CODENAME: Thunder X
 August 10-11th 2013


Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park
Lockport, Illinois

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The Thunder returns...

The CODENAME: Thunder Series of Airsoft Events has had several story lines through its previous 9 years. Some involving ruthless druglord Hector Chiro and his Cartel, others involving The Red Hand, a commie group hellbent on returning the Kremlin-style communist doctrine to the world.

For the 10year Thunder Event storyline, we will be pulling out the stops to bring you and enjoyable experience, pulling elements that players liked and adding new ones.

We will be announcing the new Storyline soon. For now, Its classic GOOD GUYS vs. BAD GUYS



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 the GOOD GUYS, US Forces, to defeat the BAD GUYS,
or join Hector Chiro in his quest for Domination at the Midwest’s premier Airsoft event, CODENAME: Thunder X.

Enlistment Fees:

TWO Day Enlistment:
                 Recon Registration before May 15th:  $60 per player (11:59pm 5-15-13 CST)
Early Registration before June 1st:  $70 per player (11:59pm 6-30-13 CST)
Early Registration before July 1st:  $75 per player (11:59pm 6-30-13 CST)
Pre-Registration before August 1st:  $80 per player (11:59pm 7-31-13 CST)
August 1st or later:  $85 per player*

Army
Age
Specialty
Squad / Team

 

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ONE DAY Enlistment:

One Day enlistment for Saturday or Sunday is $45*
One day enlistments do not qualify for the prize raffle, but do count towards the 1st 100 registered players for the FREE gift.

ONE Day Enlistment:

Army
Age
Specialty
Day
Squad / Team

Online Registration is Open

 

You can register at the event with Cash or Credit Card ONLY!

See event schedule for registration times



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 X 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 Good Guy / Bad Guy forums.
(Must be registered for both the event and www.IllinoisAirsoft.com
to access the Private Team Forums)

 


Sponsors:






AEX

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KWA Logo

G&G Logo

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crazy cromags

 


Event Restrictions & Requirements

Safety Requirements:

FPS Limits
400fps with .20gram BBs

Sniper Class Weapons are 550fps with .20gram BBs 100 foot no shoot zone
DMR - permanently fixed semi only - 450fps - 50 foot no shoot zone

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 Forces / Good Guys
Woodland
ACU
Woodland / Green Digital Marpat
Realtree
British (Green Style)
A-TACS FG
Flecktarn
OD Green


Bad Guys / Chiro Cartel / Commies
Black
Desert (Any)
A-TACS AU
Multicam
Tan
Urban

*Subject to slight change once Storyline is Officially Announced*



Magazine / Ammo / GUN 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.

HPA Guns MUST have a "Tournament Lock"


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 Legacy 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
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
West Virginia
Iowa



 Legacy Paintball and Airsoft Park
Lockport, Illinois

3000 Old Canal Rd
Lockport, IL. 60441

Field INFO


Do a search for: Dellwood West Park in Lockport Illinois


Event Schedule:

Friday August 9:
Player campsite selection & Set-up
 Geo-Caching events & other shenanigans

7-10pm Registration

Saturday August 10th

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 11th

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)



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