Checkers World Cup

Lubabalo Kondlo concentrating on a game of Checkers/Draughts

South African Checkers players are reminded that the SA National Championships counts towards the World Cup.

Players get points in each stage of the World Cup according to tournament finishes by the following table. An individual's three best results shown in official stages go into the overall World Cup standings. World Cup standings are separate among men and women.

Taken Place	Points
1	22
2	18
3	15
4	13
5	12
6	11

South Africa's Protea Team member, Mr. Lubabalo Kondlo, is currently in 11th position with 18 points having earned such points at the Welsh Open.

IeSF reveals logo for 7th world championships - Seoul

Like any major sporting event, the eSports world Championships has  its own distinct logo.

The IeSF's 7th World Championships (powered by Longzhu.com) is just another step in the right direction to have eSports accepted into mainstream sports events.

To see eSports enter mainstream will change the face  of eSports completely as the gamers, through the associations which represent them, will have greater say and protection than what they do now.

29th MSSA S A National Board Gaming & Wargaming Championships

The 29^th  MSSA S A National Board Gaming & Wargaming Championships shall be held at HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank, on 12 & 13 December 2015.

In terms of the current regulations, any period may be played to more than one rule set if there are sufficient entries, and a player qualified to act as an umpire has volunteered to umpire such rule set.

The championships shall start on both days at 9H00. Players need to register at least 30 minutes before the start of play. 

The following periods have qualified to be played, and shall be, should sufficient entries be received:

Period	CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON BOTH DAYS
	Saturday			Sunday
	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4	ROUND 5
Ancients figure – DBM 3.2	9H00-12H00	13H00 - 16h00	17h00 - 20h00	9H00-12H00	14H00 – 17H00
Pike & Shot – DBR	9H00-12H00	13H00 - 16h00	17h00 - 20h00	9H00-12H00	14H00 – 17H00

Period	CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED
	Saturday
	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4	ROUND 5
Backgammon	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45
Checkers	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45
Draughts (Brazilian)	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45
Draughts (International)	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45
Morabaraba	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45
SesothoMorabaraba	10H00-10H45	11H00 - 11H45	14H00 -14H45	15H00 - 15H45	16H00 - 16H45

Period	ONE DAY HISTORICAL FIGURE GAMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY ONLY
	Sunday
	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	ROUND 4
Ancients – DBM 200AP	9H00-10H30	11H00 – 12H30	14H00 – 15H30	16H00 – 17H30

In keeping with Mind Sport South Africa's policies re development programmes, entries are free and gratis to registered players who are unable to afford to enter such championships should the member club formally request assistance.

Please note that if there are not at least 10 players entered for a figure gaming period, then such period shall be played to four (4) rounds and not five (5).

Entry fees are:              R60.00 for figure gamers, and
                                     R30.00 for board gamers.

Only players who are registered with fully-paid-up members may participate.

Players are reminded that the majority choice of rules as at the closing date for entries shall be used.

Entry fees can be deposited directly into Mind Sports South Africa's account, held at ABSA Bank, account number - 904 766 7676.

Such applications must be directed to the MSSA at  e-mail:         mindsportssa@iafrica.com

All entries, and army lists (if applicable) must be e-mailed to the Umpire  at: mindsportssa@iafrica.com on or before 8 December 2015.

For the next event please go to https://www.facebook.com/notes/mind-sports-south-africa-mssa/2016-calendar-of-events/10153604662787264

MSSA's MWEB 2015 South African National LAN Championships

Registrations are open for MSSA's MWEB 2015 South African National LAN Championships.

MSSA's MWEB 2015 South African National LAN Championships marks the start of the process of selecting the 2016 Protea eSports team that will attend the 8^th IeSF World Championships.

It was mentioned at the IeSF's AGM that the IeSF intends to increase the number of titles at the World Championships.

Already the MSSA's level of participation has gone from only two players in 2009 to nine in 2014.

MSSA remains absolutely committed to sending teams to all future IeSF World Championships.

Not only will MSSA send teams to the World Championships, but MSSA will also continue with participating in the ever popular International On-line Test Matches.

Registrations will close on the 8 December 2015. Players who wish  to compete in any of MSSA's Championships are advised to complete their annual registration forms so that they may registered as Registered Players as soon as possible. Please note that SSA's financial year starts on 1 November, so all players need to re-register if they intend to participate in the S A National Championships.

Late entries will be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

All gamers are reminded that MSSA's MWEB 2015 South African National LAN Championships are an open championship.In other words any registered player is entitled to enter the championship – no matter where they live, or their category of membership. If you have any queries, please contact MSSA.

