Category: PSP

2010 PSP Roster Limits and Classifications

Race to 2: 10 person max on roster
– 8 of 10 can be players
– 5 of 10 can be staff

Race to 4/5: 17 person max on roster
– 12 of 17 can be players
– 12 of 17 can be staff

Race to 7 Semi-Pro: 17 person max on roster
– 12 of 17 can be players
– 12 of 17 can be staff

Race to 7 Pro: 18 person max on roster
– 10 of 18 can be players
– 13 of 18 can be staff

Classifications for Rosters

D4 Race to 2:
– Can have 1 D3 player
– Any amount of D4 or lower

D3 Race to 2:
– Allowed 1 D2 player
– Can have any amount of D3 and lower

Race to 4/5
D1 must consist of D1 or lower players but can have 2 semi-pro players
D2 must consist of D2 or lower players but can have 2 D1 players
D3 must consist of D3 or lower players but can have 2 D2 players
D4 must consist of D4 or lower players but can have 2 D3 players

Race to 7
Pro rosters can have Pro and lower
Semi-pro rosters must consist of Semi-pro or lower players but can have 2 pro players

Also for 2010, no more designated spectator spot aka coaching. This shouldn’t be confused with crowd participation, I’m pretty sure the viewers are still allowed to yell and criticize your every move.

XSV to Shoot with Alien

“Alien Paintball announces the signing of professional paintball team Sacramento XSV for the 2010 season. Since their inception in 2003, Sacramento XSV has been known for their top tier finishes and for using the best equipment. They are proud to shoot the new 2010 Alien Independence.

Rich Telford, owner/captain of Sacramento XSV said, “I’ve know Jack Rice from Alien for a long time and we’ve always been friends. It’s really exciting that Alien is finally in a position to work with XSV at such a major level.” He continues, “It was an incredibly hard decision for us to switch gun sponsors, but Junior and I have both been shooting the Independence for a few weeks now and Alien makes a solid gun that I believe in. The gun has a smooth, calm shot plus it comes with the Critical trigger and Tadao electronics; if we didn’t think we could win with it, we wouldn’t shoot it.”

Jack Rice owner of Alien Paintball commented: “This is great, XSV is legendary and I couldn’t happier to have them shooting the Independence this year. It’s been a long time coming, but with KEE Action Sports distributing our guns, and now XSV shooting them, 2010 is going to be a fantastic year”.

Look for Sacramento XSV shooting Alien Paintball’s 2010 Independence at both the PSP’s Phoenix Open on March 19-21, 2010 and the NPPL Surf City Open in Huntington Beach, CA on April 9-11, 2010.”

Hotels for PSP Phoenix

La Quinta Inn & Suites – $69 Rate
Drive Time: 10 minutes from event
4929 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone: 602-595-7601 Fax 602-595-6451
Free hot breakfast with eggs, breakfast burritos and more. Enjoy all new rooms!
Reservations: Call 602 595 7601 and ask for the “Paintball Sports Promotions” Rate

Holiday Inn Phoenix West – $99 Rate
Drive Time: 10 – 15 minutes from event
1500 N. 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone: 602-484-9009 Fax: 602-484-0404
Room Service, Restaurant and Bar on Site – Burger King across the street.
Reservations: Ask for the Paintball Sports Promotions rate onlineor by calling 602 484 9009.

Crowne Plaza Phoenix – $99 Rate
Drive Time: 20 minutes from event
2532 West Peoria Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85201
Phone: 602-943-2341 Fax: 602-331-9351
Free hot breakfast and complimentary shuttle within 5 miles of hotel. Full service hotel with restaurant, bar, room service, gym, pools, hot tubs, internet and located next to shopping, restaurants and theaters.
Reservations: Reservations must be made before Saturday, February 13, 2010. Call 602-943-2341 and ask for the “Paintball Sports Promotions” rate.

Hyatt Place Phoenix-North – $89 Rate
Drive Time: 20 minutes from event
10838 North 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA
Phone: 602 997 8800 Fax: 602 997 4218
Complimentary Continental Breakfast and free shuttle within 5 miles of hotel. Bakery Café wine and food bar and a Grab ‘n Go case. Outdoor pool and Complimentary wireless Internet access. Reservations: Reservations must be made prior to February 25, 2010 to take advantage of the special rate of $89 per night. Simply call 800-233-1234 or visit online and ask for the “PBPS” rate.