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　　Collegiate esports continues to move forward with a recent TeSPA (The eSports Association) announcement, helping further legitimize esports as a whole. Teaming up with Blizzard Entertainment, TeSPA has released an incentive plan for TeSPA chapters.

　　We're thrilled to announce Membership Milestones: guaranteed event funding, in-game rewards & more for TeSPA Chapters http://t.co/3ZsppWO0LL

　　— TeSPA (@TeamTeSPA) February 6, 2014

　　"TeSPA and Blizzard Entertainment today announced a partnership that will bring unprecedented support to college gaming groups throughout North America," read the announcement." For the first time, college gaming groups will be able to unlock funding and other tangible benefits as their communities grow through the Membership Milestone program."

　　The rewards tree is impressive, with your own site being unlocked for your local chapter upon sign up. As more members join, more rewards are unlocked, including a vinyl banner (40 members), $300 in event funding (65 members), and free equipment rental (80 members). The robust list outlines rewards for up to 300 members, with 3-5 rewards unlocked per level.

　　You can view the whole announcement and rewards structure here and here.

　　Image Credit: TeSPA