Wednesday 8 May 2024

Results: Online Championships held on 4 May 2024.

Roedean Reaper Bees (seated Jiya Chagan (capt), Standing left to right: Aadilah Noorbhai, Diya Parthab, Abigail Adonis & Lethabo Ledwaba) are the first female team to be awarded Provincial Colours for the Valorant Esports Title.

 Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has just held its Combined Online Provincial Championships for Schools on 24 May 2024.

The provincial championship enabled participants to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials (NTT) which will be used to select South Africa's National Protea Teams to attend the international events to which South Africa will send official teams.

There were no less than six (6) provinces represented, and more importantly, again there were more females participating. Of the 34 athletes who earned Provincial Colours, 11 of such athletes are females.

The female esports team, AHG (PES Society), had a good showing in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports title. Of course, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is just  one of the six titles which MSSA has entered to contest at IESF's 16th World Championships. 

Of special interest is the Roedean Reaper Bees (Roedean School). Even though the team made its competitive debut in this championship, the team punched well above its weight to win the female division. By winning the female division, the members have all earned Senior Gauteng Provincial Colours and a berth in the National Team trials to be held later this year.

IESF's 16th World Championships will be played to the following titles:

  • Counter-Strike 2
  • Counter-Strike 2 - Female division
  • DotA 2
  • eFootball
  • Mobile Legends, Bang Bang
  • Mobile Legends, Bang Bang - Female division
  • PUBGM

The winners of the Online Championships are:

TitleName of player/teamClubProvincial Colours awarded
Clash Royale - Premier (tie)
Johan CoetzeeMiddiesMpumalanga Colours
Kyle VorsterZAG AcademyGauteng Colours
Counter Strike: 2ZAG | Kitsune
Shannon CorranZAG AcademyLimpopo Colours
Robert ButlerZAG AcademyWestern Cape Colours
Aidan VosterZAG AcademyGauteng Colours
Tristan FullerZAG AcademyEastsern Cape Colours
Adam SchultzZAG AcademyWestern Cape Colours
Counter Strike: 2Tuks | Onix
Tiaan Phillip EngelbrechtTuks Esports
Josephus Johannes le RouxTuks Esports
Kyle AndersonTuks Esports
Armand van der ColfTuks Esports
Siraaj SardiwallaTuks Esports
eFootball - PremierRidah HendricksPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
eFootball - Premier - FemaleMikara NokrajDawnview High SchoolGauteng Colours
eFootball - High School - MaleRelbogile NkadimengDawnview High School
FIFA 24 - PremierLeruo MokatiPES SocietyGauteng Colours
FIFA 24 - Under 24Sibusiso NgubeniNorth West Union
Mobile Legends - Premier
AHB
Ridah HendricksPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Keagan MohamedPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Jason WolhuterPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Ameen JacobsPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Kashief MatthewsPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Riezwan HakimPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Mobile Legends - Premier - Female
AHG
Je'nielle CavanaghPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Inez PringlePES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Salma ParkerPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Ra'isha ProutPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Fatimah ProutPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Mia AnthonyPES SocietyWestern Cape Colours
Rocket League - Premier - 1 v 1 - PremierNatan StrangeHoërskool KlerksdorpNorth West Colours
Tekken 8Stasch CloeteTeam PlaybellWestern Cape Colours
Valorant - Premier
Tuks Valorant
Tapiwanashe Keith MatemaTuksEsportsGauteng Colours
Kyle HalvorsenTuksEsportsGauteng Colours
Jaden Connor SwartsTuksEsportsGauteng Colours
Ronald James Tyler WheeldonTuksEsportsGauteng Colours
Alejandro Luca Sartini-KrugerTuksEsportsGauteng Colours
Valorant - Premier - Female
Roedean Reaper Bees
Jiya Chagan (capt)Roedean SchoolGauteng Colours
Aadilah NoorbhaiRoedean SchoolGauteng Colours
Diya ParthabRoedean SchoolGauteng Colours
Abigail AdonisRoedean SchoolGauteng Colours
Lethabo LedwabaRoedean SchoolGauteng Colours
Sportsmanship AwardRelbogile NkadimengDawnview High School

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Thursday 2 May 2024

European Regional Qualifiers Announcement


International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to unveil the European Regional Qualifiers for the 16th World Esports Championship. From July 6 to July 31, 750+ athletes from Europe will compete for a slot at WEC24, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As the only fully online event hosted by IESF in 2024, this tournament will spotlight Europe's best esports talent across four game titles. The event will feature competition in the following categories:


• CS2 Open 
• CS2 Women
• MLBB Open (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)
• MLBB Women
• PUBG MOBILE
• DOTA2


Athletes from 43 nations will compete in this event, determined to claim victory and proceed on their journey on the ”Road to Riyadh”. The national champions of the eFootball™ series will advance directly to WEC24.


