2019 On-line Provincial Esports Championships - 20 April 2019

Over the years, most of the people selected to represent South Africa in the Protea Esports Team have participated in the Online Provincial Championships.

The MSSA is proud to announce that it shall host the 2019 On-line Provincial Championships, which will offer local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad.

The 2019 On-line Provincial Championships is the second last senior provincial event prior to the start of the selection process.

The championship shall be held on 20 April 2019.

Game titles to be played are:

SATURDAY:
Time	Paladins PC/PS4	FIFA’19	HearthStone	Ultimate Street Fighter V	Clash Royal	Counter Strike	League of Legends (LoL)	Dota 2	TEKKEN 7
09H00	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	Round 1 Starts	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	Round 1 Continues	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	Round 2 Starts	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	Round 2 Continues	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	Round 3 Starts	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	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues	Round 3 Continues
13H00	LUNCH
Time	Paladins (continued)	FIFA’19 (continued)	HearthStone (continued)	Ultimate Street Fighter V (continued	Clash Royal (continued)	Counter Strike (continued)	LoL (continued)	Dota 2 (continued)	TEKKEN 7 (continued)
14H00	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	Round 4 Starts	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	Round 4 Continues	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	Round 5 Starts	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	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues	Round 5 Continues

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.

Entry fee:

• Entry is R34.00 per Registered Player.

• Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.

Entries:

• Entries need to be submitted on or before 16 April 2019.

• The entry form may be downloaded from: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN7RpKgB8_ZvHGZvTkkJVsx7gKj1p2yv3p9SDzE3RNI/edit#gid=287696184 and submitted to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

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: 20 April 2019

• The first round will start at 09H00. 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 be entered into.

Entries:

• All clubs must enter their teams via the Google Drive.

• Payment shall be effected before start of play.

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 tomindsportssa@iafrica.com

Also read:

• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
• New National Team Selection Criteria
• 2019 Calendar of Events

Partnermedia and Mind Sports South Africa take it to the next level.

Hansie du Plessis of Partnermedia (on the left) and Colin Webster of Mind Sports South Africa (on the right) sign the 22 page contract detailing the working reationship between the two.

On Thursday, 4 April 2019 in the Boardroom at the Old Edwardian Society, Lower Houghton, Partnermedia and Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) entered into an exclusive strategic partnership.

Impressed by the return on investment after sponsoring the 2018 Protea Esports Team, Partnermedia has deepened their relationship with MSSA.

The partnership between Partnermedia and MSSA is of the utmost importance for school and student competitions which are the foundation of all MSSA championships.

The partnership will see MSSA receive three million rands (R3,000,000.00) worth of coverage over the next three years. The coverage itself will elevate esports to new heights where esports will be further entrenched into established media to reach a greater and wider audience.

School and University teams will thus benefit from greater coverage than ever before.

The sponsorship from Partnermedia will too enable MSSA to solidify its support and member base and deliver even better, and more, events.

MSSA as the authoritative national federation has always been committed to promoting esports into the mainstream, which is consistent with Partnermedia's ideals. There is no doubt that Partnermedia and MSSA will jointly promote the development of esports in South Africa.

MSSA President, Ms. Amanda Pakade said “This partnership is a big step for MSSA. I believe MSSA and Partnermedia will maximize each other’s strengths. I also believe that the shared long-term vision will ultimately be of benefit to every esports athlete in South Africa.”

Also read:

• Partnermedia partners up with the Protea Esports Team.

A few spots are still open...

All are encouraged to participate in MSSA's Provincial Online Student Championships to be held on 6 April 2019.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its Provincial Online Student Championships on 6 April 2019.

This year, any student of any South African tertiary institution (University and colleges) may participate, regardless of whether the player is MSSA affiliated or not.

However, it should be noted that only official teams entered by University Clubs affiliated to MSSA or the Sports Councils may use the tertiary institution's name.

The championship allows students from all over the country to test their mettle against each other in an official championship that has the following benefits:

• Enable students to earn Student Provincial Colours, and
• Qualify for selection for the National Squad, and
• Earn medals.

The event that lasts from 10H00 until 18H00.

