JOIN:
MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age (at time of application).
2. Must not be on another woodsball/scenario paintball team. Once you are a member of Dead Squad you must be exclusive to Dead Squad with regards to woodsball/scenario events.
- Being on a speedball team is allowed as long as they are not competitors of Dead Squad.
- If there is an event where both teams are present, you MUST represent Dead Squad if it is sactioned/scheduled event.
3. Must not be employed by a direct competitor of any of our sponsors or any paintball industry vendor.
4. Must be sponsored/referred by an active Dead Squad member (to do this, an active Dead Squad member must vouch for you, meaning you have previously played with that member and they are willing to 'bring' you on the team).
5. Players must be able to commit financially. This includes.
- Purchase headband and/or head rag (as a recruit)
- Pay application fee of $100 (due within 7 days of the application submission & non-refundable)
- Show up and pay for as many events as possible that Dead Squad attends for 1 year
- Purchase team uniform once a member
6. Must have reliable transportation (carpooling is acceptable and encouraged).
7. Must have and exhibit high degree of sportsmanship, honor, and ethics.
8. Must attend TWO consecutive scheduled events after submitting your application.
9. Must be able to demonstrate at least basic paintball proficiency and understanding of basic tactics, as well as the ability to cohesively play with / along side the rest of the team.
10. Must be in somewhat decent physical shape/endurance. We do not want players that will only play for 30 min then take a 2 to 3 hour break. We are a hard playing and working team. We need to make sure the team members are supporting the team on the field with active play/participation.
11. Must be able to socially "mesh" with the team as well as other players on and off the field.
12. Must actively contribute to team practices, events, and the forum.
WHO WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR:
* Anyone who is not willing to wear the team jersey 100% of the time during team sanctioned events and practices. (Ghille suits are okay as long as the jersey is worn under the suit and exposed when member is not in play.)
* Lone Wolf/1-man team. We are a team working together, not just individuals doing their "own thing" (snipers are okay, as long as he/she is directed by the team Field General and continues to communicate and work with the team).
* Cocky/Arrogant Players, Whiners, Cheaters, Wipers, etc...
* Freeloaders or jersey collectors. Dead Squad is only going to accept people that play on a regular basis (meeting team requirements) and not abuse the generosity of our sponsors.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:
1. Fill out and return the "Membership Application" Form along with the membership dues (you will get the information for the application and how to pay your dues from your Dead Squad Sponsor).
1.1. - Our probation period will officially start once your dues AND application are received.
1.2 - **Note** If the application is received, it is assumed that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Dead Squad Handbook (You will get the handbook information from your Dead Squad Sponsor).
2. There will be a mandatory two consecutive scheduled event after receiving your application & dues. During this period you will need to fulfill the following before being considered as a member:
2.1 - Play with Dead Squad member(s) at Scheduled Events during your probation period.
2.2 - Contribute regularly to the Team's forum
2.3 - At the end of the probation period, you must pass a vote (by the Captains) in order to be considered an "active member." After that you will be announced on the web site as a full member and can order your Dead Squad Uniform Items.
3. You may reapply one more time if you were not voted the first time (a new application and dues will have to be submitted).
4. If after becoming a Dead Squad Scenario Paintball Team member, you cannot make the minimum event requirements, you will be placed on our inactive list and all member benefits will be suspended.
DUES & EXPENSES (once a member):
1. Yearly membership $100 (Due by March 1st of every year, and is active until December 31st of that year).
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If you pass the vote and become an active member, your application fee counts towards your first year's membership fee.
2. Able to pay & play in 'Traveling' events. States may include but not limited to CA, IL, PA, FL, TX, etc... Cost also include but not limited to event costs (admission, air, & paint), hotel, gas, food, play, etc...these events are usual 6+ hour drives and require long drives or flight.
3. Once a member, you will have to purchase REQUIRED Dead Squad Uniform & sponsorship items. This includes:
Custom team jersey,
V-tac Zulu pants, team specified hand-held radio, and a Planet Eclipse marker (unless already owned or using a non-PE competitor style marker - ie...pump or milsim-style).
STEPS TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION & FEES - READ THE FOLLOWING:
* Contact the Dead Squad member who is sponsoring you and they will provide you with the information you will need (where to find the employee handbook, the application, and how submit your application fee.
**BY PAYING THE YEARLY MEMBERSHIP AND/OR APPLICATION FEE, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ARE BOUND BY THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE DEAD SQUAD HANDBOOK
***MEMBERSHIP FEES MUST BE SUBMITTED (VIA PAYPAL) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL BE DISMISSED. APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
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