Q and A Session: US Paintball League

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pbstar1792

michigan? i heard a rumor or 2 lol.

Michigan hasn't been discussed, although I'd love to help support their local economy!!

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by texaspaintballplpaye

Didn't care to read the thread did you?

Considering the entire Gulf Coast was effected.

Texas has some of the best weather but gets plagued by stupid things.

Texas and Chicago are both contenders for 2010

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by undrdg

Is PSP Semi PRO equivalent to USPL D1?

Our classifications can be found at www.uspaintballleague.com when you click on Registration (under "Classifications").

To sum it up, we are recognizing both PSP and NPPL classifications (whichever is higher should you be classified in both).

A D1 team can have unlimited D1 or SP players, max of 2 Pro players
A D2 team can have up to 2 D1 players
A D3 team is for D3 only

Some have applied to be reclassified or "move down" one level because of taking time off from the sport. Other than that, it's pretty clean and simple but let me know if you have any questions: camille@uspaintballleague.com !

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SpentKid3

im sure this has been answered before but,

do the pros play friday then finals sunday or sat and sun or what?

thanx

The Pros will play all of their prelim games on Friday and take Saturday off to help out divisional teams and meet/greet fans. The top 8 Pro teams will play Quarter-finals on Sunday, then the top 4 will play Semi-Finals and eventually Finals all on Center Court Sunday.

It's pretty epic in that all 16 Pro teams will only face off twice a year: at the Season Opener (Huntington Beach) and the World Championships in October. At the other events it will only be the 8 Pro teams from that conference (East or West) So don't miss Friday's games if you're just coming to watch!!

ZenMike · 03-12-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by USPaintballLeague.com

To win their Conference Title, teams will be able to earn points in three events. To win the National Series, your team can play in any of the six events with your top four scores counting towards the over all title.

What are the three events at which teams can earn conference points? Do teams have the choice of playing either the first or last event in addition to the conference events?

shorty06 · 03-12-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by US Paintball League

Once a team registers, they are emailed the paint prices. These are special prices that we cannot advertise to the public. If your team is signed up then you have already received the pricing, just ask the team captain. Thank you!

I am the captain and we did register and paid but I never got the price sheet emailed to me. Can I get it sent to me?

undrdg · 03-12-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by US Paintball League

Our classifications can be found at www.uspaintballleague.com when you click on Registration (under "Classifications").

To sum it up, we are recognizing both PSP and NPPL classifications (whichever is higher should you be classified in both).

A D1 team can have unlimited D1 or SP players, max of 2 Pro players
A D2 team can have up to 2 D1 players
A D3 team is for D3 only

Some have applied to be reclassified or "move down" one level because of taking time off from the sport. Other than that, it's pretty clean and simple but let me know if you have any questions: camille@uspaintballleague.com !

But the question is, is semi pro the same as d1?
If you are classified as Semi Pro in the PSP doesn't that mean that you are D1 in USPL by virtue of not having a Semi Pro division?

Therefore, if semipro=d1 then you can have 2 semi pro players on a d2 roster.
Correct?

**GP** · 03-12-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by undrdg

But the question is, is semi pro the same as d1?
If you are classified as Semi Pro in the PSP doesn't that mean that you are D1 in USPL by virtue of not having a Semi Pro division?

Therefore, if semipro=d1 then you can have 2 semi pro players on a d2 roster.
Correct?

The play in the same division but they are not the same. Only D-1 players can play in D-2. No Semi-Pro players would be able to play in D-2.

the other one · 03-12-2009, 04:27 PM

Camille... your voicemail inbox is full, and won't accept any more messages.

Hope the stress doesn't get to you. Keep up the good work.

undrdg · 03-12-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by **GP**

The play in the same division but they are not the same. Only D-1 players can play in D-2. No Semi-Pro players would be able to play in D-2.

I don't get it. How are D1 and Semi Pro Different then?

**GP** · 03-12-2009, 04:36 PM

It is one division, called "Division 1" by the USPL. It allows for two seperate rankings of players, either Division 1 or Semi-Pro to play in it. Semi-Pro players are allowed to play in Division 1, but not in Division 2. Division 1 players are allowed to play in Division 1 or Division 2 (providing they do not exceed roster limitations set by the league).

mrmag911 · 03-12-2009, 04:54 PM

Camille,

Bring an event back to Florida so I can ref one!

undrdg · 03-12-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by **GP**

It is one division, called "Division 1" by the USPL. It allows for two seperate rankings of players, either Division 1 or Semi-Pro to play in it. Semi-Pro players are allowed to play in Division 1, but not in Division 2. Division 1 players are allowed to play in Division 1 or Division 2 (providing they do not exceed roster limitations set by the league).

Hmm...ok. I guess it just doesn't make sense to me. I figure if you play d1 you are d1. I guess i cant see the difference between a d1 and a semi pro player in d1 uspl.

Why not make them both 1 classification?

Gailon · 03-12-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by US Paintball League

The Pros will play all of their prelim games on Friday and take Saturday off to help out divisional teams and meet/greet fans. The top 8 Pro teams will play Quarter-finals on Sunday, then the top 4 will play Semi-Finals and eventually Finals all on Center Court Sunday.

It's pretty epic in that all 16 Pro teams will only face off twice a year: at the Season Opener (Huntington Beach) and the World Championships in October. At the other events it will only be the 8 Pro teams from that conference (East or West) So don't miss Friday's games if you're just coming to watch!!

So what happens in the conference events? e.g. DC? There will be 8 pro teams, all will make Sunday, and Friday is just for bracketing Sunday?

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenMike

What are the three events at which teams can earn conference points? Do teams have the choice of playing either the first or last event in addition to the conference events?

Yes, so:

Western Conference Teams can earn points in:
Surf City Open or World Championships
Bay City Open
West Coast Open

Eastern Conference Teams can earn points in:
Surf City Open or World Championships
DC Challenge
New England Classic

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by undrdg

Hmm...ok. I guess it just doesn't make sense to me. I figure if you play d1 you are d1. I guess i cant see the difference between a d1 and a semi pro player in d1 uspl.

Why not make them both 1 classification?

Because then you would have Semi Pro players playing on D2 squads

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by the other one

Camille... your voicemail inbox is full, and won't accept any more messages.

Hope the stress doesn't get to you. Keep up the good work.

thanks - empty it out twice a day!

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmag911

Camille,

Bring an event back to Florida so I can ref one!

There you go - many good memories of Miami!!

US Paintball League · 03-12-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shorty06

I am the captain and we did register and paid but I never got the price sheet emailed to me. Can I get it sent to me?

Yes, please email camille@uspaintballleague.com with your correct email and I'll get that to you right now - thanks!

texaspaintballplpaye · 03-12-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by US Paintball League

Texas and Chicago are both contenders for 2010

ZenMike · 03-12-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by US Paintball League

Yes, so:

Western Conference Teams can earn points in:
Surf City Open or World Championships
Bay City Open
West Coast Open

Eastern Conference Teams can earn points in:
Surf City Open or World Championships
DC Challenge
New England Classic

So if a team plays both Surf City Open and World Championships do you take the highest score toward the conference title? Also, at what point do teams get officially classified as East or West?