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Esports athletes at a MSSA LAN |
There is no other esports organization in the world that does as many types of championships for its members.
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) works extremely hard in trying to develop its players so that the players may represent South Africa with pride.
It is through such hard work that South Africa is able to deliver Protea Esports teams on a consistent basis to international events Being so ranked is no mean feat, and MSSA is determined to get even higher up the international esports rankings.
Ever since 2009, MSSA has proudly competed in IESF World Esports Championships. However, to continue to do so l
ocal development plays a crucial role in promoting international competitiveness, and there are several key reasons why focusing on local development is important for global positioning:
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Enhancing Innovation: Local development encourages clubs and athletes to innovate, streamline processes, and improve standards.
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Building a Skilled player base: Local development often focuses on education, skills training, and capacity building. A well-educated and skilled player base is critical in order to compete globally.
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Cultural and Global Adaptation: Local development allows clubs and athletes to adapt their cultural and practices to global trends.
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Sustainability and Long-term Growth: By investing in local development, National Federations ensure that their growth is sustainable. This, in turn, ensures that they have the resources and capacity to continue competing internationally. Economic resilience at the local level strengthens the global position over time.
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Global Branding and Recognition: Strong local development can help a National Federation build its global brand. As local athletes gain recognition for quality, innovation, or reliability, they attract international interest, boosting the reputation of both the local esports scene and the nation.
In short, local development provides the building blocks for broader international competitiveness. By strengthening local economies, communities, and industries, regions are better equipped to scale globally, enhancing their ability to compete on the world stage.
Thus the school events remain MSSA’s foundation as without a comprehensive policy at school level, the standard of South African gaming will never improve.
MSSA thus runs the following types of events for esports:
Type of event |
Level |
Eligibility |
School
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Provincial LAN |
Any gamer who attends a school affiliated to the MSSA |
Provincial Online |
Any gamer who attends a school affiliated to the MSSA |
National LAN |
Any gamer who attends a school affiliated to the MSSA |
National Online |
Any gamer who attends a school affiliated to the MSSA |
Inter-school online championships |
Schools that are affiliated to the MSSA |
Inter-school Ladder |
Schools that are affiliated to the MSSA |
Student
|
Online Championships |
Any gamer who attends a tertiary educational institution affiliated to the MSSA |
Provincial LAN |
Any gamer who attends a tertiary educational institution affiliated to the MSSA |
Provincial Online |
Any gamer who attends a tertiary educational institution affiliated to the MSSA |
Regional
|
Regional LAN |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
Inter- regional test matches |
Official Regional Teams. |
Provincial
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Provincial LAN |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
Provincial Online Championships |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
Provincial Online Ladder |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
Inter- provincial test matches |
Official Regional Teams. |
National
|
National LAN |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
National Online |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
National Online Ladder |
Any gamer who is registered with an affiliated member club |
National Team Trials |
LAN/Online |
By invitation only as per the Regulations. Only official MSSA events count as qualifying events |
World Championships |
International |
Protea Team only |
International Test Matches |
International |
Protea Team only |