PSP Pump Division for 2012

Talfuchre · 12-15-2011, 02:21 PM

"I heard back from PSP, and they would really like to have Pump as part of PSP events next season. Official announcement in the near future, but PSP will offer a Pump division at all 2012 PSP events. Rough summary:

- Sunday Play Only
- RaceTo-2 5-man
- $500 entry fee
- Pick-Up Team Eligible: You will be able to sign up as a single player up through the night before the event and we'll put you on a team with other singles, so you don't even need a full team to participate.

PSP will want 5 teams to pay before the 1st deadline to guarantee they run the division - shouldn't be a problem since people can start planning now.

PSP is concerned about trying to have just one field without spectator participation, but will move the spectator sideline back further so the impact will be even more minimal than it currently is..."

- Chris"

Original thread

TF

Greenmtnphantom · 12-15-2011, 02:28 PM

I love the idea of the bigger "professional" leagues running pump divisions.

For me the reality is that with my time and money availability and skill level/desire to compete, I've gotta stick with the smaller local leagues like Gravity League and possibly NEPL.

If time and money work out I might make one of these but I'm surely not doing the whole circuit.

Painthappy · 12-15-2011, 03:06 PM

Why don't we put in an MCB team from folks on the site. I might know a guy from the site that can "sponsor" the event, so that the event is paid for.

If we can get people who are local, or those that also want to travel, to show up and play, all they have to do is pay for paint and their way there.

Something to think about.

Think we could pull it off? I.E., find enough (5 people) locals from the site who would be willing to play in the event?

Shawn_Savage · 12-15-2011, 03:29 PM

I'm local to the event and forum. Front dorito player!

YoroSaru · 12-15-2011, 04:30 PM

i think Painthappy's idea is great. this way we could actually show support to the leagues that gives us pump play.
i suck at paintball but i would play just for the fun of it

super_stanchy · 12-15-2011, 05:12 PM

depending on my schedule (and if nppl does/doesnt have a pump division) this could be fun

sdawg · 12-15-2011, 05:23 PM

I totally want to do the pump event at PSP Galveston. I'll at least be doing the pick-up team.

Carter's Commandos, Texas Division?

Talfuchre · 12-15-2011, 06:12 PM

If Pumpenstein does not have a team in this event - I am in. I live about an hour from.

TF

Horizon · 12-15-2011, 06:41 PM

I have to give credit to the PSP for stepping up to the plate. I also like how the relatively cheap entry and pick-up team option gives it a grass roots, play for fun rather than the high stakes tourney feeling. In my opinion, this is what pump play is about.

Greenmtnphantom · 12-15-2011, 07:26 PM

Like I said if I can make money and time work I'll give one a shot.

These are the two listed.
PSP Galveston Island, Galveston Island Paintball, March 9 – 11, 2012
PSP Phoenix Open, University of Phoenix Glendale Sports Complex, April 20 – 22, 2012

12-15-2011, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Talfuchre Unharshed Mellow Join Date: May 2006	PSP Pump Division for 2012 "I heard back from PSP, and they would really like to have Pump as part of PSP events next season. Official announcement in the near future, but PSP will offer a Pump division at all 2012 PSP events. Rough summary: - Sunday Play Only - RaceTo-2 5-man - $500 entry fee - Pick-Up Team Eligible: You will be able to sign up as a single player up through the night before the event and we'll put you on a team with other singles, so you don't even need a full team to participate. PSP will want 5 teams to pay before the 1st deadline to guarantee they run the division - shouldn't be a problem since people can start planning now. PSP is concerned about trying to have just one field without spectator participation, but will move the spectator sideline back further so the impact will be even more minimal than it currently is..." - Chris" Original thread TF __________________ Pumpenstein - NSA National Champions TF's MCB Trust.

12-15-2011, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	Why don't we put in an MCB team from folks on the site. I might know a guy from the site that can "sponsor" the event, so that the event is paid for. If we can get people who are local, or those that also want to travel, to show up and play, all they have to do is pay for paint and their way there. Something to think about. Think we could pull it off? I.E., find enough (5 people) locals from the site who would be willing to play in the event? __________________ Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. Vids- http://www.youtube.com/painthappy Pics- http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintballphotos/ The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

12-15-2011, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shawn_Savage Texas Rush - Pump Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, Tx	I'm local to the event and forum. Front dorito player! __________________ ♣ Texas RUSH ♣ \|Texas Ballaz\|Petty Paintball

12-15-2011, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
YoroSaru Active Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ	i think Painthappy's idea is great. this way we could actually show support to the leagues that gives us pump play. i suck at paintball but i would play just for the fun of it Last edited by YoroSaru; 12-15-2011 at 05:49 PM.

12-15-2011, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
super_stanchy The Man With No Plan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Camas, WA	depending on my schedule (and if nppl does/doesnt have a pump division) this could be fun __________________ Ryan "Super_Stanchy" Stanchfield Winning General - Red Army - SuperGame XLIII MCB Feedback I do Freak Boring X7 Phenom and SLG Freak Bored Sleeper PMI Thing Black Magic and Splatmaster!

12-15-2011, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	I totally want to do the pump event at PSP Galveston. I'll at least be doing the pick-up team. Carter's Commandos, Texas Division? __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. MCB Feedback

12-15-2011, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Talfuchre Unharshed Mellow Join Date: May 2006	If Pumpenstein does not have a team in this event - I am in. I live about an hour from. TF __________________ Pumpenstein - NSA National Champions TF's MCB Trust.

12-15-2011, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Horizon MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada	I have to give credit to the PSP for stepping up to the plate. I also like how the relatively cheap entry and pick-up team option gives it a grass roots, play for fun rather than the high stakes tourney feeling. In my opinion, this is what pump play is about. __________________ Reiner http://reiner-schafer.blogspot.com/ www.tntpaintball.com