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2008 Midwest Paintball Series Event #2

Questions:
- Contact Dan at paintballtourney@cox.net
- Series Website is www.midwestpaintballseries.com
- Series Discussion Forum is http://paintballtourney.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=80
- Official Event Discussion Thread is http://paintballtourney.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=42272#42272

Format:
- Level 1 (L1) - 5Man Open Class *
- Level 2 (L2) - 5Man Rookie *
- Level 3 (L3) - 3Man Beginner **
- Level 4 (L4) - 3Man Newbie ***

*Levels 2 and 1 = Ramping Allowed w/ 15BPS Cap
**Levels 3 and 4 = Semi Only w/ 15BPS Cap
***Level 4 Restrictions = 1) Mechanical Marker and any hopper or 2) Gravity Fed Hopper with any marker (Either the marker or the hopper can have a battery but not both)

When:
- Saturday May 31st - 3Man Level 3 & 3Man Level 4
- Sunday June 1st - 5Man Level 2 & 5Man Level 1

Where:
- Drop Zone Extreme Sports - Lawrence, KS - http://dzes.org/
- Directions and Map to Dropzone can be found here:
http://dzstore.store-logic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=50&categoryID=61

Player Classifications/Restrictions:
- Definition of a "Returning Player" = A returning player is someone who has played in two or more MPS events in 2007
- Definition of a "New Player" = A new player is someone who has played in one or no MPS events in past seasons
- The Series Promoter has the ultimate decision on what Level a player qualifies for depending on that players situation. Email paintballtourney@cox.net if you have a question on which Level you qualify for

Level 1 - 5Man Open Class (Intended for players with UNLIMITED tourney experience)
- Open to anyone

Level 2 - 5Man Rookie (Intended for players with A LOT of tourney experience)
- Returning Players: If you placed FIRST in two or more L2 MPS events in 2007, you must bump up to Level 1
- Returning Players: If you played in three or more L2 MPS events in 2007 and you did not place in the top 6, you can bump down to Level 3
- New Players: Player cannot have EVER played NPPL/PSP Division 2 or higher

Level 3 - 3Man Beginner (Intended for players with SOME tourney experience)
- Returning Players: If you placed FIRST in two or more L3 MPS events in 2007, you must bump up to Level 2
- Returning Players: If you played in three or more L3 events in 2007 and you did not place in the top 6, you can bump down to Level 4
- New Players: No NPPL or PSP experience ever (This Does Not Include Young Guns)

Level 4 - 3Man Newbie (Intended for players with LITTLE or NO tourney experience)
- Returning Players: If you placed FIRST in Division 4 in any MPS event in 2007, you must bump up to Level 3
- New Players: No NPPL or PSP experience ever (This Does Include Young Guns)
- New Players: No Local Novice or Amateur tournament experience ever
- New Players: No more than 3 tournaments of experience
- All Level 4 players must use either 1) Mechanical Marker and any hopper or 2) Gravity Fed Hopper with any marker (Either the marker or the hopper can have a battery but not both)

Entry:
Level 1 = $300 Per Team if paid by May 24th ($350 Per Team if paid between May 28th)
Level 2 = $250 Per Team if paid by May 24th ($300 Per Team if paid between May 28th)
Level 3 = $180 Per Team if paid by May 24th ($210 Per Team if paid between May 28th)
Level 4 = $150 Per Team if paid by May 24th ($180 Per Team if paid between May 28th)


Paint (Event Paint Only):
- $55 Per Case
- $60 Per Case
- $65 Per Case (If Available)

Prizes:
Level 1 Prizes (Cash Payout):
** (L1 Payouts are based on having 10 teams for L2 and L3 and 5 teams for L4. L1 payouts will be adjusted accordingly if numbers are less than that mentioned)
- With 2 Teams or Less = Level cancelled
- With 3 Teams = $800 for first / $300 for Second
- With 4 Teams = $900 for first / $400 for Second / $100 for Third
- With 5 Teams = $1000 for first / $500 for Second / $150 for Third
- With 6 Teams = $1100 for first / $600 for Second / $200 for Third
- With 7 Teams = $1200 for first / $700 for Second / $250 for Third
- With 8 Teams = $1400 for first / $800 for Second / $300 for Third
- With 9 Teams = $1500 for first / $900 for Second / $350 for Third
- With 10 Teams = $1600 for first / $1000 for Second / $400 for Third

