For nearly 20 years, the nppl was the biggest paintball league in the world. While you may not need to know every single official rule in the paintball rule book, its always important to know the basics. Nppl world paintball championships tickets, upcoming schedule. Mar, 2020 as the ncpa, teams, and players are gearing up for the 2015 2016 season, we wanted to share with you some muchrequested information regarding potential rule changes. Pros and cons of playing pump paintball march 30, 2016 cost saving tips for paintball players on a budget february 29, 2016 gifts for the paintball player january 22, 2016. Nov 07, 2018 the nppl is a national professional paintball league, and its the governing body that sanctions, across the united states. Discussion and rules for the national professional paintball league 2009 pro paintball season. This website provides numerous links to paintball safety resources, gleaned from my more than 20 years of experience in crafting astm paintball standards and establishing insurance program underwriting parameters. Elimination \r\nonce hit exit the field as quickly as you can. Spectators must wear a paintball goggle and face mask unless they are behind a safety netting that has passed safety tests. Eliminated players cannot talk to live players no coaching.
Nppl world paintball championships tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. Coming in to american paintball coliseum to play paintball. As it has been in the past, during the regular season, teams may wear any jersey they wish, provided it does not contain padding and meets the other requirements as established in the rulebook longsleeved, not excessively baggy, etc. You can ask for a paintball check from a nearby teammate and the game will temporarily stop until you establish whether the player is eliminated or not. From our twostory western ghost town to our wooded fields.
A player is out if they have a clean break or splatter roughly quarter sized. With that in mind, we want to remind all paintball players competing to take a look at the 2010 nppl rule book right click, save target as and make sure you are up to date with the new changes as you arrive on the beach be sure to keep your guns covered, dismantled, etc. Any attempt to use paintballs purchased from a prior event will be deemed as using a nonsanctioned paintball and subject to spl penalties as stated in the spl rulebook. If the wpbo affiliate league had determined that teams must not end in a tie, then. If a target is within 20feet, they must be allowed to surrender, if the target declines, the player is allowed to engage. However if there is a splatter this may be off a paintball breaking on a nearby surface which will not count as a hit. Nppl 2011 7man paintball rule book online pro paintball. Almost famous paintball is a media and events organization that is the parent company of the almost famous paintball league, otherwise known as the afpl. Paintballs purchased from elsewhere are not allowed. Does it use multithreading, like a thread for each function trigger monitoring, eye monitoring, rate of fire, etc.
Start by finding your event on the nppl world paintball championships. All of the rules that are in affect here are for your safety. The following are the most basic and common paintball rules. During this period any penalty of major or gross major stops the game time, and automatically gives point to the opposing team. The denver event will be played on nppl action turf outside of the denver broncos stadium from july 1618. Players ejected for violating the goggle rule are not eligible for refunds or readmission. If you are colored by paint hitting an obstacle and. Com 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved. Paintball safety rules lvl up sports paintball park. Nppl world paintball championships tickets, upcoming. This means you have to give your opponent the option to surrender if you get that close.
Paintball rules paintball is among the fastest growing of all extreme sports. This can be on your person or anything you are carrying ex. Nppl will be back in 2017 paintball ruined my life. The referee should have a whistle for signaling the start, stopping and ending of. Only field paint allowed in rentals you may bring your own paint for your own marker. The united paintball league is pleased to announce that paintball veteran and 6 time world champion rich telford xsv paintball will be the new ultimate referee and head of player relations for the league. Rule modification announcement for 2016 season millennium series changes 2016 v2. Paint marks on the entire body, including the gun, are considered out. The goal was to create a united series with points carrying from event to event to determine who was the best team in the world each year. When a paintball bullet splits open on impact, and you are colored, you are considered out, and or eliminated from the game, as per the rules of the particular mission being played. Feature september 5, 2016 nppl will be back in 2017. While paintballs will not cause permanent injury to most areas of the body, the eyes, and to a lesser extent the ears, are vulnerable to serious injury if hit by a paintball. If a player gets hit but is unsure if the paintball broke, the player can call for a paint check and the ref will see if the player is out or clean.
The most important rule in paintball is that all players must wear a protective goggle system or mask at all times when they are playing or near other people who are playing. The 2016 ncpa national championships are coming to a new venue, the austintindall regional park, just 10 minutes directly south of the orlando international airport, in conjunction with the coed college d1 ultimate frisbee championships the event will be held on april 1517, 2016. The nppl is a national professional paintball league, and its the governing body that sanctions, across the united states. The best recreational paintball fields in new england since 1991. Driver license, major credit card, or military id required as deposit for equipment rentals. Lets play paintball takes paintball seriously, so that we can guarantee you a fun and exciting time on and off the fields at our facilities. As a side note, im wondering how boards calculate their shots.
