Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 is open to all players 16 years of age and older. Under 18 requires waiver to be signed by parent or legal guardian witnessed by event staff. If a parent or legal guardian cannot be present, this waiver must be signed by parent or legal guardian and notarized by a notary public. NO EXCEPTIONS! ... ID's will be verified, please have them ready at time of check-in.

Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 will take place Saturday, June 2rd, 2007 rain or shine! ... After all, this is MilSim! ... Gates open at 0630hrs, check-in and chrono from 0630-0900hrs. A full event day schedule will be provided in the player registration kit.

Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 will be held in Chardon, Ohio at Pinnacle Woods.

Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 registration fee is $50 per person. Once you have registered, follow the prompts to submit a secure payment via PayPal. Remember, you do NOT need a PayPal account to pay securely with ANY major credit or debit card. Note: You are NOT considered completely registered until you have paid.

Please understand that roster spots for OPSS3 are LIMITED and are available on a first come, first served basis. Once the maximum number of registered/paid players has been reached, registration will be CLOSED.

Note: Last year, OPSS2 SOLD OUT in just under 3 weeks. If you plan on attending this event, act quickly to secure your spot on a roster. Remember, you are NOT considered completely registered until you have paid. In the unlikely event the player cap is not reached in advance, ALL payments must be received prior to the deadline of April 15, 2007. "Walk-on" registrations will NOT be permitted.

*** ALL payments are FINAL and NO REFUNDS will be issued. ***

Note: As mentioned above, you can pay securely with PayPal using ANY major credit or debit card even if you don't have a PayPal account. Follow the submit payment link and look for the words, "If you do not currently have a PayPal account, Click Here."

With paid registration, each participant will receive:

• Player Registration Kit (upon release)
• Special Edition Event T-Shirt
• Raffle Ticket *

EVENT SPECIAL OFFER!

The first 150 registered paid participants will receive a special edition baseball hat courtesy of SYSTEMA!

* Our sponsors donate generously for our end-of-day prize raffle. Please click HERE to view current sponsors.

Replacements and Substitutions

As previously mentioned, ALL payments are FINAL and NO REFUNDS will be issued. If, for ANY reason, a registered/paid player is unable to attend the event, it is THAT PLAYER’S sole responsibility to find a suitable replacement IF they so choose. It is then also the responsibility of said player to be sure the replacement player receives any and all information regarding the event. Any money transactions, arrangements or agreements must be handled exclusively between the two parties and will NOT involve AirsoftCleveland or Pinnacle Woods. Roster changes MUST be communicated to event staff by the DEADLINE OF APRIL 15th. After April 15th, NO ROSTER CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED and only those listed on the active duty roster will be permitted to attend the event. Roster changes must be communicated to event staff via email from the originating registered/paid players email address (i.e. "This is Jon Doe, Jane Doe will be taking my spot in the roster.")

Waivers

Click to download the ADULT WAIVER (18 years of age and older ONLY)

Click to download the MINOR WAIVER (ANYONE under 18 years of age) - Parent MUST be present at event to sign, or player must bring a PROPERLY NOTARIZED waiver to event. NO EXCEPTIONS. Without a properly notarized waiver you will NOT be permitted to play, and you will NOT receive a refund.

Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the waivers. If you don't currently have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click on the link to download the latest version.

Camping

Camping is available for Friday ONLY and SPACE IS LIMITED. Camping space is available on a first come, first served basis. If you plan on camping, we strongly suggest you make plans to arrive early Friday to reserve your spot. Remember, paid registration does NOT guarantee you space on the campgrounds. ALL participants should have alternate plans for lodging should the campgrounds be filled.

Gate access times for Friday campers are as follows:

1200 hrs - gates OPEN
2300 hrs - gates CLOSE

If you plan on camping on site, you must coordinate your arrival within the gate times listed above. Once gates are closed, NO ADMITTANCE to the field will be permitted until gates reopen day of the event.

