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Las Vegas World Paintball Championships
All you need to know!
Here's a full breakdown of all the happenings for this week's Las Vegas World Paintball Championships held ON THE STRIP in Las Vegas! If you a have a question that you don't see answered here please email [email protected].
Finishing the season with one of the greatest venues in Paintball history, the Las Vegas World Paintball Championships will be held on the strip behind the Riviera Hotel and Casino October 16 - 18, 2009. Games will be running Friday, Saturday and Sunday from sunrise to sunset as players from all over the world come together this week to fight for the World Championship.
The schedule of all games can be found here:
http://www.paintball-players.org/scores/L87/E1203/divSchedules.html
The address for the Venue is:
Las Vegas Convention Center's Gold Parking Lot on Paradise and Convention Drive.
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(This is NOT a shipping address!)
To walk to the site from the Riviera Hotel, exit the back of the hotel, walk past the parking garage and the tennis courts.
Playing days and times
Professional, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 3 5man and Division 4 5man will play 8 preliminary games throughout Friday and Saturday with all Quarter, Semi and Final matches being held on Sunday.
Pump Division play preliminary games on Saturday and Sunday with finals on Sunday as well.
First game each day starts at:
Friday, Oct 16th - 7:00 am
Saturday, Oct 17th - 7:00 am
Sunday, Oct 18th - 7:00 am
Webcast starts each day at:
Friday, Oct 16th - 10:00 am (or earlier)
Saturday, Oct 17th - 10:00 am (or earlier)
Sunday, Oct 18th - 8:00 am (or earlier)
Captains Meetings
All teams must send a representative to the Captains Meeting.
The Captain's Meeting for all teams except Pump, will be held inside the Riviera's Capri Rooms 109 and 110 at 5:30 pm on Thursday. The Pump Division Captains Meeting will be held at lunch time Saturday on Center Court.
Player and Staff Check-in/Team Registration
All teams need to check in at the registration booth prior to playing your first game.
Registration On-site:
Thursday, October 15th: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, October 16th: 6:00 am - Last game
Saturday, October 17th: 6:00 am - Last game
Sunday, October 18th: 6:00 am - Noon
ID Cards
All players who are on the roster of a team playing in the event must have a 2009 US Paintball League ID card - no exceptions. If you did not purchase/create your ID Card prior to the event you will be able to do so at Registration upon Check-in. Pit Crew Members do NOT need an ID Card, but will need to purchase a wristband at the Registration tent for $10 and must be listed on the team's staff list.
Roster Changes/Additions
Changes and additions to your roster may be made at the event for a $20 fee.
Paint
Paint will be conveniently sold on-site by KEE Action Sports for $55 per case. Otherwise teams can bring their own paint but it must comply with the NPPL Rulebook.
Spectators and Guests
There is no admission fee for spectators into the event and tradeshow.
There are 3 restricted areas which require specific wristbands:
1. Player paddocks (must be on team's pit crew for access, limit 4 per team)
2. Center Court Grandstands (Tickets may be purchased on-site while space permits)
3. VIP section (Tickets may be purchased on-site while space permits)
Grandstand Ticket Pricing:
Single Day: $10.00 General Admission or $7.00 for Players and Pit Crew
All three days: $25.00 General Admission
VIP Ticket Pricing:
Single Ticket Friday: $30 includes 2 free adult drinks, premium seating, shaded lounge and full cash bar access
Single Ticket Saturday: $30 includes 2 free adult drinks, premium seating, shaded lounge and full cash bar access
Single Ticket Sunday: $30 includes 2 free adult drinks, premium seating, shaded lounge and full cash bar access
3-day VIP package: $79.00 for all three days
Pit Crew
A team may have up to 4 pit crew members on their roster. Those pit crew members have access to the player paddocks. The cost is $10 per pit crew member.
Parking
Parking is free at the Riviera Hotel and Casino or $10 per car in the general parking for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tradeshow is open to the public from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fields are open for teams to walk from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration for Teams is open from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
5:30 pm Captains Meeting in the Riviera
*No games are played on Thursday*
Welcome Party held at The Palms in the Lounge from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Wear your US Paintball League wristband to enjoy a free drink and prizes!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Games begin at 7:00 am and run until 7:00 pm
Teams competing are Pro, Division 1, Division 2,
Division 3, 5-man Division 3 and 5-man Division 4
Professional Games will run on Center Court from XX
Live webcast on www.NPPL.com begins coverage at
10:00 am PST (or earlier)
Tradeshow open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Charity Poker Tournament begins in the Riviera Poker Pit at 9:00 pm (Email [email protected] to sign up or sign up at the registration tent onsite)
Saturday, October 17, 2009
All divisions play on Saturday
Games will run from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Live webcast on www.NPPL.com begins coverage at 10:00
am PST (or earlier)
Professional Games will run on Center Court from XX
Tradeshow open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pump Captains Meeting is held at lunchtime on Center Court
"The Prelims are Over" Party at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile. Wear your wristband for $40 all you can drink pass and all ladies drink free from Midnight to 2:00 am.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Quarters, Semis and Finals for all divisions begin at 7:00 am
Live webcast on www.NPPL.com begins coverage at
10:00 am PST (or earlier)
Games are scheduled to finish at 6:00 pm on Center Court
Awards will be given to the 1st place team immediately after their win. All other winners (through 4th place) should come to the registration tent to collect their winnings and for photos.
