Thursday, 15 August 2019
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO CONNECT WITH ESPORTS
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| With only 16 days to go to GEES. |
(Global Esports Executive Summit) 2019. GEES 2019 will take place in Busan during September
29th -31st, featuring renowned keynote speakers, educational programs, panel discussions, post-
conference workshop, and more.
Three members of Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be attending the summit, being Colin Webster (IESF President), Amanda Pakade (MSSA President), and Dr. Janine Brandt (MSSA Womens' Representative).
GEES this year will be held under the theme of “Esports Sustainability and Governance’, continuing
to enhance dialogue between esports and sports stakeholder. Sub themes are divided into four sectors
which are Health, Sustainability, Governance and Future Direction.
GEES 2019 continues to aim to be the platform to share ideas, create synergies, and most of all, to
reach a mutual consensus for esports development.
For registration and further information on GEES 2019, please visit: https://gees.rsportz.com/
Also read:
- Busan Metropolitan Government to cooperate actively in developing esports.
- GEES 2019 to be held in Busan, Korea, 29 to 31 August 2019
- IESF announces DOTA 2 as First Game Title for 11th Esports World Championship
- 2019 Esports World Championship: December 11 to 15, 2019
- Excitement abounds as GEES draws nearer.
Monday, 12 August 2019
Selecting esports titles to be played in MSSA Provincial and National Championships.
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| MSSA president, Amanda Kwaza, awarding National Federation Colours to Amone Bekker at MSSA's 2018 SA National Championships. |
All esports athletes have strong likes and dislikes, gamers always want their favourites to be given preferential treatment.
In order to make the process more objective and reduce the influence of any one member club and/or individual, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has a policy in place in order to ensure that there is a due process as well as a fair system in place in order to ensure that the correct titles are selected.
However, it should be noted that MSSA only ever selects 10 titles to be played at Provincial and National Championships. Priority is given to the esports titles that are played at IESF's World Championships in order to assist MSSA deliver a national team.
Even though only 10 titles are so selected, that does not mean that the other titles cannot be held at MSSA events.
Any approved title may be played at an official MSSA Regional Championships. In fact, it is at such Regional Championships that the popularity of various esports titles is tested in order to evaluate whether such titles should, in future, be included in MSSA's Provincial and National Championships.
The full rules on how titles are selected are as follows:
Schedule 3: SELECTION OF TITLES FOR PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
- The periods (titles) selected shall be decided upon by the Annual General Meeting.
- Not more than ten (10) titles shall be selected every year from nominations received.
- The titles played at the most recent IESF World Championships shall automatically be selected.
- The remaining titles may then be selected.
- Should IESF introduce new titles into its World Championships which have not been selected by MSSA, then the least popular game in its genre (excluding titles that are being played at IESF’s World Championships) shall immediately fall away in favour of the new title.
- The popularity of a period (title) shall be based on attendance at MSSA events.
- Should IESF introduce new titles into its World Championships which have not been selected by MSSA, and no MSSA event have been held in such period (title) then the Board of Control shall decide which period (title) falls away in such genre (excluding titles that are being played at IESF’s World Championships).
- Should IESF introduce new titles into its World Championships which have not been selected by MSSA, and there are no other periods (titles) within its genre, then the least popular game (excluding titles that are being played at IESF’s World Championships) shall immediately fall away in favour of the new title.
- For any period to be nominated, such period (title) shall have been played at any two Regional Events at which there were at least three teams per event.
Also read:
- Titles played in 2019
- Events for July until December 2019
- Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
- New National Team Selection Criteria
- Further increasing MSSA's footprint. (All about hosting Regional Championships)
Friday, 9 August 2019
Time to have your say.
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| MSSA was founded in 1985 and continues to promotes board gaming, card gaming, esports and wargames as accredited sports. |
The draft calendar of events, at first, only takes into account provincial and national events due to such events having precedence over all other events.
Member clubs are also able to 'book' the hosting of Regional Championships. Regional championships are designed to hel-p clubs gain extra exposure, earn income, and promote the games that they encourage within their clubs. Games can only be played at National and Provincial Championships if such are either played at World championship level, or if having first been tested at Regional Championships. The rules apropo hosting of a Regional Championship may be found here.
