[Japan e-Motorsports Organization] [E-Motorsports League UNIZONE to start in 2025] 4 participating teams and supporting manufacturers have been decided! We will hold a selection meeting for additional participating teams and begin providing information on obtaining the licenses necessary to participate as players! Japan e-Motorsports Organization Press release: November 6, 2024 [2025 e-motor sports league UNIZONE] 4 participating teams and supporting manufacturers have been decided! We will hold a selection meeting for additional participating teams and begin providing information on obtaining the licenses necessary to participate as players! [Until 11/19] Recruiting additional teams to participate in UNIZONE! [Until 11/27] Information on obtaining the UNIZONE license required to participate as a player has started! Japan e-Motorsports Organization (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) operates the only e-motorsports tournament (e-sports tournament using racing games) in Japan that is officially recognized by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) “UNIZONE”. , Representative Director: Hiroaki Idei (hereinafter referred to as “JeMO”), hereby announces that the four teams and supporting manufacturers that will participate in “UNIZONE”, which will begin in February 2025, have been decided. In addition, in order to make this memorable first year of the season even more exciting, we will be accepting applications for the selection event for additional teams to participate in UNIZONE until 17:00 on Tuesday, November 19th. At the same time, we will begin providing information on obtaining the UNIZONE license required to participate as a player, and will accept advance applications until November 27th (Wednesday). We are looking forward to applications from teams and athletes who will create the history of e-motorsports together with UNIZONE.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/132621/13/132621-13-ed5d46a820ad3500c2412138fae8d393-1000×785.jpg Gunma Diamond Pegasus (Gunma Prefecture) They entered the independent league in 2008 as a prefectural baseball team with roots in Gunma. With the support of Itoi Holdings Co., Ltd., a group company aiming to combine real sports and virtual sports with the keyword “Make Gunma more energetic and more fun,” we aim to make Gunma the most exciting city in the region. Participating as a professional e-sports team.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/132621/13/132621-13-363e43444e1e74b165bb969ff41344b3-1000×785.jpg Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto (Kumamoto Prefecture) From “Kumamoto” to the “world”. With the desire to be an indispensable presence for Kumamoto through e-sports, we started our activities with Saishunkan System Co., Ltd. as our operating organization. “Sol” in the team’s name means “sun” in Latin, and it represents the team’s desire to be a presence that can illuminate Kumamoto through e-sports.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/132621/13/132621-13-f09c0cd390c088f7a5552c664238e2c0-1000×785.jpg Nagoya OJA (Aichi Prefecture) A professional sports team named Nagoya OJA, aiming to spread from Owarimikawa to Japan and Asia, with the mission statement of “Revitalize Nagoya,” “Revitalize Japan,” and “Create a kinder society.” . It started its activities as an e-sports team in 2016, and in 2023, it has expanded into a comprehensive sports club, establishing an urban sports team “Baseball5” division. About supporting manufacturer decision In preparation for the opening of the UNIZONE League, we would like to inform you that five domestic automobile manufacturers have decided to sponsor us. UNIZONE, together with its supporting partners, will work toward “developing a sustainable motorsports world and solving various social issues through the fusion of the real and virtual.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/132621/13/132621-13-59e7b7ee366e2a46f21b42a48678e3c7-3735×230.jpg 2025 UNIZONE League participation team selection meeting In
preparation for the opening of the UNIZONE League in February 2025, we will hold a selection meeting for additional participating teams. Application conditions All 6 conditions below must be met 1. Be an organization with corporate status 2. Must be able to agree to the league rules 3.Have the intention and structure to participate in the league continuously for 3 years or more Be able to participate in the Japan e-Motorsports Organization as an employee and pay the first year’s membership fee (10 million yen) and annual membership fee (5 million yen) 4. Have at least 2 UNIZONE drivers and 1 internationally licensed driver in your team 5. Set up a base for strengthening your team and hold trial sessions and promotional events at the same base to gain fans Application period Until 17:00 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Selection