Camille's Reply
How many teams go thru from the prelims in each bracket? To a semi's bracket? Same as the old NPPL breakdown?
Camille--[Yes, it will be the same breakdown as it was with our 10-man events. 8 teams make it into the semi-finals and 4 teams move on to the finals.]
Actually, depending on the size of the bracket couldn't it be 16 to the semi's?
Do the currently posted rules apply--mostly? (As there is no mention at all of 7-man format in the posted rules.) And if the players don't have current rules as a guideline what are the refs gonna be using?
Camille--[The Rules Committee is working on the rulebook; I actually just finished replying to e-mail from Glen Forster (member of Rules Committee) regarding setting up a meeting for them. The book will be very similar to the Millennium Series Rules for those of you that are familiar. The referees will be using these rules, the 2003 NPPL Super 7 World Series Rulebook, for the Huntington Beach event.]
There has been talk that registration will be limited? Will it, and if
so what is the max number of teams?
Camille--[Yes, registration will be capped at 100 teams for this first event, but that number will probably go up throughout the season.]
In a second email Camille did say there are contingencies should registration exceed 100 but the cut off date is firm.
Re: memberships. Is it the NPPL's intention to incorporate the team and player list into the IPPL system? If not, does the NPPL plan on doing something similar?
Camille--[As far as memberships are concerned, there are a few different organizations that have contacted us regarding implementing their systems or providing them with our information. A decision has not been made at this time.]
Just how does a NPPL membership provide any benefit to the players?
Camille--[Member Services is a group that works on services for our members and that’s it. They are focusing on discounts at approved paintball fields and stores, insurance products, hotels, airfares and car rentals. The following are two press releases that have come from them this week regarding what they are working on for our members (Our press releases are sent throughout the Paintball industry and are posted on our website
as well)
Huntington Beach, CA --- If you are a paintballer eager to meet the finest competitors on the field of tournament play, or someone who is a supporter of the sport, The National Professional Paintball League is for you!
NPPL is now accepting applications for 2003 membership.
In addition to facing the most competitive paintball players in the
world, NPPL members receive a photo identification card, NPPL stickers and a complimentary one-year subscription to top publications such as Paintball News (
www.paintballnews.com).
These publications contain high impact articles and features and up-to- date product reviews. NPPL members will also receive "ZONE UP", the League's quarterly newsletter, with the latest information on tournaments, ranking, and player's profile. In the next few months, NPPL members will also earn special discounts at approved paintball fields and stores, insurance products, hotels, airfares and car rentals.
"And if that isn't enough, we plan to add even more membership benefits in the near future" states Chuck Hendsch, NPPL President. "We also encourage players and supporters to check out our website at
www.nppl.tv for new membership perks, the latest issues facing the sport, NPPL rules and history and tournament results.
"We are really stoked over how quickly
www.nppl.tv is catching on across the country and know players and supporters will enjoy "zoning up" as a member of the fastest growing sport in the world."
Discount Hotel Rates for NPPL Members
Huntington Beach, CA --- reserve your room at the Comfort Suites Hotel by 1/22/03 and reduce your room rate to $59.99 per night. Suite sleeps up to 4 persons.
Comfort Suites also serves a complimentary continental breakfast to all their guests and is located only 4 miles to the Huntington Beach pier where Event#1 of the NPPL Super Seven World Series will be held.
Don't delay - room availability is limited!!
Call 714-841-1812; let the attendant know you're with the NPPL to receive the discount.]
I still don't quite understand the reluctance to disseminate info and as to the merits of the membership I'll leave that to you all.