Thus if no changes are requested by member clubs, and approved by the general meeting of member clubs, it is likely that the Calendar of events for 2020 will not change from that of 2019, and will look something like the following:
| Date | Event |
| JANUARY | Umpires’ Course - Gauteng |
| FEBRUARY | 28th Old Edwardian Summer Championships |
| FEBRUARY | On-line Inter-school Provincial Championships |
| FEBRUARY | 38th GAUTENG Provincial Championships |
| MARCH | Umpire’s Course – Western Cape |
| MARCH | 24th WESTERN CAPE Championships |
| APRIL | Provincial Online Student Championships |
| APRIL | 11th Provincial Online Championships |
| APRIL | Provincial School Championships for all provinces |
| MAY | Umpire’s Course – Mpumulanga |
| MAY | 19th MPUMALANGA Championships |
| MAY | FINANCIAL AGM |
| MAY | Selection Committee convenes to select teams. |
| JUNE | SA School Championships |
| JULY | 1st round of School League |
| JULY | Capricorn Regional Championships |
| JULY | 26th KWAZULU NATAL Championships |
| AUGUST | 17th FREE STATE Championships |
| AUGUST | 25th WESTERN CAPE Championships |
| SEPTEMBER | 16th EASTERN CAPE Championships |
| SEPTEMBER | 8th LIMPOPO Championships |
| NOVEMBER | Submit nominations of office-bearers |
| DECEMBER | 34th S A NATIONAL Championships |
| DECEMBER | 37th NATIONAL CONVENTION |
It is therefore vital that all Registered Players consider the draft calendar as proposed above and make their suggestions.
Suggestions may be made through the member club's officials to MSSA via e-mail.
Results of MSSA's 16th Free State Provincial Championships.
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| Some of the winners at the recently held Free state Provincial Championships. |
The doors opend, pairings were done and the various periods (games) were played.
The only concern expressed by MSSA is that some member clubs still seem to have a problem with entering their players on time, and some seem to have a problem adhering to the age restrictions of certain esports titles.
While late arrivals may be helped, if there is space available, age restrictions are non-negotiable. However, it should be noted that late entries can, and do, slow down the starting time of a championship due to the fact that the pairings have to be redone. Late entries are thus allowed at the discretion of the umpire.
Age restrictions are set by the Films and Publications Board, and a letter of consent is not good enough to allow an under-aged athlete to participate. Age restrictions are, therefore, final, and no discussion is entertained on such.
Nevertheless, MSSA's 16th Free State Provincial Championships was a huge success and saw no less than 11 member clubs from 2 provinces (representing 5 regions) battle it out for the silverware.
The overall winners are as follows:
Photographs of the event may be viewed on: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mindsportssa/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10158582713914008
Also read:
MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships - 24 & 25 August 2019
- R10,000.00 for the winner of DotA 2
- The winner of the 'Paladins' esports title shall receive R10,000.00
- NWU MSSA Online School League offers a R30,000.00 bursary for StreetFighter V.
- 2019 Calendar of Events
- Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
- New National Team Selection Criteria
Happy Women's Day
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| Amanda Pakade is an active advocate of gender equity. |
MSSA is thus the only gaming organisation world-wide that effectively puts its gender equity into practice.
MSSA's Board currently has 6 out of 13 positions held by females, and since 2012, MSSA has always had a female component to the national Protea team.
With the highest position in MSSA held by a female, Amanda Kwaza, MSSA has found itself transformed.
Amanda Kwaza thus has issued the following missive:,"Happy Woman's day to all our female gamers... Thank you for becoming part of MSSA....MSSA values and appreciatesyou,.
MSSA wishes you a happy Woman's day." Also read:
MSSA celebrates its women who have earned Protea Colours.
Dr. Janine Brandt steps forward to promote gender equality in gaming.
New Athletes' Representative demonstrates great joie de vivre.
MSSA's Elected Office-Bearers for 2019.
MSSA celebrates its women who have earned Protea Colours.
Dr. Janine Brandt steps forward to promote gender equality in gaming.
New Athletes' Representative demonstrates great joie de vivre.
MSSA's Elected Office-Bearers for 2019.