The titles to be played at such event are:

High School
#	Title	Platform	Players
1	Counter-Strike: GO™	PC	5 v 5
2	Call of Duty Black Ops 4™	PC	5 v 5
3	FIFA’19™	Console - PS4	1 v 1
4	Paladins™	Mobile	1 v 1
5	DotA 2™	PC	5 v 5
6	League of Legends™	PC	5 v 5
7	HearthStone™	Tablet/cell	3 v 3
8	TEKKEN 7™	Console - PS4	1 v 1

Details are as follows:

Eligibility: Any player/team affiliated to a South African tertiary institution may enter.

Entry fee: Entry is R34.00 per Registered Player.

Entry form: The entry form may be downloaded from https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o2l2l5dZyvOR4u1sEfyfhQ0Ky-FOwp5-dPBw9RUW3Y4/edit#gid=287696184 and submitted by 18H00 to mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

Registration:To register, players must complete the entry form.

Age restrictions: Age restrictions per game title shall be enforcred.

When and Where:

• 6 April 2019
• 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

Teams that finish in the top three places shall receive medals for the following sections:

1. Mixed
2. Female

Student Provincial Colours shall be awarded based on the residence of the recipient. Thus a Registered Player that lives in Cape Town shall be awarded Student Provincial Colours for the Western Cape.

For additional information, please contact: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

Also read:

• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
• New National Team Selection Criteria
• 2019 Calendar of Events

Not just a gamer...

Amanda Pakade, president of MSSA, is also a semi-finalist in the "Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa" for 2019.

Amanda Pakade, who is currently Mind Sports South Africa’s president has been announced as a Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa Semi-Finalist for 2019, out of a record number of entries received by the organisation.

Her journey began on the 1st of March, where she was invited, along with the other beautiful, sophisticated and married women from all over South Africa, for 2nd National Casting and Empowerment workshop, held at Emperors Palace. Once selected, the semi-finalists then attended weekend long workshops to help them prepare for the journey ahead.

Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa is a journey that has gained the reputation of a Women Empowerment Program, that prides itself on producing the very best in real, relatable and modern South African women. The program celebrates marriage and the essence of being a real woman.

The program was created for married women who would ordinarily not have such a platform to compete and be ambassadors for South Africa, on a global scale. The opportunities and platform that have been created for Mrs South Africa entrants are significant in every way and truly creates a ripple effect across our beautiful country. Through the journey of Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa, women find themselves again and learn that they are never too old to follow their dreams and become voices of change. 

“I am so excited about this wonderful opportunity as this platform, thanks to all the sponsors, will allow me to reach other women and be a voice for women who are not able to represent themselves. This competition further enables me to achieve my full potential in all spheres of life which will hopefully encourage other women to also be taken seriously in all their endeavours.”

Only 25 lucky women will be selected to continue the journey, as finalists, for Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa and they will be announced at the Annual Charity Ball, on 28th June at Centre Court, Emperors Palace.

All proceeds of this event will go to the pageant’s official Charity, Women4Women South Africa.

Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa is proudly sponsored by: Tammy Taylor Nails South Africa, Emperors Palace, City of Ekurhuleni, SABC 3, Suzuki SA, Lamelle Research Laboratories, Renewal Institute, CATRICE Cosmetics, Collagen Lift, Contempo, Nomination, Brentoni, Thandar Inc, Body20 and Mpact Recycling.

To vote for Amanda, SMS Amanda Kwaza Pakade to 35959.

For further PRESS information please contact

Lisa Madibe

Media Executive

Marketing@mrssouthafrica.co.za

Mobile: 073 189 7932

Office: 011 673 7567

About Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa

Tammy Taylor Mrs SA is the number one pageant and female empowerment program for married women in South Africa. It is not a beauty pageant in the traditional sense of the word.

Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa is not the typical beauty pageant. It offers South Africa women who has real life careers, families and hobbies a platform to make a difference.

The women we work with all have those real relatable stories we are looking for and this movement is about giving South Africa’s unsung superwomen a chance to get support and give input, and an opportunity to reach a new level of success and visibility on a global stage.

Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa has evolved from being a pageant to so much more. The brand showcases the virtues of South Africa, the spirit of Ubuntu, and the real relatable women that we work with.

Gone are the stereotypes that do not match the individual, bearing the burden of a crown of ideals being placed upon their head diminishing the power of their womanhood to the stigma of unattainable beauty.

Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa does away with the ideals that do not match real women, but instead showcase true beauty that shines from within and celebrate every woman in her unique femininity.

Also read:

• Amanda Pakade is elected in for a 3 year term as MSSA President.

