Showing posts with label committee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label committee. Show all posts

Monday, 28 November 2022

IESF puts out call for nominations for IESF Athletes' Committee.

IESF's first Athlete's Commission as elected in 2016: Koen Schobbers (Netherlands), Young Ho Lee, Mr Jun (the then President of IeSF), Jason Batzofin (South Africa), and Leonardo Ribas (Brazil), absent Madelaine Leander (Sweden).

For five years Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) had one of its athletes on IESF's Athletes' Commission.

With the IESF launching its Athletes' Commission in the Hilton Hotel in Shangai in 2016, the Athletes' Commission was instrumental in ensuring the rights and interests of athletes were always taken into account at IESF's Board.

The first chairman of the Athletes' Commission, as elected in 2016, was none other than Koen Schobbers. At the same election, Jason Batzofin, who was a learner at St John's College, was elected on the committee and served with distinction.

In 2019 Jason Batzofin was elected as chairman and continued to serve with distinction until, due to unforeseen circumstances, felt the need to resign. Upon Jason's resignation, Tiffini Lim was appointed as Chairlady by IESF's Board

To stand for this important committee, National Federation’s Athletes Representative shall satisfy at least two of the points below: 

a) Shall have experience as an esports athlete; 

b) Shall have experience in esports; 

c) Have worked with their National Federation in the past three (3) years; 

d) Have represented their Member nation at an IESF-accredited event  

It must be noted that no nation may have more than one representative in the Athletes Committee.

Candidates for the Committee can register here.

Key Information:

• Registration Opens: 27 November 2022
• Registration Closes: 6 December 2022 (15:00 Bali Time)
• Voting Begins: 7 December 2022 (15:00 Bali Time)
• Voting Closes: 10 December 2022 (15:00 Bali Time)

You may find all the necessary information and regulations regarding the election here.

Additional reading:

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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

31 January 2018 is the deadline.


Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its 1st Executive Meeting on Saturday, 24 February 2018 directly after the end of play.

Thus all member clubs are invited to submit any matters that they feel need to be addressed by MSSA's Executive Committee by the end of business of Wednesday, 31 January 2018.

The Executive Committee consists of all members of the Management Board, and one nominated member from each affiliated member.

Thus every member club has its opportunity to participate in the affairs of MSSA.

It should be noted that the Management Board is accountable to the Executive Committee, and that the authority of the Executive Committee is only second to that of MSSA's Council.

An agenda will be produced by 2 February 2018 and circulated to all member clubs, which shall be accompanied by a proxy form, so that each and every member club will be able to have its say.
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Sunday, 14 January 2018

The time has come for MSSA to appoint its National Team selectors.

MSSA's 2017 BOO! Protea Esports Team at IESF's World championships - Busan.
As all members of Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) are aware, MSSA attempts to do everything within its power to ensure that there is good governance at all levels.

Thus, at every level of administration, officials find that they are accountable and responsible, and also are aware that there are rules in place that governs the conduct, authority, and duties  of each and every administrator.

Thus, as in the past, where certain individuals have been turned down because they were unwilling to  accept the rules that enforce good-governance, MSSA would again enforce all such rules.

Since it is up to MSSA's Executive Committee to appoint the Selection Committee, MSSA therefore requests all Registered Players interested in sitting on the Selection Committee to request the member club to which they are affiliated to propose them.

However, it must be noted that Selectors cannot select themselves, nor  be selected for any MSSA team.

There are currently four positions available, and the term of office is for two years.

The Selection Committee is responsible for selecting all Regional, Provincial and National the for all the disciplines, such as, board games, card games, esports, and wargames.

If you want to have a direct input - this is a position for you...

Should you have any queries, please contact the General Secretary at mindsportssa@iafrica.com.
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Friday, 3 February 2017

So how does MSSA's committee work?

Morizane Boyes - MSSA's current President.
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) came into being in 1985, and since then has done an enormous amount of gaming.

It is through MSSA that  gaming was accredited as a sport. In 1991 MSSA was allowed to award Springbok Colours, and in 1994, MSSA was part of the decision making process to adopt the Protea as the emblem.

It has not been an easy road.

If it all rested on the shoulders of one person the organisation would have failed, but fortunately MSSA has always had a committee of passionate volunteers driving the organisation forward.

All decisions are made by the committee and are voted upon.

Although the President speaks for MSSA, the President may only enforce  the will of the committee.

Thus when any other organisation deals with a MSSA official, before agreement can be reached, such official must present the 'deal' to the committee for approval. The committee then debates  the issues and decides on such matter.

