Category: Tournaments

Registration for PSP Galveston is Open

PSP Galveston is March 11 – 13, 2011. Registration for the event is now open, it actually has been open since Sunday evening.

The field layout will be released 1 week before the event, March 3, 2011.

Entry

Pro – $2800
D1 – $2800
D2 – $2800
D3 – $2600
D4 – $2600

D3 5-man – $900
D4 5-man – $900

Prizes *Free Entry and 1/2 Entries must be used at a future PSP event in the 2011 season.

Pro:
– 1st – $10, 000, Medals, Trophy
– 2nd – $4,000, Medals, Trophy
D1:
– 1st – $3,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – $2,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
D2:
– 1st – $2,500 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – $1,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
D3:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D4:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D3 5-man:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D4 5-man:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals

Sample PSP Layout

This sample layout from PSP gives you the idea of what to expect from the 2011 field changes. There is a new bunker that resembles the center “A” but has the bottom filled in and is smaller; much like the mini X from 2006(I think). Based on this layout alone, 2011 layouts have a different pen grouping, the mini A has replaced the juice box, a bunker has been brought back to slightly block the opening under the center A (if I remember past layouts correctly, this hasn’t been done a few years), and I find it odd that there is an odd amount of pens (7 as opposed to the usual 8).



NPPL Board of Directors appoints new positions and structure for 2011

Here is the new NPPL Team who will lead the sport into the future:

The NPPL is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Peverill as President of the NPPL. Mike comes to the NPPL with many years of experience not only as a former NPPL player and promoter of events, but also as a successful industry leader who runs paintball marketing and promotional seminars. Mike owns Pev’s Paintball and his field hosts the NPPL Washington DC Challenge. Mike is also an owner of the NPPL.

The league has also appointed Tom Cole to be the Commissioner. Tom will be responsible for the enforcement of the NPPL rules and running the PRO referee association. Tom will be present at each of the NPPL events assisted by Dan Perez and Gary Shows as Ultimate Referees.

Chuck Hendsch, former Commissioner and one of the owners of the NPPL will move into a Chief Operating Officer role focused on event logistics.

Bart Yachimec, owner of Edmonton Impact, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will run the Board of Directors.

Frank Connell, owner Saint Louis Avalanche, is Vice President of Sales and will oversee Team Registration and Membership Services.

Dennis Olsen, owner Chicago Legend, is Chief Financial Officer handling accounting and finances.

Eric Crandall of San Diego Dynasty is General Manager and will focused on league contracts and negotiations.

Mike McDonald, owner Vancouver Vendetta, is Vice President of IT and will oversee the website, web cast and social media for the League.

Jeff Trainer, the newest owner of the NPPL, is Vice President of Marketing and will utilize his extensive business background and contacts to focus on non-endemic sponsorship, TV and promotions.

Stephen “Junior” Brown of Team XSV is Director of Sponsorship responsible for paintball industry sponsors and onsite sponsor coordination.

Rich Telford, owner Team XSV, is Director of the Rules Committee and responsible for the creation of new rules and changes to existing rules.

Valerie Evans is the League’s office manager and in charge of membership services. Jung Hong from Three on Designs handles graphic design and Chris Iaquinta form Splat Magazine handles media relations.