• MSSA's Elected Office-Bearers for 2019.

• Ensuring gender equity in esports.

WADA INVITES STAKEHOLDERS TO CELEBRATE “PLAY TRUE DAY” ON 10 APRIL

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites all of its stakeholders to join WADA in celebrating ‘Play True Day’ on 10 April along with fellow athletes, National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations, Sports Federations, Major Event Organizers and other anti-doping stakeholders from around the world.
 
‘Play True Day’ is dedicated to clean sport and is intended to raise awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others about the global fight against doping. The inspiration for this initiative stems from a WADA-hosted Education Conference in 2013, which was attended by 17 South American countries that were the driving force behind 10 April being declared ‘Play True Day’. While it started as a small South American initiative, over the years, this grassroots movement has gained momentum with numerous organizations and countries from across the globe taking part.

In a spirit of solidarity among the anti-doping community, we invite you to join WADA and others by celebrating ‘Play True Day’ on your digital and social media platforms using one of the branded frames WADA has created especially for the day. Alternatively, you may wish to innovate and create your own Play True Day frame with a unique twist based on your specific sport or country. We also invite you all to use the hashtag #PlayTrueDay both in the leadup to and on the day in order to maximize the impact of the event on social media.

Also, should you have any queries or events/videos etc. that you would like to promote, please visit the Play True Day Website, or feel free to contact Nina Makuc from the Slovenian NADO at nina.makuc@sloado.si, who has been a true champion of the cause.

Vlad Marinescu joins IESF’s Board.

Vald Marinescu - a man of great talent.

International Esports Federation’s Board, desirous of actively pursuing its ambitions as the sole International Federation for esports has co-opted Vlad Marinescu.

Vlad Marinescu, currently President of United States eSports Federation, served as the former Director of International Judo Federation, and then made his mark in international sport as the Former Director General of SportAccord (GAISF). While holding such position in SportAccord, Vlad installed and monitored recognition application process for recognition of International Federations, creation and operation of various Multi- SportGames, managed the full-operations of organization, all programs and platforms, and organized multiple World Championships.

IESF believes that its true assets are its member federations and those dedicated individuals that serve them.

Vlad therefore brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the IESF’s Board. As such the Board is confident that IESF will meet the goals in being accredited by Global Association of International Sports Federations(GAISF).

Also read:

• Colin Webster Elected as New President of IESF

Reminder: Provincial Online Student Championships - 6 April 2019

All are encouraged to participate in MSSA's Provincial Online Student Championships to be held on 6 April 2019.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its Provincial Online Student Championships on 6 April 2019.

This year, any student of any South African tertiary institution (University and colleges) may participate, regardless of whether the player is MSSA affiliated or not.

However, it should be noted that only official teams entered by University Clubs affiliated to MSSA or the Sports Councils may use the tertiary institution's name.

The championship allows students from all over the country to test their mettle against each other in an official championship that has the following benefits:

• Enable students to earn Student Provincial Colours, and
• Qualify for selection for the National Squad, and
• Earn medals.

The event that lasts from 10H00 until 18H00.

The titles to be played at such event are:

High School
#	Title	Platform	Players
1	Counter-Strike: GO™	PC	5 v 5
2	Call of Duty Black Ops 4™	PC	5 v 5
3	FIFA’19™	Console - PS4	1 v 1
4	Paladins™	Mobile	1 v 1
5	DotA 2™	PC	5 v 5
6	League of Legends™	PC	5 v 5
7	HearthStone™	Tablet/cell	3 v 3
8	TEKKEN 7™	Console - PS4	1 v 1

Details are as follows:

Eligibility: Any player/team affiliated to a South African tertiary institution may enter.

Entry fee: Entry is R34.00 per Registered Player.

Entry date: Entries need to be submitted by no later than Monday, 2 April 2019.

Registration:To register, players must complete the entry form.

Age restrictions: Age restrictions per game title shall be enforcred.

When and Where:

• 6 April 2019
• 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

Teams that finish in the top three places shall receive medals for the following sections:

1. Mixed
2. Female

Student Provincial Colours shall be awarded based on the residence of the recipient. Thus a Registered Player that lives in Cape Town shall be awarded Student Provincial Colours for the Western Cape.

For additional information, please contact: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com 

Also read:

• Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
• New National Team Selection Criteria
• 2019 Calendar of Events