NZPL Easter 2006
Wellington
Dear Team Captain,
Thank you for taking an interest in the NZPL 7 Man Series: the tournament series that is run by players for players. To have your say go to http://www.paintball.co.nz/ and visit the NZPL forum.
Cost:
Entry fees are $350 (NZD) per team and must be paid by the 21st of February 2006. Payments can be made via internet banking to Account 03-0525-0313499-00 or by crossed cheque made out to The New Zealand Paintball Club Inc
Please send confirmation of payment and entry form to stiles@paradise.net.nz or post to:
New Zealand Paintball Club Inc
c/o Michael Earley
30/1 Belle Vue Ave
Northcote
Auckland
Paint:
In order to promote positive relationships between suppliers and teams this event will be BYOP event. For your convenience will however have a mixture of grades of paintball available on site. Please check on the NZPaintball message boards for up to date details on paint that will be available at the tournament.
Trade Show:
Suppliers from around the country have been invited to set up stands to sell paintball related equipment at the tournament. If you would like to showcase your business please contact the organisers.
Venue:
The NZPL Easter 2006 tournament will be held at public location in Wellington, as of this week we are scouting for a suitable site – this will be announced within the next week on the NZPaintball Message board.
For a map to the event please go to http://www.wises.co.nz/ .
For airfares try http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/ .
The field will be a 7 Man Sup’Air style field.
The players party and prizegiving will be held at 8pm on the Sunday of Easter Weekend at a location to be announced on the NZPaintball Message board.
Format and Rules:
The NZPL Series will use the Millenium series rules (Version 5.2) with slight amendments in order to keep with New Zealand firearms law. These rules are available at: http://www.millennium-series.com/images/pdf/rules_5-2.pdf
There are some new rules which players should be aware of such as regarding clear loaders, stickers, uncovered markers in public areas, end game chronographing, turning vision off or loaders, scoring
Rule 3 Player Identification Cards and Classification does not currently apply, but may be introduced at a later date.
7.02 Referees
Referees will wear a uniform to be confirmed at a later date
11.01 Markers
Players may use a single .68 Calibre paintball marker which consists of a single barrel and single trigger mechanism. Double action triggers are prohibited. Markers will be uncapped buy limited to semi automatic only.
Fines
These will be in New Zealand dollars, please play by the rules.
For those new players out there, please note that Barrel Plugs are not acceptable, please ensure that your have a barrel condom/bag type device for your marker at all times when you are off the field.
Accommodation:
Currently the NZPL is in the process of negotiating with various hotels and motels in order to get our players a preferred rate and a bulk discount.
Catering :
Teams have the option of having the tournament fully catered. Cost is $200 per team which gets you: Tea/coffee, fruit, drinks throughout the day, morning tea, sandwiches, cheese/breads, dinner, beer, bbq, burgers and fries over the two days. This is supplied at cost price courtesy of Ford’s Café.
Chicago Evil Factory Coaching Clinic:
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the tips and tricks the pro’s use. Clinic hosted by pro players from Chicago Evil Factory. Details TBA
Prizes:
Trophies to be awarded to top three teams of each division based on points as per Millenium series scoring. Certificates will be awarded to players of the top three teams, most flag pulls, fastest game, sportsmanship award and player of the tournament. Other prizes are to be confirmed depending on player interest and sponsorship.
Regards,
Michael Earley
+ 64 27 448 2780
Grahame Stiles
+64 21 245 1682
