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Registration Extended through Monday, August 2nd!

PSP Mid-Atlantic Open August 13 – 15, 2010

After speaking with many players who are needing their August 1st paycheck to finalize payment for MAO Team Registration and ID Cards, PSP has decided to extend the final registration deadline for the PSP Mid-Atlantic Open to the end of Monday, August 2nd. We hope this gives each of you a bit of breathing room and allows you to focus on practicing for the MAO this weekend instead of stressing over getting your funds in on time.

For more information on the August 13 – 15, 2010 event being held at PBC Sports Park in Rock Hill, SC just visit http://www.pspevents.com. There are several divisions of play being offered from Division 4 RaceTo-2 all the way to Professional RaceTo-7.


Division                                       Price
Pro RaceTo-7                                $2800
Division 1 RaceTo-5                       $3050
Division 2 RaceTo-5                       $3050
Division 3 RaceTo-4                       $2800
Division 4 RaceTo-4                       $2800
Division 3 RaceTo-2 Fri/Sun            $1175
Division 4 RaceTo-2 Fri/Sun            $1250
Division 3 RaceTo-2 Sat/Sun           $1450
Division 4 RaceTo-2 Sat/Sun           $1450


Register your team by clicking here!

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Haven’t booked your hotel yet?

Book your rooms and register your team for the August 13 – 15, 2010 PSP Mid-Atlantic Open!  Below are rates from multiple properties offering everything from full in-room kitchens to locations directly across from the Carowinds amusement park.  Be sure to make your reservations this week before rooms sellout and special discounts expire.

Holiday Inn Express Carowinds
(ask for “Paintball” package – hotel will begin taking reservations on Monday, July 12th)
www.hiexpress.com/carowindssc

3560 Lakemont Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone (803) 548 0100

$69.00 rate (A $40 discount!) with complimentary parking and complimentary hot breakfast buffet!  Located across the street from the Carowinds amusement park. The hotel will begin accepting reservations on Monday, July 12th.

The Holiday Inn Express Charlotte-Carowinds is conveniently located just off I-77 between Charlotte and Rock Hill. Both Charlotte Douglas International Airport and PBC Sports Park are a short 15 minute drive in either direction. Carowinds, a 100-acre water and theme park, is within walking distance.

The newly remodeled Holiday Inn Express offers microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and high speed Internet in all guestrooms. The complimentary Express Start breakfast bar is available to guests each morning as well. In addition, numerous restaurants and dining options can be found nearby.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
2135 Tabor Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: 803 327 0700

(*ask for PSP Mid-Atlantic Open rate!)
·       Free High-Speed Internet (wired and wireless)
·       Full-sized kitchen in each suite equipped with cookware and dishes.
·       Pool and Fitness Center
·       Complimentary continental breakfast
·       Within walking distance to a shopping center with many dining options.

Two Room types:

$79.00 – Studio Suite includes a fully equipped kitchen, king bed, and double pull out sofa
$89.00 – Two Bedroom Suite includes a fully equipped kitchen, 2 separate rooms each with a Queen bed and living room with a double pull out sofa and dining area.

Best Western Carowinds
3675 FOOTHILLS WAY (I-77, EXIT 90)
FORT MILL (CHARLOTTE AREA), SC 29708
www.bestwesterncharlotte.net

Special PSP Rate of $79.99 for room with two queen beds (plus tax) when you call (803) 548 8400 and ask for the PSP Paintball rate.

Best Western Carowinds is located on Carowinds Boulevard (I-77, EXIT 90), directly across from Carowinds.  Each of our spacious rooms include a refrigerator, microwave and free wireless internet.  Enjoy free deluxe continental breakfast, access to our outdoor pool, gym, and guest laundry as well as nearby shopping malls.

The Best Western Carowinds is just minutes from downtown Charlotte, the Charlotte/Douglas Airport, Interstate 85, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and other area attractions that are so conveniently located.

Comfort Inn Carowinds
3725 Avenue of the Carolinas
Fort Mill, SC 29708
803-548-5200 (ask for the “Paintball” rate)
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc416

Enjoy complimentary breakfast and in-room microwave and refrigerator!

$99.00 plus tax for a standard king or 2 queens per room when you ask for the “Paintball” group rate.  Each room comes with a microwave and a refrigerator.  It also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Call 803-548-5200 and ask for the $99 “Paintball Rate” – rooms must be booked by August 5th to receive this discount while rooms are available.

Hilton Garden Inn, Rock Hill
(emailed asking for code)
650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-325-2800
www.rockhill.hgi.com

$99.00 rate includes complimentary Internet in each room

The Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill hotel in Rock Hill, South Carolina is in the Manchester Village business and retail center near I-77 and Dave Lyle Boulevard. Charlotte Douglas Airport and Uptown Charlotte are 20 miles away from our Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill, SC hotel. There are 12 restaurants in the nearby area.

