Esports: - MSSA's Annual South African Schools National Championships - 15 & 16 June 2019

Which school teams will walk away with the titles at MSSA's 2019 Annual South African Schools National LAN Championships?

Registrations are now open for MSSA's Annual South African Schools National LAN Championships.

Registrations will close on the 31 May 2019. 

Late entries will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

Championship Details:

Host Club: Fakkel School of Skills, 20 Jan Smuts Ave., Sasolburg

Date: 15 & 16 June 2019

Entry Fees: R34.00 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 2019 is:

SATURDAY:
Time	Paladins PC/PS4	FIFA’19	PES mobile	Clash Royal
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts
09H45	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues
10H30	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts
11H15	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues
12H00	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts
12H45	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Paladins (continued)	FIFA’19 (continued)	PES mobile (continued)	Clash Royal (continued)
14H00	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts
14H45	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts
16H15	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues
17H00
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors Close
SUNDAY:
Time	Counter Strike	League of Legends (LoL)	Dota 2	Hearthstone	Street Fighter V
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts
09H45	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues
10H30	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts
11H15	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues
12H00	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts
12H45	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Counter Strike (continued)	LoL (continued)	Dota 2 (continued)	Hearthstone (continued)	Street Fighter V (continued
14H00	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts
14H45	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts
16H15	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues
17H00
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors Close

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 the MSSA at: e-mail: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

Players who are registered with any school 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. 

No entries shall be accepted without MSSA having received proof of payment.

All entries must be entered onto the entry form that may be downloaded from https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VEYdTjmTj6FvqNDftSz9QdAYsiOiRaaI7EUY_rKxDUI/edit#gid=0

Schools that require accommodation must please read: Sasolburg achieves another first in 2018.

The following Medals may be awarded at MSSA's 2018 Annual SA School National Championships:

• HIGH SCHOOL (FEMALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
• PRIMARY SCHOOL (FEMALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
• HIGH SCHOOL (MALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.
• PRIMARY SCHOOL (MALE): Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars.

Colours and National Team Trials:

• National Colours: All Players who win all of their Matches at MSSA's 2018 Annual SA School National Championships will earn National Colours.
• 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 MSSA's 2018 Annual SA School National Championships in the same period and in the same year, shall 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. 

Also read:

• 2019 Calendar of Events
• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
• Important notice: MSSA drops the esports title 'Fortnite' from its provincial and national events.
• New National Team Selection Criteria