The National Professional Paintball League is  hosting a division of competition featuring National Collegiate Paintball Association college teams at paintball’s premiere tournament, the NPPL Huntington Beach Open on Sunday, March 20.

Top college teams from across the country will travel to Huntington Beach, California to compete in the 5-man competition, which will count towards NCPA season standings. Schools expected to have teams in attendance include NCAA Football’s #1 team USC, NCAA Basketball’s #1 and Paintball’s #1 tean Illinois, Arizona State University, Utah State University, and others.

All college competition will be on Sunday. The final match will be played on the same NPPL showcase field as top international Professional teams like Dynasty, Arsenal, Infamous, Sweeden’s Joy Division and France's Ton Tons, in front of grandstands seating thousands of spectators. "All of our teams had a blast at Huntington Beach last year, and it’s great to be back," said NCPA President Chris Raehl. "You can’t beat the location, the competition, the attention, or the fun."

The entry fee is $500 per 5-man team. While there are still a few spots left, the tournament is limited to 16 teams, so schools who are interested in competing should register as soon as possible. All players on a team must be full-time graduate or undergraduate students at the same college or university. For more information on college paintball or to register for the college competition at the NPPL Huntington Beach tournament: www.college-paintball.com.

Courtesy: National Collegiate Paintball Association