US Paintball League takes back the NPPL

US Paintball League takes back the NPPL; Moves to Four National Events in 2009

The US Paintball League has purchased the trade marks and rights to the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) Super 7 World Series. Currently the US Paintball League will maintain the NPPL sanctioning rules and committees. The team members are in the process of deciding whether or not to use the NPPL name in the coming year.

The league is committed to making this season a huge success by ensuring the divisional teams are its main focus. These teams have spoken and would like more time between events to better prepare from a training and financial standpoint. Therefore, the US Paintball League will be scaling back the season to only four events (three remaining in 2009). Reducing the number of events will insure a level of quality and prestige that has always been associated with past NPPL events.

Conferences
The Eastern and Western Conference titles for every division will be determined by each team’s top three scores (The DC Challenge in August must be included to win the Eastern Conference and the West Coast Open in June must be included to win the Western Conference). All 16 Professional teams will be competing in each event this season. DC Arsenal is currently leading the Eastern Pro Conference while San Diego Dynasty is leading the Western Pro Conference. The World Championships this October will be open to all teams as well as international teams looking to compete at the National level.

Series Prizes
A Series Prize Package will be announced for all Divisions which includes Free Entry into the 2010 Huntington Beach event (scheduled for April 9 – 11, 2010), as well as a gun sponsorship for all National Series 7man winners from Bob Long (more details coming soon!).

DC Challenge Postponed
The DC Challenge has been postponed until August 28 – 30, 2009. If your team has already paid and registered for the DC Challenge, please phone the league at (714) 339-3990 or email info@uspaintballleague.com for details on reimbursement options and any other questions you may have.

New 2009 Schedule
Event 1: Surf City Open, Huntington Beach, CA - April 3 – 5, 2009 (Completed and a great success!)
Event 2: West Coast Open - June 19 – 21, 2009
Event 3: DC Challenge, Pev’s Paintball Park, Aldie, VA - August 28 – 30, 2009
Event 4: World Championships, Las Vegas, NV - October 2 – 4, 2009 (Venue TBA)


Current Rankings
The current rankings after Event 1 include the following leaders (full rankings listed on www.uspaintballleague.com and www.nppl.com):
Professional:
1st DC Arsenal
2nd San Diego Dynasty
3rd Oakland Blast
4th Los Angeles Infamous
Division 1
1st Dynasty Entourage
2nd Arsenal Evolution
3rd Hollywood HK
4th Vicious
Division 2
1st Arsenal Predators
2nd LA Endurance
3rd Black Cell
4th Fuzion
Division 3
1st Sadistik
2nd SCP Edge
3rd Impact Kids
4th Critical Wrecking Crew
Division 3 5-man
1st Davis Excessive
2nd Sick Individuals
3rd Team Rip
4th Surgical Strike
Pump
1st LA Hitmen.com
2nd GAT Products Factory
3rd Chikun Nuggets
4th Slow Moving Targets

For More info go to www.uspaintballleague.com or www.nppl.com or call (714) 858 1923!



All the best,

Camille Lemanski
US Paintball League
www.uspaintballleague.com