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Sunday 28 August 2016
Anticipation of changes
It is well known that there are a number of changes happening in eSports. IeSF's Global Summit as sponsored by WCA hinted at the massive changes that esports is undergoing.
Just to get into the IOC require huge structural changes. Such changes include greater gender equality, and even greater good governance (at all levels).
IeSF and all its members, being committed to the vision of getting esports into the Olympics is quickly improving on its existing structures and has already implemented an Athlete's Commission, and has started processes for welfare, education, drug testing, equity, discipline, and the such.
However, at such a tumultuous time, both IeSF and MSSA are in the throws of elections.
Such elections could see very different Management Boards returned with new faces and new visions which may, or not, be in line with the current vision.
That is the price that you day for democracy and the rule of law. No matter the state of development, the rule of law comes first - there are no sacred cows!
The excitement is palpable as nominations of candidates roll in.
Just who will be on the new committees?
Brazil has the fundamentals right
Unlike other interest groups that 'pop' up overnight and then do nothing, whither and die, national federations go the distance.
National Federations are largely driven by volunteers who selflessly put in hours of their time to grow eSports at every level.
That is exactly what the Confederação Brasileira do Desporto Eletrônico (CBDEL) is doing.
The dedicated administrators of all 27 federations that make up the Confederação Brasileira do Desporto Eletrônico (CBDEL) seem yo be doing all the right things.
From developing esports at school, university and other grass-root levels, the CBDEL also has its affiliation with IeSF in order to fully benefit from a truly international family that cares more about the welfare of the gamer than personal aggrandisement and profit.
CBDEL too enjoys full recognition from the Brazilian Ministry of Sport, which allowed CBDEL to utilise Casa Brazil in the Olympic Village for not only a month long exhibition, and celebration of, esports, but also for CBDEL's National Championships at which they are selecting Brazil's first official eSports Team.
Then there are the sponsors (Connect Rio, Eletrobras, and RedZero).
Every sponsor is onboard as such realise the value of investing in such a federation.
The sponsors see that CBDEL is a legacy. The federation will continue long after the original founders have moved on as no-one owns the federation.
CBDEL too, is careful to nuture ongoing relationships with sponsors. Since federations are not interested in profit, and more interested in delivery, sponsors can invest knowing that every last sent is going into the programme - and not into someones back pocket!
Federations too exist to allow the athletes take ownership of the sports that they love - perhaps that is why there is such a clash between commercially driven entities and federations?
Saturday 27 August 2016
Brazilian Sports ministry confirms that eSports is indeed a sport.
It was just like any other sporting event.
The teams arrived, the media set up their cameras, and there was a flurry of activity from the organisers.
Such was the opening of the finals for CounterStrike: GO as the Confederação Brasileira do Desporto Eletrônico (CBDEL) held its team selections for IeSF's 8th World Championships - Jakarta.
The event started with Daniel Cossi (President of CBDEL) giving a rousing speech. Colin Webster (Board member of IeSF) followed, and explained to all the benefits that gamers get through National Federations working in close harmony with IeSF.
Paulo Protasio (President of the Rio Chamber of Commerce) then took to the floor.
The last speaker was Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Luiz Lima.
Although all the speeches were both interesting and relevant, all were eclipsed when Luiz openly declared the Ministry's support for eSports.
It is remarkable that CBDEL has achieved in two short years what many federations have taken decades to achieve,
Viva CBDEL, viva Brazil, viva!
Friday 26 August 2016
CBDEL - at Casa Brazil in the Olympic village
CBDEL's stand next to the Brazilian department of sport in Casa Brazil in the Olympic village |
The Confederação
Brasileira do Desporto Eletrônico (CBDEL) fully understands
the importance off working with all stakeholders.
CBDEL continually interacts with government, the Brazilian Olympic Committee, its membership and the public.
Thus CBDEL, through the kind offices of the Brazilian department of sport, were allowed to man a stand within Casa Brazil in the Olympic village.
CBDEL continually interacts with government, the Brazilian Olympic Committee, its membership and the public.
Thus CBDEL, through the kind offices of the Brazilian department of sport, were allowed to man a stand within Casa Brazil in the Olympic village.
