Promotion and Relegation

Welcome to the gauntlet. The promotion and relegation from Intervarsity to Oceanic Developmental Tournament.The aims of the Gauntlet are to empower OCE players. This is to ensure that there is a pathway which fosters player and team development but also maintains competitive integrity and keeps the ecosystem dynamic. The Gauntlet bridges the gap between university-level play and semi-professional competition, ensuring that talent is continuously developed, nurtured and promoted, which is vital for the growth and sustainability of OCE. The phrase 'The Gauntlet' was termed during commentary in split 1 2024 by casters. Already with Split 1 2024, the promotion and relegation has grown to include Division 3.

Split 1 Promotion and Relegation Rounds are active here 

At the conclusion of the Oceanic League of Legends Intervarsity competitions 1st and 2nd places teams may compete for two (2) positions in Oceanic Development Tournament (ODT) Season 2. Two teams from each competition are eligible to compete namely: two (2) Division 1 teams, two (2) Women’s teams, two (2) Division teams and two (2) Division 3 teams. Teams which do not contest in the competition will be offered to the next ranked team as soon as possible otherwise will be marked ff on the Gauntlet ladder.

The teams are promoted for one (1) season only and will be relegated back to the next intervarsity competition. 

Rounds 1-3 23 May 2024

Summary of eligible teams and matches:  

  Round 1 (best of one)  

• Top 2 listed Women’s teams  

• Top 2 listed Division 3 teams   

  Round 2 (best of one)  

• Top 2 listed Division 2 teams 

• Top 2 teams of round 1

Round 3 (best of one)  

• Top 2 listed Division 1 teams   

• Top 2 teams of Round 2  

Promotion and Relegation - 30 May

 Promotion and Relegation Match (best of three)  

Round 4 (best of three)  

• 2 previous split university ODT placed teams   

• Top 2 teams of Round 3  

The top two teams from the Trials will play the previously promoted teams in the ODT. Presently Teams hold their space for one season and then be required to contest their position.    

 LCO developmental squads, which may be labelled Academy teams, do not need to compete in the Promotion Relegation Tournament.  

The relevant university holds the position and Team roster maybe changed. However, all players must be enrolled the university they are representing and follow eligibility rules as per Intervarsity.   

Promoted teams which do not take part in the Promotion Relegation Tournament will automatically be relegated to the OLI.