Trade Show open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Year-End Industry Party at Blondie's Sports Bar and Grill inside Planet Hollywood's Micracle Mile. Enjoy a free buffet and drink specials all night - but be sure to wear your US Paintball League wristband!
Additional details on the Parties and Charity Poker Event:
Party at the Palms, Thursday Night
When: Thursday night, October 15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: "The Lounge" (The Glossy Room) located by the front entrance.
Who: Anyone OVER 21 sporting a paintball wristband or US Paintball League ID Card
Deals: Complimentary first Red Bull/Vodka. Sign up for a free Palms Players card for second complimentary Red Bull/Vodka and enter into the drawing for Palms log merchandise such as T-shirts, umbrellas, beach towels, etc. Todd Martinez of Los Angeles Infamous will be raffling off prizes such as Raza jerseys and free passes into the Playboy Club for Thursday night. San Diego Dynasty and other pro teams will have prizes raffled off as well! $3 Miller Lite beer and a cash bar for other drinks.
Venue Details: The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas offers its guests some of the city's most extraordinary accommodations, legendary Las Vegas nightlife and an array of dining options across a 95,000 square foot casino. This Las Vegas hotel is home to the infamous ghostbar - with its open-air deck and amazing 180-degree views of the Vegas Strip - and the world's only Playboy Club.
Win Big and Give Big at the Charity Poker Tournament Friday Night
Where: Inside the Riviera Hotel and Casino
When: Friday night, October 16th at 9:00 pm
Who: Over 21 only, $100 Entry
Details: Texas NO Limit Tournament. Register by emailing [email protected] or inquiring at the NPPL Registration Tent.
Prizes: Tons of prizes include 2 Geos, 1 Closer, 1 Shocker, Tippmann Products, JT Products, Pro Jerseys and much more!
The Cause: Win big prizes but most importantly help out paintball's Darryl Trent as proceeds will help pay for his daughter's open-heart surgery. Proceeds will also help fight Parkinson's disease in honor of Team Tremor's Christopher Clark who has been raising awareness and contributions through paintball for research and a cure since he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 8 years ago. For more information on Christopher Clark and Team Tremor, visit www.myspace.com/teamtremor. To make a contribution to either cause without competing in this event, email [email protected].
"The Prelims are Over" Hawaiian Tropic Zone Party Saturday Night
Where: Hawaiian Tropic Zone Bar, Restaurant and Lounge located at the Miracle Mile inside Planet Hollywood
When: Saturday night, October 17th
Who: Anyone OVER 21 sporting a paintball wristband or US Paintball League ID Card
Deals: Girls drink for free from Midnight - 2 am. $40 all you can drink from 11 pm - 1 am for the guys.
Venue Details: Hawaiian Tropic Zone tantalizes the senses as it splashes into a 14,000 square foot multi-tiered dining room located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, and establishes an exciting nightlife destination. Enjoy the sexy décor, mouth-watering menu items, cat-walk stage for nightly entertainment, full bar and two-story waterfall. Exotic and friendly Hawaiian Tropic Zone models will serve as "table concierges" to assist with guests' every dining need as well as participate in nightly beauty pageants. Costume designer Nicole Miller and world-famous chef David Burke have come together to make Hawaiian Tropic Zone the hottest place on the Las Vegas Strip. Look for the Hawaiian Tropic girls at the US Paintball League's Las Vegas World Paintball Championships as they hand out flyers for Saturday night's event.
"Year-End Industry Party": Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill Sunday Night
Where: Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill located at the Miracle Mile inside Planet Hollywood
When: Sunday night, October 18th
Who: Anyone OVER 21 sporting a paintball wristband or US Paintball League ID Card
Deals: Drink Specials and Complimentary Buffet
Venue Details: Rated one of the Top 10 Sports Bars in the United States! Blondie's is your "home away from home" bar, located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip at Planet Hollywood Casino in the Miracle Mile shops. For more information, visit http://www.blondieslasvegas.com/
Finishing the season with one of the greatest venues in Paintball history, the Las Vegas World Paintball Championships will be held on the strip behind the Riviera Hotel and Casino October 16 - 18, 2009. Paintball on the strip in Vegas - who could ask for a more perfect way to polish off the 2009 season?! For more information, call the NPPL at (714) 858 1923 or email [email protected].