process 1. First screening: Document screening 2.Second selection: Presentation screening 3.Final interview: Interview with JeMO representative director 4. Unofficial offer First selection details Document screening Those who passed the first screening will be contacted on November 19th (Tuesday) or 20th (Wednesday), 2024 Secondary selection details Presentation examination Theme: What I want to achieve by participating in UNIZONE Implementation date: Scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, 10:00-14:30 Time: 15 minutes presentation 15 minutes Q&A Presentation materials: If you wish to use it, please limit it to 5 or less and send it to the secretariat by 15:00 on Thursday, November 21, 2024 Method: Online meeting format Others: ・Please enter your desired time slot on the entry form. We will inform you of the confirmed time when we inform you that you have passed the first screening ・Please have the team manager attend the presentation Final interview details Interview with JeMO
representative director Please schedule an interview with our representative director on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 10:00-14:00 Entry fee None Judge Chairman: Director Masahiro Katagiri Secretariat: Secretary General Nozomi Kawasaki How to enter Please apply in advance from the URL (form) below https://forms.office.com/e/CTnBKwTRy3 Notes ・We strictly refuse applications from teams that do not intend to participate in the league. ・The official number of UNIZONE games in 2025 will be 5 or 6 games Please refer to this page for details https://unizone-emotorsport.com/news/241106team
UNIZONE license acquisition guide In order to participate as a UNIZONE player, it is mandatory to obtain a UNIZONE license. After
registration, the secretariat will contact you with further
instructions. Licensing requirements [Basic requirements] All of the following 4 conditions must be met 1. Must live in Japan and be able to communicate in Japanese without any inconvenience (Regardless of nationality) 2. Must be at least 16 years old 3. Be healthy both mentally and physically 4. Must sympathize with UNIZONE’s philosophy and be willing to cooperate with JeMO’s grassroots activities, etc. [Skill requirements] Satisfy the skill requirements of either 1. or 2. 1. Have a score of 4,000 or more in either the road category “Formula (open wheel)” or “Sports car” in the “iRating” rating system of “iRacing” 2. Possess a license equal to or higher than the
“International B-class license” stipulated by JAF License acquisition process 1. Apply in advance using the form below by the deadline below 2. JeMO will contact you regarding license acquisition information (within 3 business days of advance application) 3. Submit the “UNIZONE license registration application form”, “copy of identification card”, “documents proving that you meet skill requirements 1 or 2”, and “written oath” to apply. 4. Judging by JeMO’s competition department 5. Notification of examination results 6. Submission of “photo data for athlete registration” 7. License issue (validity period: 1 year) *Please submit a copy of your ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, My Number card, etc., with a photo of yourself Advance application deadline Until 23:59 on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Main application deadline Until 23:59 on Saturday, November 30, 2024 License acquisition fee Free (There is no
acquisition fee, but updates from the second year onwards will be charged) How to apply in advance Please apply in advance from the URL below (Google Form) https://forms.gle/QCTSVgWgaCWKQZip6 *About rewards Various rewards available (basic compensation when belonging to a team, participation/performance compensation, prize money, etc.) Please refer to this page for details
https://unizone-emotorsport.com/news/241106player About UNIZONE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/132621/13/132621-13-12b98ed42fbc1fffbd0ff40243f05210-1920×318.png UNIZONE is an e-motorsports tournament sponsored by JeMO and certified by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), the general incorporated association that oversees motorsports in Japan. By building an ecosystem and competition pyramid in e-motorsports, we will not only create a new sports culture, but also attract a wide range of people, not only traditional motorsports fans and e-sports fans, but also those who have little interest in either. We are planning to develop an official league and grassroots activities. Through these
activities, we aim to become a platform that conveys the wonders and fun of cars and contributes to the development of future mobility. UNIZONE official site: https://unizone-emotorsport.com/ UNIZONE Official X: https://twitter.com/UNIZONE_eMS UNIZONE Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UNIZONE_eMotorsport