Showing posts with label championships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label championships. Show all posts

Thursday, 11 June 2026

28th SA School Championships - 13 June 2026

Kyle Vorster is bound to clash against Irene Banda in the Clash Royale esports title.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its ever popular 28th SA School Championships on 13 June 2026.

An important feature of this championship, is that it is open to any learner, whether or not the school is affiliated or not, however, approval from the school is required. Such approval must come from an educator or competent school official.

Learners who are being homeschooled may also participate, but such homeschool clubs must be affiliated to MSSA as a private club.

However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are all from the same school.

Players, will be able to play from any venue/s approved by the school.

MSSA's 28th S A School Championships, offers local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team that will attend international events should they meet the criteria. Such events may include events accredited by IESF, GEF, CAES, and ACES. In 2024 players from Crawford College qualified and were sent to Russia to participate.

The championship shall be held on 13 June 2026. Entries must be submitted before midnight on 12 June 2025.




Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.


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 learner currently registered for primary or secondary studies may enter.

Entry fee:

  • Entry is R50.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.

Entries:

Medals:

Medals shall be awarded to the first three gamers for both men and women (per  province) in the following categories:
  • MALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)).
  • FEMALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd))
Please note that the medals shall be awarded to the players at the next LAN championship in which such team/player enters and participates.

Colours:
  • School National Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a National Championship will earn School National Colours. 
  • School Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn School Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a any two (or more) Provincial Championships, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn School Provincial Colours.
When and Where:
      • 27th SA School Championships
      • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round. 
      • Players must all be on-line at 9H00.
              The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. This means that the championship shall be used for the following:
              • The awarding of school provincial colours;
              • The awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both men and women;
              • The ability to qualify for National Team Trials. 
              • As usual Trials shall be done at a LAN venue, and the team that can best represent South Africa shall then be selected.
              • All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.

              Shout casting:
              • The 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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              Thursday, 4 June 2026

              38th GAUTENG Esports Provincial Championships - 6 June 2026.

              MSSA's 38th Gauteng Championships will be run as an ONLINE event!

              Even with the chaos currently in the Middle East there are still a number of international events likely to happen in 2026 it is always better to enter MSSA events earlier rather than later in order to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials.

              So far in 2026, MSSA has already sent official Protea Esports Teams to Morocco, Malaysia, and India.

              The MSSA has also just been informed that it has been invited to send a team to Russia for the BRICS Tekken Championships. There has not been a BRICS event to which South Africa, through MSSA, has not sent a Protea Team and at which the Protea Team has not represented South Africa with pride.

              With  the host club for the 38th Gauteng championships failing to host the championships, MSSA has rescheduled this event to be an online event in order to give all gamers a chance to qualify for its National Team Trials  (NTT) so that the best teams can be selected for the upcoming BRICS, IESF, and GEF events.

              However, it must be noted that IESF has still not advised its membership of affiliated National Federations of the date and venue of its WEC26 (World Esports Championships), therefore all members and athletes must be aware that:

              1. T              he date for National Team Trials will be announced as soon as IESF has has announced its WEC26.

              The good news is that all athletes have another event in the 38th Gauteng Championships - 6 June 2026 to qualify for National Team Trials (NTT).

              It is only in MSSA's National Team Trials that official teams will be selected for Protea teams that will officially represent South Africa in international events.

              Remember that you cannot officially represent South Africa in an international event unless selected by MSSA.

              MSSA's 38th GAUTENG Esports Provincial Championships  to be held on 6 June 2026 offers all esports athletes another chance in 2026 to to qualify for National Team Trials. Thus the hunt is on for the 2026 National Protea Esports Teams. 

              To have a chance to qualify for selection, players must be members of an affiliated club and qualify for National Team Trials at a MSSA event.

              In order to participate, players must be registered for the 2025/2026 season.

              The championship shall be held on 6 June 2026.

              Game titles to be played are:


              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 midnight 5 June 2026
              • 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/1xggSHejr_fG4X5pAiGZVp6OmqQtdjA_1FeWtsGZr2Jo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
              • 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.
              • Only entries submitted via email and on Excel shall be accepted.
              • All players must be on MSSA's Discord at 9H00 - https://discord.gg/wp63EaU

              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: 6 June 2026.
                    • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
                    • Players playing 3 v 3 Rocket League shall be given 1.5 hours to complete the 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 Discord on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Discord channel shall not be entered into.

                    Ladder:

                    • All games shall count towards the National Ladder.

                    Shout casting:

                    Additional reading:

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                    Thursday, 12 February 2026

                    City of Cape Town Regional Junior Backgammon event - Sunday, 22 February 2026

                    Backgammon is a game that that can be played by all ages.

                    The Cape Town Open 2026 will include the City of Cape Town Junior (U-18) backgammon tournament on Sunday, 22 February 2026.

