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In order to have a smooth event in Buffalo this weekend, we have compiled some basic information to help you and your team. If you have a question that you don’t see answered here please call our office toll free at (888) 834-4774.

The address for the Venue is:
Ralph Wilson Stadium
1 Bills Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
www.BuffaloBills.com

1) Playing days and times
Semi Pro, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 will play 8 preliminary games throughout Friday and Saturday.
Pro Teams play 8 preliminary games on Saturday.
Pump Division play all games on Sunday
All Quarter, Semi and Final matches will be held on Sunday.

First game each day starts at:
Friday, July 18th - 7:30 am
Saturday, July 19th - 7:30 am
Sunday, July 20th - 7:30 am

2) Captains Meeting
All teams must send a representative to the captains meeting
Semi Pro, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 Captains meeting is at 5:00 pm Thursday in the Center Court Grandstands.
Professional Captains Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm Friday in the Pro Zone.
Pump Division Captains Meeting will be held 9:00 am Sunday at the NPPL Registration Tent.

3) Registration
All teams need to check in at the registration booth prior to playing your first game. The Registration booth will be open the following days and times:

Thursday, July 17th : 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday, July 18th: 6:00 am - Last game
Saturday, July 19th: 6:00 am - Last game
Sunday, July 20th: 6:00 am - Noon

4) ID Cards
All players who are on the roster of a team playing in the event must have a 2008 NPPL ID card
If you buy your ID card online before you attend the event, the cost is $40.00.
If you buy your ID card at the event, the cost is $50.00.

5) Spectators and Guests
There is no admission fee for spectators and the only restricted area is the player paddocks and Center Court Grandstands on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the grandstands and or the VIP section may be purchased online or on-site (while space permits).

6) Pit Crew
A team may have up to 4 pit crew members on their roster.
Those pit crew members have access to the player paddocks
The cost is $10 per pit crew member

7) Parking
Parking is free to the players and public so no parking passes will be required. Parking Lots open daily at 6:00 am.

8) Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tradeshow is open to the public from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fields are open for teams to walk from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Registration for Teams is open from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
5:00 pm Captains Meeting in the Center Court Grandstands
*No games are played on Thursday*

Friday, July 18, 2008
Games begin at 7:30 am and run until 7:30 pm
Live webcast on www.NPPLlive.com begins coverage at 9:00 am EST (or earlier)
Teams competing are Semi-Pro, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3
Tradeshow open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
5:00 pm Pro Captains Meeting in the Pro Staging Area

Saturday, July 19, 2008
Divisional and Semi-Pro Games will run from 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Live webcast on www.NPPLlive.com begins coverage at 9:00 am EST (or earlier)
Professional Games will run on Center Court and the Spyder Field from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tradeshow open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, July 20, 2008
Quarters, Semis and Finals for all divisions begin at 7:30 am
Live webcast on www.NPPLlive.com begins coverage at 9:00 am EST (or earlier)
Games are scheduled to finish at 6:00 pm on Center Court
Awards Ceremony will be held on Center Court at 6:00 pm
Trade Show open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

For more information on the NPPL Buffalo event held July 18 - 20, 2008 visit www.NPPL.com or call the NPPL office toll free at (888) 834-4774.