Thursday, 24 February 2022

IESF 2022 World Esports Championships to Feature Record $500,000 Prize Pool

 


Busan, South Korea (23 February 2022) – International Esports Federation (IESF) has announced a total prize pool of $500,000 to be awarded at the upcoming 14th WE Championships Finals, taking place in Bali, Indonesia from 27 November to 9 December. The WE Championships prize pool has seen an unprecedented increase in just one year, from $55,000 in 2021 to $500,000 this year. 


IESF President Vlad Marinescu said: “We are very excited for this momentous growth of the 2022 WE Championships Finals prize pool to $500,000, which is representative of the growing popularity and credibility of our flagship event. We are on track to hold the biggest and most inclusive WE Championships yet. We look forward to further increasing access to professional Esports opportunities and providing athletes with the ultimate environment to perform at their full potential.”   Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) President, Colin Webster (also Past President of IESF) stated, "This is a welcome development which is the fruit of many years of hard work by successive IESF Boards. The increase in prize money will further enable the growth of esports as a mainstream sport and is greatly welcomed by MSSA."


IESF recently announced the six game titles which will be featured at the competition. CS:GO, Dota 2, Tekken 7 and eFootball will return to this year’s WE Championships and mobile games PUBG mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will be featured for the first time. Registration for National Federations opened on 20 February and over 120 countries across six continents are expected to compete in the regional and national qualifiers. 


The WE Championships remains the sole international Esports event where athletes compete by representing their countries. Bali was awarded hosting rights in September 2021 and was handed over the hosting duties during a special ceremony following the 2021 WE Championships Finals in Eilat, Israel, which united the World Esports Family for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IESF TO HOST CSGO EVENT FOR FEMALES.

Marissa van der Westhuizen, Captain and flag bearer of the 2018 SA Protea Team. South Africa sent an CSGO team consisting entirely of females to take on the best in the world.

With females having considerably fewer opportunities to play in sports than males, and have less access to adequate facilities near their homes that makes it more difficult for females to engage in sports.

Added to the fact that many sports require a dedicated place to participate – which for many females means traveling to facilities through unsafe neighborhoods. Thus, for many, the only option may be to stay home.

Another reason, despite recent progress, is the perceived discrimination. There is a great deal of bullying, and social isolation of those who compete in sport. Thus during adolescence twice as many girls drop out of sport as what boys do.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) being fully aware that in order to fully promote esports as a sport, it is just not acceptable to ignore development among 50% of the population.

It is also just not good enough to say that esports is not gender based. There are a number of factors that females find exclude them from competition.

Nevertheless, MSSA has always actively promote female participation at all levels - especially in its National Protea Team.

MSSA has taken females as part of its Protea Team to IESF World Esports Championships in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. MSSA has always insisted on IESF having events for females, and while Colin Webster was President of IESF, he was known to be unceasing in advocating this issue.

MSSA is thus absolutely delighted that IESF is holding a female event in the Counter-Strike: GO esports title although disappointed that iit is  only a promotional event.

There is no doubt that this is a great opportunity for South Africa's female Counter-Strike: GO community. Where else can our best female athletes earn a trip to Bali for the period of 27 November 2022 to 9 December 2022?

To qualify for selection to the National Protea Team, Players, players shall:

  1. If being of 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), and
  2. Have been awarded Protea and/or National Federation Colours in the previous year, or
  3. Have participated in at least 3 MSSA events where such player shall have won a Regional Championship in such period/genre, or have finished in the top 20% or top three places, whichever is greater, at any official Provincial Championships for such period/genre, or have finished in the top 20% or top three places, whichever is greater, at the SA School National Championships for such period/genre, and be fully-paid-up members of an affiliated Member, and be ranked in the top ten of the Ladder for such period/genre.

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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Six Game Titles for IESF's 2022 World Esports Championships

 


The six titles to be played at IESF's 2022 World Esports Championships being Counter-Strike: GO, DoTA 2, eFootballTM series, Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, and Tekken 7.

With International Esports Federation (IESF) having revealed the six game titles that will be featured in the 2022 World Esports Championships to be held in Bali from 27 November to 9 December 2022, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), the world's oldest national federation, has been spurred into action. MSSA shall enter a National Protea Team for each title into the African Continental event in the hope that all such teams qualify for the finals to be held in Bali. This means that the Management Board is hard at work to adjust the title line-up at all of MSSA's Provincial and national Championships. This does mean that some of the less popular game titles will be removed from the list of titles to be played in favour of those as hosted in IESF’s flagship event with Bali, Indonesia.


