Monday, 27 January 2025

RESULTS: Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships held on 25 January 2025.

Neisha (Rose) Khan, captain of BellaTrixes, again lead her team to victory.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) held its annual Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships held on 25 January 2025..

At the opening of the championship, MSSA President, Colin Webster, waxed lyrical on the successes of the 2024 Protea Esports Teams that participated in Casablanca (AEC24), Moscow, Sochi, and Riyadg (WEC24).

Before the start of play, all athletes were reminded that the top three, or top twenty percent, whichever is greater, automatically qualify for the National Team Trials (NTT) in March which will be held to select the South African Protea Teams to represent South Africa in IESF' prestigious 17th World Esports Championships - WEC25.

However, it was also stated a couple of times that in order for players to enter the much coveted NTT, that all entrants have  to have a valid South African passport. No passport - no entry!

The esports titles being hosted by IESF at its WEC25, all of which have been entered by MSSA are:
  • Counter-Strike 2 (open)
  • Counter-Strike 2 (female)
  • DOTA 2 (open) 
  • eFootball (Open) 
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (open)
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (female)
  • PUBG mobile (open)
With athletes competing in the online championships from five of the nine provinces, the championship was hard fought, and no quarter was given.

Of special interest was the female Mobile Legends Bang Bang Team, BellaTrixes (of Maverick Esports) which again totally dominated their division. Under the skillful leadership of Neisha Khan the team earned itself Provincial Colours as well as reconfirmed their place in the 2025 National Team Trials.

Much is expected of BellaTrixes in 2025 as their standard is head and shoulders above the other female teams that competed in MSSA's 2024 championships. However, it must be remembered that between now and the NTT in March, there are another two championships in which teams may qualify. 
The effervescent Jayna Bhula.


Jayna Bhula (Team PlayBell) snatched the title of best female in the Tekken 8 Eports title. The popularity of Tekken 8 is growing quickly among female esports athletes, and Jayna, a Computer Science student, demonstrated her skill and proficiency in the game.

Roelien van Dyk who confidently
lead her team to victory!
It was no surprise that Roelien van Dyk, team member of MSSA's 2023 Protea Female Counter Strike Team that participated in WEC23 in Iasi, Romania, lead her team to an easy victory to cement their place in the 2025 National Team Trials. Roelien is an experienced esports athlete, whose dedication and perseverance has rubbed off onto the team as a whole, making her team a formidable force in the Counter Strike 2 Esports title.


The winners of MSSA's Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships held on 25 January 2025 are:

TitleName of player/teamClubProvincial Colours awarded
Clash Royale - PremierSatvik NrusimhadevaraCrawford College LonehillGauteng Senior and High School Colours
CounterStrike GO - Female
Kitsune Kenko
Kayhla CalderNibbleWestern Cape Senior Colours
Karla GrewarNibbleWestern Cape Senior Colours
Nathalie DuvenhageNibbleWestern Cape Senior Colours
Rochelle Elizabeth NoortmanNibbleFree State Senior and Under 24 Colours
Roelien van Dyk (Capt.)NibbleGauteng Senior Colours
CounterStrike GO - Premier
Notirtles
Marchahn Smith (Capt.)ZAG AcademyGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Wiljahne SmithZAG AcademyGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Kian GibsonZAG AcademyWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
Johnathan FoxZAG AcademyGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Michael van der WaltZAG AcademyGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Mobile Legends - Female
BellaTrixes
Ranya SujeeMavericksGauteng Senior Colours
Neisha Ann KhanMavericksWestern Cape Senior Colours
Shanel ArunachellamMavericksGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Rashmika NanakanMavericksGauteng Senior Colours
Chante DanielsMavericksWestern Cape Senior Colours
Rowell PillayMavericksKwaZulu Natal Senior and Under 24
Mobile Legends - Premier
Paradox
Schalk Rademeyer (Capt.)ParadoxEastern Cape Senior and Under 24
Malibongwe vutomi khozaParadoxGauteng Senior and Under 24 Colours
Tshiamo SetlalekgosiParadoxKwaZulu Natal Senior and Under 24
Zipho TefuParadoxWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
Abdur Rahim BuxParadoxWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
PUBGM - Premier
Team ENV
Richard HenryTeam ENVEastern Cape Senior and Under 24
Laeeq ArendseTeam ENVWestern Cape Senior Colours
Clayton LeakTeam ENVWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
Jacques KoenTeam ENVWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
Dylan PrattenTeam ENVKwaZulu Natal Senior and Under 24
Rocket League - Premier - 1 v 1Zak SukanCrawford College LonehillGauteng Senior and High School Colours
Tekken 8 - FemaleJayna BhulaTeam PlayBellWestern Cape Senior and Under 24
Tekken 8 - PremierTiisetso MonatisaTeam PlayBellGauteng Senior Colours
Sportsmanship AwardSchalk RademeyerParadox

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Friday, 24 January 2025

How MSSA treats prize-money earned by national teams.

Mohammad 'Doofenshmirts' Ansari who represented MSSA's Protea Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports Team in Casablanca in IESF's qualifying rounds for the WEC24.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is nothing but fair. 

Being an association for its members, run by its members, and catering to the needs of its members, MSSA's Rules and Regulations take into account the best possible outcomes.

Since, in international competition, prize money always comes into play, MSSA is cognizant of the efforts of its team members in fighting for the honour of the country and in winning such prize money.

Thus, even though the prize money in international events is paid to the national federation, MSSA remits 80% of such prize money to the team members who were responsible in winning such.

