Friday July 20, 2012

The West Palm Beach PSP Referee Certification Clinic has been confirmed for Friday, July 20^th and will be held at HotShots Paintball in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What: PSP Official Referee Certification, 1 day Clinic

When: Friday, July 20^th, 2012

Where: HotShots Paintball  @     16169 Southern Blvd.
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

(561) 798-4717

http://www.hotshotsflorida.com/

Registration will take place before class begins, between 9:00-9:30 AM; interested attendees are encouraged to contact the staff @ HotShots Paintball so they can determine class size.

Cost: $60.00/person (PSP Ref Clinic only, $450 – for the complete Viper Summer School program)

Class Limit: unlimited

Suggested minimum age: 16

Clinic includes:

- Classroom training

- Topics to include, but not limited to: rules, positioning, safety, presentation, & attitude.

- Written test on PSP rules & in-game situations

- On field training!

- Performance evaluation in key areas

- PSP rulebook, covering all formats!

- Certificate of clinic completion*

Agenda:  (Bring your gear and be prepared to ref games!)

Friday

-       Check-in begins at 9:00 AM

-       Classroom training to begin at 9:30 AM, clinic ends at 5:00 PM (approximately)

-       Attendees will have the opportunity to ref live games

This is a great opportunity for players and people interested in the PSP to learn the format and rules of the game!

Individuals  planning to attend the West Palm Beach, Florida PSP Referee Certification Clinic are encouraged to contact the staff at HotShots Paintball @ (561) 798-4717 to signup.

*Attendance/participation in a PSP certification clinic does not guarantee that you will be called upon to judge a national event for the PSP.

Wingate by Wyndham – $99 plus tax includes hot breakfast
(This rate is based on 2 people, there is an additional charge for more people). 

22 Minutes from Field
Reservations: Call (815) 741-2100 and ask for the “PSP” Rate
Wingate by Wyndham
101 McDonald Avenue
Joliet, IL 60431

Hampton Inn Joliet I-80 – Completely Renovated – $109 rate (plus tax) with hot buffet breakfast.  There is free wifi and a fridge and microwave in each room.  Hotel has indoor pool/whirlpool and 24 hour gym.

22 minutes from the field
Reservations: Call (815) 725-2424 and ask for the “PSP” Rate
Hampton Inn Joliet I-80
1521 Riverboat Center
Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 725-2424

Local Budget Motels

If you’re looking for a budget motel, please keep in mind that while they offer good rates, they are called a budget motel for a reason.  There are few amenities, so please research to make sure you are comfortable staying at one of the following before making a reservation.

Budget Motels within 25 minutes of the field include:

Red Roof Inn Chicago – Joliet – $61.32 plus 13% tax, reservations must be made by May 18th (if space is still available).  No changes/cancellations allowed without fees after that date.

18 minutes from field

Reservations: Call 815 741 2304 and ask for the Special Rate under Block Code: B071PSPEVE

Kids under 17 stay for free but the person checking in must be 21 years of age or older.

Red Roof Inn Chicago – Joliet

1750 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
815-741-2304

(800) 733-7663

Website: http://www.redroof.com/reservations/property-detail.aspx?pid=00071#policy

Best Western Inn & Suites – No code required, offering low rates to the public

4380 Enterprise Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 730-7500
Fax: (815) 730-7400

Website: http://www.bestwestern.com/

Motel 6 South – Offering the public a rate of $39.99 per night, no code required

1850 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 729-2800
Fax: (815) 729-9528

Area Campgrounds Listings

Lakeville, MN – MN Pro Paintball hosts the Fourth Annual Challenge for Children’s Big Game on Sunday, May 20^th 2012. This fun paintball event raises money for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Over 400 people from the Twin Cities area participate in this scenario-based game on over 200 acres of paintball terrain with a castle and urban settings.

These players, in addition to donations from local businesses, raised over $50,000 for the cardiovascular department of Children’s over the past three years.  ”We are grateful for the community support that has made Challenge for Children’s one of the largest privately run fundraising events for Children’s.  We would not be able to provide the high quality care to all in need without fundraising help from groups like MN Pro Paintball,” said Briana Oakes, Benefit Events Coordinator at Children’s Foundation.  The money raised from Challenge for Children’s will help patients and their families through the tough road of a cardiac diagnosis. This year the event is expected to raise $25,000.

Challenge for Children’s is a scenario-based game suitable for all levels of paintball players from first-timers to experienced veterans. Matt Ames, CEO of MN Pro Paintball and founder of Challenge for Children’s says, “not only does this event raise money for Children’s, but we also have a lot of fun. Paintball is a great sport because anyone can play regardless of experience or skill level.” Matt has been a patient at Children’s for 28 years. Other patients from Children’s also play at the event.

The 2012 Challenge for Children’s Big Game takes place at MN Pro Paintball’s park in Lakeville, MN on Sunday, May 20^th from 9 AM – 5 PM. Pre-registration is available for $25 until Monday, May 14^th and registration the day of the event is $40. Registration includes admission to the game and unlimited air fills. Rental packages are available for $10 and field paint will be sold onsite. For more information and to pre-register visit www.challengeforchildrens.com.

About MN Pro Paintball: MN Pro Paintball is the closest paintball park to the Twin Cities. Located on 200 acres in Lakeville, the park features eleven different fields that each offer a unique playing experience including a tournament style x-ball field and woodsball fields complete with a castle and urban settings. MN Pro Paintball also offers the largest inventory of paintball supplies in two retail stores located in Burnsville and Minnetonka for all of your paintball needs.

About Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota: Serving as Minnesota’s children’s hospital since 1924, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health care organization in the United States, with 340 staffed beds at its two hospitals in St. Paul and Minneapolis. An independent, not-for-profit health care system, Children’s of Minnesota provides care through more than 12,000 inpatient visits and more than 200,000 emergency room and other outpatient visits every year. Children’s is the only Minnesota hospital system to provide comprehensive care exclusively to children.

www.challengeforchildrens.com

www.mnpropaintball.com

D2 XBall: Boston Bloodline
D4 XBall: Revelation
5 Man RaceTo: Boston Menace
3 Man Pump: Rod Squad
3 Man Rookie: New York Infectious
3 Man Beginner: New York Mavericks

For photos and more coverage from the event, visit http://thenexl.com !

Professional Champions HOUSTON HEAT!

Division 1 RaceTo-5 Champions: Texas Storm

Division 2 RaceTo-5 Champions: Revo

Division 3 RaceTo-4 Champions: Central Florida Paintball

Division 4 RaceTo-4 Champions: Imperial

Division 3 RaceTo-2 Champions: IE Unseen

Division 4 RaceTo-2 Champions: AZ Chooch powered by Battery Acid

Pump Champions: TPG All Starz

All Finalists:

Professional RaceTo7

1st Houston Heat

2nd Moscow Red Legion

3^rd Los Angeles Ironmen

4^th San Antonio X-Factor

D1 RaceTo5

1^st Texas Storm

2^nd Static

3^rd Golden State Pirates

4^th Fuzion

D2 RaceTo5

1^st Revo

2^nd Denver Fury

3^rd Scottsdale Elevation

4^th Boom

D3 RaceTo4

1^st Central Florida Paintball

2^nd DC Devastation

3^rd Golden State Knights

4^th OutKast powered by LVPP.net

D4 RaceTo4

1^st Imperial

2^nd North Texas Shockwave

3^rd Central Florida P8ntball

4^th TKO

D3 RaceTo-2

1^st IE Unseen

2^nd Kansas Vengeance

3^rd LSD

D4 RaceTo-2

1^st AZ Chooch powered by Battery Acid

2^nd Cowtown CaBalleros

3^rd DM Army Texas

4^th Houston Legends

Pump

1^st TPG All Starz

2^nd Blitz

3^rd TN TrueBallers

4^th Kamandag Fatal Hit

View the complete scoreboard: http://pspevents.com/information/scores/

Next Stop: PSP Chicago Open June 21 – 24, 2012. 
For more information on the PSP Chicago Open including flight discounts and team registration information, click here: http://pspevents.com/events/psp-chicago-open-june-21-24-2012/

• Team List
• Webcast
• Scores
• Schedule

Here’s a look at the matches you’ll be able to watch live in Phoenix or on the webcast at www.paintballaccess.com/live/ .

All times are Pacific:

Sunday, April 22, 2012

8:00 am RNT Allstarz vs. Fuzion (D1 Quarter Finals)
8:40 am T1 Topgun Union vs. Static (D1 Quarter Finals)
9:20 am LA Infamous vs. Moscow Red Legion (Pro Quarter Finals)
10:10 am Omaha Vicious vs. San Antonio X-factor (Pro Quarter Finals)
11:00 Semi Finals D1
11:40 Semi Finals D1
12:20 Pro Semi Finals
1:10 Pro Semi Finals
2:00 pm D4 RaceTo-4 Finals
2:30 pm D3 RaceTo-4 Finals
3:00 pm D2 Finals
3:40 pm D1 Finals
4:20 pm Professional Final Match!

Watch the webcast of the Pro and Final Games live and for free at http://www.paintballaccess.com/live !

PSP Phoenix Open

April 19 – 22, 2012

Youth Sports Complex next to the University of Phoenix Stadium

6221 N. 91st Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305

Free and Open to the Public – come get some autographs!

The PSP is pleased to announce that Minor League Paintball has become a PSP Affiliate League. Affiliate Leagues use the PSP Rulebook, RaceTo Format and APPA Classification system.

Minor League Paintball (MiLP) is based in Chattanooga, TN and draws teams from all over the Southeast including Knoxville, Nashville and Atlanta. The tournament series was created and is run by the PSP professional team Chattanooga CEP. “We created this tournament series to grow and prepare local and regional teams to compete at PSP national tournaments. We work hard to make sure the experience you get at a MiLP event is as close as we can make it to a National event without as much expense” said Steve Nicola, MiLP Tournament Director.

• Team List
• Webcast
• Scores
• Schedule

Here’s a look at the matches you’ll be able to watch live in Phoenix or on the webcast at www.paintballaccess.com/live/ .

All times are Pacific:

Sunday, April 22, 2012

8:00 am RNT Allstarz vs. Fuzion (D1 Quarter Finals)
8:40 am T1 Topgun Union vs. Static (D1 Quarter Finals)
9:20 am LA Infamous vs. Moscow Red Legion (Pro Quarter Finals)
10:10 am Omaha Vicious vs. San Antonio X-factor (Pro Quarter Finals)
11:00 Semi Finals D1
11:40 Semi Finals D1
12:20 Pro Semi Finals
1:10 Pro Semi Finals
2:00 pm D4 RaceTo-4 Finals
2:30 pm D3 RaceTo-4 Finals
3:00 pm D2 Finals
3:40 pm D1 Finals
4:20 pm Professional Final Match!

Watch the webcast of the Pro and Final Games live and for free at http://www.paintballaccess.com/live !

PSP Phoenix Open

April 19 – 22, 2012

Youth Sports Complex next to the University of Phoenix Stadium

6221 N. 91st Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305

Free and Open to the Public – come get some autographs!