MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019

Scenes from MSSA's 2018 KwaZulu Natal Championships.

Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships is the first provincial championship that allows players to qualify for selection to the 2020 Protea Team.

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 KwaZulu Natal Championships not only counts towards players earning Provincial Colours, but also counts towards MSSA's selection process.

All gamers are reminded that MSSA'sKwaZulu Natal 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:

• Board gaming: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/board-gaming-mssas-25th-kwazulu-natal.html
• Esports: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/esports-mssas-25th-kwazulu-natal.html
• Wargaming: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/wargames-mssas-25th-kwazulu-natal.html

Championship Details:

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  Host Club: Curro Hillcrest, cnr Inanda Road & JF Bailes Drive, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu Natal
• Entry date: 17 July 2019. 
• Date of Championships: 27 & 28 July 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

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 

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• The winner of the 'Paladins' esports title shall receive R10,000.00
• NWU MSSA Online School League offers a R30,000.00 bursary for StreetFighter V.
• 2019 Calendar of Events
• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
• Reminder: Closing date for entries for MSSA's Inter-School League.
• New National Team Selection Criteria
• How does a school join up for MSSA's 9th Online Inter-School Provincial Championships?

Wargames: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019

A battle in full swing...

MSSA's 25^th KWAZULU NATAL Board Gaming Championships shall be held at Curro Hillcrest, cnr Inanda Road & JF Bailes Drive, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu Natal, on 27 & 28 July 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:

Wargames

Period CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON BOTH DAYS Saturday Sunday ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 ROUND 5 Ancients – DBM 3.2 9H00-12H00 13H00 - 16h00 17h00 - 20h00 9H00-12H00 14H00 – 17H00 Pike & Shot – DBR 9H00-12H00 13H00 - 16h00 17h00 - 20h00 9H00-12H00 14H00 – 17H00 World War II – Flames of War 9H00-12H00 13H00 - 16h00 17h00 - 20h00 9H00-12H00 14H00 – 17H00

Period	ONE DAY HISTORICAL FIGURE GAMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY ONLY
	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4
Ancients – DBM 200AP	9H00-10H30	11H00 – 12H30	14H00 – 15H30	16H00 – 17H30

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:              R68.00 for wargames.

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 17 July 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 2018 South African National LAN 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. 

The next provincial event is: MSSA's 16th FREE STATE Championships that shall be held on 3 & 4 August 2019.

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
• Board gaming: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 July 2019
• Esports: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019

Board gaming: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 July 2019

A 'friendly' game of morabaraba.

MSSA's 25^th KWAZULU NATAL Board Gaming Championships shall be held at Curro Hillcrest, cnr Inanda Road & JF Bailes Drive, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu Natal, on 27 July 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 Period CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED Saturday ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 ROUND 5 Backgammon 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 Checkers 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 Draughts (Brazilian) 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 Draughts (International) 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 Draughts (Russian) 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 Morabaraba 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 16H45 SesothoMorabaraba 10H00-10H45 11H00 - 11H45 14H00 -14H45 15H00 - 15H45 16H00 - 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 17 July 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 2018 South African National LAN 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. 

The next provincial event is: MSSA's 16th FREE STATE Championships that shall be held on 3 & 4 August 2019.

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
• Esports: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019
• Wargames: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019

Esports: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019

Participants at the 2018 KwaZulu Natal Championships as hosted by Empangeni High School.

Registrations are now open for MSSA's 2019 25^th KWAZULU NATAL LAN Championships.

MSSA's 2019 25^th KWAZULU NATAL Championships is part of the process of selecting the official 2020 Protea Esports team that will attend IESF's 12^th 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 17 July 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 2019 KwaZulu Natal Provincial LAN Championships.
Late entries will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

All gamers are reminded that MSSA's 2019 Mpumalanga Provincial LAN 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 HillcrestVenue: Curro Hillcrest, cnr Inanda Road & JF Bailes Drive, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu Natal

Date: 27 & 28 July 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:
Time	Paladins	League of Legends (LoL)	FIFA’19	HearthStone	Street Fighter V	Clash Royal
09H00	Round 1 Starts	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	Round 1 Continues
10H30	Round 2 Starts	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	Round 2 Continues
12H00	Round 3 Starts	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	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Paladins (continued)	LoL (continued)	FIFA’19 (continued)	HearthStone (continued)	Street Fighter V (continued	Clash Royal (continued)
14H00	Round 4 Starts	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	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 5 Starts	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	Round 5 Continues
17H00
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors Close
SUNDAY:
Time	Counter Strike	Dota 2	TEKKEN 7
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts
09H45	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues
10H30	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts
11H15	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues
12H00	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts
12H45	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Counter Strike (continued)	Dota 2 (continued)	TEKKEN 7 (continued)
14H00	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts
14H45	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts
16H15	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues
17H00
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors 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 2019 25^th KWAZULU NATAL LAN 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.

The next provincial event is: MSSA's 16th FREE STATE Championships that shall be held on 3 & 4 August 2019.

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
• Board gaming: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 July 2019
• Wargames: MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019