During
the Olympic Games, interest in eSports was outstanding, and the CBDEL
officials were swamped with interest.
Young
Leonardo Ribas, who was recently selected to represent Brazil on
IeSF's Athlete's
Commission) and Kathleen
Rossi Cossi (who, in May 2016 earned IeSf's
International Referee accreditation) were both there helping
the other committed athletes explain, encourage and demonstrate
esports to fascinated crowds of other athletes and members of the
public.
Wherever
you looked in the stand IeSF's logo and branding is clearly
visible.
The pride that CBDEL has of its affiliation to IeSF is palpable.
The pride that CBDEL has of its affiliation to IeSF is palpable.
The
long-term benefits of the stand in Casa Brazil are hard to predict,
but one thing is certain, eSports is in very good hands in Brazil.
Brazil - an experience
Daniel Cossi of CBDEL at the Copacabana |
There was absolute commitment from both the government and the people.
As a South African in Rio, at no time did I ever feel unsafe, and found the population to be warm and hospitable.
The warm relaxed atmosphere in Rio, pervades all life.
Sitting at one of the many cafes on the Copacabana sipping one of the many exquisite concoctions, it is not hard to see why Rio has captured the hearts off so many people.
Thursday 25 August 2016
30th MSSA S A National Board Gaming & Wargaming Championships
The 30th
MSSA S A National Board
Gaming & Wargaming Championships shall
be held at HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank, on 3
& 4 December 2016.
In
terms of the current regulations, any period may be played to more
than one rule set if there are sufficient entries, if the period has
met the criteria to be played, and a player has qualified to act as
an umpire has volunteered to umpire such rule set.
The
championships shall start on both days at 9H00. Players need to
register at least 30 minutes before the start of play.
The following periods have qualified to be played, and shall be, should sufficient entries be received:
The following periods have qualified to be played, and shall be, should sufficient entries be received:
Period | ONE DAY HISTORICAL FIGURE GAMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY ONLY | |||
Sunday | ||||
ROUND 1 | ROUND 2 | ROUND 3 | ROUND 4 | |
Ancients – DBM 3.2 | 9H00-10H30 | 11H00 – 12H30 | 14H00 – 15H30 | 16H00 – 17H30 |
Board gaming | |||||
Period | CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED | ||||
Saturday | |||||
ROUND 1 | ROUND 2 | ROUND 3 | ROUND 4 | ROUND 5 | |
Checkers | 10H00-10H45 | 11H00 - 11H45 | 14H00 -14H45 | 15H00 - 15H45 | 16H00 - 16H45 |
Draughts (Brazilian) | 10H00-10H45 | 11H00 - 11H45 | 14H00 -14H45 | 15H00 - 15H45 | 16H00 - 16H45 |
Draughts (International) | 10H00-10H45 | 11H00 - 11H45 | 14H00 -14H45 | 15H00 - 15H45 | 16H00 - 16H45 |
Morabaraba | 10H00-10H45 | 11H00 - 11H45 | 14H00 -14H45 | 15H00 - 15H45 | 16H00 - 16H45 |
SesothoMorabaraba | 10H00-10H45 | 11H00 - 11H45 | 14H00 -14H45 | 15H00 - 15H45 | 16H00 - 16H45 |
Period | ONE DAY HISTORICAL FIGURE GAMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY ONLY | |||
Sunday | ||||
ROUND 1 | ROUND 2 | ROUND 3 | ROUND 4 | |
Ancients – DBM 200AP | 9H00-10H30 | 11H00 – 12H30 | 14H00 – 15H30 | 16H00 – 17H30 |
In
keeping with Mind Sport South Africa's policies re development
programmes, entries are free and gratis to
registered players who are unable to afford to enter such
championships should the member club formally request assistance.
Such
applications must be directed to MSSA at
e-mail: mindsportssa@iafrica.com
Please
note that if there are not at least 10 players entered for a figure
gaming period, then such period shall be played to four (4) rounds
and not five (5).
Entry
fees are:
R60.00 for figure gamers, and
R30.00 for board gamers.
R30.00 for board gamers.
Only
players who are registered with fully-paid-up members may
participate.
Players
are reminded that the majority choice of rules as at the closing date
for entries shall be used.