Camping will be coordinated by event staff as you arrive. Campers must follow ALL directions, rules and regulations as issued here and by event staff. All campers are required to keep the designated camping area clean and dispose of all trash properly. Individual camp fires will NOT be permitted, however personal gas operated camp stoves are permitted for use. For your convenience, portable rest rooms are located on premises. No running water is available; you must bring your own.

No alcohol or illegal substances are allowed on the premises.

Remember, camping is for FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY. ALL tents and camping equipment must be removed after the event on Saturday.

Please direct any on site camping related questions to a member of the event staff in the OPSS3 forums. In addition, be sure to check the OPSS3 forums for any updates or notifications.

Additional Lodging and Travel Info

Please check these links for other local lodging options in the area.

The closest airports are either Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, or Akron/Canton.

AO Intel

VARIETY! - Over 105 acres including deep woods, buildings, loads of bunkers, towers, vehicles etc...

Click HERE for field intel pics. Also check HERE for images from last year's Operation: SAFARI STRIKE!

Click HERE for color satellite image.

Pinnacle Woods
10241 Old State Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024
Tel: 440-286-6167
www.pinnaclewoodspaintball.com

It is the INDIVIDUAL PLAYER'S responsibility to READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL game rules and regulations as listed here and in the Players Kit. In addition, players MUST keep abreast with the latest event news and updates posted in the OPSS3 forums.

Violation of ANY game rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to penalty point deductions for the player's force or ejection from the game without refund.

Safety

Only FULL SEAL goggles will be permitted. Goggles must fit tightly against the head and face with either a foam or rubber seal and be retained by an elastic style or adjustable strap application.

ALL eye protection must be ANSI Z87.1 Rated. Players are responsible for verifying ANSI rating and compliance. Please consult the manufacturer of the particular make/model.

Shooting, sunglasses or MESH/WIRE style goggles are NOT permitted.

Players must have approved eyewear on hand for check-in.

Paintball style masks and/or other style face protection is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Players who choose not to wear masks and/or other style face protection play at their own risk.

Goggles MUST be worn at all times in the playing field, NO EXCEPTIONS. Any player witnessed without their goggles on in the playing field will be immediately removed from the game without refund.

We do understand that goggles do fog and/or mist. If you need to clear or wipe your goggles, you must first call yourself OUT of the game, place your red “dead” rag on your head, and return to the designated staging area. Once you have cleared your goggles you will be permitted to re-enter the game from your force's designated respawn point.

Weapon safety must be observed at all times. When in the staging areas, weapons must be made “safe” and magazines must be removed. Players will not point or test fire weapons in the staging areas. Test firing is permitted only within the designated chrono areas.

Each player is responsible for securing their own personal gear and equipment. Event Staff and Pinnacle Woods will NOT be held responsible for lost or damaged items. Any lost and found items are to be turned in at the Clubhouse.

Weapons and Velocity Limits (FPS and MED's)

ALL weapons except gas blow-back pistols and approved "airsoft class" grenade launchers (listed below) MUST be chrono'd

ALL approved weapons will be tagged for identification.

ANY player witnessed on the field of play using or in possession of a weapon which was not verified by chrono and tagged is subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to penalty point deductions for their force or possible ejection from the game without refund. It is the individual player's responsibility to see ALL weapons are approved and tagged before taking the field.

Event Staff reserves the right to "spot check" ANY players weapon at ANY time during game play to verify its velocity. Refusal of a weapons "spot check" will result in immediate ejection from the game without refund.

Although players may chrono multiple weapons and carry a sidearm (in the form of a traditional style pistol), players are limited to carrying ONLY (1) approved AEG on the field at any given time. ONLY players who are carrying approved bolt-action or semi-Auto ONLY "Sniper Rifles" will be permitted to carry a "backup AEG".

AEG's

AEG's must chrono at or below 400 FPS with .20 bb's. This is a hard limit and AEG's shooting above this limit will not be permitted. Furthermore, there is no MED (minimum engagement distance) for this event on weapons 400 FPS and below. However, please be aware of your distances and be considerate! In addition, "Blind-Firing" will NOT be permitted. You must be aware and have solid eyes-on target acquisition at all times.