I have been retained many times as a defense expert in paintballrelated litigation. Based in southern california, almost famous paintballs mission is to find innovative ways to improve the tournament paintball experience for both players and spectators. If you see anything that is unsafe during a game let everyone know. A list of props and maps, are located at the checkin building. The league will not be making any significant changes to the game formats. The national xball league nxl is the premier tournament paintball series in the u. Whether you are looking for play paintball or airsoft, we have our rules and safety for it all. Here are the top 10 ranking teams for series points, in order, for all of the divisions. All players must understand and adhere to the extreme park rules to ensure safety and fun for everyone. Hosting events in cities such as las vegas, fort worth, atlantic city, chicago, kissimmee u.
Based in southern california, almost famous paintball s mission is to find innovative ways to improve the tournament paintball experience for both players and spectators. When using the proper equipment at regulated field, paintball is safer than football, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. Paintball sports park reserves the right to amend the park rules at any time. We here at big indian want you to have a excitingly fun and safe experience when you visit our field. Nppl cancel first tournament for nearly 20 years, the nppl was the biggest paintball league in the world. Com 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved. The photo above shows my paintball impact test fixture, designed to demonstrate the differences. A list of props and maps, are located at the checkin. Any team that fails to adhere to the rules and regulations contained in this section. Feb 08, 2008 this is the official redwod reball rules video. We have created our rules specifically to ensure safe and fair play to deliver a highquality paintball experience everyone can enjoy. Paintball goggles w ear protection required for all guests. While there is little variation in safety rules, variation in other game rules is quite common, and players should ask about the specific rules where they are playing.
All electronic paintball markers must be capped at a rate of fire of 12. Mar 02, 2014 almost famous paintball is a media and events organization that is the parent company of the almost famous paintball league, otherwise known as the afpl. Finally, for the 2016 season and beyond, we are making changes to the league jersey requirements. How to join nppl or national professional paintball league. Rulebook national collegiate paintball association. Points can be earned by capturing flags, props, and completion of missions. Elimination, capture the flag, center flag, speedball, assassins great for smaller groups, othello, and. The nppl huntington beach open is taking place this weekend. In such cases approval from a member of the forums team will be required prior to reposting. We have several different games that can be played such as. The 60 seconds rule applies in the last sixty seconds of overtime. Be sure you to go over the rulebook to see if anything was snuck in there, and remember you saw it here first. These will depend largely upon what the players want and the style of paintball being played.
For complete standings, scores, and the full list of teams, visit the nppl online at. Watch this video to learn about our safety rules and know how to play safely for the most fun possible. Speedball is one of the three distinct game variants in the sport of paintball, woodsball and scenario paintball it is a general term for a game in which the playing field is composed of bunkers, of the same location and number on each side of the field, that provide. If the two teams furthest advanced active players are the same distance, a coin flip will determine the winner. With that in mind, we want to remind all paintball players competing to take a look at the 2010 nppl rule book right click, save target as and make sure you are up to date with the new changes. The referee will be the one who starts the game, stops the game for paint checks, decides the issues that may arise and who ends the game.
Nppl world paintball championships tickets 2020, nppl world paintball championships tour dates 2020, nppl world paintball championships schedule 2020. For complete standings, scores, and the full list of teams, visit the nppl online at nppl. Before each game every player must report to the fields designated chronograph. This rule book update features details on the recently rumored changes to the 7man pro paintball format. Nppl stood for national professional paintball league. The national professional paintball league has released the 2011 paintball rule book. If two teams are tied at the end of the match regulation time a 5minute 5on5 overtime is played. All paint purchases will go through the spl website. In case of threads this rule may also apply if the thread is locked for any definitive and permanent reason meaning to end discussion, including but not limited to violation of forum rules, at the discretion of forum staff. Speedball is one of the three distinct game variants in the sport of paintball, woodsball and scenario paintball it is a general term for a game in which the playing field is composed of bunkers, of the same location and number on each side of the field, that provide an equal playing field for each team competing. Almost everyone knows the golden rule of life, do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Click the cover below for the official rules or scroll below for our snapshot of the new rule 26. Basic rules on how to play paintball battlezone paintball. Apr 07, 2010 the nppl huntington beach open is taking place this weekend. If a player is under the age of 18 years old, the waiver must be signed by players parent or legal guardian.
Scenario games involve two or more teams competing for points. The spectators must be 2 feet back from the netting and not be leaning against it. Its been around the longest of all the leagues, nearly 20 years, and basically all the big pro teams and pro players have played in the league, amateur team, semipro, novice, all the way down to beginners. Elimination \r once hit exit the field as quickly as you can.
An eliminated player cannot trade guns or give paint to live players. Players using prohibited paint or paintballs that do not comply with astm standard f197904 or nppl nonstaining criteria will do so at their own risk and will be subject to penalties in rule 18. We provide world class service and premium seating. Field paint only all paintballs, pbc blue label, must be purchased from either paintball sports park or one of paintball centrals retail locations. Its a simple rule to understand that anyone can follow. Aug, 2015 coming in to american paintball coliseum to play paintball.