No official in MSSA is above the committee.

All discussions and decisions are too recorded which enforces good governance.

Thus MSSA may take a little time to come to decisions, but the result is always well thought-out.
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Friday, 27 March 2015

Questions recently asked of the MSSA

Question 1. How does MSSA, help grow eSports?

The short answer is that the MSSA helps to grow eSports in SA through having gained acceptance as a sport by all the relevant governmental and non-governmental authorities. Through such recognition eSports qualifies for funding from national, provincial and local government as well as from the national lottery. The accreditation, although visible in the form of Protea Colours has had other far reaching effects as well. As a result of the accreditation, the MSSA is able to run official school championships and have official clubs established in schools. Not only that, but the MSSA has assisted the development of official eSports clubs at university which has resulted in a number of gamers be awarded with sports bursaries at such universities. The accreditation has also lead to a greater public awareness as well as greater media coverage. Through being a legal entity, the rules used govern eSports in South Africa have also created stability for the titles and for the gamers alike.
Question 2. Exactly how do you let teams qualify or proceed to become a representative of South Africa?
Selection of national teams is a year long process in South Africa. Players from any team that is affiliated to a member club that finishes in the top 3, or top 20% (whichever is greater), at a Provincial or ational Championship automatically qualify for National Team Trials. Since the MSSA runs LANs in 6 out of the 9 provinces, many South Africans are afforded the opportunity of qualifying for Trials with little cost to themselves. Not only that, but the MSSA runs on-line championships which too count towards qualifying for National Team Trials. To further reach all the outlying areas in South Africa, the MSSA allows the winner from any Regional Championship to attend the National Team Trials. There are 56 Regions in South Africa which consist of some of the most remote areas. Thus there is no excuse for anyone to not participate as the MSSA has made it as easy as possible to play in an official championships.

Selection of Provincial Teams is done very differently. The nine Provincial Directors are responsible for the selection of the Provincial Teams according to the rules established by the Provincial Boards of Control.
Question 3. If a number of community members (e.g 80%) wishes that some changed be made to your organization, would you accept it?
The MSSA is a properly constituted association. As such it is accountable primarily to its own members. The vague groups that claim to be the 'community' are often faceless and those speaking do not have the right or authority to speak on behalf of others as they have not been elected to do so. Also, how do you come to the figure of 80%? Is this 80% of every-one who has a computer, or is it 80% of everyone who has ever played a game on a cell-phones,  computers, PS's and or XBOX's? How do you determine the percentage?

Every committee member in the MSSA has been elected to be there and should any change be required, the membership is quite capable of doing so. In fact the MSSA is the most democratic institution in South Africa as all member clubs have voting rights at all General Meetings, and all member clubs have the right to propose Registered Players for positions on any MSSA committee. Therefore the MSSA will not tolerate outside interference whether it be by government, or non affiliated individuals. 
Question 4. What lies in the future for South African eSports? Do you see some great teams competing at the next Big event (e.g Dreamhack 2015, or ESL Katowice)
The MSSA believes that SA has a bright future in eSports. The MSSA has sent teams overseas every year since 2005 except for 2008. In 2008 the MSSA, instead of sending a team overseas, brought SK Gamings CS1.6 and DotA team to South Africa in order to further promote gaming. However, the MSSA encourages any/or all clubs to also participate in the privately owned and run events. Clubs that are affiliated to the MSSA can use National Lottery funding for this purpose. The MSSA also helps clubs to get across to these events, for example, in 2013 the MSSA obtained deferred exams from the University of Cape Town for two eN team members so that they could attend the ESWC. The MSSA believes that unless South African teams play in more overseas events, the standard in South Africa will not improve. Unfortunately overseas travel is an expensive endeavour, but the MSSA is committed to getting more players overseas to official IeSF events in line with further developing the game at home.
Question 5. Where does your support and funds come from to help you host local events? (e.g sponsors or subscription fees)
The MSSA works on a system of registration and entry fees which does not bring in much money due to how little is charged. The rest of the funds that the MSSA receives comes from sponsorships (such as MWEB), donations and grants.
Question 6. What is your employees or volunteers experience with competitive eSports?

The MSSA does not have employees. All the officials are volunteers who dedicate their free time to the development and growth of eSports. Thus all those involved in the eSports Board of Control have a great deal of experience in eSports. Remember all officials are voted in - members would not vote in a person who is not knowledgeable in their field. While a person holds a position, there is also an upward learning curve as the officials have to deal with a greater degree of administration as well as the playing of the various titles.
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