West Coast Pump Weekend Welcome fellow pump players. WCPW '09 is just around the corner. There has been lots of buzz on various paintball forums, so I thought we had better get all the info out, so there is no confusion and everyone that needs to make travel plans, can do so. For those of you who have not been to one of the previous annual WCPW events or have not heard of the event, or possibly may even be new to pump (we know there are more and more of us all the time) West Coast Pump Weekend (WCPW) in its simplicity is designed to bring together pump paintball players to a common place to share good times and the passion for our game. WCPW is a two-day event, full of fun for pump players of all skill levels. The location for WCPW is TNT Paintball, just outside of Victoria, British Columbia. TNT Paintball is set in the middle of a typical West Coast rain forest, but some of the playing fields are in a clearing, so there is a good variety of terrain. TNT Paintball is operated by owners Reiner and Lorne who are avid pump players. As well, many of TNT Paintball's staff also play pump on a regular basis. TNT Paintball is chosen by more paintball players on Vancouver Island than any other facility. For more information and pictures of the field check here. Saturday will feature a fun 3-man speedball tournament. We want to emphasize the word fun. The tournament is not meant to be a high level competition of North America's best pump speedball players (although everyone is welcome to participate). There will be no prizes other than some simple trophies for the winners and runner-ups. Those that want to take part can enter as a complete 3-man team or can choose to be put on a "throw together" team. Just let us know on your registration form if you want to participate and whether you have a team made up or would like us to find you some team-mates. Those that choose not to take part in the 3-man speedball tournament are welcome to play recreational paintball on TNT Paintball's 5 themed playing fields on Saturday. The number of pump players opting to play recreational paintball, will determine whether they will be playing Pump Only games or will be mixed in with one of TNT's open recreational games which would include semi players. In the past, most have opted to play in the Fun Speedball Tournament, so those playing recreational paintball played in a mixed game. This is for Saturday only. The pump skills competition held in previous years has been cancelled. Timing issues are the main reason for this (apparently it was cutting into Miller Time for too many). Fair enough. The majority rule here. The day will conclude with a BBQ dinner and informal socializing. This will be held at the campground, where some opt to camp for the weekend. The camp ground will be at a new location this year. More information can be found on the Camping page. Consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed only after all paintball playing has ended and only by those of legal age (minimum 19 years old in British Columbia). Sunday will consist of purely recreational pump only paintball games on all of TNT's fields. Nothing complicated. Just fun! Anyone not wanting to have fun…stay home! Lunch will be served to all players on both Saturday and Sunday and will consist of TNT's legendary all beef jumbo barbecued dogs and pop. You are on your own for breakfast.

Contact TNT Paintball by phone at: 1 - 250 - 658 - 1177 or by e-mail at: info@tntpaintball.com Download a waiver - Download a registration form