Championship Details:

Hosting Club: HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank

Venue: HTS Witbank, Beyers Road, Witbank

Date: 12 & 13 December 2015

Entry Fees: R60.00 per Registered Player per Period

Computers: Bring your own. Please ensure that all game updates are done prior to arrival.

Schedule: The LAN Schedule for all 2015 is:

SATURDAY:
Time	StarCraft II	Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare	League of Legends (LoL)	HearthStone	Ultimate Street Fighter IV
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts
09H45	Round 2 Starts	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 2 Starts
10H30	Round 3 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 3 Starts
11H15	Round 4 Starts	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 4 Starts
12H00	Round 5 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 5 Starts
12H45		Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	TEKKEN 6	Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (continued)	LoL (continued)	HearthStone (continued)
14H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts
14H45	Round 2 Starts	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 3 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts
16H15	Round 4 Starts	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues
17H00	Round 5 Starts
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors Close
SUNDAY:
Time	DotA 2	CounterStrike: GO	FIFA '15	Trackmania Nations
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts
09H45	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues	Round 1 Continues
10H30	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts	Round 2 Starts
11H15	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues	Round 2 Continues
12H00	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts	Round 3 Starts
12H45	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Dota (continued)	CounterStrike  (continued)	FIFA '15 (continued)	Trackmania (continued)
14H00	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts
14H45	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues	Round 4 Continues
15H30	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts	Round 5 Starts
16H15	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues
17H00
18H00	Awards Ceremony
19H00	Doors Close

Rules and Regulations: All Rules and Regulations pertaining to eSports are available from MSSA. Players are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the LAN League Bylaws and all Period Specific Rules. If any Player wishes to provide advice regarding the drafting of the Period Specific Rules they are encouraged to contact the eSBoC who will take all comments into account.

The following Medals may be awarded at MSSA's MWEB 2015 South African National LAN Championships:

PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are registered players.
UNIVERSITY:Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are currently registered at any officially recognised University, provided the players have not received any Premier Medals.

SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars, provided they have not received any Premier medals.
WOMEN: Women will be awarded medals as per the same basis as above, that is in all three categories.

Colours and National Team Trials:

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.

National Team Trials: All Players that score within the top 20% or top three places, whichever is greater, in a specific Period at a Provincial or National Championship will earn an invitation to National Team Trials. National Team Trials shall be held in the event that a National Team must be selected to represent South Africa when competing in such Period in an International Championship.

Please note that the MSSA does not carry stock of shirts that are awarded. Registered Players who are awarded colours will thus be awarded at an event that they attend after being so awarded.

The next provincial event is: The Online Schools Championships that shall be held on 20^th February 2016.

Issued by:

-- 
Colin Webster
General Secretary
Mind Sports South Africa
P O Box 19275
FISHER'S HILL
1408
Tel: 011 828 4994
Cell: 073 593 9451
Fax: 086 672 1911
e-mail: mindsportssa@iafrica.com
URL: http://www.facebook.com/mindsportssa
Twitter: @mindsportssa
Skype: colin.webster4

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is an affiliate of the South African Confederation of Sport and Olympic Committee.

The MSSA is responsible for the good governance and promotion of Board games (such as Backgammon, Diplomacy, Checkers, Draughts, Morabaraba, etc.), Card games, eSports (whether they are played on 'cell 'phones, consoles, personal computers or similar), Robotics, and historical figure games (also known as wargames). 

Competitive sports is never fair!

No matter what the sport, not matter what the discipline, sport is  characterised by hard work, endurance, perseverance, and sheer determination.

In that way, whether you play wargames, checkers, draughts, morabaraba, FIFA, CounterStrike, DotA, Hearthstone or StarCraft, you will find the same obstacles that athletes in the more traditional sports find.

In fact, if you play mind sports, you will even find even more obstacles.

The additional obstacles are the lack of accreditation, the disrespect that non mind sport players show to mind sports.

Not only that, but in competition there are the trials  and  tribulations of having a 'bad day', of being unlucky, and/or by being beaten by an unkown who has shot through at the last minute.

You may even have to deal with administrators that you do not like, and who, may possibly not like you.

The true strength of character in any sportsperson is how a sportsman deals with these obstacles.

Does the competitor throw down his equipment in disgust, and walk away muttering about the controlling body, or that they dislike the administrators?

No!

Instead the true competitor 'knuckles down' and prepares for his/her next competition!

That's what we expect from the MWEB Protea Mind Sports Teams - true grit!