Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Location:

North Carolina / Virginia

 

Promoter:

Chad Rotella

PBN Username: eplseries

 

Cell: (757) 652-2603

Email: info@eplseries.com

 

Mailing Address:

Eastern Paintball League

P.O. Box 2128

Suffolk, VA 23432

 

Who are the Vendors?

Firstcall Paintball

Kee Action Sports

 

Who are the Media Partners?

Paintball 2Xtremes

Paintball Uprising

PBnation

Paintballphotography.com

 

Ramping:

All of our divisions are ramping.  We will be using a maximum rate of fire at 15.4 bps.

 

How many games will my team play?

Teams will play 6 preliminary games at all EPL tournaments.  If your team makes it to the finals you will play more games depending on your performance.

 

Vision Statement

To promote paintball as the most popular action sport on the east coast.

 

Can I register at the event?

No.  Teams must register through the APPA prior to the event. Team are allowed to pay at the events , however there is a 50.00 late fee.

 

Do I need an EPL ID?

Yes, ID’s are issued through the APPA.  Players must sign up for an APPA Player ID number.  Players must provide their name, age, address, and playing experience.  Players should upload a photo for their ID card.  If a player chooses not to upload a photo of themselves, then they will have to have a picture taken at the registration area.  This process will take some time and player will have to wait in line to obtain a photo.  It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that players upload a photo to the APPA to avoid long lines at the event.  Id cards cost 40.00 for the 2008 season.

 

How long is the Event? When should we arrive?

Events are held on Sundays.  The Captains meeting is held at 8:00 a.m.  The First Game starts at 8:30.   Players are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. to check in at the registration area.  Players can arrive the day before (Saturday) and check in at the registration area.  The Registration area is open from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the event.  Teams can pick up their ID’s on Saturday or Sunday morning.

 

What is the process for Bringing your own paint or purchasing paint at the event?

The Eastern Paintball League is a bring your own paint tournament series.  Players can use any brand of paintballs at the event.  Pink and Red paint is not allowed.

 

Can we take pictures or film on the field at the events?

Spectators and players can take pictures and film at the events in the “goggles off” area.  The “goggles on” or Playing field is reserved for our media partners.  Media personal must have a “media partner” ID in order to take pictures and film on the field of play.

 

Layouts:

All field layouts are released (to the public) on the Monday before the event.  The Layouts will be posted on the web site and message boards.  The layouts will be released to the host fields 2 weeks before the event.  See your closest host field for practice dates.