Member clubs are thus entreated to utilize all the different events under MSSA's control (Ladder, Derby, Regional, and National Championships) to get their teams to qualify for the National Team Trials to be held this year.


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Monday, 21 February 2022

Global Esports Federation preparations take flight for the Commonwealth Esports Championships

The inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships will be held in Birmingham at the International Convention Centre (ICC) on August 6-7, 2022. Photo: West Midlands Growth Company

With six months to go, preliminary planning for one of the most anticipated esports events this year – the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships – has kicked off, headed by the Global Esports Federation (GEF) Director of Esports, Kelvin Tan, who was named Tournament Director for #CESC2022.

Together with the Commonwealth Games Federation and the British Esports Association, the first GEF Team Preparation Guide (TPG) meeting will be held next week to brief the delegations as they commence team selections and preparations.

The #CESC2022 will be staged in Birmingham on August 6 to 7 at the city’s International Convention Centre (ICC) and is lining up to be an in-demand ticketed event for spectators. The Commonwealth Esports Forum – a global convention of thought leaders and idea creators – will be held at the same venue on August 5.

Bringing together esports athletes from across the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories, the Commonwealth Esports Championships is a joint initiative by the GEF and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), as part of the Strategic Partnership announcement in May 2020.

“The Commonwealth Esports Championships is a breakthrough for esports and will be staged in the Commonwealth Games host city of Birmingham. Following the mind-blowing viewership at December’s Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games, with more than 500 million global views, it’s exciting to start moving and taking our prestigious event portfolio to cheering fans around the world again,” said Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF.

The GEF is meeting with partners, including the Commonwealth Games Federation, the British Esports Association, FACEIT, IMG – who produced the Singapore 2021 Global Esports Games, and the West Midlands Growth Company, among many others. FACEIT is the GEF’s Strategic Partner for Esports Services and is responsible for the production of the Commonwealth Esports Championships.

“I’m proud to be leading the teams in Birmingham to lay the foundations and establish the event team with our partners. We look forward to welcoming our community to the first-ever Commonwealth Esports Championships this summer,” said Kelvin Tan, Tournament Director for #CESC2022.

"Despite the challenges in 2021, the GEF has staged three editions of the Global Esports Tour, multiple #worldconnected series events, and our flagship Global Esports Games. We have welcomed the feedback on GEG 2021 from our community in last week’s Townhall session, and event debriefs with the stakeholders in Singapore, the publishers, IMG and all the delivery partners. In this very dynamic time for esports, we continue to evolve and shape our portfolio and adapt each of our marquee events,” added Paul.

The combination of the GEF’s inclusive community focus, powerful line-up of titles, and prestigious format setting welcomes great esports athletes and players to some of the world’s most remarkable cities.

Following last week’s announcement, the GEF named Chester King, GEF Vice President and CEO of the British Esports Association, as Chair of the Coordination Commission for the Commonwealth Esports Championships. Chester will work alongside Paul and the GEF management team to ensure seamless delivery of the landmark event.

The Commonwealth Esports Championships, alongside other global initiatives, are part of the GEF’s efforts to build an inclusive #worldconnected with esports at the core.

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Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Procedure to be followed by private clubs affiliating for the 2022 season.

Germiston resident, Simphiwe Maphumulo (MSSA President from 2014 to 2016) is now the Chairperson of the Knights Mind sports Club.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames.

MSSA promotes all  the different disciplines equally, although each affiliated club may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote in its club. Some clubs will promote the whole gambit, while others will concentrate on only one discipline, and/or even just concentrate on one specific title.

The choice is ultimately up to the member club.

The various mind sports offer unique opportunities to many South Africans. Many Souuth Africans have been able to earn Regional, Provincial, and National Colours which have allowed them to earn bursaries and obtain first-class educations.

MSSA has sent teams with full Protea Colours to international events since 1991 for wargames, 1996 for Morabaraba, 1997 for Checkers, and 2005 for Esports. 

All selected have found being part of the national team to be an education in itself.. 

All clubs must be legal bodies, as well as being non-profit organizations. Thus each club needs to have a founding document. Associations may use the draft constitution provided below.

It is the club that is the member of MSSA, while the players are affiliated to the club.

