As eSports continues to grow in popularity， more and more organizations are forming to support and develop the industry. One such organization is the newly-launched League of Legends eSports Association， also known as the LLEA.
The LLEA is a non-profit organization created by Riot Games， the developer of the popular MOBA game， League of Legends. The goal of the association is to promote and foster the growth and development of competitive League of Legends play at all levels， from amateur to professional.
The LLEA operates independently of Riot Games， although the game developer does provide resources and support for the association. The LLEA is run by a board of directors made up of players， coaches， and other stakeholders in the League of Legends community.
The LLEA is open to anyone interested in competitive League of Legends play. Membership is free and can be obtained by registering on the association's website. Members receive updates and information about events and opportunities， as well as access to a community of other League of Legends players and enthusiasts.
In addition to individual membership， the LLEA offers team membership for competitive teams. Teams that register with the LLEA gain access to additional resources and opportunities， such as qualification for official events and tournaments.
The LLEA organizes and sponsors a variety of events and tournaments， both online and offline. These events range from small， local competitions to large-scale international tournaments.
One of the LLEA's flagship events is the League of Legends Pro League， a professional league with teams from around the world competing for a prize pool of millions of dollars. Another event is the Collegiate League of Legends Championship， which showcases the top college teams from across North America.
The LLEA plays a number of important roles within the competitive League of Legends community. These roles include:
Developing and enforcing rules and standards for competitive play
Providing resources for players and teams to improve their skills and strategy
Organizing and sponsoring events and tournaments
Advocating for the interests of the League of Legends community to other industry stakeholders
The League of Legends eSports Association is still in its early stages， but it has already made a significant impact on the competitive League of Legends community. With its emphasis on development and promotion of the sport， the LLEA is poised to become a major force in the eSports industry.
As the association continues to grow and evolve， it will be interesting to see how it shapes the future of competitive League of Legends play. One thing is for certain: with the LLEA in the mix， the future of competitive League of Legends is bright.