Entry
fees can be deposited directly into Mind Sports South Africa's
account, held at ABSA Bank, account number: 90 4766 7676.
All
entries, and army lists (if applicable) must be e-mailed to the
Umpire at:
mindsportssa@iafrica.com on
or before 30
November 2016.
For
the next event please go
to https://www.facebook.com/notes/mind-sports-south-africa-mssa/2017-calendar-of-events/10154320593527264
Colin Webster General Secretary Mind Sports South Africa P O Box 19275 FISHER'S HILL 1408 Tel: 011 828 4994 Cell: 073 593 9451 Fax: 086 672 1911 e-mail: mindsportssa@iafrica.com URL: http://www.facebook.com/mindsportssa Twitter: @mindsportssa Skype: colin.webster4
Further proof that eSports is now a sport!
Emil "HeatoN" Christensen - picture courtesy of wikimedia.org |
Sources in the Swedish eSports Federation (SeSF) have just advised "eSports, and other
games", that Emil"HeatoN" Christensen (of
Ninja's in Pyjamas - NiP - fame) will compete against ex-olympians
and world champions in traditional sport in Sweden's Ninth season of the Masters Championship.
This
year Ninja's
in Pyjamas are
currently one off the most successful CounterStrike: GO teams in the
world.
Fans are delighted now to shape culture, which sees the news as a confirmation of e-sports as a "real" sport.
Fans are delighted now to shape culture, which sees the news as a confirmation of e-sports as a "real" sport.
Emil
"HeatoN" Christensen will be competing against:
Helen
Alfredsson, golf
Born
in 1965 in Gothenburg and started playing golf at age eleven. As an
amateur, she won SM 1981-84, 1986, 1988. Became professional in 1989
on the European Tour and came to the LPGA Tour in 1992. She won a
major (the Kraft Nabisco Championship, 1993) and four LPGA titles.
Helen Alfredsson represented Europe in the Solheim Cup eight times,
which is the second most of all in the European team (1990, 1992,
1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2007 and 2009.
Jonas
Bjorkman, tennis
Born
in 1972 in Alvesta who turned professional ATP player in 1991 and
until 54 November 2008 won double titles and six singles titles. At
best he was ranked world number one in doubles and number four in the
singles. Was considered to have one of the world's top server tours
and volleys and well known for its own victory gesture: "Brussels
stage."
Cissi
Ferm, basketball
Born
in 1975 in Stockholm who has played for elite clubs Nerike and Solna
Vikings. She has played in both the Deaf and hearing the national
team in basketball, has won six European Championships for the Deaf,
the World Championships for the Deaf, an Olympic gold medal for the
deaf, eight national championships for the hearing and U20 gold for
the hearing. She was named the world's best dövidrottare in both
2001 and 2004.
Kjell
Isaksson, pole vault
Born
in 1948 in Stockholm, which competed for Sundbybergs IK and
Österhaningen IF. Had the world record in the pole vault outdoors
for a few months in 1972 and world record indoors in three
installments from 1970 to 1972. Won ten SM rod, silver in there
Championships in 1969 and two silver in the European Championships
Indoor in 1970 and 1971. In addition to their athletic performance
Kjell Isaksson became known to a wider audience when he was a
successful participant in the SVT program "Superstars".
Janni
Larsson, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Born
in 1987 in Kristinehamn. At age 14 she moved to Jönköping and it
was there that he began his Jiu-Jitsu training. Has a black belt in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is the first world champion with the black
belt from Sweden. When Brazilian Jui-Jitsu came to Sweden in 2007
began Janni immediately compete. In 2010 she moved to Denmark to
improve their training facilities. She ended her career 2015.
Martin
Lidberg, wrestling
Born
in 1973 in Stockholm and competed in Greco-Roman wrestling. Took the
European Championship in 2000 in the 85 kg class and European
Championship gold in 2004 in the 96 kg class, World Championships
2003 in the 96-kg class and both the European and World Championship
bronze in 1998. Finished his career in 2007.
Josefin
Lillhage, swimming
Born
in 1980 in Askim, outside Gothenburg and Väsby Simsällskap. She is
one of the most successful swimmer of all time and was "resident"
in the national team from 1995 to 2010, when she finished her career.
