Volunteer for a Provincial Directorship

The success of a province rests heavily on the shoulders of the Provincial Director.

Members are aware that there are criteria that need to be fulfilled in order to stand  for a position on Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA's)

 Board. The criteria ensure that there is continuity on the Board as well as that there is a greater understanding of the culture within MSSA, and an understanding of the issues surrounding the administration of MSSA and to provide an upward path to those who wish to eventually serve on MSSA's Board.

Strong provincial leadership in organizations like the Mind Sorts South Africa (MSSA) is vital for several reasons:'

1. Strategic Direction: Provincial leaders provide strategic direction and vision for the MSSA, ensuring that its goals and objectives align with the broader educational priorities and needs of the province.
2. Resource Allocation: They oversee the allocation of resources, including funding, personnel, and infrastructure, to support the effective functioning of the MSSA and its programs at the provincial level.
3. Policy Development: Provincial leaders play a key role in develo
   ping policies and guidelines that govern the operations of the MSSA within the province. These policies ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
4. Advocacy: They serve as advocates for the interests of MSSA within their province, representing their needs and concerns at provincial government and within the MSSA itself.
5. Capacity Building: Strong provincial leadership facilitates capacity building initiatives within the MSSA, including training programs to enhance skills and competencies in areas such as leadership, governance.
6. Quality Assurance: Provincial leaders oversee quality assurance mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the performance of member clubs and MSSA programs within their jurisdiction, ensuring adherence to standards of excellence and continuous improvement.
7. Collaboration: They foster collaboration and partnerships with other stakeholders, including government agencies, school boards, parent organizations, and community groups, to leverage resources and expertise.
8. Innovation and Adaptation: Strong provincial leadership promotes innovation and adaptation within the MSSA, enabling it to respond effectively to changing trends, the needs of the athletes, and societal challenges.

9. Accountability: Provincial leaders are accountable for the performance and outcomes of the MSSA to the Board, ensuring transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Overall, strong provincial leadership is essential for ensuring the effectiveness, relevance, and impact of the MSSA in promoting quality secondary education and supporting the holistic development of students across the province.

Their are nine Provincial Directorships available and are elected in for two year terms at the AGM, although, since Registered Players will be co-opted, he term of office shall be from the day of co-option until the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

However it should be noted that only Registered Players who meet the following criteria may be co-opted:

1. A member club has nominated the Registered Player, and
2. The Nomination Form has been submitted to MSSA on or before 26 April 2024, and
3. A Letter of Undertaking has been submitted by the nominee, and
4. The Registered Player is fully-paid-up for the 2023/2024 year as at the date of nomination, and
5. The club nominating the Registered Player has paid its affiliation fees for the 2023/2024 season.

Please note that only Registered Players may stand for the position in the province in which they live.

If you want to be a Provincial Director, ask your club to nominate you to the Management Board as soon as possible at mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com.

Additional reading:

• 2024 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation: Private Clubs
• Affiliation - School
• Events: Reminder: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships to be held on 17 February 2024.1
• IESF: IESF announces game titles for 16th World Esports Championships to be held in 2024.
• IESF: MSSA confirms its entry to WEC24
• Office Bearers: Volunteer for a Provincial Directorship
• Office Bearers: Do you want to be a Regional Director?
• Results: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships - 17 February 2024.
• Results: Team ATK Oshun excels at 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 
• Sportsmanship awards - Je'nielle Cavanagh takes the award
• Sportsmanship awards: Ridah Hendricks take Western Cape Sportsmanship title
• Student Games: Superb Sochi
• Team Trials: To qualify for National Team Trials to represent South Africa.
• Titles: Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2024 High School Championships.

Do you want to be a Regional Director?

It is the Regional Directors that select Regional Teams and organise Inter-Regional Events.

South Africa is divided into provinces, and below that into Regions (which may consist of one or more municipalities).

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) conforms to all such demarcations.

Members need to be aware that there are criteria that need to be fulfilled in order to stand  for a position on Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA's) Board. The criteria ensure that there is continuity on the Board as well as that there is a greater understanding of the culture within MSSA, and an understanding of the issues surrounding the administration of MSSA.

Thus MSSA holds, National, Provincial, and Regional Championships in order to ensure it has an effective footprint.

To do so, MSSA makes provision for Regional Directors to oversee and/or run regional events.

Regional Directors only have a one-year term and are accountable directly to the Management Board.

The roles and duties of the Regional Directors are:

• The Tournament Director for MSSA's regional championships, 
• The Selector of the Regional Teams, and
• The manager for the Regional Teams.

There are a staggering 52 positions available for the position of Regional Director.