2 Queen Beds:  The room is warm and inviting, yet equipped for convenience while on the road. There’s a HD Flat Screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, iron/ironing board, hair dryer and coffeemaker to help you feel at home, along with a queen-size bed with adjustable air baffles to customize your comfort level from firm to soft and anywhere in between and comfortable sitting area and ottoman. And for conducting business, our rooms ensure your productivity thanks to the spacious work desk with a comfortable, ergonomic chair, two telephones, with data port and voicemail. Our electrical outlets and complimentary wireless high-speed internet access are all at desk-height, and task lighting allows you to get the job done. When the business day is complete, kick back and relax with our 32″ HD flat screen television for entertainment.

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The NPPL Hall of Fame to be Announced at the DC Challenge!!

NPPL Hall of Fame to be Announced at the DC Challenge!

It’s hard to believe that paintball has gone almost 30 years without having an official Hall of Fame that recognizes that greatest players and industry members that have helped make the game what it is today, and that’s why the NPPL and Pev’s Paintball is doing something about it.

At the upcoming DC Challenge tournament, the league will be announcing the first members that are being inducted into the NPPL Hall of Fame, complete with a recognition ceremony. The first class will be made up of the pioneers that started the game of paintball and made the necessary risks to help propel the sport to bigger and better heights.

All inducted players and industry members will be selected by an elite panel of paintball’s current best and brightest. In the future, fans will also be able to participate in the voting and selection process.  Pev’s Paintball Park in Aldie, VA will also be the home of the NPPL Hall of Fame and host special memorabillia associated with the league and the hall. 

The official first class of the NPPL Hall of Fame will be announced both in the official PBNation DC Challenge forum as well as through the league Facebook during the weekend of the event. 

Who do you think should be inducted into the Hall of Fame first?  You can share your opinion in the NPPL Hall of Fame thread by clicking HERE.

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.
 
  Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.
 
 National Professional Paintball League
www.nppl.com

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NPPL DC Challenge Team Registration Closes
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NPPL DC Challenge Registration Closes tonight!

Attention all NPPL DC Challenge teams!  The final registration deadline for teams to register to play in the DC Challenge tournament will be on Wednesday, July 27th.

The DC Challenge will be held at the legendary Pev’s Paintball Park in Aldie, VA on August 6th – 8th and looks to be one of the most highly anticipated tournaments for the 2010 competitive season.  On top of featuring elite competition across professional and divisional brackets, the DC Challenge will also showcase a number of other outstanding highlights including:

· East vs. West All-Star Game

· Announcement of First Class of the NPPL Hall of Fame
· Vendor Village
and much more!

Venue:
Pev’s Paintball Park
39835 New Road
Aldie, VA 20105
Tel: (703) 327-7640

Team registration is located HERE

Get your 2010 NPPL player card HERE

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.
National Professional Paintball League

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NPPL Captains Meeting and Player Party Info!

NPPL DC Challenge Captains Meeting and Player Party Info!

The NPPL in conjunction with Pev’s Paintball Park and the league pro teams will be hosting a Team BBQ Thursday Night at 5pm at Pev’s Paintball Park.  Your entire team is invited to enjoy the BBQ, plus then you can send your team captain to the NPPL captain’s meeting that starts at 5pm.  NPPL Commissioner Chuck Hendsch will be in attendance throughout the night and will personally announce the East / West All-Star Game rosters during the BBQ at 5:30pm.  Don’t miss the kick-off party!

Then on Saturday night, the official NPPL Players Party and UFC Fight Night will be held at the Bunker Sport Café in Leesburg VA. There will be NO cover charge for NPPL players.   The All-Star Game awards ceremony will take place during the players party, including the announcement of the All-Star Game MVP.  There will be a great prize giveaway, including some of the custom All-Star Game pro jerseys. Following the awards ceremony, NPPL members are invited to stay later to watch the UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen fight.  Players under the age of 21 are welcome up to 10pm.

Bunker Sport Café
510 East Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176
www.bunkersportscafe.com

Hotel Reminder

All teams and players are encouraged to book their hotels in Leesburg near the Players Party. Go to the Loudon / NPPL county website for big discounts. See link. It is very important that we show our support to the local convention and visitor bureau as they are a sponsor of the NPPL and Pev’s Paintball Park.

CLICK HERE for hotel information

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.

National Professional Paintball League

www.nppl.com

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2010 NPPL All Star Game Voting extended! Overtime period added!
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NPPL All Star Game Voting has been Extended!
The National Professional Paintball League is excited to announce that due to overwhelming response, we will be extending voting for the NPPL All-Star Game for 72 hours!
Some of the results were just too close to call, and the votes are still piling in! The 2010 NPPL All-Star Game vote now ends July 26 at 11:59 (Pacific Standard Time).
The All-Star rosters will be announced at the Thursday night BBQ in DC!
THANKS TO ALL PLAYERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILIES FOR VOTING SO FAR!
Western Division Voting
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Eastern Division Voting
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Team registration is still open! Click HERE to play!

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.

