Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2022 High School Championships.

 

North West University has sponsored MSSA's Online School League since 2019.

The growth of esports starts at school level. Schools are the breeding ground where champions are fashioned by schools that have the interest of learners at heart.

Thus it is not surprising to see that the entire Protea Esports Team that participated in International Esports Federation's 11th World Championships in Seoul in 2019 were learners in 2019.

While it was unusual for the entire Protea team to consist of learners, it is not unusual to find a portion of such teams to be learners. Team selection underpins Mind Sports South Africa's faith in promoting learners into the upper echelons and giving as many players as possible the chance to excel at the highest levels.

2019 saw North West University (NWU) take a very active interest in esports due to the fact that only MSSA's school championships and leagues are official in nature in which players are able to earn provincial and national colours and has any form of official recognition.

MSSA's school championships and leagues too run strictly in adherence to the laws in South Africa and take into account the physical and mental health of the participants.

Thus all games are played under acceptable supervision to prohibit unsavoury practices. As a  result, age restrictions are enforced much to the chagrin of a number of recreational gamers. It must always be remembered that games exist within society's norms.

MSSA is thus totally committed to ensure the validity of the event, the results attained, and the colours awarded.

The esports titles to be played in all MSSA's school championships and leagues are as follows:

Period/genre	Title	Platform	Age restriction	Players
Shooter	CS GO	PC,	16	5 v 5
FPS	Paladins	PC/console	12	5 v 5
Sport	FIFA ‘22	Console	3	1 v 1
Sport	PES 2022	Console	3	1 v 1
MOBA	DotA 2	PC	12	5 v 5
	League of Legends	PC	12	5 v 5
	Clash Royale	Mobile	12	1 v 1
	VainGlory	Tablet/cell	12	3 v 3
	Mobile Legends: Bang Bang	Mobile	7	5 v 5
Fighting	Street Fighter V	Console	12	1 v 1
Card	HearthStone	Mobile	7	1 v 1

Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships

Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2022 Student Championships.

2022 will see Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) hold its fifth annual Provincial Online Student Championships. 

MSSA is South Africa's oldest and largest membership based organization for esports having held its first Provincial Championship in 1998, and has been consistently delivering championships for the various esports titles ever since.

In fact, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the oldest national federation for esports in the world.

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. Also, only Registered Players qualify for the team selection process.

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 medals earned are awarded at MSSA's LAN Championships.

Many Registered Players will also be delighted to see that Call of Duty has made a welcome return back into MSSA's Student Championships.

All the titles to be played at such event are:

Title	Platform	Age restriction	Age restriction	Players
Shooter	Call of DutyMobile	PC/mobile	16	5 v 5
	CS GO	PC	18	5 v 5
	Paladins	PC/console	12	5 v 5
Sport	FIFA '22	Console	13	1 v 1
	PES 2022	Console	3	1 v 1
MOBA	DotA 2	PC	3	5 v 5
	Clash Royale	Mobile	12	1 v 1
	League of Legends	PC	12	5 v 5
Fighting	Tekken 7	Console	12	1 v 1
	Street Fighter V	Console	16	1 v 1
Card	HearthStone	Various	7	1 v 1

Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships

Esports titles selected for all MSSA's Premier Provincial and National Championships.

 

South Africa's Protea DotA 2 team in action at IESF's 11th World Championships - Seoul.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has a selection process through which all esports titles are selected for use at Provincial and National Championships.

The process takes into account those titles which are used at International Esports Federation'(IESF) World Championships, and those esports titles which are popular among the member clubs.

But saying an esports title is popular is not enough. Just because a title is popular online among recreational gamers, does not make it popular among the hard-core competitive esports athletes who will attend LAN and/or Online championships.

Thus, for any esports title to be considered for consideration to be included in Provincial and National Championships at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), at least one Regional Championship must be held in such esports title to prove that it is able to attract competitive esports athletes to a single venue.

It should also be noted that age restrictions for esports titles vary from country-to-country. An esports title may have a 12 age restriction in one country and may then have an age restriction of 16 in another.

It is therefore important for parents to check the age restriction of the esports title in the country of residence as such age restrictions are established to protect the mental health and well-being of the child.

It should also be noted that changes may be made to the line-up in exceptional cases. If IESF selects a title not on the list for use at its World Championships, then MSSA shall include such title.