The term of office shall be from being co-opted until the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

However it should be noted that only athletes who meet the following criteria may be elected:

• The nomination of the Registered Player has been submitted, by the member club to which the individual is affiliated, to MSSA on or before 26 April 2024, and
• A Letter of Undertaking has been submitted by the nominee, and
• The Registered Player is fully-paid-up for the 2023/2024 year as at the date of nomination, and
• The club nominating the Registered Player has paid its affiliation fees for the 2023/2024 season.

Please note that only Registered Players may stand for the position in the province and/or region in which they live.

If you want to be a Regional Director, ask your club to nominate you to the Management Board as soon as possible at mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com.

Additional reading:

• 2024 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation: Private Clubs
• Affiliation - School
• Events: Reminder: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships to be held on 17 February 2024.1
• IESF: IESF announces game titles for 16th World Esports Championships to be held in 2024.
• IESF: MSSA confirms its entry to WEC24
• Office Bearers: Do you want to be a Regional Director?
• Results: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships - 17 February 2024.
• Results: Team ATK Oshun excels at 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 
• Sportsmanship awards - Je'nielle Cavanagh takes the award
• Sportsmanship awards: Ridah Hendricks take Western Cape Sportsmanship title
• Student Games: Superb Sochi
• Team Trials: To qualify for National Team Trials to represent South Africa.
• Titles: Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2024 High School Championships.

Sportsmanship awards - Je'nielle Cavanagh takes the award

 

Je'nielle Cavanagh, (PES Society), has lead her team to two Provincial victories, as well as showing just what it means to be an exemplary sportsperson.

 

With the year in full swing, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) continues to hold events in order to select teams to represent South Africa at Regional, Provincial and National levels.

At every event MSSA selects the person who most embodies the concept of sportsmanship. At the end of the year, the Sportsperson of the Year is selected from those who have been selected at official MSSA events.

Sportsmanship is crucial for several reasons:

1. Respect: Sportsmanship fosters respect among competitors, coaches, officials, and spectators. It teaches individuals to value and appreciate the efforts and abilities of others, regardless of the outcome.

2. Fair Play: It upholds the principles of fair play and integrity in sports. Sportsmanship encourages athletes to compete within the rules and regulations, promoting an environment where everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

3. Character Building: Engaging in sportsmanship helps develop positive character traits such as humility, empathy, and resilience. It teaches individuals how to handle both victory and defeat with grace and dignity.

4. Teamwork: In team sports, sportsmanship is essential for fostering teamwork and cooperation. Players who display good sportsmanship are more likely to support and encourage their teammates, leading to stronger bonds and improved performance.

5. Role Modeling: Athletes who demonstrate sportsmanship serve as positive role models for others, especially children and young athletes. They inspire others to strive for excellence while maintaining respect and integrity.

6. Enhanced Enjoyment: Good sportsmanship contributes to a more enjoyable and inclusive sports experience for everyone involved. When athletes, coaches, and spectators exhibit respect and fair play, it creates a positive atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

7. Long-term Success: Sportsmanship is often associated with long-term success in sports and in life. Athletes who prioritize sportsmanship are more likely to earn the respect of their peers, gain opportunities for advancement, and enjoy lasting satisfaction from their achievements.

Overall, sportsmanship is essential not only for the integrity and spirit of sports but also for the personal development and well-being of individuals involved in all the different mind sports.

Those already selected are:

Event	Date	Name	Club
14th Provincial Online Championships	13 April 2024	Je'nielle Cavanagh	PES Society
13th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships	2 March 2024	Relebogile Nkadimeng	Dawnview High School
5th WESTERN CAPE Online Championships	17 February	Ridah Hendricks	PES Society

Additional reading:

• 2024 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation: Private Clubs
• Affiliation - School
• Events: Reminder: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships to be held on 17 February 2024.1
• IESF: IESF announces game titles for 16th World Esports Championships to be held in 2024.
• IESF: MSSA confirms its entry to WEC24
• Results: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships - 17 February 2024.
• Results: Team ATK Oshun excels at 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 
• Sportsmanship awards - Je'nielle Cavanagh takes the award
• Sportsmanship awards: Ridah Hendricks take Western Cape Sportsmanship title
• Student Games: Superb Sochi
• Team Trials: To qualify for National Team Trials to represent South Africa.
• Titles: Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2024 High School Championships.

Team ATK Oshun excels at 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024

Kaylee Ludick (ATK Club Sport) has navigated her team into a berth for the National Team  trials to be held on 25 May 2025.

Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 showed sterling results.

The championship was yet another chance for many esports athletes to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials to be held on 25 May 2024 at which the team will be selected to officially represent South Africa at the African Qualifiers which lead up to IESF's 16th World Esports Championships to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in October and November 2024..

