Free State umpiring course wrap-up.

MSSA's new level 1 umpires.

JCS Private Centre played host to Mind Sports South Africa's level 1 umpire's course.

It was exciting to again see South Africa's top players participating in a umpire's course. Gordon McCormack, Yu-Hsien Lin, Leonard Loftus, Samson Thinene, and Joseph Mathlong (all having provincial titles under their belts) showed their competitive spirit by absolutely 'acing' the course.

All-in-all the Free State umpiring course was a huge success with all the participants passing with flying-colours and enjoying the course.

Those that are now accredited as level 1 umpires are:

Name of player	Club
Adrian van der Merwe	Vereeniging Gimnasium
Armand Oosthuizen	JCS Academy
Gordon McCormack	Masters of Mind Sports
Joseph Mathlong	North West University – Vaal
Leonard Loftus	Masters of Mind Sports
Nelson van Wyk	Masters of Mind Sports
Paula Loftus	Masters of Mind Sports
Ruaan Swart	Vereeniging Gimnasium
Samson Thinene	North West University – Vaal
Yu-Hsien Lin	North West University – Vaal

The next course shall be held on:

	MPUMALANGA
Date	12 May 2018
Time	09h00 - 16h00
Venue	HTS Witbank, Beyers Street, Die Heuwel, Emalahleni
Fee	R300 per registered member (catering included)
Entry date	7 May 2018

The course shall include:

* Ethics
* Background to MSSA's systems
* Roles of the different umpires
* Entry
* Basic rules to the games
* Pairings
* Data capturing of results
* How results are further used

At the end, a test will be given, and those that pass will be accredited as umpires.

Any Registered Player who is 18 or older may register for such course through their member club.