V.A.N Video Game Players Association (VAN) will serves as the governing body for the virtual sport of video gaming worldwide. The V.A.N will be a player run not-for-profit fraternal organization based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Founded in 2008, the V.A.N will become the first virtual sport organizations in the world that will establish a fraternal bond between players with the potential to become the largest organization of its type in the world.

OUR MISSION

A.    Focus on increasing the profitability and marketability of interactive entertainment industry stakeholders while establishing a median for communication with their demographic.
B.    Establish standardization of all professional level competitions and certifications
C.    Regulate all video game professional competitions
D.    Provide education opportunities and purpose for users
E.    Establish a professional union and provide career opportunities for members

To advance the sport of video gaming in the United States and aboard by enhancing and promoting Character, professional leagues and Competition.

To accomplish this mission, the V.A.N has adopted a 5-year strategic plan - details of which can be found here.

There are many ways to get involved. First and foremost - partner with us!

To support the virtual sport, you may Join our project team Online (preferred), join via snail email or in person at Delta Beta Lambda fraternity Headquarters, or become a stakeholder in VPDG LLC. Call or send email with questions.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the V.AN and the virtual video gaming sport. Volunteer roles include Gaming community leaders, interns, project & brand managers for project charter development; Committee Members and Chairs for the Standing Rules Committee, Formats Committee, and a number of ad-hoc committees; technology support; special projects; National Committee; sponsorship & fund-raising activities; and Event Directors.

WHAT WILL V.A.N BECOME?

V.A.N KEEPS YOU ACTIVE AND HELPS YOU OBTAIN YOUR DREAMS

V.A.N is a terrific organization that offers challenges at all levels of play whether you're a beginning or elite player.  V.A.N penetrates all gaming platforms. We will offer training to improve spatial skills, cognitive abilities, academic performance and adolescent sociability. Even though we offer training and support it is still up to you as a virtual athlete to unlock your full potential.

Whether you play-pick up occasionally on XBOX360, Wii, Playstation, Mobile or any other portable device when you can find the time or practice three times a week with your team, playing on V.A.N will leave you feeling energized and alive.

OBJECTIVES

Help the Us Create a Revolution in Virtual Sports!

Our Core Objectives
1.    Gain sponsorship and partnership from interactive entertainment and game publishers
2.    Establish a volunteer corps from internship program
3.    Partners with other Open Source Developers
4.    Five major game publisher online tournaments and existing pro leagues sponsorships in first 24 months
5.    Establishment of Professional Gaming Circuit for all types of gamers; causal, advanced, and hardcore.
6.    Build  live beta test for social network component 360iGame
7.    Become attractive to major sponsors
8.    Development of membership website with online competition ladder integration

PARTNER WITH US!