Wednesday 31 July 2019

Colin Webster to be interviewed by Lester Kiewet on CapeTalk 567AM.

Colin Webster shall be interviewed apropos the growth of esports.
Lester Kiewit is a writer for the Mail & Guardian by day and presenter by night. Rather than looking back at the news of the day, Lester explores new subjects and new perspectives.

Through his shows, Lester will tackle any issue but will also look at the humour in the news cycle pointing out some of the bizarre statements and stories that make headlines.

With the recent news of the Fortnite championships being won by a 16 year old, Lester will be delving into the evolving era of esports, and will thus interview Mind Sports South Africa's General secretary, Coin Webster.

The interview will take place at 21H30 tonight, on Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Listeners can tune in on radio, or listen to the live stream on  
http://www.capetalk.co.za/.


Saturday 27 July 2019

Board games: MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships - 24 August 2019

Sebolelo Motlhabi (North West University) the defending champion for Morabaraba.
MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships shall be held at Curro Klerksdorp, 22 Elm St, Klerksdorp, on 24 August 2019.

The championships shall start at 10H00. 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:

Board gaming
PeriodCHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED
Saturday
ROUND 1ROUND 2ROUND 3ROUND 4ROUND 5
Backgammon10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
Checkers10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
Draughts (Brazilian)10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
Draughts (International)10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
Draughts (Russian)10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
Morabaraba10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45
SesothoMorabaraba10H00-10H4511H00 - 11H4514H00 -14H4515H00 - 15H4516H00 - 16H45

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: email: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

Entry fees are:              R34.00 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 must be entered before or on 12 August 2019. The entry form can be found on https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184. The entry form must be downloaded completed and e-mailed to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

The following Medals may be awarded at MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships:
  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are registered players.
  • 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.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars, provided they have not received any Premier medals.
  • WOMEN: Women will be awarded medals as per the same basis as above, that is in all three categories.
Colours and National Team Trials:
  • 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. 

Friday 26 July 2019

Reminder: MSSA's 16th FREE STATE Championships - 3 & 4 August 2019

Scenes from previous championships.
Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) 16th FREE STATE Championships is one of the most popular championships on the calendar. With Sasolburg's close proximity to Johannesburg and Pretoria, teams from Gauteng often travel to the Free State Championships to play for honours. The Free State Championship also proves to be a popular event for teams from North West which gives the championship the feel of a national championship.

Many of South Africa's top players who have represented South African Protea teams in international competition have taken advantage of the early championships in order to qualify for selection so that in the later championships the Registered Players can hone their skills to even higher levels. The general consensus is that in order for a Registered Player to do well in international competition, such player should play at least 30 games in provincial or national championships within a season.

MSSA is proud of its reputation of promoting youth in its national teams, and as a result, most of MSSA's teams that have represented South Africa have had a component of players that were learners who were still in High School.

Thus it should be noted that such Free State Championships not only counts towards players earning Provincial Colours, but also counts towards MSSA's selection process.

All gamers are reminded that MSSA's Free State Championships are an open championship. In other words any registered player, who is currently a registered learner, is entitled to enter the championship – no matter where they live.

For additional information, please contact MSSA at mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

Details are as follows:

Championship Details:

Date3 & 4 August 2019
Entry date
26 July 2019
AccommodationTo book, please e-mail Amanda (who is most helpful) at hostel@fakkelskool.co.za as soon as possible. In such e-mail it must be stated the number of meen, the number of women that require accommodation.Please telephone the school to see if there is accommodation available at (016) 976 0470.

The entry form can be found on https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184. The entry form must be downloaded completed and e-mailed to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com


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 

Thursday 25 July 2019

Amanda Pakade to speak on North West FM

A joyful Amanda Pakade, MSSA president, is to discuss mind sports on North West FM.
Karabo "MissK" Mokgalagadi will interview Amanda Pakade on North West FM at 18H15.

The interview will explore Amanda as a woman in sports, examining whats it like to be in the sport industry, challenges, background of MSSA, how long MSSA has been in exsistence, and thoughts on how mind sports ares ignored.

The interview can be found on Frequency 89.8 - 103.9, and ww.northwestfm.co.za for the audio stream.

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Esports: MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships - 24 & 25 August 2019

Esports athetes at MSSA's 2018 North West Championships.
Registrations are now open for MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships.

MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships is part of the process of selecting the official 2020 Protea Esports team that will attend IESF's 12th 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 Online Test Matches.

All entries must be entered before or on 12 August 2019. The entry form can be found on https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184. The entry form must be downloaded completed and e-mailed to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

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 MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships.

Late entries will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

All gamers are reminded that MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST 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:
Curro Klerksdorp
VenueCurro Klerksdorp, 22 Elm St, Klerksdorp
Date24 & 25 August 2019
Entry Fees: R68.00 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:
TimePaladinsLeague of Legends (LoL)FIFA’19HearthStoneStreet Fighter VClash Royal
09H00Round 1 StartsRound 1 StartsRound 1 StartsRound 1 StartsRound 1 StartsRound 1 Starts
09H45Round 1 ContinuesRound 1 ContinuesRound 1 ContinuesRound 1 ContinuesRound 1 ContinuesRound 1 Continues
10H30Round 2 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 2 Starts
11H15Round 2 ContinuesRound 2 ContinuesRound 2 ContinuesRound 2 ContinuesRound 2 ContinuesRound 2 Continues
12H00Round 3 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 3 Starts
12H45Round 3 ContinuesRound 3 ContinuesRound 3 ContinuesRound 3 ContinuesRound 3 ContinuesRound 3 Continues
13H00LUNCH
TimePaladins (continued)LoL (continued)FIFA’19 (continued)HearthStone (continued)Street Fighter V (continuedClash Royal (continued)
14H00Round 4 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 4 Starts
14H45Round 4 ContinuesRound 4 ContinuesRound 4 ContinuesRound 4 ContinuesRound 4 ContinuesRound 4 Continues
15H30Round 5 StartsRound 5 StartsRound 5 StartsRound 5 StartsRound 5 StartsRound 5 Starts
16H15Round 5 ContinuesRound 5 ContinuesRound 5 ContinuesRound 5 ContinuesRound 5 ContinuesRound 5 Continues
17H00
18H00Awards Ceremony
19H00Doors Close
SUNDAY:
TimeCounter StrikeDota 2TEKKEN 7
09H00Round 1 StartsRound 1 StartsRound 1 Starts
09H45Round 1 ContinuesRound 1 ContinuesRound 1 Continues
10H30Round 2 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 2 Starts
11H15Round 2 ContinuesRound 2 ContinuesRound 2 Continues
12H00Round 3 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 3 Starts
12H45Round 3 ContinuesRound 3 ContinuesRound 3 Continues
13H00LUNCH
TimeCounter Strike (continued)Dota 2 (continued)TEKKEN 7 (continued)
14H00Round 4 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 4 Starts
14H45Round 4 ContinuesRound 4 ContinuesRound 4 Continues
15H30Round 5 StartsRound 5 StartsRound 5 Starts
16H15Round 5 ContinuesRound 5 ContinuesRound 5 Continues
17H00
18H00Awards Ceremony
19H00Doors Close

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 (mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com) who will take all comments into account.

The following Medals may be awarded at MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships:
  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are registered players.
  • 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.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars, provided they have not received any Premier medals.
  • WOMEN: Women will be awarded medals as per the same basis as above, that is in all three categories.
Colours and National Team Trials:
  • 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. 
Registered Players wishing to shout-cast the event, must please contact Marisa van der Westhuizen at: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com.