"We've ensured that despite being exclusively online, the European Regional Qualifiers will deliver the same level of intensity and high standards as the other regional qualifiers. Athletes and fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive experience as the battle for a spot at the World Esports Championship kicks off." – stated Igor Nedeski, Esports Manager at IESF


As the national qualifiers progress, national federations await to discover which champions will represent them at the upcoming Europe Regional Qualifiers. The ongoing matches are already promising intense competition, setting the stage for a great showdown in July. Stay tuned for updates as the journey to WEC24 heats up.


About the International Esports Federation

IESF is the uniting body for World Esports. Founded in 2008 by nine member nations, IESF is currently composed of 143 Member Federations across six continents. IESF brings together all esports stakeholders to achieve a united ecosystem for the development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide. The IESF WE Championships is the biggest multi-sport spectacle of esports in the world. IESF also organizes the annual World Esports Summit to support the highest standard of esports governance worldwide.

 


Website: iesf.org

Twitter: @iesf_official

Instagram: @iesf_official

Facebook:  IESF

LinkedIn: IESF

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Wednesday 1 May 2024

Online Championships to be held on 4 May 2024.

South African teams have generally been the largest teams from Africa, and since 2009, South Africa is one of the few countries that have participated in every IESF World Championship. 

MSSA's Online Championships to be held on 4 May 2024 represent the second last chance that Registered Players have to qualify for the National Team Trials (NTT) at which MSSA shall select the Protea Esports Team that shall participate in the IESF 16th World Esports Championships.

Colin Webster, MSSA President, and IESF past President, stated, "I am truly excited about the prospects for 2024 as never before have we had Registered Players who are so competent, enthused and willing to represent South Africa with pride".

It is therefore not surprising that MSSA has thus entered all IESF esports titles on offer at IESF's 16th World Championships - especially the female events.

The esports titles offered by IESF, and entered by MSSA are:

  • Counter-Strike 2 (open)
  • Counter-Strike 2 (female)
  • DOTA 2 (open) 
  • eFootball (Open) 
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (open)
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (female)
  • PUBG mobile (open)

In order to participate, players must be registered for the 2023/2024 season.

The championship shall be held on 4 May 2024

Game titles to be played are:


Period/genreTitlePlatformPlayers
Shooter
CODMMobile4 v 4
Counter-Strike: 2PC5 v 5
ValorantPC/console5 v 5
PUBGMMobile1 v 1
Sport
FIFA '24Console1 v 1
eFootballConsole1 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC1 v 1 and 3 v 3
MOBA
DotA 2PC5 v 5
Clash RoyaleMobile1 v 1
League of LegendsPC5 v 5
Clash of ClansMobile1 v1
Mobile Legends Bang BangMobile5 v 5
Fighting
Tekken (latest version)Console1 v 1
Street Fighter VConsole1 v 1

Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.

Tournament Structure:


As per the MSSA's rules, being:

  • If less than six teams, the championship shall be a Round Robin Championship
  • If 6 to 10 teams enter the championship there shall be four rounds as played to the Swiss System
  • If 11 or more teams enter the championship there shall be five rounds as played to the Swiss System

Eligibility:

  • Any team consisting of players who are Registered Players affiliated to a MSSA member club may enter.

Entries:

  • Entry is R100.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
  • Entries must be submitted by midnight 3 May 2024
  • To enter, the club must complete the Google Drive document. 
  • The entry form may be found on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184
  • Clubs are to download the entry form, completed the downloaded form, and e-mail it to Mind Sports South Africa. 
  • Photographs of players must accompany the entry.
  • Only entries submitted via email and on Excel shall be accepted.

Medals:


Medals shall be handed over to winners at the next MSSA LAN that they attend. 


MALE:

  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams.
  • UNDER 24: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams that have not won a Premier medal and which are comprised entirely of students currently registered at any officially recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized school, provided they have not received any Premier medals.      
FEMALE:
  • PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams.
  • UNDER 24: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams that have not won a Premier medal and which are comprised entirely of students currently registered at any officially recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized school, provided they have not received any Premier medals.

Colours:

  • Protea Colours: Only Players that are selected to represent South Africa in International Championships may earn National Colours if the Protea Colours Board's criteria are met.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.

General:

  • The championship shall be played on: 4 May 2024The first round will start at 10H00. 
  • Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
  • Players playing 3 v 3 Rocket League shall be given 1.5 hours to complete the round.
  • The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. 
  • The championship shall be used for the awarding of provincial colours;
  • The championship shall be used for the awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in Premier, Under 24, and School categories;
  • The championship shall be used for the ability to qualify for National Team Squad.
  • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

Umpires:

  • Umpires may only be contacted over Discord on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Discord channel shall not be entered into. Join MSSA's Discord server at: https://discord.gg/wp63EaU

Ladder:

  • All games shall count towards the National Ladder.

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