Open Letter to All Players / Teams & NEPL 2010 Franchise Perks while we update new site!

We understand that commitments on ANY level aren’t always easy to make.  You want to be sure that you’re not only really ready for what you’re committing to – but more so, you want to be sure of what you can expect in return.  We think this is fair enough – so we’re just gonna spell it out.  No mis- information – no uncertainty. 

The NEPL has been New England’s Paintball League since 1996.  Our job is to not only to ensure that teams have a premier tournament series to play in, we are also responsible for ensuring fair play to all who play and that the league is truly one for the players who compete here. We take our role in the sport of paintball very seriously – and try to provide an environment that is welcoming and educational to the newest of players as well as inclusive and competitive for the most advanced players. 

We take the commitment our teams make to our league very seriously as well.  Going into this season, we wanted to make sure all teams knew the exact direction we were headed in, we have been up front about our formats, our pricing and our intentions.  We have held players meetings, captains meetings, conducted surveys and had many, many face to face conversations.  All of those efforts have brought us here, and now it’s time to set some new roots. 

Tournament paintball is facing a LOT of uncertainty – and when faced with this truth, we want to provide YOU with some things you can be certain of.  We have asked teams to commit to both the 7 man and Xball formats this season for the simple reason that it is the only way for us to guarantee that these formats will make it through the season, and more than that?  We want you to know that your time and resources spent are not in vain.  Nothing is more frustrating than preparing yourself to compete and not enough teams are registered – or the competition is severely limited.  We also feel quite strongly that teams committed to a season are more committed to each-other, and have a better chance at actually defining what it means to be a team.  New England has a chance to set the bar for not only other regional tournament series, but other teams who take competition just as seriously.   So you’re on the fence?  Let me tell you what we are asking of you and what you can expect from US in return.

Franchise Teams are asked to:

• Commit for the Season – purchase a Franchise for 2010 for the fee of $1995
• Provide a team logo for use on the Web Sites and in promotional material

Franchise Teams will:

• Be guaranteed 4 events for the cost of the Franchise and have the opportunity to compete in a fifth Championship Event (with no additional entrance fee) should they qualify
• Have the opportunity to purchase event paint for as low as $35 a case (when pre-paid) and will be provided with the opportunity to purchase the events Premium Paint at the price of $45 a case (when pre-paid)
• 7 Man teams will play 8 games per event – with some cross – conference play mixed in meaning you will not always play the same teams at every event – Playoffs / Finals will be held at Championship Event (top 4 teams in each conference will advance) Click here to see MORE!
• UPDATED: Xball teams will play 2 matches per event with Race To Format (RT & Time to be decided by team owners) Top 4 teams (or 8 Teams) will advance to playoffs / finals at Championship Event (Click HERE For CURRENT INFO)
• Franchised teams are semi open rosters meaning each team is allowed to roster up to 2 semi-pro / pro players – we want teams competing in these divisions to feel challenged but not overwhelmed.

PERKS

• Pay a discounted rate for player ID Cards.  Cost per player will be $25 (non franchised players will pay $35)
• Receive an exclusive Franchised Team League T-Shirt
• Be offered semi-private drill time on Field 2 at Boston Paintball Indoor Monday – Thursday for a rate of $35 per player (minimum 5 players) which will include entrance / air and 1000 paintballs
• Minimum 10% discounts at Boston Paintball’s retail stores (we will meet or beat most pricing offered by competitors)
• Practice rates at Boston Paintball’s Outdoor Field in Maynard will start at $45 (plus tax) up to $55 per player – depending on the type of paint chosen.
• Team will have a Team Page on the NEPL Web Site where they will be allowed to list their players, web sites & sponsors

The NEPL has been in existence for what is about to be our 15th season and is backed by Boston Paintball who has been in the paintball business since 1992.   We are not some fly-by-night league that stops in, sets up shop, takes all your money and moves on to the next thing.  Everything we do is with a much bigger goal in mind – and that is as it has always been – to run stores, playing fields and leagues that players from recreational to competitive can always depend on.  This is our job, this is what we do for a living and like most people who take pride in their job, we work hard to be one of the very best at what we do.  Year after year we strive to make improvements – as is evident in the upgrades at both our indoor location as well as the grounds at Maynard.  2010 will be no different and with teams invested in the league unlike any season before, we think that you will hard-pressed to find anyone who offers such a solid return on your investment. 

Looking forward to one of the absolute best seasons yet, hope to see you on the field…and look for ALL format (3 man / 5 man / 7 man & XBall) information on the new site

Lori Miller
The NEPL