                    The event gives young players the chance to compete in an event that is recognised as an official MSSA Regional Championship alongside one of South Africa’s premier tournaments.

                    Running from 14:30 –17:30 at the Fire & Ice! Hotel in Cape Town CBD, the junior section will use a Swiss format with short 3-point matches, ensuring every participant gets multiple games in a structured, friendly environment.

                    The event is designed to be welcoming for both new and experienced players, encouraging strategic thinking, confidence, and sportsmanship while letting juniors experience the excitement of tournament play.

                    For more information, parents can contact Nick (0711217022) or register at bit.ly/CTOpen2026Juniors

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                    Monday, 8 December 2025

                    2026 Calendar of Events

                    Members of the SA Protea Esports Team for the MLBB title for WEC25 in relaxed mode in the hotel in Malaysia.
                     The team was there from 1 to 8 December 2025.

                    .With the 2025 competitive year firmly behind us, Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) officials look back in awe at the achievements of its teams.

                    Every team competed to the best of its abilities, whether they were Mobile Legends (open and female), Counter Strike 2 (open and female), PUBGM, DotA 2, and Backgammon.

                    With MSSA being sending more-and-more teams to International Esports Federation (IESF), Global Esports Federation (GEF), Fédération Mondiale du Jeu de Dames (FMJD), World Checkers Draughts Federation (WCDF), International Draughts Federation (IDF), International Esports Federation (IWF), Confederation of African Esports (CAES), and African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS) events, MSSA has produced a Calendar of Events in order to afford all registered athletes the opportunity of qualifying for MSSA's annual National Team Trials.

                    The only way to qualify to be selected for a National Team is through participating in official MSSA events.

                    The 2026 Calendar of Events is as follows:                    Additional reading:

                    PROPOSED 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
                    DateEventDisciplineVenue
                    1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
                    14 JanuaryEnd of school holidays
                    17 JanuaryUmpires’ Course - OnlineLevel 1Online
                    24 JanuaryNORTHERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    7 FebruaryUmpires’ Course - GautengLevel 1Old Edwardian Society,
                    14 February15th Online Inter-school Provincial ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
                    19 - 21 FebruaryCape Town City Regional Backgammon ChampionshipsBackgammonFire & Ice Hotel
                    28 Februar7th WESTERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    7 March6th GAUTENG Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    14 MarchNational Team Trials for IESF World ChampionshipsEsports - IESF titlesOnline
                    21 MarchHuman Rights Day
                    27 March - 7AprilGovernment school holidays
                    3 AprilGood Friday
                    6 AprilFamily Day
                    11 & 12 AprilProvincial School Championships for all provincesBoard and Figure gamesVarious venues.
                    12 AprilProvincial School Championships for all provincesEsportsOnline
                    24 April15th Provincial Online ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
                    27 AprilFreedom Day
                    1 MayWorkers' Day
                    2 May6th Provincial Online Student ChampionshipsAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
                    30 MayFINANCIAL AGMMeetingTBA
                    6 June38th GAUTENG ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    13 & 14JuneSA School ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    16 JuneYouth Day
                    20 June6th SA School Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    27 June - 20 JulyGovernment school holidays
                    4 July24th WESTERN CAPE ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    20 July26th KWAZULU NATAL ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    27 July6th KWAZULU NATAL Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    27 JulyNational Team Trials - TEKKEN 8EsportsOnline
                    Starting on 29 July1st round of 14th Annual School LeagueAll esports titles as approved at the AGM in DecemberOnline
                    7 AugustNational Team TrialsFot titles that qualifyTBD
                    10 AugustNational Women's Day
                    15 & 16 August17th FREE STATE Championships /6th FREE STATE Online ChampionshipsTBDTBD
                    29 & 30 August25th NORTH WEST ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
                    12 & 13 September17th EASTERN CAPE Championships / 3rd EASTERN CAPE Online ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
                    24 SeptemberHeritage Day
                    3 to 12 OctoberGovernment school holidays
                    17 October5th NORTH WEST Online ChampionshipsEsportsOnline
                    24 & 25 October8th LIMPOPO Championships / 4th LIMPOPO Online ChampionshipsTBDTBD
                    1 NovemberSubmit nominations of office-bearersAdmin
                    5 & 6 December34th S A NATIONAL Championships/ 4th Online SA NATIONAL ChampionshipsBoard games, Card games, Esports, wargamesTBD
                    5 December41st NATIONAL CONVENTIONAnnual General MeetingTBD
                    10 DecemberGovernment school holidays starts
                    16 DecemberDay of Reconciliation
                    TBASRSA's S A Schools ChampionshipsMorabarabaTo be determined by SRSA
                    25 DecemberChristmas Day
                    26 DecemberDay of Goodwill*

                    Additional reading:2026 Calendar of events

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