36th MSSA Gauteng Board Gaming Championships - Jeppe High School for Boys on 24 February 2018.

Morabaraba players in action.

The 36th MSSA Gauteng Board Gaming Championships shall be held at Northcliff High School, Mountainview Drive, Blackheath Ext.3, Northcliff, Jhb., 2195 on 24 February 2018.

The championships shall start on both days at 9H00. 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
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: e-mail: mindsportssa@iafrica.com

Entry fees are:              R32.00 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 onto the club's Google  Drive before or on 21 February 2018.

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 23rd NORTH WEST Championships that shall be held on 24 & 25 March 2018.

For the brave nothing is too difficult.

Learners who have represented Jeppe with distinction.

In todays' modern society, the traditions of the past blend with the forward progression of technology.

Well, that is how it should be...

This is the case of Jeppe High School for Boys.

The school affiliated to Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) in 2016 and has been, since its affililiation, a willing participant in the newest of sports - esports.

Such is the nature of the oldest public school in Johannesburg, that it is brave enough to adapt, and progress with  the times, and at the same time, remain true to its rich traditions and culture.

Thus, it is no surprise that Jeppe High School for Boys hosted a very successful 2017 Gauteng Provincial Championships.

It will, therefore, not come as a surprise that the school has put in a bid to host the 2018 Gauteng Provincial Championships as well.

MSSA's Management Board will be deciding within the week on the host, and will advise its membership accordingly.

Schedule for MSSA's Gauteng Championships - 25 & 26 February 2017

Various disciplines being played/

The Schedule for MSSA's Gauteng Championships to be held on 25 & 26 February 2017 at Jeppe High for Boys, Cnr Roberts Avenue & Good Hope Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, follows the format of the schedule as used at all MSSA Provincial and National Championships.

When you look at the schedule, you will realise just what a fun packed weekend it is for the participants.

No other organisation does quite what MSSA does.

Many tastes are catered for, and many find a great  deal of fulfillment in participating at the event.

A summarised schedule may be seen below, whereas the detailed schedule can be seen here.

Saturday – 25 February 2017
Discipline	Period	Start time
Board games	Checkers	10H00
	Morabaraba	10H00
eSports	StarCraft II	9H00
	PES (Pro Evolution Soccer)	9H00
	League of Legends (LoL)	9H00
	Hearthstone	9H00
	Ultimate Street Fighter V	9H00
	Counter Strike GO	9H00
	TEKKEN TTII	14H00
Wargames	Ancients	9H00
Sunday – 26 February 2017
eSports	DotA 2	9H00
	VainGlory	9H00
	FIFA '17	9H00
	Mortal Kombat X	9H00