Trailblazers by Watchfire is a nationwide program to ignite the talents of high school students passionate about content creation and sports videoboard operation. These skills can be applied to a wide range of school extracurricular activities, like scoring the big game to graduation live video production.
Trailblazers offers teachers classroom tools, making it easy to integrate Watchfire's Ignite Sports software into various curriculums like design, video production, and entrepreneurship.
THE PLAYBOOK WITH SKILLS PRACTICES is a step-by-step manual that serves both as a teacher guide and a self-paced resource for students.
SCHOOL COMPUTER LABS qualify for free, education-licensed Ignite Sports software, with no annual fees or subscriptions.
VIDEO LIBRARY demonstrates the most used editors and features, like scoring, content creation, and live event operations.
PERSONAL WEBINAR TRAINING is Watchfire’s crown jewel of Ignite Sports training, available for free and repeatable each season.
ONLINE TRAINING PORTAL allows students to complete courses and earn completion certifications and LinkedIn badges.
Recognizes creative approach to content for a Watchfire display.
Upholds fairness and respect during videoboard operation.
Connects students and industry professionals through #FiredUp.
The use of technology and branding are integral to sharing our message with our schools and communities. We have received a lot of positive feedback from our schools and our community regarding the boards, and the wonderful atmosphere that is created for our athletic events. The scoreboards give students the opportunity to learn skills in design and branding that give useful experience for the future.
Scott Cowart; School System Superintendent, Bowdon High School
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