Paintball Digest. Richard Sapp

without losing their status. For example, a rookie could play on a novice or amateur team during a season without losing his rookie classification. As soon as he plays on a pro team however, his classification changes to pro for a minimum of 12 months.

       In collegiate arena league paintball, teams compete in fully enclosed thunderdomes. Shouting, screaming and yelling encouragement and directions is part of this game!

       APL Team Classification

      Just as it certifies individuals into different classifications to make sure play is fair and all players have an opportunity, the APL classifies registering teams.

      A “pro team” is a team in which any member has competed in a tournament registered in the pro division.

      Interestingly, an “amateur team” is allowed to field a pro player, but it is limited to a seven-person roster with a maximum of five players allowed on the field during a game. No substitutions are allowed for any reason.

      A “novice team” may field one amateur but is limited to a seven-person roster, and it, too, is limited to five players on the field with no substitutions allowed.