Umpire Course - 24 July 2021

 

One of the most important aspects of a well run championship is the consistency and standard of umpiring.

With MSSA's new ruling that all players participating in MSSA's 2021 Online National Team Trials, means that more people need to sign up for the course.

Umpiring affects every aspect of a championship, and since Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is highly cognisant of such, MSSA shall continue to hold a number of umpires' courses during 2021.

Players who have reached the age of majority and have received Protea and/or, National Federation, and/or Provincial Colours in the previous year, shall have successfully completed an Umpires’ Course (if such course was held in the province in which such player resides after the date of being awarded such colours)  in order to be considered for selection.

Such umpiring courses shall ensure that umpires are certified and are fully aware of their duties and responsibilities.

The first such course shall be done as follows:

Date: 24 July 2021
Time: 9H00 - 18H00
Cost: R331.00 per person
Venue: Online

The course shall include:

• Ethics
• Background to MSSA's systems
• Roles of the different umpires
• Entry
• Pairings
• Data capturing of results
• How results are further used

At the end, a test will be given, and those that pass will be accredited as level 1 umpires.

Any Registered Player who is 18 or older may register for such course through their member club.

For additional information, please contact mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

Meet the umpire - 2021 Gauteng Online Championships.

Jessie Joubert (ZAG Academy) has had a long association with Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA).

Having started as a player while at Rondebosch High School in Cape Town, Jessie moved seemingly effortlessly up the ranks t0 be inducted into the 2016 Protea Team that participated in IESF's 8th World Championships that was held in Jakarta.

Being ever mindful of the importance to give back in order to further promote the sport, Jessie became an accredited umpire in 2018. Further pursuing his interests in umpiring, Jessie went on to successfully complete IESF's International Referee Certification.

Today, 29 May 2021, MSSA is indeed fortunate to have Jessie umpire its annual Gauteng Online Championships.

Under Jessie's careful watch, the championship is inn good hands.

Also read:

• Thomas Brown to referee at WCA
• Why attend a MSSA umpiring course?
• MSSA names its candidate for IESF's International Referee Workshop.
• Calendar of  Events: 2021

Why attend a MSSA umpiring course?

Without the dedication of MSSA's umpires, events would not run smoothly.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the only body in South Africa that runs accredited umpiring courses for Checkers, Draughts, Morabaraba, Esports, and Wargames.

Once having passed the MSSA course is a Registered Player allowed to umpire at a MSSA Regional, Provincial, and/or National Championship.

It is through umpiring in MSSA championships that Registered Players make themselves eligible for selection by MSSA's Management Board for training at IESF, FMJD, and IWF Courses.

In the case of IESF, only once a Registered Player has successfully completed IESF's comprehensive course, then, and only then, may such Registered Player be considered to referee at IESF's prestigious World Championships.

It should be noted that a Registered Player who is selected to umpire and/or referee in an international event also earns Protea Colours.

Thus MSSA continues to create upward ladders for all its  Registered Players and allows athletes to maintain involvement in this exciting and developing field even when their days of playing competitively are over.

Also read:

• MSSA names its candidate for IESF's International Referee Workshop.
• The IeSF's Referee course is under way!
• Thomas Brown to referee at WCA
• MSSA to nominate candidates for IESF's International Referee Workshop.
• MSSA's umpiring course - 19 January 2019.
• MSSA's umpiring course - 2 March 2019.

MSSA's umpiring course - 19 January 2019.

Jason Batzofin (foreground) seen seated with other dignatories at IESF's 10th World Championships is MSSA's Executive Officer in charge of umpiring.

One of the most important aspects of a well run championship is the consistency and standard of umpiring.

Umpiring affects every aspect of a championship, and since Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is highly cognisant of such, MSSA shall be holding a number of umpires' courses during 2018.

Such umpiring courses around the country shall ensure that umpires are certified and are fully aware of their duties and responsibilities.

It is important to also note that MSSA will only consider Registered Players who are certified as National Umpires for upward advancement apropos being recommended for training as an international referee by International Esports Federation (IESF).

The first such course shall be done as follows:

Date: 19 January 2019
Time: 9H00 - 18H00
Cost: R600.00 per Registered Player if not a National Squad member, R400.00 per Registered Player if a member of a National Squad.
Venue: Old Edwardian Society, 9 11th Avenue, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg
RSVP: 14 January 2019

The cost will include morning and afternoon tea, and lunch.

The course shall include:

* Ethics
* Background to MSSA's systems
* Roles of the different umpires
* Entry
* Basic rules to the games
* Pairings
* Data capturing of results
* How results are further used

At the end, a test will be given, and those that pass will be accredited as umpires.

Any Registered Player who is 18 or older may register for such course through their member club.

For additional information, please contact mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

Also read:

• MSSA's umpiring course - 2 March 2019.

MSSA's umpiring course - 20 January 2017.

One of the most important aspects of a well run championship is the consistency and standard of umpiring.

Umpiring affects every aspect of a championship, and since Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is highly cognisant of such, MSSA shall be holding a number of umpires' courses during 2018.

Such umpiring courses around the country shall ensure that umpires are certified and are fully aware of their duties and responsibilities.

The first such course shall be done as follows:

Date: 20 January 2018
Time: 9H00 - 18H00
Cost: R300.00 per person
Venue: Old Edwardian Society, 9 11th Avenue, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg

The cost will include morning and afternoon tea, and lunch.

The course shall include:

* Ethics
* Background to MSSA's systems
* Roles of the different umpires
* Entry
* Basic rules to the games
* Pairings
* Data capturing of results
* How results are further used

At the end, a test will be given, and those that pass will be accredited as umpires.

Any Registered Player who is 18 or older may register for such course through their member club.

Johan Uys attains national umpire status.

Johan Uys.

Johan Uys served as the South African Protea eSports Team's coach in 2015, and thus had the privilege of attending IeSF's 7th World Championships in Seoul, South Korea.

Seeing a world championships at such close quarters, Johan saw thee opportunities and possibilities that were being  afforded to every team member.

Thus it was at IeSF's 7th World Championships that Johan made the conscious decision to attempt to get into the 2016 team - not as the coach, but as a player.

Such was Johan's determination and perseverance, the Johan Uys (of Tuks Mind Sports Club) successfully made the transition from technical official to player.

It was therefore n surprise too anyone that Johan made the 'cut' to be included in the 2016 Protea eSports Team which attended IeSF's 8th World Championships that were held in Jakarta in Indonesia.

Johan too remains that rare breed of  person who believes in 'putting back'. As a result, the wider gaming community benefits from his experience.

It is because of his belief structure that Johan volunteers to umpire. As a result of his selfless approach, Johan Uys too now has qualified to be a national umpire along with fellow team-mate Johan van Breda and Esmari Swart.

Adele is inducted as a Provincial Umpire.

Morizane Boyes and Adele Janse van Rensburg

Umpiring is exhausting!

If you do not believe me, just ask anyone who has done it.

The position is not only physically demanding, but also requires a great deal of moral fortitude.

Mind Sports South Africa is thus fortunate to have Adele step up to the plate in order to 'give back' to the sport that she so loves.

Adele has been a loyal member for a couple of years, and believes in the vision that MSSA has for gaming, gamers and the sport as a whole.

Throughout the 34th Gauteng Championships, Adele was seen to be tirelessly performing her duties with a constant smile upon her face.

No task was to large or to small for Adele who proved to be worth her weight in gold.

Adele was heard to remark at the end of the championship, "I never realised that quite so much work went into running these events".

With Adele on board, MSSA is convinced that  it will go from strength to strength.