Her biggest success came in freestyle and European Championship gold
in the 200m when she defeated world number one Laure Manadou and was
only two hundredths of the world record she counts as one of its
highlights. In total she has 43 medals in international competitions,
including individual World Championship gold, silver and bronze, and
three European Championships.
Maria
Rooth, ice hockey
Born
in 1979 in Änge Holm and started playing ice hockey in Rogle BK's
boys team. After high school she moved to Boston and played one
season with the Assabet Valley Girls Club. In American college
hockey, she was recruited to the University of Minnesota and played
for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs and won the US college
championships 2001-2003. Participated in the Swedish Olympic women's
ice hockey national team 1998-2006 and took Olympic silver in 2006.
In December 2014 - after finishing career in 2010 - she was elected
as the first Swedish woman into the IIHF Hall of Fame.
Per-Olof
"Posa" Serenius, ice racing
Born
in 1948 in Hedemora Posa became world champion in ice racing on two
occasions, 1995 and 2002. He is also the world champion teams (1985,
1995, 2002) and has participated in a total of 32 World Cup finals,
where he, in addition to her two World Championship gold also three
silver medals. Posa Serenius is the protagonist of the documentary
film "Icy Riders" (2008).
Therese
Sjögran, football
Born
in 1977 in Lund and debuted in Veberöds A team (Division III) at age
14. 1997 enlisted Wä IF her and during the year the club went up in
the Damallsvenskan. October 30 the same year she made her debut in
the Swedish national team. 2000 wrote on Sjögran of Malmö FF, where
she stayed until 2011, when she made a proffsår in the US (Sky Blue
FC). She has the Swedish record in the number of international
matches played - 210 pieces.
Therese Sjögran, football
Born
in 1976 in Gothenburg, a midfielder with the number 8 in Elfsborg
from 1994 to autumn 2015. 2001-2005 he played in Southampton. Played
in the Swedish national team from 1999 to 2013 and, according to
official statistics, Anders Svensson, the male player who played the
most internationals - 148 pieces. He became a Swedish champion with
Elfsborg in 2006 and 2012 and participated in the 2002 World Cup and
2006 and European Championship in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
-
It will be really fun to be with, but most of all we prove that there
is no doubt that e-sports is a sport and what we can do together,
translated from what Christensen wrote on Facebook. (Det
ska bli riktigt kul att vara med, men allra mest att vi alla bevisar
att det inte är något snack om att e-sport är en sport och vad vi
kan göra tillsammans).
Tuesday 23 August 2016
It makes me laugh!
Don't you just love it when people who have no information whatsoever about an organisation attack statements made by such an organisation?
This is indeed true by a few 'members' of the South African gaming community.
But why do I put the word 'members' in inverted commas, you ask?
The answer is simply that most of the people who claim to be such members are not voted in by anyone.
In fact, they are all self-appointed, and yet they launch into tirades against those who are elected into office.
Such people too maliciously spout untruths against organisations and people without even trying to check the facts.
There are many articles published on the internet that examine the liability to which such people may be exposed as a result of careless and malicious comments.
Some comments may be contested in a civil action, whereas some action may be of a criminal nature
.
This is indeed true by a few 'members' of the South African gaming community.
But why do I put the word 'members' in inverted commas, you ask?
The answer is simply that most of the people who claim to be such members are not voted in by anyone.
In fact, they are all self-appointed, and yet they launch into tirades against those who are elected into office.
Such people too maliciously spout untruths against organisations and people without even trying to check the facts.
There are many articles published on the internet that examine the liability to which such people may be exposed as a result of careless and malicious comments.
Some comments may be contested in a civil action, whereas some action may be of a criminal nature
.
MSSA's 2016 South African National LAN Championships
Registrations
are open for MSSA's 2016 South African National LAN
Championships.
MSSA's 2016 South
African National LAN Championships is part of the process of
selecting the 2017 Protea eSports team that will attend IeSF's
9th IeSF World Championships.
MSSA remains absolutely committed to sending teams to all future IeSF World Championships.
Not only will MSSA send teams to the World Championships, but MSSA will also continue with participating in the ever popular International On-line Test Matches.
