Showing posts with label 15th. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 15th. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

15th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships - 14 February 2026

Dawnview High School of Germiston is currently the top seeded school for esports in South Africa.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its ever popular 15th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships on 14 February 2026.

An important feature of this championship, is that it is open to any learner, whether or not the school is affiliated or not, however, approval from the school is required. Such approval must come from an educator or competent school official.

Learners who are being homeschooled may also participate, but such homeschool clubs must be affiliated to MSSA as a private club.

However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are all from the same school.

Players, will be able to play from any venue/s approved by the school.

MSSA's 15th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships, offers local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team that will attend international events should they meet the criteria. Such events may include events accredited by IESF, GEF, CAES, ACES, and SEF.

The championship shall be held on 14 February 2026. Entries must be submitted before midnight on 13 February 2026.

Game titles offered for High School are:


Period/genreTitlePlatformAgePlayers
Shooter
CS GOPC165 v 5
ValorantPC/console165 v 5
Sport
FIFA '26Console121 v 1
eFootballConsole121 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC121 v 1 and 3 v 3
eBasketball - eFIBAConsole121 v 1
MOBA
DotA 2PC125 v 5
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
League of LegendsPC125 v 5
Clash of ClansMobile125 v 5
Mobile Legends Bang BangMobile124 v 4
FightingStreet Fighter 6Console121 v 1

Game titles offered for Primary School are:


Period/genreTitlePlatformAge restrictionPlayers
Sport
EA SPORTS™ FC 25Console121 v 1
eFootballConsole121 v 1
eBasketball - eFIBAConsole121 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC121 v 1 and 3 v 3
MOBA
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
Clash of ClansMobile121 v1

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 learner currently registered for primary or secondary studies may enter.

Entry fee:

  • Entry is R50.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.

Entries:

Medals:

Medals shall be awarded to the first three gamers for both men and women (per  province) in the following categories:
  • MALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)).
  • FEMALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd))
Please note that the medals shall be awarded to the players at the next LAN championship in which such team/player enters and participates.

Colours:
  • School Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn School Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a any two (or more) Provincial Championships, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn School Provincial Colours.
When and Where:
      • 14 February 2026
      • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round. 
      • Players must all be on-line at 9H00.
              The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. This means that the championship shall be used for the following:
              • The awarding of school provincial colours;
              • The awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both men and women;
              • The ability to qualify for National Team Trials. 
              • As usual Trials shall be done at a LAN venue, and the team that can best represent South Africa shall then be selected.
              • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

              Shout casting:
              • The MSSA shall decide who may shout-cast the games.
              • Anybody wishing to be appointed as a Shout-Caster must apply in writing to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

              Additional reading:

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              Thursday, 23 March 2023

              National Team Trials: Mobile Legends Bang Bang - 25 March 2023

              For the first time ever, more females than males have qualified for an esports title to be played at National Team Trials.

              Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has announced the date of its               National Team Trials to be 25 March 2023. Such National Team Trials (NTT) shall be used to select the team to participate in IESF's 15th World Championships (WEC).

              It should be noted that Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding such NTT online

              However, players can play online with the following proviso's:
              1. Player's in the same team entered from the same province shall play from the same venedue, and
              2. Players in the same team from different provinces may play from different provinces, and
              3. Players participating in individual titles (1v1) from the same club and who reside in the same province shall play from the same venue, and
              4. All venues must have a club member in attendance.
              MSSA shall select the highest placed team and/or individual based on:
              1. Confirmation to attend events (test matches and other matches), and,
              2. Clearance from stimulants.
              All Registered Players who have qualified at MSSA's Regional, and/or Provincial, and/or National Championships are cordially invited to enter.

              To have qualified, a Registered Player shall have:
              • Have finished in the top three places, or top 20% (whichever is greater), in a Provincial or National Championship, and/or
              • Have won a Regional Championship, and/or
              • Have won a Derby event, and or
              • Have represented South Africa in an international championship in 2022.
              The following titles shall be played at the 2023 National team Trials to be held on 25 March 2023:
              • Counter-Strike: GO
              • Dota 2
              • eFootball
              • Mobile Legends, Bang, Bang
              • PUBG Mobile
              • Tekken 7
              The conditions for entry are as follows:

              1. Entry is R100.00 per Registered Player.
              2. Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
              3. Entries for National Team Trials must be submitted by midnight on 24 March 2023.
              4. To enter, the club must complete the Google Drive document.
              5. The entry form may be found on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184
              6. Clubs are to download the entry form, completed the downloaded form, and e-mail it to Mind Sports South Africa at mindsportscorresspondence@gmail.com
              7. Players making themselves eligible for selection, shall submit copies of their valid Passports with their other documentation to the National Team Manager upon meeting the above criteria for selection.
              8. Players who have reached the age of majority may find the necessary forms on https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHcMGH5G97JA-UbMejpH5AnYjZ4eRChV/edit
              9. Players who have not yet reached the age of majority may find the necessary forms on https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OcmITrUHuNx298zZUdDoVuWvstJFyHa/edit
              The Documents required are as follows:
              • Copy of South African Passport.
              • Signed Senior or Junior Contract (Please note a parent or guardian will need to sign if the player is under 18 years of age).rs
              • Copy of an Unabridged Birth Certificate for players under the age of 18
              • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
              While Nationalor  team trials shall begin at 10H00 and end at 18H00, Registered Players shall be online at 9H00. MSSA officials will be on duty all day to assist with any queries you might have.

              Registered Players who have qualified for C:ounter-Strike: GO (CSGO) are:

              Name of player/teamClub
              Ruan LuiesHoërskool Klerksdorp
              Anneke Luies Capt
              Annerie Lourens
              Christiaan Vorster
              Daniel Erasmus
              Leone Loftus (Captain)Masters of Mind Sports
              Joost Loftus
              Leonard Loftus
              Adriaan du Plessis
              Dewald Greyling
              Kennedy Cassells (captain)Northcliff High School
              Isabella Lawrence
              Siann Richardson
              Beverly Makhafola
              Sadie Rennie

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

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              Tuesday, 21 March 2023

              National Team Trials: DotA 2 - 25 March 2023



              Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has announced the date of its National Team Trials to be 25 March 2023. Such National Team Trials (NTT) shall be used to select the team to participate in IESF's 15th World Championships (WEC).

              It should be noted that Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding such NTT online

              However, players can play online with the following proviso's:
              1. Player's in the same team entered from the same province shall play from the same venedue, and
              2. Players in the same team from different provinces may play from different provinces, and
              3. Players participating in individual titles (1v1) from the same club and who reside in the same province shall play from the same venue, and
              4. All venues must have a club member in attendance.
              MSSA shall select the highest placed team and/or individual based on:
              1. Confirmation to attend events (test matches and other matches), and,
              2. Clearance from stimulants.
              All Registered Players who have qualified at MSSA's Regional, and/or Provincial, and/or National Championships are cordially invited to enter.

              To have qualified, a Registered Player shall have:
              • Have finished in the top three places, or top 20% (whichever is greater), in a Provincial or National Championship, and/or
              • Have won a Regional Championship, and/or
              • Have won a Derby event, and or
              • Have represented South Africa in an international championship in 2022.
              The following titles shall be played at the 2023 National team Trials to be held on 25 March 2023:
              • Counter-Strike: GO
              • Dota 2
              • Mobile Legends, Bang, Bang
              • PUBG Mobile
              • Tekken 7
              The conditions for entry are as follows:

              1. Entry is R100.00 per Registered Player.
              2. Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
              3. Entries for National Team Trials must be submitted by midnight on 24 March 2023.
              4. To enter, the club must complete the Google Drive document.
              5. The entry form may be found on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184
              6. Clubs are to download the entry form, completed the downloaded form, and e-mail it to Mind Sports South Africa at mindsportscorresspondence@gmail.com
              7. Players making themselves eligible for selection, shall submit copies of their valid Passports with their other documentation to the National Team Manager upon meeting the above criteria for selection.
              8. Players who have reached the age of majority may find the necessary forms on https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHcMGH5G97JA-UbMejpH5AnYjZ4eRChV/edit
              9. Players who have not yet reached the age of majority may find the necessary forms on https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OcmITrUHuNx298zZUdDoVuWvstJFyHa/edit
              The Documents required are as follows:
              • Copy of South African Passport.
              • Signed Senior or Junior Contract (Please note a parent or guardian will need to sign if the player is under 18 years of age).rs
              • Copy of an Unabridged Birth Certificate for players under the age of 18
              • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
              While Nationalor  team trials shall begin at 10H00 and end at 18H00, Registered Players shall be online at 9H00. MSSA officials will be on duty all day to assist with any queries you might have.

              Registered Players who have qualified for C:ounter-Strike: GO (CSGO) are:

              Name of player/teamClub
              Srivar PremjeethCrawford College Lonehill
              Arav Harrielal
              Rea Connor
              Howie Chen
              Ashen Naidoo
              Tej Kistasamy
              Suhail KhanZAG Academy
              Travis John Waters
              Mark Kilian Lehle
              Mohammad Dhooma
              Nicholas Dammert
              Wilrich van Deventer
              Yu-shen Chen
              Piin how Chen
              David van Rooijen
              Ryan Donald
              Adam MooreWhite Rabbit Gaming
              Lennard Koekemoer
              Tameer Chicktay
              Christian Christoffel Uys
              Matthew Raubach

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

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