Dairy MAX and Gaming Community Network Host Second Annual Madden NFL Tournament to Promote Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Among Texas Students

Frisco, Texas (May 2, 2023) – Dairy MAX, one of the leading regional dairy councils in America, and Gaming Community Network (GCN), a GameSquare Esports company, announced the second annual “Fuel Up 

to Play 60 Madden NFL 23 Open Tournament.” The tournament is part of an online EA SPORTS Madden NFL 23 competition for students in the Dallas Cowboys’ viewing area, which tests local middle and high 

school students' gaming skills for an opportunity to play Madden 23 on a live broadcast final event and the chance to Live Like the Dallas Cowboys for a Day. The tournament aims to educate the youth gaming community on the importance of fueling their body with healthy foods so they have the energy to play their game.

“Hosting the Fuel Up to Play 60 Madden NFL 23 Open Tournament with Gaming Community Network offers us a unique opportunity to meet younger consumers exactly where they are,” said Marty McKinzie, Dairy MAX chief growth officer. “Reaching this key consumer audience in a virtual space where they are most receptive allows us the opportunity to craft proper nutrition messaging that is lasting and impactful.”

In April, students in the Dallas Cowboys’ viewing area had an opportunity to compete at The Salvation Army North Texas Youth Education Town to qualify to play on a live broadcast final on May 12. In addition to playing against a Dallas Cowboys Alumni Player on stream, the grand prize winner 

will receive free Raising Canes for a year and will become an honorary Dallas Cowboys player for a day. The final event will be broadcast on Twitch at GCN.gg, on YouTube at GCN_gg, and all are encouraged to tune in.

As the Official Nutrition Partner of the Dallas Cowboys, Dairy MAX  promotes the importance of healthy, balanced eating for performance in school, in-game, and on the field. As part of the National Football League and National Dairy Council’s “Fuel Up to Play 60” campaign, which aims to 

help students take steps to own and improve their health, including physical activity and healthy eating, the Fuel Up to Play 60 Madden NFL 23 Open Tournament helps solidify the commitment Dairy MAX has made to this mission.

"Partnering with Dairy MAX to continue to build programs around gaming that educates students and promotes a healthy lifestyle with professional athletes is a message we at GCN are extremely proud of," said Drew Brunson, Gaming Community Network president. "This Madden NFL 23 showcase will help students take steps to achieve peak performance through a healthy and active lifestyle."

The event will be promoted on social media by a Dallas Cowboys Alumni Player and the host, Darrynton FL player and avid gamer. GCN will operate all aspects of the tournament, including talent sourcing and operations.

For more information on Dairy MAX and to tune into the tournament, please visit Twitch at GCN.gg and YouTube at GCN_gg.

About Dairy MAX

Founded more than 40 years ago, Dairy MAX is one of the leading regional dairy councils in America – representing more than 900 dairy farmers and serving communities in eight states: Colorado, southwest Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. A nonprofit organization, Dairy MAX is part of a nationwide effort to support dairy farming and drive impact for every dairy farmer, while promoting American agriculture. The organization operates five audience outreach programs: business development, consumer marketing, health and wellness, industry image and relations and school marketing. For more information about Dairy MAX and its team of experts, visit DairyMAX.org. Dairy resources and delicious recipes are available at DairyDiscoveryZone.com.

About Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC), which was founded by America's dairy farmers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools.

The program additionally encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. As a result of the program, 14 million students are making better food choices and 18 million are more physically active. Fuel Up to Play 60 is further supported by several health and nutrition organizations: Action for Healthy Kids, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association/Foundation, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association. Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more.

About Gaming Community Network

GCN is the only independent media group completely dedicated to gaming and esports across community sites, content producers, influencers and tournament/event operators. Bridging the gap between traditional media and gaming with a “Gamer First” promise, GCN’s aggregated & integrated 

proprietary media network reaches 65M+ MAUs in the US and 115M+ MAUs globally, driving scale for premium content designed to provoke and share conversations. GCN builds bespoke strategy solutions from content creation to full-scale tournaments for any endpoint, be it social, broadcast TV or live stream. GCN collaborates with its partners to deliver memorable experiences for gamers and brands. Learn more at GCN.gg or follow on LinkedIn.

About GameSquare Esports

GameSquare Esports Inc. is a vertically integrated, international digital media and entertainment company enabling global brands to connect and interact with gaming and esports fans. GameSquare owns a portfolio of companies including Code Red Esports Ltd., an esports talent agency 

serving the UK, GCN, a digital media company focusing on the gaming and esports audience based in Los Angeles, USA., NextGen Tech, LLC (dba as Complexity Gaming), a leading esports organization operating in the United States, Swingman LLC (dba Cut+Sew and Zoned), a gaming and lifestyle 

marketing agency based in Los Angeles, USA, Fourth Frame Studios, a multidisciplinary creative production studio, and Mission Supply, a merchandise and consumer products business. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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