Level 2 Prizes (With 10-14 "PAID" Teams):
- (5) Dangerous Power G3 Markers
- (5) Pure Energy 70/4500 Nitrogen Tanks
- (5) Empire B 2 Loaders
- (5) Empire Unity Skitzo Gear Bags

Level 3 Prizes (With 15+ "PAID" Teams):
- (3) Dangerous Power G3 Markers
- (3) Pure Energy 70/4500 Nitrogen Tanks
- (3) Invert Rolling Gear Bags
- (3) Empire Event Thermal Goggles
- (3) Empire Jerseys
- (3) Invert Harnesses 4+3

Level 4 Prizes (With 10-14 "PAID" Teams):
- (3) Invert Minis
- (3) Pure Energy 70/4500 Nitrogen Tanks
- (3) Vents Avatars
- (3) Empire Heater Back Packs

Times (Each Day):
- Field Opens at 6:30AM
- Captains Meeting starts at 8:00AM, Games begin shortly after
- To speed up the check in process, please download Drop Zone's Insurance Waiver, print it, fill it out, and bring it with you the day of the event. If you are under 18, you will need your parent/guardian signature. The waiver can be found here: http://dzstore.store-logic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&pro%ductID=93&categoryID=61

Steps on How To Register For This Event:
- Step #1: Each Player on your Roster must fill out a 2008 MPSID Form. This form will be posted on the MPS Website soon. Once a player has filled out their 2008 MPSID Form, their player profile will be posted on the TEAM DIRECTORY on the MPS Website. Once all the players on your team appear on the TEAM DIRECTORY, you can move on to Step #2.

- Step #2: Register your team by filling out the TEAM REGISTRATION FORM found at www.midwestpaintballseries.com/registeryourteam.htm . The TEAM REGISTRATION FORM must be filled out by every team and a new form must be filled out for every event. This is the promoter’s way of knowing your Roster at each event. Once you’ve submitted your TEAM REGISTRATION FORM, you can move on to Step #3.

- Step #3: Pay your Entry. You can do this one of two ways:
1) Pay using your Credit Card over the PayPal website. YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO PAY USING THIS METHOD. To pay using this method, click on the PayPal logo found at www.midwestpaintballseries.com/registeryourteam.htm
2) The other method of payment is by sending a check or money order to 613 Norris Drive / El Dorado, KS 67042 payable to PaintballTourney.com.

Rules on Registering A Team:
- Either method of payment must be received by the the following deadlines:
- Discounted Entry deadline is by 11:50 PM Saturday May 24th, 2008
- Final Entry deadline is by 6:00 PM Wednesday May 28th, 2008.
- Each team must submit a Team Registration Form and Payment before these deadlines to be considered a "Registered Team"
- No money will be accepted the day of the event for registration

Hotel Information:
- Google Hotels in Lawrence, KS (North of Field) or Ottawa, KS (South of Field)

Series Points:
- 1st Place team = 7 points
- 2nd Place team = 6 points
- 3rd Place team = 5 points
- 4th Place team = 4 points
- 5th Place team = 3 points
- 6th Place team = 2 points
- All other teams who didn't place = 1 point
- Teams who don't play an event = 0 point
- Teams who ref an event = 7 points (Restrictions Apply)

Bonus Series Points:
- If played in 1 event = 0 bonus points
- If played in 2 events = 1 bonus point
- If played in 3 events = 3 bonus points
- If played in 4 events = 5 bonus points
- If played in 5 events = 7 bonus points

Rules:
- www.midwestpaintballseries.com/2008_Official_MPS_Guidelines.doc