ESL to host three-day UK CSGO bootcamp – 'Developing UK esports teams is paramount'

The ESL UK news train keeps rolling on – and the latest story is an impressive one from the top esports tournament provider.
It’s going to be hosting an all-expenses paid three-day bootcamp for two UK CSGO teams – EndPoint and Impulse.
In a press release, ESL UK said it would be establishing a ‘more active presence in the development of the UK esports community’.
Esports News UK understands ESL has a partner on board supporting the bootcamp commercially.
ESL were close to arranging a separate bootcamp for MnM Gaming, who found themselves in an awkward situation late last year, but it sadly never happened.
Now however, two UK CSGO teams will attend the ESL studio from February 3rd to 6th, competing in their ESL Premiership games live from the studio, before spending two full days bootcamping and practicing together.
Will Attwood, product manager for the ESL Premiership, said: “We’re incredibly pleased to be able to offer this kind of opportunity to the best and brightest teams in the UK. Developing the skill and cohesion of esports teams in the UK is paramount to the transition from semi-professional to full-time professional.
 

“We’re excited to be part of this journey with both Endpoint and Impulse. We look forward to finding new ways to support the growth of esports in the UK as move forward through 2017.”
Adam Jessop, CEO of Team EndPoint, added: “Having the opportunity to bootcamp at the ESL studio is a great chance for the team to continue working on their progression.
“Whilst the majority of the team were in attendance at Insomnia 59, it’s the first time they will have met up together offline with our newest addition, George ‘HudzG’ Hoskins. We are proud to be a part of this season’s ESL UK & Ireland Premiership, and playing our game under the studio lights will provide the team with additional focus and experience.”
It will be some positive welcome news for EndPoint, following their controversial relegation from the ESEA Premier CSGO league last week.
Lewis James, of Impulse Gaming, commented: “At Impulse Gaming we are always trying to provide the best opportunities for our players to support them in the scene, thanks to ESL for inviting us to their upcoming bootcamp our players are again able to experience even more. Thank you.”