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PSP Galveston Island
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 9 – 11, 2012
9020 Stewart Rd., Galveston, TX 77554
Rain or Shine – Free and Open to the Public!
A record-breaking 150 teams will be competing in the PSP Galveston Island Open in Texas March 9th – 11th – that’s up from last year with over 1,200 players from around the world joining together to compete at the highest level! There will be a Trade Show, free and open to the public as well grandstand seating on the Pro field (also free and open to the public)! The event is being advertised on Houston radio stations and in the Galveston Daily newspaper. Will you be there to kick off the season? Here is plenty of info to begin planning your trip!
Galveston Island Paintball, Galveston, TX http://gipaintball.com
March 9 – 11, 2012
(“Registration” refers to Team/Media/Tech Check-In, ID Card and Team Pack Pick Up)
(Field Walking and Trade Show Day, No Games Played)
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Open
Noon – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of Charge
5:30 PM Captain’s Meeting for ALL Divisions
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – 2nd Annual Mini Golf Challenge Charity Event. Benefit for Galveston Island Humane Society. Play mini golf with Omaha Vicious and Help the Animals. (402) 502 3434 – $20 Donation – Magic Carpet Golf – 9030 Seawall Blvd. – Galveston, TX
- Karaoke at “Jimmy’s” on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com
- Enjoy a movie at Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – End of Games Website Airs Games Live at www.PSPEvents.com (Free of Charge)
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Games for all divisions except Pump (View Schedule Here)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of ChargeEvening Entertainment:
- Drum Circle at “Jimmy’s” on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com
- Enjoy a movie at Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)
6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – ALL DAY Website Airs Games Live at www.PSPEvents.com (Free of Charge)
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Games for all divisions except the Pump division (View Schedule Here)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of Charge
6:00 PM is the cutoff for teams and individuals to sign up for Sunday’s Pump division
8:00 PM Saturday the Pump schedule will be posted on the APPA website.
Set your clocks forward 1 hour!!Evening Entertainment:
- Player’s Party: Woody’s Bar is Directly on the Beach with Panoramic Views of the Open Gulf! Full Liquor Bar, With a Large Selection of Draft and Imported Beers! Live Music Saturday and Drink Specials for Paintballers! Over 21 Only, however all ages are allowed on the beach! 11149 FM 3005, Galveston, TX 77554. For directions call (409)740-6969.
- Live Music at Jimmy’s on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com
- Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
**DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS!**
8:00 AM – ALL DAY Website Airs Games Live at www.PSPEvents.com (Free of Charge)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM All finalists play, Pump competition takes place (View Schedule Here)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of Charge
10:30 AM (Approx) Pump Games Begin
Myself and a couple of friends were thinking about coming to the event this event. I was wondering if there is anything i need to know before we reserve hotels and make the drive down? Is there somewhere i can see basic info for spectators? is there an entry fee to just watch? Do we need to register saying were coming?
This event is open and free to the public! Come and enjoy the trade show where you can shop for paintball products, buy food and drinks and get autographs from the Pro teams. You can also enjoy free seating in the grandstands on the pro field! Here is a basic timeline:
Registration Timeline and Hours of Operation
Registration (Team/Media/Tech Check-In, ID Card and Team Pack Pick Up) will be open during the following hours:
Venue Address: 9020 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 (Free to the Public!)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
5:30 PM Captain’s Meeting for ALL Divisions
(Field Walking and Trade Show Day, No Games Played)
Friday, March 9, 2012
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
(Games for all divisions except Pump, Trade Show Open)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
6:00 PM is the cutoff for teams and individuals to sign up for Sunday’s Pump division
8:00 PM Saturday the Pump schedule will be posted on the APPA website.
(All divisions play except Pump, Trade Show Open)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:30 AM until the last game
(All finalists play, Pump competition takes place, Trade Show Open)
When will the trade show start selling their products.
The Trade Show will be open and selling items at noon on Thursday, March 8th!
Any announcement regarding WebCast?
Yes, our webcast will be live and here at http://www.pspevents.com!
is this event going to be broadcasted online??? if so where can i watch it???
You can watch it live right here at http://www.pspevents.com! No charge
will it be live on youtube for me to watch or what?
It will be live on http://www.pspevents.com for you to watch – no charge!
What days are being on webcast. is it the usual sat-sun or do we get to see all three days this time?
does any one read the information or the other comments? can’t wait best webcast in paintball gonna be a weekend of all nighters here in australia
Bout time ya’ll get big enough for espn.