Showing posts with label Northern Cape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Northern Cape. Show all posts

Monday, 30 January 2023

Results: 2023 Northern Cape Online Championships

Karli Roodt (Middelburg Hoërskool) is the first female champion in the esports title of Rocket League to earn Mpumalanga Provincial colours. 

Even with loadshedding causing frustration among both athletes and officials alike,Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) was able to still host a verys successful championship were all participants were able to compete and, most of all, have fun.

With the "competent" South African government stating that South Africa will have loadshedding for the next two years, MSSA is already reviewing its policies in regard to load shedding and its online championships.

Load shedding has a huge impact on esports, and may end up causing online console and pc gaming to become elitist as only those who are substantially financially advantaged will be able to compete. It may also result in mobile esports becoming more popular.. A continuous and consistent electricity supply is vital to South Africa developing as a major esports nation.

Nevertheless, MSSA is more than happy with the results from the 2023 Northern Cape Championships. 

There were no less than seven (7) provinces represented, and more importantly, there were more females participating since 2020. Of the 22 athletes who earned Provincial Colours, 7 of such athletes are females.

Special mention must be made of Karli Roodt (Middelburg Hoërskool) who is the first female champion in the esports title of Rocket League to earn Mpumalanga Provincial colours. Karli also qualifies for National Team Trials, and may very well end up in the National Squad and/or Protea Team.

The female esports team, VYBN Females, also had a good showing in the CSGO esports title. The team has now earned Provincial colours as well as qualifying for National Team Trials, and may very well end up in the National Squad and/or Protea Team. Of course, CSGO is just  one of the six titles which MSSA has entered to contest at IESF's 15th World Championships. 

IESF's 15th World Championships will be played to the following titles:

  • Counter-Strike: GO (CSGO)
  • Counter-Strike: GO (CSGO) - Female division
  • DotA 2
  • eFootball
  • Mobile Legends, Bang Bang
  • PUBGM
  • Tekken 7

The winners of the 2023 Northern Cape Online Championships are:

TitleName of player/teamClubColours awarded
Clash of ClansMartin VenterHoër Volkskool PotchefstroomNorth West
Clash Royale - PremierJohn KimMiddiesMpumulanga
Clash Royale - Premier - FemaleLeone LoftusMasters of Mind SportsFree State
Clash RoyaleTshwarelo TshwaneKnights Mind Sports Club
CS:GO - Premier
ZAG CS
ZAG Academy
Josh ChapmanWestern Cape
Sebastian Montoya-PelaezWestern Cape
Michael de VilliersWestern Cape
Josh OrelowitzWestern Cape
Thomas VenablesGauteng
CS:GO - Premier - Female
VYBN Females
ZAG Academy
Paula van VuurenWestern Cape
Chloe WilsonGauteng
Rialet van JaarsveldGauteng
Nicky MullerGauteng
Alexandria KrugerMpumulanga
FIFA 23 - PremierAntonie BotesHoër Volkskool PotchefstroomNorth West
PUBGM - Premier
Team eFx
Team eFx
Sulaimaan MusthanKwaZulu Natal
Jared RublyGauteng
Jarrod PretoriusGauteng
Richard HenryEastern Cape
Rocket League - PremierNick MatzopoulosZAG AcademyWestern Cape
Rocket League - Premier - FemaleKarli RoodtMiddiesMumulanga
Rocket League - High SchoolsMaree van der MerweHoër Volkskool Potchefstroom
Tekken 7Jonathan BrownTeam PlaybellWestern Cape
Sportsmanship AwardDesiree BothaMiddies

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Tuesday, 24 January 2023

2023 Northern Cape Online Championships pushed forward to January.

So you want to be in the official Protea Esports chance - here is your chance - enter now!

Due to IESF having moved the 15th World Esports Championships (WEC) from December to August, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) will thus be holding its Northern Cape Online Esports Championships on 28 January 2023.

The Northern Cape Online Esports Championships shall offer all Registered Players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team.

In order to participate, players must be registered for the 2022/2023 season.

The championship shall be held on 28 January 2023.

Game titles to be played are:


Period/genreTitlePlatformAge restrictionPlayers
Shooter
CODMMobile184 v 4
CS GOPC165 v 5
PUBGMMobile184 v 4
Sport
FIFA '23Console121 v 1
eFootball 2023 (Konami)Console121 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC and Console121 v 1
Sim racing – Assetto Corsa CompetizionePC121 
MOBA
DotA 2PC125 v 5
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
League of LegendsPC125 v 5
Clash of ClansMobile121 v1
Mobile Legends Bang BangMobile125 v 5
Fighting
Tekken 7Console161 v 1
Street Fighter VConsole121 v 1
CardHearthStoneVarious121 v 1

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 27 January 2023.
  • 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.

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: 28 January 2023
        • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each 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 Skype on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Skype channel shall not be entered into.

        Ladder:

        • All games shall count towards the National Ladder.

        Shout casting:

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        Monday, 11 October 2021

        Northern Cape Online Provincial Championships - 16 October 2021


        W        ith Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) already having held its 2021 National Team Trials (NTT) on 21 August 2021, MSSA's Northern Cape OnlineOnline Provincial Championships affords all Registered Players the opportunity to prepare for MSSA's 2022 National Team Trials.

        Early qualification for Trials allows the athlete to concentrate on training and perfecting new tactics and strategies.

        Thus Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is continuing to run its online Provincial Championships in order to cater for  its community of member clubs and Registered Players.

        MSSA's Northern Cape OnlineOnline Provincial Championships shall be held  on 16 October 2021.

        MSSA's Northern Cape OnlineOnline Provincial Championships offers all Registered Players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the 2022 national squad and for the 2022 Protea Team.


        In order to participate, Registered Players must be fully-paid-up. 

        It should be noted that any Registered Player from anywhere in South Africa may compete in this championship.


        Obviously Registered Players may participate from the comfort of their own home while being safe from the ravages of COVID-19.


        Game titles to be played are:


        Period/genreTitlePlatformAge restrictionPlayers
        Shooter
        		Call of Duty: Black Ops (Online only)PC/PS 4/5184 v 4
        CS GOPC165 v 5
        PaladinsPC/PS 4/5125 v 5
        Sport
        		FIFA '21PS 4/531 v 1
        PES 2021PS 4/531 v 1
        MOBA
        		DotA 2PC125 v 5
        Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
        Fighting
        		Tekken 7PS 4/5161 v 1
        Street Fighter VPS 4/5121 v 1
        CardHearthStoneVarious71 v 1

        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:

        • In order to participate, Registered Players must be fully-paid-up. 

          Entries:

          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 recognised University.
          • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognised 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 recognised University.
          • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognised 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: 16 October 2021.
                • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each 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 Skype on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Skype channel shall not be entered into.

                Ladder:

                • All games shall count for the National Ladder.

                Shout casting:

                • 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

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