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Ratratan 2008 "B.O.L.O." Philippine Selection (Update 3)

OptimusPrime

We are getting enquiries for the Rapier 01 and Kami Wars from interested teams from around the world. As we have indicated previously, major announcements will be made on the start of 20­09 containing venue, date, and other information that will be needed by participating teams and players. A website is in the works for these two big events. Tournament organisers from different countries are encouraged to contact us regarding Rapier 01.­ Details are now posted below as of 31 October 2008. Interested teams must state their intentions to the email addresses indicated as all instructions ­will conducted be via email.

RATRATAN '08: B.O.L.O (Be on the lookout)
The Philippine Selection for Rapier 01: The 1st World Airsoft Tournament

COMPETITION TYPE: Multi-role, Mission-based airsoft tournament
DATE: December 13, 2008 (Saturday) from 0800H - onwards
VENUE: Kampo Kalesa, Kalesa Kape Compound, Sta Rosa City, Laguna
FPS LIMIT: 400FPS at 0.20g BBs for all competitors, as well as OpFors
TOURNAMENT FEE: The tournament fee is PhP4,000 per 8-man squad or PhP500 per player. Teams can field any number of squads as long as no participant plays in more than one squad.
Game Starts: 0800H
Contact Emails: [email protected], [email protected]

UPDATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2008

Due to the influx of "requests for reservations" from team all over the country, Popular Airsoft has been compelled to adopt the following graduated registration fee scheme, to filter those really interested from just making mere queries, putting a strain on our time to respond to proper queries. This also makes it fair for those who made the effort in registering in advance:

  • PhP500ea or PhP4,000/squad for teams registering from November 1 to 15, 2008
  • PhP600ea or PhP4,800/squad for teams registering from November 16 to 25, 2008
  • PhP700ea or PhP5,600/squad for teams registering from November 26 to December 06, 2008

As a security precaution and to facilitate a smooth game day on December 13, 2008, no onsite registration/payment will be done.

Pre-registration is required to facilitate SLOTS of teams. Deadline for Registration is December 06, 2008.


TOURNAMENT RULES & MECHANICS

1. Each team is composed of eight (8) operators that are adept at performing various roles -- support gunner, designated marksman, grenadier, explosives and ordnance man, radioman and/or medic.

2. Each squad is required to carry with them the following:

- AEGs - maximum of two (2) per operator
- AEPs/GBBs - maximum of two (2) per operator
- Radio
- Binoculars
- Zip ties
- Ammunition - 300-rounds per operator (excluding pistol ammo)

3. New Site and Game Play rules now updated. Confirmed teams will now be sent via email regarding these rules. (Update 25 November 2008).

4. Each team may field any number of squads (designated as Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.), with each contingent running the tournament course in succession. Contingents from the same mother team are deemed competitors and barred from helping each other and exchanging information for the duration of the tournament. Doing so is considered a violation of the tournament rules and is grounds for disqualification.

5. No substitution is allowed. If a member of the team contingent is unable to continue playing for whatever reason, the team must continue playing handicapped, and shall in no way affect the conduct of the tournament.

6. Players must overcome any type of weapons malfunction in the field (including low batts). Once a team begins to run the tournament course, they have to run all stages continuously.

7. Participants are required to carry 300-rounds ONLY on their person. NO RELOADING is allowed during the entire mission run. We expect and require every team member to carry a full combat load. There will be no break time in between stages. Re-hydration must be done while running the game stages.

8. The tournament will run on a strict time schedule. Once in the staging area (starting point), team contingents are expected to be fully ready; time outs will not be allowed. Any team not ready to play (for whatever reason) when the marshal gives the signal to start shall automatically be disqualified.

9. Each team shall be given a specific time slot on when to run the mission course, determined by drawing of lots. Once the time slots have been determined, it is no longer subject to modification or alteration; this is strictly non-appealable. Teams must be ready to run the course at the assigned time slot, failure to do so shall result in the disqualification of the team and they will forfeit their chance to participate in the tournament. Teams are required to be at the game site at least thirty (30) minutes before their designated call time. The designated time slot will be sent to the team leaders via e-mail together with the mission packet.

10. By joining RATRATAN '08 and paying the corresponding tournament fee, you are hereby agreeing to the following stipulations:

a. That you have read and understood the Filipino Airsoft Rules and Regulations and that you will abide by it.

b. You are willing to submit to the authority of the tournament marshals and respect and abide by their decision.

c. In case your team is disqualified, you agree that any and all payments and fees paid for the tournament shall be forfeited in favour of the tournament organizers.

d. Regardless of the reason, any and all payments made to the tournament organizers are strictly non-refundable.

e. In case there is a major issue or conflict to be resolved, the chief marshall shall be the sole deciding authority and you shall respect and abide by whatever decision the chief marshal promulgates.

f. You agree that the organizers and marshals shall hold the entire team liable for the individual actions of its members.

g. You agree to sign a waiver form prior to running the tournament course; in the event you refuse or fail to sign the waiver form, the organizers will not allow you to participate in the tournament and you will automatically be disqualified and your payment shall likewise be automatically forfeited in favor of the tournament organizers.

Interested sponsors can contact [email protected].

Further discussion on the event is at http://www.filairsoft.com/forum/showthread.php?p=443191

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