A lot of time has been invested in determining the esports titles for 2021, and the comprehensive list is as follows:

Period/genre	Title	Platform	Age restriction	Players
Shooter	Call of DutyMobile	PC/mobile	18	5 v 5
	CS GO	PC	16	5 v 5
	Paladins	PC/console	12	5 v 5
	PUBG Mobile	Mobile	17	4 v 4
Sport	FIFA '22	Console	12	1 v 1
	efootball (PES 2022)	Console	12	1 v 1
MOBA	DotA 2	PC	12	5 v 5
	Clash Royale	Mobile	12	1 v 1
	League of Legends	PC	12	5 v 5
	Mobile Legends: Bang Bang	Mobile	12	5 v 5
Fighting	Tekken 7	Console	16	1 v 1
	Street Fighter V	Console	12	1 v 1
Card	HearthStone	Various	7	1 v 1

Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships

Bali Confirmed as Host of the 2022 World Esports Championships Finals

 

IESF President Vlad Marinescu and Indonesian Olympic Committee Commission Chairman Desra Firza Ghazfan at the flag handover ceremony in Eilat, Israel in 2021. 

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the oldest national federation in the world for esports having been founded in 1985 and has participated in all of IESF's World Championships since their inception in 1985.

Today on 28 January 2022 International Esports Federation (IESF) has confirmed that Bali, Indonesia will be the host of the 2022 WE Championships Finals. Bali was handed over the honours during a special ceremony following the conclusion of the 13th World Esports Championships in Eilat, Israel.

The 14th edition of the WE Championships Finals is slated for 27 November to 8 December 2022 and will feature the world’s best Esports athletes competing across multiple games on the beautiful island of Bali. Over 120 countries are expected to compete in the regional and national qualifiers for a coveted spot in the Finals. MSSA is determined that once again South Africa will be present.

IESF President Vlad Marinescu congratulated host city Bali and said: “Big thank you to the President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee and to the entire Indonesian team here with us. We appreciate your support and we look forward to seeing the biggest and most inclusive World Esports Championships in history! We are bringing the largest and freshest sport to this beautiful tropical destination for the first time.”

IESF has staged the WE Championships every year since 2009, and it remains the sole international Esports event where athletes represent their countries. After a successful 2021 edition, the World Esports community looks to come back even stronger and generate more international opportunities and media exposure for the sport in the lead-up-to and during Bali 2022. 

Indonesian Olympic Committee Commission Chairman Desra Firza Ghazfan said during the press conference: “Bali is the island of GOD, it’s always been the melting pot of rich traditional and modern culture. Now with the 14th World Esports Championships happening in Bali, Bali is the melting pot of the past, the present and the future. I would like to welcome you all to Bali 2022 and to meet with our 45 million players in Indonesia. Be prepared and let the best win!” Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships

Working together.

 

With Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) having included, on 14 November 2021, Activision's esports title Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) into its official line up for Provincial and National Championships, the community has taken official competition to heart.

The community has banded together in a show of great camaraderie to run a competition open to all affiliated clubs to allow teams earn a ranking on the official CODM Battle Royale Ladder rankings.

The games start at 20H30.

There are 3 back to back rounds in squads setting.

The rankings will be published after every week.

RULES

• No Tanks
• No Balistic Weapons
• No Emojis
• No Cars ( any Moving Object with Wheels)

Placing Point System:

1 st - 10 points
2 nd - 9 points
3 rd - 8 points
4 th - 7 points
5 th - 6 points
6 th - 5 points
7 th - 4 points
8 th - 3 points
9 th - 2 points
10 th - 1 point

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Kill Point System:

2 points Per Kill
Each kill will give the team 2 points per kill

If any players are found breaking the rules set or using banned items, the points accumulated for the round will be forfeit and the team will not receive those points.

There are 3 lobbies starting from 20:30 every Wednesday each month is a season so one season runs over 4 weeks

Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships

Amanda Pakade speaks on MSSA's commitment to promoting esports in schools.

Amanda Pakade, MSSA's Past President (2018 to 2021), shall be talking to YOUFM's Karabo Mokgaladi about MSSA's commitment to promoting esports in schools.

During Amanda Pakade's presidency. MSSA experienced a huge upsurge in membership among schools.

Remaining on the Board as Hon. Vice-President, Amanda Pakade intends to carry on promoting growth in this important sector.

Time: 18H20
Where: YOUFM - DSTV 842
Youfm.co.za

Also read:

• 2022 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation - Schools
• Notices - Transfer season
• Titles - esports: High School Championships
• Titles - esports: Premier Championships
• Titles - esports: Student Championships