All Registered Players who have finished in the top three places, or the top 20% - whichever is greater, are entitled to enter trials.

However, it must be remembered that all players must have a valid passport to participate in the National Team Trials.

It was indeed exciting to watch just how much all the female teams have improved. 

Team ATK Oshun (ATK Club Sport) being a female team astounded all with their skill and sportsmanship. The team demolished all ATK Club Sport opposition to ultimately won the premier event overall and qualify for the National Team  trials to be held on 25 May 2025.

IESF's 15th World Championships will be played to the following titles:

• Counter-Strike 2
• Counter-Strike 2 - Female division
• DotA 2
• eFootball
• Mobile Legends, Bang Bang
• Mobile Legends, Bang Bang - Female division
• PUBGM

The high standard of play saw 37 Registered Players from six provinces being awarded Provincial Colours. Only Limpopo, Free State, and Northern Cape did not have Registered Players who did not earn provincial colours.

Title	Name of player/team	Club	Provincial Colours awarded
Clash Royale - Premier	Johan Coetzee	Middies	Mpumalanga
Clash Royale - High School	Aryan Maharaj	PR0NHS
Counter Strike: 2	ATK Oshun
	Kaylee Ludick	ATK Club Sport	Gauteng
	Jessica Eleez Greeff	ATK Club Sport	Gauteng
	Christin Brazier	ATK Club Sport	Gauteng
	Megan van der Westhuizen	ATK Club Sport	Gauteng
	Kayhla Rose Calder	ATK Club Sport	Gauteng
DotA - Premier	ZAG DOTA 1
	Suhail Khan	ZAG Academy	Gauteng
	Travis John Waters	ZAG Academy	Western Cape
	Mark Kilian Lehle	ZAG Academy	Gauteng
	Mohammad Dhooma	ZAG Academy	Eastern Cape
	Nicholas Dammert	ZAG Academy	Gauteng
eFootball - Premier	Aslam Parker	PES Society	Gauteng
FIFA 24 - High School	Daiyaan Hendricks	PES Society	Western Cape
Mobile Legends - Premier	Mavericks
	Matthew Tatalias	Mavericks	Gauteng
	Damian Bransby	Mavericks	Western Cape
	Preshan Pillay	Mavericks	Gauteng
	Mohammad Azhar Ansari	Mavericks	KwaZulu Natal
	Taygan Gabriel	Mavericks	KwaZulu Natal
	Luke Green	Mavericks	Western Cape
Mobile Legends - Premier - Female	AHG
	Je'nielle Cavanagh	PES Society	Western Cape
	Inez Pringle	PES Society	Western Cape
	Salma Parker	PES Society	Western Cape
	Ra'isha Prout	PES Society	Western Cape
	Fatimah Prout	PES Society	Western Cape
	Mia Anthony	PES Society	Western Cape
PUBGM	Team uEnvy
	Richard Henry	ZAG Academy	Eastern Cape
	La-eeq Arendse	ZAG Academy	Western Cape
	Kyle Dudley	ZAG Academy	Western Cape
	Clayton Leak	ZAG Academy	Western Cape
Rocket League - Premier - 1 v 1 - Premier	Nathan Strange	Hoërskool Klerksdorp
Rocket League - Premier - 1 v 1 - High School	Luther Peens	Hoërskool Klerksdorp
Street Fightter V - Premier	Marnus van der Merwe	Hoërskool Klerksdorp	North West
Tekken 8	Stasch Cloeta	Team PlayBell	Western Cape
Valorant - Premier	TuksValorant
	Tapiwanashe Keith Matema	TuksEsports	Gauteng
	Kyle Halvorsen	TuksEsports	Gauteng
	Jaden Connor Swarts	TuksEsports	Gauteng
	Ronald James Tyler Wheeldon	TuksEsports	Gauteng
	Alejandro Luca Sartini-Kruger	TuksEsports	Gauteng
	Armand Pierre van der Colf	TuksEsports	Gauteng
Sportsmanship Award	Je'nielle Cavanagh	PES Society

Additional reading:

• 2024 Calendar of Events
• Affiliation: Private Clubs
• Affiliation - School
• Events: Reminder: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships to be held on 17 February 2024.1
• IESF: IESF announces game titles for 16th World Esports Championships to be held in 2024.
• IESF: MSSA confirms its entry to WEC24
• Results: 2024 Western Cape Online Championships - 17 February 2024.
• Results: Team ATK Oshun excels at 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 
• Student Games: Superb Sochi
• Sportsmanship awards: Ridah Hendricks take Western Cape Sportsmanship title
• Team Trials: To qualify for National Team Trials to represent South Africa.
• Titles: Esports titles selected for all MSSA's 2024 High School Championships.