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
MSSA's 24th NORTH WEST Championships - 24 & 25 August 2019
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| Board games, wargames, and esports are all on offer at MSSA's 2019 North West Championships. |
Many of South Africa's top players who have represented South African Protea teams in international competition have taken advantage of the early championships in order to qualify for selection so that in the later championships the Registered Players can hone their skills to even higher levels. The general consensus is that in order for a Registered Player to do well in international competition, such player should play at least 30 games in provincial or national championships within a season.
MSSA is proud of its reputation of promoting youth in its national teams, and as a result, most of MSSA's teams that have represented South Africa have had a component of players that were learners who were still in High School.
Thus it should be noted that such Free State Championships not only counts towards players earning Provincial Colours, but also counts towards MSSA's selection process.
All gamers are reminded that MSSA's NORTH WEST Championships are an open championship. In other words any registered player, who is currently a registered learner, is entitled to enter the championship – no matter where they live.
For additional information, please contact MSSA at mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com
Details are as follows:
- Board gaming: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/board-games-mssas-24th-north-west.html
- Esports: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/esports-mssas-24th-north-west.html
- Wargaming: https://esportscommentator.blogspot.com/2019/07/wargames-mssas-24th-north-west.html
Hosting Club: Curro Klerksdorp
Venue: Curro Klerksdorp, 22 Elm St, Klerksdorp
Date: 24 & 25 August 2019
Entry date: 12 August 2019.
Entry date: 12 August 2019.
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. Such applications must be directed to the MSSA at: e-mail: mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com
Also read:
- R10,000.00 for the winner of DotA 2
- The winner of the 'Paladins' esports title shall receive R10,000.00
- NWU MSSA Online School League offers a R30,000.00 bursary for StreetFighter V.
- MSSA's 25th KWAZULU NATAL Championships - 27 & 28 July 2019
- 2019 Calendar of Events
- Why schools and universities should invest in esports.
- New National Team Selection Criteria
Monday, 5 August 2019
A charity LAN in aid of TEARS.
Mind Sports South Africa's member club, Raving Mad Gamerz, is holding its First annual LAN event called MadX.
The event will take place every year during Woman’s month in aid of a Woman’s charity..
This year Raving Mad Gamerz, approached Tears, which is a foundation to help and assist victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in South Africa.. Raving Mad Gamerz will also be challenging some of the Tears staff to a couple of rounds of gaming during the weekend. Please pop in and come and meet these awesome human beings and volunteers
Raving Mad Gamerz is passionate about giving back to the community and will continue to push these yearly events to help and assist charities in the great work that they do..
MadX will comprise of a 36 hour LAN, for social gaming, and will also be hosting 4 different tournaments on Saturday and Sunday
- Siege on PC and PS4
- COD BO4 on PS4
- MK11 on PS4
- Clash Royale on Mobile
There will be various exhibitors, while the tournament action continues, as well as a constant stream to Raving Mad Gamerz you tube account, showcasing, gaming, interviews, stalls, players and much more
Well known celebrity casters are onboard to make these tournaments and games exciting and to ensure all the tournament action is shared
Competitors and Lan – participants, can now enter at :
https://RavingMadGamerz.com
https://RavingMadGamerz.com
We also still have a couple of stands available for exhibitors
Any queries or questions can be directed to our tournament coordinator Rene at :
Rene@ravingmadgamerz.com
Rene@ravingmadgamerz.com
083 383 2056
Excitement abounds as GEES draws nearer.
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| Only 23 days to go. |
Even though GEES 2019 will be held in Busan for the third consecutive year, MSSA shall be represented by its president, Ms. Amanda Kwaza, at such event.
GEES shall be held at the Paradise Hotel Busan on Aug 29th – September 1st, 2019. Without doubt, it is the main conference for sharing ideas, creating synergies, and most of all, to reach a mutual consensus for holistic esports development.
GEES this year will be focusing on enhancing dialogues between esports and sports stakeholders, and to openly discuss relevant issues. IESF confirmed the six themes to be discussed at the GEES 2019.
The themes of this year are as follows:
- Future Direction of Esports
- Esports and Sports
- Sustainability of Esports
- Esports and Match Fixing
- Esports Policy
- Esports and Medical Issues
Registration for GEES 2019 will be conducted via the official website where more information can also be found. (Reference: http://gees.rsportz.com).
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