Yeah, go talk about how it build's life skills, build character, teach the value of good sportsmanship, and promote a positive and playful outlook on competition. The medium for such noble causes would be SSBM, of course, a game friendly to all groups and ages.
The club will emphasize on the competitive aspect of SSBM. Of course, it is also a place where people of similar interests can get together and relieve stress that comes from an academic environment.
I suppose you can go a branch and point out the other clubs aren't really "necessary' either, and can all be done afterschool. They shouldn't let the negative connotations associated with gaming affect their judgement. Gaming, after all, has been very misaligned as of late, and you should urge the club council to look past their perceived stereotypes of games.
This club, of course, would definitely enrich the atmosphere of the school. Clubs, after all, are not necessarily catered to the general school population, but instead aims at a specific group of people, which accounts for the diverse nature of clubs. Such a target audience for a smash club exists at your school, and to deny a smash club would be tantamount to denying the "necessity" of a multitude of other clubs.
You should also point out that clubs are not formed out of "necessity", but out of interest. Clubs exist not because they are a required aspect of school, but because they help provide for a more fulfilling environment. Modern day high schools no longer focus solely on academics, and clubs are perhaps the most important aspect of the other, non-academic (but equally important) side of high school. There are many reason to not start a club, but "not being necessary" hardly applies.
Give background information about the competitive side of games, etc. And you can point out that you guys have outstanding academic performances, as well.
If worst comes to worst.... you can try to make a general games club, focus on SSBM, and kick out any one who doesn't smash. -.-'
Sooo.... that was me rambling and listing some stuff i woudl say if i were to write to the club council. It's unorganized, cause I just stated what i had on my mind at the moment. Well, i hope you guys are successful in showing the club council the error of their ways.
Sure, a bunch of that is BS, but i'm betting you guys have to not look like a bunch of hobo game addicts trying to get a trip during lunch.
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