give it direction.

​How Points Are Earned
🎮 Gaming Performance
Players earn points through:

• Match wins and tournament placements
• Team coordination and sportsmanship
• Strategic decision‑making and in‑game achievements
• Consistent participation in scheduled competitions

Performance rewards skill, discipline, and teamwork—mirroring real workplace expectations.

​🧠 STEM & Career Exploration
Points are also earned by engaging in career‑building activities, including:

• Completing STEM Career Academy learning modules
• Exploring career pathways (engineering, IT, construction tech, digital media, skilled trades, and more)
• Watching career spotlights and industry briefings
• Participating in virtual site visits and employer‑led challenges

This ensures players are rewarded not just for how well they play—but for how intentionally they plan their future.

​🏗️ Real‑World Skill Challenges
Additional points come from applied learning moments such as:

• Design thinking and problem‑solving challenges
• Budgeting, finance, and systems‑based simulations
• Team projects that mirror esports, stadiums, or smart‑city environments
• Certification‑aligned activities tied to workforce credentials

Players experience how digital skills translate into real jobs and real industries.

🤝 Leadership & Community Engagement
​Participants earn bonus points by:

• Serving as team leaders or peer mentors
• Supporting community events and showcases
• Presenting solutions or reflections on what they’ve learned
• Demonstrating consistent growth, accountability, and collaboration

These behaviors reinforce the soft skills employers value most.

​Why Elite Gaming Live + STEM Career Academy Matters
Gaming already builds:

• Focus
• Strategy
• Communication
• Performance under pressure

The STEM Career Academy connects those strengths to opportunity, showing participants:

• Where their skills fit in the workforce
• How careers are built—not just chosen
• That learning and earning are part of the same journey

This is not gamification for points alone.
It’s points with purpose.

Play, Learn, Build in the STEM City Kansas City Metaverse

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What are the Rules?

1. ​Register for FREE as an individual or as a student team seeking sponsorship (2-10 students per team​
   
2. Go to Spring Trains and Qualify for the Challenge by successfully passing the IC3 Spark Digital Fluency Certification
   
3. Attend the Kick-Off and Challenge Orientation, June 1, 2026 at 10:00 am or 7:00 pm CST
4. Complete the 9 innings of challenges, courses, and scavenger hunts. Completing each task and learning to plan and follow directions is key.
   
5. Extra Innings! Attend one or more of the in-person gaming tournaments and earn points
   
6. Attend the City of Fountains Brain Sports Gaming League 2026 Stadium Design World Cup Championship and awards ceremony! ​

Explore the 12 STEM Career Pathways and Earn!

Compete in the Elite Gaming Live eSPORTS Events

Present Your Stadium Design

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Special Thanks to Our Curriculum and Program Partners

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