The US Paintball League (USPL) kicked off their first event of the 2009 season in front of thousands of spectators on the beach in Huntington Beach, California April 3 – 5, 2009.  Professional team DC Arsenal defeated legendary champs San Diego Dynasty for Arsenal’s first ever Pro win.  Now it’s your chance.  You can be one of the 100 teams from anywhere around the world to travel to Washington DC and battle it out May 15 – 17 for $50,000 cash at Pev’s Paintball Park in Aldie, VA – one of the finest professional paintball training facilities in the world.

Five divisions of 7man and 5man will be offered in the DC Challenge:

Professional 7-man
Division 1 7-man
Division 2 7-man
Division 3 7-man
Division 3 5-man

This will be the first event for the US Paintball League’s Eastern Conference.  Teams from beginner to professional level will be competing for thousands of dollars in cash prizes as well as points for the Eastern Series and the National Series.  Teams will also be able to earn points for the Eastern Series at the Boston event June 19 – 21 and take their best score from either April’s Huntington Beach event or the World Championships in October.

Prizes, Prizes, Prizes
In addition to trophies, medals, press coverage and bragging rights, winning teams will walk away with cold hard cash.

Division 1
1st $9,000.00 2nd $4,250.00 3rd $2,250.00 4th $1,500.00

Division 2
1st $6,500.00 2nd $3,250.00 3rd $2,000.00 4th $1,000.00
Division 3
1st $4,250.00 2nd $2,250.00 3rd $1,250.00 4th $750.00
Division 3 – 5 man
1st $2,000.00 2nd $1,500.00 3rd $1,000.00 4th $500.00
Registration is now open here!

Paintball is a game based on the traditional format of Capture the Flag.  The exciting 7-man format matches two seven-man teams against each other on a field about the size of a tennis court with a number of inflated shapes that offer some cover to the players.  Each game lasts a maximum of 7 minutes and whichever team eliminates the other and captures the opposing teams flag wins the entire match.  The action is fast and furious.
WHEN: May 15, 16 and 17, 2009
WHERE: Pev’s Paintball Park, 39835 New Road, Aldie, VA 20105
HOURS: 7:30am to 8pm – Friday and Saturday; 8am to 5pm Sunday
ATTENDANCE:Admission is free. Thousand spectators are expected to be watching the exciting finals on Sunday afternoon. Estimates for the three day event range from 5,000 to 10,000 people.

ACTIVITES/INFO:
* The Trade Expo Trade Show opens daily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
* More than 20 of the world’s biggest and best vendors and manufacturers.
* See all the new top of the line gear
* Great deals direct to public
* Talk to the manufactures directly

THE PAINTBALL:
* Divisional Paintball Play Friday, Saturday and Sunday on four Fields.
* Pro players will be playing Friday, signing Autographs on Saturday and playing finals on Sunday.
* Friday afternoon watch the top 8 east coast pro teams compete against each other.
* Sunday – finals day – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Center Court
* Fun for the entire family – tradeshow, grandstands, pro meet and greets

Contact:
Camille Lemanski (714) 858 1923 camille@uspaintballleague.com www.uspaintballleague.com
For full tournament results and photos from the Huntington Beach event, please visit www.uspaintballleague.com or read the reviews from one of our media partners listed in our sponsor section!