MIND SPORTS SOUTH AFRICA   FIGURE GAMING
NEWS

The KwaZulu Natal Wargames Championships shall be held in the hall at Alexandra High School, Pietermaritzburg on 12 & 13 July 2008.

The championships shall start on both days at 9H00. Players need to register at least 30 minutes before the start of play.

The following periods are to be played should sufficient entries be received. 

In keeping with Mind Sport South Africa's policies re development programmes, entries are free and gratis to players who are unable to afford to enter such championships should the member club formally request assistance.

Such applications must be directed to the General Secretary, Mr. Richard Ligault at:

Cell: 083 252 1708
e-mail: rligault@gmail.com

Please note that if there are not at least 10 players entered for a figure gaming period, then such period shall be played to four (4) rounds and not five (5).

Entry fees are:     R34.00 for figure gamers, and
                                  R17.00 for board gamers.

Entry fees must be deposited directly into Mind Sports South Africa's account, held at ABSA Bank, account number, 90 4766 7676.

All entries, and army lists (if applicable) must be e-mailed to the Umpire: David Vannucci at devannucci@yahoo.com on or before 30 June 2008. David may also be contacted at o73 155 0874.

Accommodation:

Early booking is essential.

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The Mind Sports Schools Championships shall be held 0n 26 & 27 April 2008.

The Free State Schools Mind Sports Championships shall be played at Harriston College in Harrismith.

The Gauteng Mind Sports Championships shall be played at Pretoria Boys High School in Pretoria.
The KwaZulu Natal Mind Sports Championships shall be played at Alexandra High School in Pietermaritzburg.

The championships shall start on both days at 9H00. Players need to register at least 30 minutes before the start of play.

The following periods are to be played should sufficient entries be received.

In keeping with Mind Sport South Africa's policies re development programmes, entries are free and gratis to all players who are currently registered as learners.

All entries, and army lists (if applicable) must be e-mailed to the Umpire:

Free State:                          Sean Barry at sean@harriston.co.za . Sean may also be contacted at 072 710 1286.
Gauteng:                              Nicholas Smuts at nick.smuts@thegarrison.co.za. Nicholas may also be contacted at 083 453 8642.
KwaZulu Natal:                 Lloyd Clark at twisted.archon@gmail.com. Lloyd may also be contacted at 082 904 0579.

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The North West Provincial Mind Sports Championships were held at Potchefstroom High School for Boys, Kruger Street, Potchefstroom on 23 and 24 February 2008.

The results of all the winners follow hereunder:

RESULTS:

The final top three positions were:

ANCIENTS - Premier

ANCIENTS - High School

 
PIKE & SHOT - PREMIER

PIKE & SHOT - HIGH SCHOOL

HANDICAP RESULTS

The Handicap championships is a system that equates all players through the use of a ranking system. Final scores are adjusted according to the rankings in order to advantage lower ranked players.

The Union has found that such system has been instrumental in the growth of the game.

ANCIENTS - Handicaps

PIKE & SHOT - Handicaps

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The North West Mind Sports Championships shall be held at Potchefstroom Boys High School, Kruger Street, Potchefstroom on 23 and 24 February 2008.

The championships shall start on both days at 9H00. Players need to register at least 30 minutes before the start of play.

The following periods are to be played should sufficient entries be received. 

In keeping with Mind Sport South Africa's policies re development programmes, entries are free and gratis to registered players who are unable to afford to enter such championships should the member club formally request assistance.

Such applications must be directed to the General Secretary, Mr. Richard Ligault at:

Cell: 083 252 1708
e-mail: rligault@gmail.com

Please note that if there are not at least 10 players entered for a figure gaming period, then such period shall be played to four (4) rounds and not five (5).

Entry fees are:                  R32.00 for figure gamers.

Only players who are registered with fully-paid-up members may participate.

Entry fees can be deposited directly into Mind Sports South Africa's account, held at ABSA Bank, account number, 90 4766 7676.

All entries, and army lists (if applicable) must be e-mailed to the Umpire: Matthew Strachan at matthew.Strachan@Momentum.co.za on or before 10 February 2008. Matthew may also be contacted on 072 542 2411.