CODENAME: Thunder VII
 August 14-15 2010

Sherwood Forest Paintball

La Porte, Indiana

The Thunder returns...

As the US and NATO race to secure all of the former Soviet Unions nuclear weapons and weapons-grade plutonium, disturbing new Intel has surfaced. Colonel Drago, an ex-Spetznaz (Soviet Special Forces) has decided to enter the black market with weapons and information.

Hailing from the tiny former Soviet protectorate Sherwostein, Colonel Drago, using his private army of former Spetznaz and other mercenaries called красная рука, or The Red Hand, has recently managed to overthrow the post-soviet democracy in place since the Iron Curtain fell. He intends to install a communist government, but more dire, he plans to sell former Soviet nuclear warheads, missile systems and other sensitive material to the highest bidders, starting in the Middle East.

The Russians refuse to interfere, due to "political pressures" so it is now up to the US and NATO to resolve this issue. A US Ranger detachment has been dispatched to secure the weapons, plutonium and bring Col. Drago to trial while neutralizing the The Red Hand...

This Two-Day event features:
            Multiple scenarios-
                  Special missions-
                     Armored assault vehicles-
                         New Props-
                            Pyrotechnics-
                                Smoke grenades-
                                    Special weapons-
                                          Night play-
                                              Free camping-
                                                   Concessions-
                                                        A dealers area filled with Airsoft products-
                                                             Prize give-aways
                                                                    And more!

 

Event Enlistment:

Enlist with US Ranger Forces to defeat the Commies,
or join Rogue ex-Spetznaz Colonel Drago in his quest for Communist Domination at the Midwest’s premier Airsoft event, CODENAME: Thunder VII.

Enlistment Fees:

TWO Day Enlistment:
                  Recon Registration before July 1st:  $60 per player (11:59pm 6-30-10 CST)
Pre-Registration before August 1st:  $75 per player (11:59pm 7-31-10 CST)
August 1st or later:  $85 per player
 

Register with Paypal below
You DO NOT need a Paypal Account.
(Look on the lower Left of the next screen after you hit the Buy Now Button

TWO Day Enlistment:

Army
Age
Specialty
Squad / Team

If you are having issues with Paypal, you can pay with a credit / debit HERE

Travellers Discount
We are offering a traveler's discount for teams / players that travel 300+ miles of $5 off per player!
(Proof of address required, ID/mail with mapquest print out of mileage)

International Players living outside of North America receive FREE Admission with passport

 *First 100 players to register will receive a
FREE limited edition surprise!*

Refunds are only available up to July 18th. No Exceptions.

Event Forums / Message Boards

The official CODENAME: Thunder VII Event Forums can be found at:
 www.IllinoisAirsoft.com

Talk about the upcoming event, ask questions in the public forums or talk to teammates, set strategy in the Private US Rangers / Red Hand forums.
(Must be registered for both the event and www.IllinoisAirsoft.com
to access the Private Team Forums)

 

Sponsors:






AEX





 

Event Restrictions & Requirements

Safety Requirements:

FPS Limits
400fps with .20gram BBs
350fps with .25gram BBs

Sniper Class Weapons are 550fps with .20gram BBs

Eye Protection:
Over 18: Full-Seal ANZI-rated goggle with secure straps
*Full Face Protection RECOMMENDED
Event staff will determine goggle usability / ANZI rating
 
 Barrel-Blocking Device Required

Under 18yo MUST wear FULL Face Paintball Mask System

 

Uniform *Requirements:

US Rangers
Woodland
ACU
Digital / Marpat / Multicam
Realtree
British (Green Style)
Flecktarn
OD Green


Red Hand - Commies
Black
Desert (Any)
Tan
Urban


 Magazine / Ammo Rules and Restrictions:

Infantry:
*Each player is allowed One (1) high capacity magazine NOT exceeding 600 rounds on the playing field.

*Players may carry as many mid and/or low capacity magazines (non-winding) as you wish to carry.

*Magazines can be reloaded in the field, at team HQ or at the staging area. ON FIELD RELOADING AMMO MUST BE IN A "LOADER JAR" (JAR WITH LOADING SPIGOT) OR THUMB ACTIVATED SPEED LOADER ONLY. NO LOOSE / BAGGED AMMO ON THE FIELD.


SAW / LMGs:
*Only one SAW or LMG will be allowed per squad (Approx 10 people)
 SAWs or LMG must be replicas of real world SAWs or LMGs
     (M60, M240, M249, RPK, RPD, etc.)

*No box, drum, or c-mags will be allowed on any AEG except those types of guns that are designated as either a SAW or LMG
    (Ak47, G36, M4s, and G3 etc AEG's will not qualify as LMG's)
   Final decision on what qualifies as an LMG will be left up to event staff.

*A maximum of two(2) box/drum/c-mag's or 5000 rounds of ammunition is allowed per SAW/LMG

*Magazines can be reloaded in the field, at team HQ or at the staging area. ON FIELD RELOADING AMMO MUST BE IN A "LOADER JAR" (JAR WITH LOADING SPIGOT) OR THUMB ACTIVATED SPEED LOADER ONLY. NO LOOSE / BAGGED AMMO ON THE FIELD.

**Referees will perform spot checks on players to ensure the mag restrictions are followed. Players caught breaking the restrictions will be ejected from play and their Army penalized 50 points per infraction**
 


Recommended Gear / Equipment:
All players are recommended to have the following:

Watch or other time-keeping device- (10:30 objective. What time is it?)
Adequate water supply- Canteens / Camel Back
Radio- for team communications
Compass or GPS- for orienteering
Flashlight(s)
Good footwear / boots
First Aid Kit- just in case...
Car-battery adaptable battery charger for AEG batteries
 

AGE REQUIREMENTS

All players must be thirteen years old or older to participate and be able to prove it via a photo id.

Players under eighteen years old are required to have a Summit Lake Entertainment AND Sherwood Forest Paintball Insurance Waiver signed, and notorized by their parent or legal guardian. NO EXCEPTIONS. If your parents are dropping you off at the playing field, a notory public will be on-site to notorize your waiver forms free of charge.

SLE General Waiver    

So far Players / Teams have signed up from:

Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Minnesota
Michigan
California
Ohio
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa

 

Event Schedule:

Friday August 13:
Player campsite selection & Set-up
 Geo-Caching events & other shenanigans

Saturday August 14th

7am -9am Registration / Sign-in / Chrono
(If you aren't signed in and your guns chronoed by 9:30am you WILL miss the first part of the game)
Expect some lines for sign-in and chrono. BE EARLY

9:30 to 10:00am Team / Commanders Meeting
10:15-10:45 Mandatory Safety Briefing
10:45 to 11:25 Commanders Lead Armies to their HQs
11:30am to 6pm  GAME ON!!
6pm to 9pm Dinner Break
9pm-1am Night OPs
 

Sunday August 15th

8am to 9am Registration / Sign-in / Chrono
New Players- If you aren't signed in and your guns chronoed by 9am you WILL miss the first part of the game.
 Expect some lines for sign-in and chrono. BE EARLY

9:00 to 9:30am Team / Commanders Meeting
9:45-10:15 Mandatory Safety Briefing
(For new players)
10:15 to 10:40 Commanders Lead Armies to their HQs
10:45am to 1:45pm  GAME ON!!
1:45pm Head to Staging area / Gear up for Final Battle
2:15 to 3pm Final Battle
3:45pm+ Awards Ceremony / Prize Giveaway

7pm After Event Party
(Details TBA)

 


Updated Rules, Surprises
 and more at the
 Official Event Forum