MPC FAQ's

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Registration

Events

Rules & Equipment

Other


Registration Questions

How many players can my team have on its roster?
When & where can I purchase a player ID?
Why am I required to have a player ID?
If I have only registered part of my team, can I still add players up to the roster limit?
What is the maximum number of teams?
Can I be a rostered player on two teams?
Is it possible to change the team name after payment has been made?
Can I post myself somewhere as a free agent?
Does someone from my team have to be at the registration at the event or can we register online and just show up to the captains meeting?

How many players can my team have on its roster?
Young Guns teams will be allowed 5 players on their rosters. Rookie & Open teams will be allowed 6 players on their rosters. Each individual listed on a teams roster will be required to purchase an ID card for the current calendar year and sign an insurance waiver upon arrival at each event.

When and where can I purchase a player ID?
Player ID cards can be purchased online through our website for $15. Any ID cards that is not purchased online one week prior to the event will cost $25. We strongly suggest purchasing IDs online as it will save you time and money at the events. Once an ID has been purchased it can be picked up at the next event your attend. If ID cards are not purchased online, they can be purchased for $25 at an event.

Why am I required to have a player ID?
Player IDs are required so that we are able to maintain a database which tracks player participation and team rosters. It insures that we are able to offer our divisional formats to teams of similar experience. The IDs are the root of the classification system. They also help us maintain control of rosters during the events, as well as maintaining control of who is on the field during the event for safety and security reasons.

If I have only registered part of my team, can I still add players up to the roster limit?
You can add players online until the final deadline for payment. After that, you can add players at the event, up until the start of your game for a minimal fee.

What is the maximum number of teams?
The maximum number of teams varies depending on the division and the specific event. You can see exactly how many teams will be allowed in each division by clicking on the Teams button on the top navigation bar. Just select the event you would like to view for a complete list. Please remember that teams must be both registered and paid in order to have a spot in the event.

Can I be a rostered player on two teams?
No. Each player can only be rostered on one team.

Is it possible to change the team name after payment has been made?
Yes. Simply click on 'Teams' and go to the team list for the event. Scroll down to your team name and click on it. Log in to your team profile using your team ID number and password. You can then change your team name to whatever you'd like. Which will also update the team name for any roster in the future.

Can I post myself somewhere as a free agent?
Yes. Once you have an APPA ID number, click on the 'Teams' link and go to the team list for the event. At the top, there is a link to add yourself to the free agents list, where teams looking to pick up players will be able to find you.

Does someone from my team have to be at the registration at the event or can we register online and just show up to the captains meeting?
In order to participate in an MPC event, a team must register and pay online prior to the registration deadline. Each team member must then check-in onsite at registration upon arriving at the event. Each individual will be required to sign a waiver and show proper identification in order to pick up their ID card.


Events

How are points given for where you finish in an event?
Can a team play in only one tournament or do they have to play in more than one?
Do you have to buy paint at the event? How much does it cost?
What is the schedule for registration, captains meeting and actual start of play for each division?
If I am interested in bringing an MPC event to my city, how do I go about doing that?
Does MPC offer any 3-man formats?
Do you have to have a sponsor to play in the MPC?
Where can I get tickets to watch an event?
Where do players put their gear and paint during games or matches? Is there an area just for the teams that are playing?

How are points given for where you finish in an event?
At each event, the first place team receives 100 overall points and the last place team receives 10 overall points, with the rest of the teams evenly distributed between 100 and 10 overall points. For example, if there are 10 teams, the 1st place team receives 100 points, the 2nd place team would receive 90 points, the receives 80 points, down to the last team, which receives 10 points. If, however, there were 19 teams, 1st would get 100, 2nd would get 95, 3rd would be 90, etc, down to last which would again get 10 points.

Can a team play in only one tournament or do they have to play in more than one?
Teams are welcome to enter into as many or as few of our events as they would like.

Do you have to buy paint at the event? How much does it cost?
All paint must be purchased at the event. Paintballs are sold by the case at each event (2000 paintballs per case). Pricing is $50, $60, or $65 per case.

What is the schedule for registration, captains meeting and actual start of play for each division?
Event itinerary can be found here.

If I am interested in bringing an MPC event to my city, how do I go about doing that?
Please contact Danny Cort.

Does MPC offer any 3-man formats?
Not currently.

Do you have to have a sponsor to play in the MPC?
No you do not. Teams are not required to be sponsored in order to play in our league. Any team can sign up for an event through our website or at your participating store or field.

Where can I get tickets to watch an event?
Tickets are not required! We highly encourage parents and friends of all participating in our events to come out and support their team!

Where do players put their gear and paint during games or matches? Is there an area just for the teams that are playing?
Just like at a standard paintball field, it is recommended that teams bring a 10 x 10 stand up to cover their equipment and paintballs from the weather. We are working hard at securing covered staging and security for our players.


Rules & Equipment

Can players wear masks that have cuts or modifications?
Are there any restrictions on what we are allowed to wear shirt and pad wise? Are long sleeves required?
May a players hopper be clear in color?

Can players wear masks that have cuts or modifications?
Per our insurance provider, goggle systems cannot be altered from the manufacturer unless the alteration is provided by the manufacture in the form of a supplement attachment. This is based on manufacturers' ability to void any guarantee of safety if you change the design that they have certified as safe.

Are there any restrictions on what we are allowed to wear shirt and pad wise? Are long sleeves required?
Yes, there are restrictions concerning clothing and padding. Please check the rules section for more information on padding. Long sleeves are required at all MPC events.

May a players hopper be clear in color?
Yes. Hoppers may be any color at this point.


Other

Can players bring coolers with drinks?
If we have friends or family coming to the event with us will they be required to have an ID card to come to the event?
I've lost my ID number, how do I get it?
Where are the captains meetings being held?

Can players bring coolers with drinks?
Yes. Please avoid bring alcoholic beverage to our events.

If we have friends or family coming to the event with us will they be required to have an ID card to come to the event?
No. We only require that players participating in the event have an ID card.

I've lost my ID number, how do I get it?
Please fill out the form at the following link to retrieve your ID number.
http://www.paintball-players.org/cgi-bin/getid.cgi

Where are the captains meetings being held?
The location of the captains meeting changes event to event. More information about the location of the meetings will be available at registration onsite.