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NPPL All Star Voting ends tonight!
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NPPL All Star Voting ends tonight!
Get your vote in now for the game of the year!
The 2010 NPPL All Star vote ends tonight at 11:59 (Pacific Standard Time).
Come join the best in the sport, as we celebrate the new “Paintball Hall of Fame”, giant PRO player’s BBQ, and the 2010 All Star Game!
Don’t miss your chance to play!
Western Division Voting
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Eastern Division Voting
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Team registration is still open HERE Time is running out!

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.
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NCPA News – 2010 Season Preview, Events, and More!
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2010-2011 Season is Almost Here!
The 2010 – 2011 NCPA Season is almost upon us, and we would like to share several exciting items with you!

Class AA and High School News
All events will host a College Class AA Division AND an NCPA High School 3-Man Limited Paint Division!

9/11: MACC #1 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA
9/11: MWN #1 at XPhere in Faribault, MN
9/18: Rebel Open at Cedar Hill Farm in Hernando, MS
9/25: NEIC #1 at Fox4 Paintball in Upton, MA

Many more events can be found here:
Full Calendar and Event Registration

If your team is interested in hosting an event, whether it be a Collegiate Class AA, High School event, or both, please visit the Event Requirements and Submission Page ASAP so we can complete the 2010-2011 calendar!

Class A News
The bid process for Class A teams is drawing to a close.  If your team has not yet placed a bid for a spot in the 2010-2011 Class A Season, please visit the NCPA Class A Website for full information.

Season entry fees for Class A will remain at $3800 per team for the upcoming season.  A $500 deposit is due on September 1st.

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Triumph & Tragedy: Online Video
Artifact Episode 3: Impact
“Triumph & Tragedy”
“Triumph & Tragedy” is the 3rd video in a new online paintball video documentary series called Artifact, produced by Planet Eclipse, creators of the EGO and GEO paintball markers.

“Triumph & Tragedy” chronicles Edmonton Impact’s first professional tournament victory in the U.S, at the 2010 PSP Phoenix Open, and trying circumstances the team overcame, both on the field and off.

This episode features music by [in order of appearance] Moonlit Sailor, Burns Out Bright, Hot Water Music, Moonlit Sailor.


Artifact is a collection of 10-minute documentary shorts, which will be released monthly throughout the 2010 professional paintball season. The videos are narrated by acclaimed commentator, writer, and retired professional player Matt Marshall. Produced by Planet Eclipse, in association with Deep Elm Records, and Disconnected Media.

You can watch them via streaming video at www.planeteclipse.com or on www.pspevents.com.

Each episode is available for free download in the podcast section of the I-Tunes store. You can located it by searching “Planet Eclipse.”

Free Subscriptions are available via Youtube at www.youtube.com/PlanetEclipseEcast, and through I-tunes as well.

Artifact is produced by Planet Eclipse, in association with Deep Elm Records and Disconnected Media.  Planet Eclipse is a Master Sponsor of Paintball Sports Promotions.

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2010 NPPL All Star Game “Western Division” voting is now live!
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2010 NPPL All Star Game .”‘Western Division” voting is now live!


The NPPL DC Challenge tournament at Pev’s Paintball Park is approaching quickly, and the league is proud to announce the details on the premiere event for the weekend, the annual NPPL East vs. West All-Star Game!

The All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, August 7th, and will feature a modified Super 7

format.  Dynasty superstar Alex Fraige has been selected by his peers to lead as the captain of the Western division, where he’ll go up against Edmonton Impact player and captain of the Eastern division, Josh Davey.  Both teams will compete wearing custom jerseys made especially for the All-Star game, which will be auctioned off after the event.

The rosters for both teams will be partially picked by the NPPL fans and supporters, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to cast their vote to get their favorite pro paintball player on the team!  The All-Star game will be covered by all major NPPL media partners, including PaintballPhotography.com and Paintball.com.

Polls for your favourite Western team players are now open! Voting ends July 22nd!

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.
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Announcing the 2010 NPPL All Star Game!
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The 2010 NPPL East vs. West All-Star Game

The NPPL DC Challenge tournament at Pev’s Paintball Park is less than one month away and the league is proud to announce the details on the premiere event for the weekend, the annual NPPL East vs. West All-Star Game!

The All-Star Game will take place on Saturday, August 7th and feature a  modified Super7 format .  Dynasty superstar Alex Fraige has been selected by his peers to lead as the captain of the Western division, where he’ll go up against Edmonton Impact player and captain of the Eastern division, Josh Davey.  Both teams will compete wearing custom jerseys made especially for the All-Star game, which will be auctioned off after the event.

The rosters for both teams will be picked by the NPPL fans and supporters, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to cast their vote to get their favorite pro paintball player on the team!  The All-Star game will be covered by all major NPPL media partners, including PaintballPhotography.com and Paintball.com.

Polls for your favourite Eastern team players are now open!

The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience. We will focus on quality referees and organization while giving you an incredible vibe to have the time of your paintball life.

Come join the Pros and experience the Greatest Paintball Show on Earth.
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