Tournament
SPPL announces pricing and discounts for 2008
By SPPL
Feb 6, 2008, 05:46

The SPPL (Scenario Paintball Player's League) has announced new pricing for the 2008 season. The new registration prices for the 2008 SPPL season are as follows:

Rookie teams: $400 per event

Masters & Elite Teams: $500 per event

Paint: $65/case

As part of its new pricing structure, the SPPL has introduced multi-event discounts for teams competing in more than one Major Event (Major Qualifier or Championship Finals) in the 2008 season.

If a team pre-pays for the season (two or more events) by Friday, two weeks before their first event, they will receive 10 percent off their entire registration price for the season. (Pre-pay deadlines listed below. Follow the deadline for your first event).

There will also be additional discounts for teams who participate in more than one event. Teams receive:

-         $100 off  registration for their second event;

-         $200 off registration for their third event;

-         $300 discount off registration for their fourth event.

The ten percent pre-pay discount will be taken off *after* multi-event discounts. By pre-paying for four events, Elite and Masters teams can save a total of $740 for the year. Rookie teams save $700 by pre-paying for four events.

This new pricing structure is designed to encourage teams to participate in the SPPL Tournament Series, and to make it more affordable for teams to increase their National Rankings by playing in more than one Major Event.

Pre-pay Deadlines for 10 % Multi-Event Discount                                                             

Georgia Qualifier, Date: March 15 – 16 – Pre-pay deadline: Feb. 29

Illinois Qualifier, Date: April 19 – 20 – Pre-pay deadline: April 4

Utah Qualifier, Date: May 2 – 3 – Pre-pay deadline: April 18

CA Qualifier, Date: May 17 – 18 – Pre-pay deadline: May 2

D-day Qualifier, Date: June 7 – 8 – Pre-pay deadline: May 23

Oregon Qualifier, Date: June 28 – 29 – Pre-pay deadline: June 13

NY Qualifier, Date: July 26 – 27 – Pre-pay deadline: July 11

Michigan Qualifier, Date: Aug. 23 – 24 – Pre-pay deadline: August 8

TN Qualifier, Date: Sept. 13 – 14 – Pre-pay deadline: August 29

National Finals, Date: Oct. 11 – 12 – Pre-pay deadline: September 26

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it cost more to play in the Masters and Elite Division than the Rookie Division?

The Masters and Elite Divisions offer prize packages of up to $10,000 for winning teams, while the Rookie Division is a "trophies-only" division.

When is the pre-pay deadline for each event?

To receive a 10 percent discount off two or more events, you must pre-pay by the Friday two weeks before your team’s first event. If your first event is the Georgia Qualifier on March 15 – 16, your pre-pay deadline is Friday, February 29. (Yes, it’s leap year.)

For a complete list of pre-pay deadlines, see the schedule posted above.

Are there any discounts on paint?

The SPPL has decided, to better serve our customers and to help foster the growth of the SPPL as a tournament series, we would keep our paint prices consistently low ($65 per case) and offer substantial savings on registration fees for teams participating in more than one Major Event.

Do we have to pay for air?

No. Unlimited air fills are included for each player as part of your SPPL registration fee.

Do the National Championship Finals count as a second (or third or fourth) event to receive the tiered discount?

Yes, as an SPPL Major Event, the National Championship Finals at Low Country Paintball in Georgia is eligible for the multi-event (and 10 percent pre-pay) discount.

We don’t know how many events we want to play in. If we don’t pre-pay, can we still get $100 off registration for our second event?

Yes! Our multi-event discount is structured so that teams can add events—and receive discounts—at any time during the season. Your team can save an additional 10 percent off your registration fees by pre-paying for two or more events two weeks prior to your first event.

 What about if we play in five events. Do we get another discount?

No. The SPPL multi-event discount is only good for up to four events. Keep in mind, only your top two Qualifier scores, plus your national championship score, (along with reffing and affiliate points) will be taken to determine your final ranking at the end of the season.

You said that Elite and Masters teams can save up to $740. How did you get that number?

Event 1: $500

Event 2: 500 - $100 = $400

Event 3: $500 - $200 = 300

Event 4: $500 - $300 = $200

100 + 200 + 300 discount = $600 savings

Total registration cost: $500 X  4 = 2000, minus $600 savings = $1400

10 percent of $1400 = $140

Total savings: $140 + $600 = $740

Do we receive a 10 percent discount if we pre-pay for one event only?

Unfortunately, the SPPL is not offering discounts for registration on single events at this time.