Registrations will close on the 30 November 2016.
MSSA remains absolutely committed to sending teams to all future IeSF World Championships.
Not only will MSSA send teams to the World Championships, but MSSA will also continue with participating in the ever popular International On-line Test Matches.
Registrations will close on the 30 November 2016.
Players
who wish to compete in any of MSSA's Championships are advised to
complete their annual registration forms so that they may registered
as Registered Players as soon as possible. Please note that MSSA's
financial year starts on 1 November, so all players need to
re-register if they intend to participate in the S A National
Championships.
Late entries will be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
Late entries will be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
All
gamers are reminded that MSSA's 2016 South African National LAN
Championships are an open championship.In other words any registered
player is entitled to enter the championship – no matter where they
live, or their category of membership. If you have any queries,
please contact MSSA.
Championship Details:
Hosting Club: HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank
Championship Details:
Hosting Club: HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank
Venue: HTS
Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank
Date: 3
& 4 December 2016
Entry
Fees: R60.00 per Registered Player per Period
Computers:
Bring your own. Please ensure that all game updates
are done prior to arrival.
Schedule:
The LAN Schedule for all 2016 is:
Saturday
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Time
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StarCraft
II
|
PES
(Pro Evolution Soccer)
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League
of Legends (LoL)
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HearthStone
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Street Fighter V
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09H00
|
Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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09H45
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
2 Starts
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10H30
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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11H15
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
4 Starts
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12H00
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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12H45
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Round
3 Continues
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Round
3 Continues
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Round3
Continues |
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13H00
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LUNCH
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Time
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TEKKEN
TTII
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PES
(continued)
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LoL
(continued)
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Hearthstone (continued)
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14H00
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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14H45
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
4 Continues
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Round
4 Continues
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Round
4 Continues
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15H30
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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16H15
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
5 Continues
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Round
5 Continues
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Round
5 Continues
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17H00
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Round
5 Starts
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18H00
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Awards
Ceremony
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19H00
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Doors
Close
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SUNDAY:
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Time
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Dota
2
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CounterStrike:GO
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FIFA
'16
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MORTAL KOMBAT X
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09H00
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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Round
1 Starts
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09H45
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
1 Continues
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Round
1 Continues
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10H30
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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Round
2 Starts
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11H15
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
2 Continues
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Round
2 Continues
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12H00
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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Round
3 Starts
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12H45
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Round
3 Continues
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Round
3 Continues
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Round3
Continues |
Round3
Continues |
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13H00
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LUNCH
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Time
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Dota
2 (continued)
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CounterStrike:GO
(continued)
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FIFA
'16
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MORTAL KOMBAT X
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14H00
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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Round
4 Starts
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14H45
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Round
4 Continues
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Round
4 Continues
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Round
4 Continues
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Round
4 Continues
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15H30
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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Round
5 Starts
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16H15
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Round
5 Continues
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Round
5 Continues
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Round
5 Continues
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Round
5 Continues
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17H00
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18H00
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Awards
Ceremony
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19H00
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Doors
Close
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Rules and Regulations: All Rules and Regulations pertaining to eSports are available from MSSA. Players are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the LAN League Bylaws and all Period Specific Rules. If any Player wishes to provide advice regarding the drafting of the Period Specific Rules they are encouraged to contact the eSBoC who will take all comments into account.
The
following Medals may be awarded at MSSA's 2016 South African
National LAN Championships:
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PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are registered players.
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UNIVERSITY: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are currently registered at any officially recognised University, provided the players have not received any Premier Medals.
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SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars, provided they have not received any Premier medals.
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WOMEN: Women will be awarded medals as per the same basis as above, that is in all three categories.
Colours
and National Team Trials:
- National Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a National Championship will earn National Colours.
- Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a Provincial Championship, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn Provincial Colours.
- National Team Trials: All Players that score within the top 20% or top three places, whichever is greater, in a specific Period at a Provincial or National Championship will earn an invitation to National Team Trials. National Team Trials shall be held in the event that a National Team must be selected to represent South Africa when competing in such Period in an International Championship.
The
next provincial event is: The Online Schools Championships that shall
be held on 11th February 2017.
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