Any applicant needs to be aware of the following:

  1. MSSA’s Constitution, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S8LogUNBbPNtfjjjukwvBiSr1u9qHOodLXhvBzZqzIk/edit
  2. MSSA’s General Regulations, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcOB2rTjv9PjBHhgdRH824NahSI4SrmfjvecaQiLNyA/edit
  3. Proforma Constitution - this is a draft constitution that is used by many clubs affiliated to MSSA, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z-V4MJUAK8vec9XAp4zXXEREnvdrYFfy/edit?rtpof=true
  4. An Application for Affiliation form, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bPmnmvPu0ZYYye_ZB8uSzyxqGJ3hYTLX
  5. Registration Forms for all players – including administrators, and any/all coaches, https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sS0BkXNT2rjVROicwYHOEhJcPj0WXtG/edit?rtpof=true
  6. The fee note form - please note that the fees for private clubs are R111.00 affiliation fee and R118.00 per player per annum, https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zl8jVZJgwhOPDXrUz2Fz_fOYTp6GDYh/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=118178027598957778089&rtpof=true
  7. The Letter of Undertaking, and
  8. A brochure on the MSSA. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZzfT280fxlzP5m22Z4wJAHWBGtNpkJAY
In order to affiliate, the completed Application for affiliation Form must be submitted to the MSSA.

Once the Board has approved a club’s affiliation, the club then needs to complete the Google Registration Page allocated to the club for the players and make payment.

All club members may participate in all events for which it qualifies. Such events include meetings, championships, courses, and so forth. 

Advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club: 

There are many advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club, such as:
  1. Being part of a community where your club has a real say in how things are done
  2. Being able to apply for National Lottery Funding – MSSA member clubs can apply for up to R800,000.00 in funding
  3. Being able to get assistance from your local government
  4. Experience increased media exposure of your events and your gamers
  5. Become part of the international community through the MSSA Registered players are able to become internationally recognised umpires, etc.
  6. Enable your gamers to take part in MSSA events, which may qualify them for Regional, Provincial, and National colours, overseas trips, and even sports bursaries at university.
MSSA’s Constitution   

The Constitution forms the foundation of the MSSA. It guarantees members rights and governs the way that the MSSA operates. It can only be amended by a two-thirds majority at a Council Meeting. Please remember that Associations only have two (2) votes each, whereas member clubs have a representational vote, being: normal clubs: one vote per every five registered players, and school clubs: one vote per every ten registered players.

MSSA’s General Regulations   

The General Regulations comprises of decisions made by both Council and Executive Committee Meetings. The General Regulations deals with how sub-committees operate as well as to how teams are selected and development funding is distributed. Please refer to Schedule 10.12 in regard to the rights of clubs in hosting events.

MSSA’s Discipline Specific Regulations   

The Discipline Specific Regulations deal with rules concerning the different disciplines. The Disciplines that the MSSA caters for are; Board Gaming, Card gaming, Esports, and Figure Gaming.

Application for Affiliation form   

When a club applies for membership, the applicant club must complete such form and return the same to the MSSA.

Fee note for 2022 

The fee note details the Affiliation Fees and Registration fees that are payable.

Player Registration Form   

The Player Registration Form needs to be completed by every player that is a member of a club and intends to participate in MSSA affairs.

MSSA’s Letter of Undertaking   

The Letter of Undertaking is for all registered players who sit on any MSSA committee.

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Should you have any queries whatsoever, please contact mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com.

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Western Cape Online Provincial Championships - 26 February 2022

 

Registered Players at MSSA's last Western Cape LAN Championships in pre COVID days. 

With sporting events still under heavy Regulations as imposed by the South African Government, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is continuing to run its online Provincial Championships.

The first one of the year is MSSA's Western Cape Online Provincial Championships which shall be held  on 26 February 2022.

MSSA's Western Cape  LAN Provincial Championships has thus not been replaced by this event, and if possible to be held, shall be held on 26 & 27 March 2021.

MSSA's Western Cape Online Provincial Championships, offers all Registered Players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team.


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


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 DutyMobilePC/mobile185 v 5
CS GOPC165 v 5
PaladinsPC/console125 v 5
Sport
FIFA '22Console31 v 1
PES 2022Console31 v 1
MOBA
DotA 2PC125 v 5
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
League of LegendsPC125 v 5
Fighting
Tekken 7Console161 v 1
Street Fighter VConsole121 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: 26 February 2022.
          • 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:

          • 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 to
          • mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com
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