The remaining 20% MSSA holds for development purposes. The members of the team responsible for winning such prize monies then decide on the development programme into which the 20% is paid. Such team members have full access to the accounts to ensure that such monies are spent wisely and in accordance with their wishes/

There too are many forms of development ranging from grass root programmes all the way up to elite.

Obviously, even though it is at the wishes of the players, MSSA always hopes that such funding is channeled into grass-root programmes in order to continue to grow the sport.

However, where members of a MSSA team are also members of a professional team, the payment of such winnings will be dependent on the contract between the professional team and the player. In some cases, professional teams are entitled to all earnings from participation, and in such cases, it is the athletes duty and responsibility to remit his/her share to the professional team. Where the professional team's contract is silent, then the prize-money is retained by the athlete.

In conclusion, all of MSSA's Teams shall earn 80% of the prize money to which they are entitled.

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136 Nations Registered for IESF 2025 World Esports Championships.


International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce a major milestone as 136 nations have officially registered for the National Qualifiers of the 2025 esports season. This record-breaking level of participation underscores the remarkable growth and global appeal of esports, uniting athletes and fans from every corner of the world under one shared passion.

The National Qualifiers, which commenced on January 15, 2025, mark the start of an exciting journey for millions of athletes. Competing across a diverse range of PC, mobile, and console titles, these athletes are fighting for the opportunity to represent their nations on the largest stage of esports.

Highlighting the significance of this achievement, IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski stated:
"The participation of 136 Member Federations in this year’s National Qualifiers is an extraordinary accomplishment. It reflects the deep passion, dedication, and unity within the global esports community. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the emergence of this year’s national champions and the incredible talent that will define the 2025 season."

As IESF celebrates its 16-year legacy, the 2025 season is another step forward in showcasing esports as a powerful unifying force, with IESF holding its first World Esports Championships in 2009. The federation remains committed to supporting the growth of the esports ecosystem, encouraging the next generation of athletes, and celebrating the diversity within the global esports community.

Registered Nations per Continent

This level of participation demonstrates the unifying power of esports across every continent. Below is the total number of nations representing each region:

Game Titles Selection 
The 2025 season will feature competitions across MLBB, PUBG MOBILE, CS2, Dota2 and eFootball. Here you can see the total number of registered nations per game title: 

Submissions per Continent 
To give you a clearer picture of the global reach, here is the breakdown of registered submissions by continent:

Colin Webster (President of MSSA and past Board Member and President of IESF - 2013 to 2020) stated, "It's heartwarming to see how the successive IESF administrations have built on the strong foundations of the past and further grown the vision that was developed and promoted in the founding of IESF".

The 2025 season will bring nations together to honor the competitive spirit and creativity of esports. With 136 nations involved, IESF reaffirms its dedication to fostering collaboration, inspiring excellence, and showcasing the exceptional talent of athletes from all over the world.

The journey to an unforgettable year in esports has begun, as IESF continues to bring the world closer through the shared passion for competitive esports.

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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships - 25 January 2025.

Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships affords all Registered Players the opportunity to qualify for National Team Trials.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has entered IESF's 17th World Championships (WEC25) in the following esports titles: 

  • Counter-Strike 2 (open)
  • Counter-Strike 2 (female)
  • DOTA 2 (open) 
  • eFootball (Open) 
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (open)
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (female)
  • PUBG mobile (open)

With MSSA's National Team Trials, in which a team will be selected for WEC25, MSSA's Northern Cape Online Esports Provincial Championships  to be held on 25 January 2025 offers all esports athletes the first chance in 2025 to to qualify for National Team Trials.

Thus the hunt is on for the 2025 National Protea Esports Teams. 

To have a chance to qualify for selection, players must be members of an affiliated club and qualify for National Team Trials at a MSSA event.

In order to participate, players must be registered for the 2024/2025 season.

The championship shall be held on 25 January 2025.

Game titles to be played are:


Period/genreTitlePlatformAge restrictionPlayers
Shooter
CS 2PC165 v 5
PUBGMMobile181 v 1
Sport
EA SPORTS™ FC 25Console121 v 1
eFootballConsole121 v 1
Rocket LeaguePC121 v 1 and 3 v 3
MOBA
Clash of ClansMobile121 v1
Clash RoyaleMobile121 v 1
DotA 2PC125 v 5
Mobile Legends Bang BangMobile125 v 5
Fighting
Tekken 8Console161 v 1
Street Fighter 6Console121 v 1

Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.

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.

Entries:

  • Entry is R100.00 per Registered Player.
  • Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
  • Entries must be submitted by midnight 24 January 2024
  • To enter, the club must complete the Google Drive document. 
  • The entry form may be found on Google Drive. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ERR6815uVjSMu4t5KkRxYqGJ_AA88kkz31qRgksASc/edit#gid=287696184
  • Clubs are to download the entry form, completed the downloaded form, and e-mail it to Mind Sports South Africa. 
  • Photographs of players must accompany the entry.
  • Only entries submitted via email and on Excel shall be accepted.

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 recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized 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 recognized University.
  • SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three teams of learners currently registered at any officially recognized 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: 25 January 2025.
        • The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
        • Players playing 3 v 3 Rocket League shall be given 1.5 hours to complete the 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 Discord on the day of competition. Any communication not on the Discord channel shall not be entered into.

        Ladder:

        • All games shall count towards the National Ladder.

        Shout casting:


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