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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences Named Official Main Partner for World Esports Championship 2024


International Esports Federation (IESF) is pleased to announce the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences as the official main partner for the upcoming World Esports Championship 2024 in Riyadh, which begins on November 11. This partnership unites Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences’ reputation with one of the most significant international Esports events, ensuring every participant has a world-class experience throughout their stay.

With over 480 athletes and teams from across the world, WEC24 will host competitors as honored guests of Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, ensuring they have an exceptional environment to compete at their best and aim for the prestigious title of World Esports Champion.

“It’s exciting to work alongside a brand that deeply values our vision and understands the importance of a memorable experience for all of our athletes and participants. Together, we’re setting a new standard for Esports events and creating an unforgettable journey for everyone attending." - said Ana Karakolevska, Chief Marketing Officer at IESF.

“At Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences, we are proud to be the main partner of the World Esports Championship 2024 in Riyadh. Our commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with this prestigious event, where we aim to provide every participant with a world-class experience that goes beyond expectations. By partnering with the International Esports Federation, we are setting a new standard for Esports events, ensuring that WEC24 will be an unforgettable journey for all attendees. Join us as we elevate Esports and create moments that will be cherished for a lifetime." - said Hans Schiller, General Manager at Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating Esports and enhancing each attendee’s experience. Both IESF and Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences share the goal of making WEC24 one of the best Esports events to date, with the highest standard of care and support for athletes and fans alike.

About Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

Nestled in the heart of Riyadh, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences offers a haven of tranquility for discerning business and leisure travelers. Our distinguished establishment presents sophisticated guest rooms, an extensive selection of services, expansive multi-functional meeting venues, and exquisite dining choices. Conveniently situated a mere 12 km from Riyadh's vibrant Central Business District, and within easy reach of the iconic Al-Faisaliah and Kingdom Towers, Hilton Riyadh provides a seamless experience, just a brief 20-minute drive from the airport.


About the International Esports Federation

IESF is the uniting body for World Esports. Founded in 2008 by nine member nations, IESF comprises 146 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.


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Wednesday, 27 July 2022

National Team Trials - 30 July 2022

 

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has announced the date of its National Team Trials to be 30 July 2022.

It should be noted that Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) during the COVID-19 period has made some important changes to National Team Trials (NTT) from which shall also be used for selecting the 2022/2023 National Protea Esports Squads.

The changes are that the event shall be held online in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its athletes.

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 venue, 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, and
  5. All clubs entering players shall have an accredited umpire at their venue from which their players are participating. Such umpire may not be a participant in the NTT.
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 2021.
The following titles shall be played at the 2022 National team Trials:
  • Clash Royale
  • COD Mobile
  • Counter-Strike: GO
  • Dota 2
  • FIFA 22
  • Hearthstone
  • League of Legends
  • Mobile Legends, Bang, Bang
  • PUBG Mobile
  • StreetFighter V
  • 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 29 July 2022.
  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. 
  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:
  1. Copy of South African Passport.
  2. Signed Senior or Junior Contract (Please note a parent or guardian will need to sign if the player is under 18 years of age).
  3. Copy of an Unabridged Birth Certificate for players under the age of 18
  4. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
National team trials shall begin at 10H00 and end at 18H00. MSSA officials will be on duty all day to assist with any queries you might have.

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

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Friday, 22 July 2022

All revved up and ready to go.

Tristan de Nobrega (ZAG Academy) and Charl Wilken (Knights Mind Sports Club) will represent South Africa in the Protea Esports Team in the Sim Racing World Cup.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) recently held its National Qualifiers, albeit on very short notice from International Esports Federation (IESF), to select its Protea Team to represent South Africa in the Simracing World Cup.

The two renowned athletes selected to defend South Africa's honour are non other than:

  • Tristan de Nobrega (ZAG Academy), and
  • Charl Wilken (Knights Mind Sports Club)
In order to get to the final stage to be held in Monaco later this year, the athlte has to participate in a Continental Qualifier. 

A total of 39 countries will participate in the Continental Qualifiers for Sim Racing World Cup 2022 and only the TOP 12 drivers will head their way off to MONACO as per the following slots:

- Europe: 3

- Africa: 2

- America: 2

- Asia: 2

- Oceania: 1

- Wildcards for Monaco and Slovakia = 12 best sim racers in Monaco.

 

The Continental Qualifiers will be held from 26th of July 6 p.m. CET to 29th of July 6 p.m. CET. 

 

However, it must be noted that two (2) sim racers of the same country cannot qualify for the Grand Final with only the fastest sim racer from such country going through.


All of MSSA, and indeed South Africa, stand squarely behind the Protea Team and wish both sim racers all the very best.

#MonacoSimRacingWorldCup


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Monday, 22 June 2020

Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships - 4 July 2020.

Esports athletes all around the Northern Cape may participate in an official online esports championships.
With sporting events still under lockdown Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) decided to run an online Northern Cape Provincial Championships.

MSSA will thus be holding its Northern Cape Online Provincial Championships on 4 July 2020.

MSSA's 1st Northern Cape Online Provincial Championships, which will offer local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team.


In order to participate, the majority of each team must consist of players who reside in Limpopo. However, in the case of players who play 1v1 games, only Northern Cape residents are eligible to enter.


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


The championship shall be held on 4 July 2020.


Game titles to be played are:
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Paladins PC/PS4Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 Starts
LUNCH
Round 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
FIFA’20Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2020Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
HearthStoneRound 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
Street Fighter VRound 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
Clash RoyalRound 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
Counter-Strike: GORound 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
League of Legends (LoL)Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
DotA 2Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts
TEKKEN 7Round 1 StartsRound 2 StartsRound 3 StartsRound 4 StartsRound 5 Starts

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.

  • The majority of each team must consist of players who reside in Gauteng. 
  • In the case of players who play 1v1 games, only Gauteng  residents are eligible to enter.

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: 4 July 2020

  • The first round will start at 09H00. 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:

  • For games to count for the National Ladder, teams must advise the Umpires before the start of each match.

Shout casting:

  • MSSA shall decide who may shout-cast the games.

  • Anybody wishing to be appointed as a Shout-Caster must apply in writing tomindsportssa@iafrica.com


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