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Mind Sports South Africa, founded in 1984, was the first national federation of Board games, Card games and Esports.
MSSA promotes the various disciplines in an equal manner, but each school can choose which discipline they wish to promote. Some schools promote all the disciplines, while others focus on just one.
It is up to the school whether they choose to accept or reject a student.
Many South African students have unique opportunities thanks to the various games. Many South African learners have earned Regional, Provincial and National Colours, which has allowed them to receive bursaries or obtain a first-class education.
MSSA has been sending teams in full Protea colours to international events for over 20 years. The national teams are made up of many scholars who have all benefited from being part of the Protea Team.
With this in mind, the MSSA has simplified the process for school to become an affiliate of the MSSA.
A school can still start a fully-fledged sub-club in its premises. However, due to the strict regulatory conditions that accredited Schools must operate under in the Republic, MSSA does not consider it necessary for a School start a sub club.
If the school has approved the club and it has an Educator in Charge, then a school can affiliate with MSSA by simply completing and submitting the Application for Affiliate Form.
To affiliate with the MSSA, you must submit the completed Application for Affiliate form.
After the Board approves a School for affiliation the school must complete the Google Registration Page assigned to it and pay the fee.
All members of the school can participate in any event for which they qualify. These events can include courses, meetings, championships and more.
Benefits of a MSSA-affiliated club: A MSSA-affiliated club has many benefits, including:
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Becoming a part of a club that has real influence on how things are run
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MSSA Member Clubs can apply for funding up to R800,000.00
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Getting help from the local government
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Increase media coverage of your events, your players and your gaming activities
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Join the international community by becoming a MSSA registered player.
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Encourage your players to participate in MSSA events. They may be eligible for Regional, Provincial and National Colours, overseas trips and even sport bursaries.
MSSA Constitution
The Constitution is the MSSA’s foundation. The Constitution guarantees the rights of members and regulates how the MSSA functions. The MSSA Constitution can only be changed by two-thirds of the Council at a meeting. Remember that each Association only has two (2) votes, while member clubs are entitled to a representative vote.
- : private clubs : one voter per five registered players
- Schools clubs : One vote for every ten players registered.
MSSA General Regulations
The General Regulations are decisions taken by the Executive Committee and Council. The General Regulations deal with the way subcommittees are run, how teams and funding for development are distributed. Refer to Schedule 10.12 for the rights of clubs to host events.
MSSA Discipline Specific Regulations
Discipline Specific Regulations are rules that apply to specific disciplines. The MSSA has four main disciplines: Board gaming, card gaming, Esports and figure Gaming.
Form for Application of Affiliation
The MSSA will only accept a completed application form from a club that has applied for membership.
Fee Note for 2025
Please see the fee schedule for more information.
Affiliation
There are fees and registration fees payable.
Register as a Player
Every player who is a part of a club, and wants to take part in MSSA activities must complete the Player Registration Form.
MSSA Letter of Undertaking
All registered players who are members of any MSSA committee must sign the Letter of Engagement.