Support Weapons (Squad Automatics)

Follow same rules as listed above.

Sniper Rifles

Bolt action sniper rifles may not exceed 550 FPS with .20 bb's. There will be a 100 foot MED strictly enforced for all bolt action sniper rifles. Sniper rifles are not permitted to be used within the 100 foot MED.

Semi-auto ONLY sniper rifles may not exceed 500 FPS with .20 bb's. There will be a 75 foot MED strictly enforced for all semi-auto ONLY sniper rifles. To fit in this classification, the full auto function of these rifles must be PERMANATELY disabled and APPROVED by event staff during chrono. Any violation of this rule, including the "conversion" back to full auto fire capability in the field during game play, will result in immediate ejection from the game without refund.

Grenade Launchers, Mortars, Rockets etc...

Players may utilize standard "airsoft class" grenade launchers which utilize standard green gas-powered or HFC-134a powered "shot shells" such as G&P, Sun Project, VFC, Mosquito Molds, STAR, Trigger Happy.

Plastic, Rubber, Foam or "nerf-style" rockets or projectiles are NOT permitted for use.

Custom or other non "airsoft class" or any other launchers or mortars, CO2 powered or otherwise, are also NOT permitted for use.

Grenades, Claymores, Mines

Players may utilize AHG-01 hand grenades ONLY. Grenades must be deployed by tossing underhand ONLY and kept at a maximum 6' from the ground when deployed.

Escort or other styles are NOT permitted for use.

Players may utilize only electronic or spring action remotely detonated "Claymore-style" mines which deploy standard airsoft bb's ONLY. Tripwire or otherwise actuated "Claymore-style" or other devices will NOT be permitted for use.

Players are NOT permitted to use ANY surface laid or below surface mines of ANY type, style or description.

Note: Standard "hit" rules apply for any player hit by a bb from a grenade or claymore detonation.

Ammo and Magazine Rules

Players may carry on their own Regular or bio-degradable ammo. Ammo (Excel Brand) will also be for sale at the Pinnacle Woods Clubhouse.

Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 will permit the use of "spring loaded" or what's more commonly referred to as "standard" or "mid-cap" magazines ONLY. The maximum capacity of these magazines will NOT exceed 200rds. Players may carry an UNLIMTED amount of these magazines on their person.

NO high-capacity magazines will be permitted except for use in approved support weapon / squad automatics. ANY player OTHER THAN a player equipped with an approved support weapon / squad auto witnessed using or in possession of a "high-capacity" style magazine during game play will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to penalty point deductions for their force and/or possible ejection from the game without refund.

Note: ANY AEG (excluding those classified as support weapons) which does not accept a "spring loaded", "standard" or "mid-cap" magazine not exceeding the maximum limit of 200rds, will NOT be permitted for use.

Below is a list of currently available qualifying magazines, all subsequent models which do NOT exceed the maximum limit of 200rds will also be permitted.

Tokyo Marui - ALL standard magazines. (i.e. 43rd, 50rd, 55rd, 60rd, 68rd ,69rd, 70rd, 80rd)

Classic Army - ALL standard magazines.

G&P magazines - 90rd, 100rd, 110rd, 130rd, 150rd, 160rd.

STAR magazines - 20rd, 30rd, 70rd, 85rd, 100rd, 110rd, 130rd, 140rd, 150rd, 160rd.

MAG magazines - 90rd, 100rd.

Support Weapons / Squad Automatics (which include the following; M60 variants, M249 variants, RPK, MG36 LSW, L86A2 LSW, MG42, Shrike) are permitted to carry High-Capacity, manual or auto-winding, box or drum style magazines. ONLY those weapons classified above will be permitted to utilize these styles of magazines.

ALL players may carry on additional loose ammo and loading tools in the field. Loading tools may be manual or battery powered.

ALL players may carry an unlimited amount of pistol magazines.

ALL players equipped with an M203, or other style approved grenade launcher may carry an unlimited amount of bb grenade shells.

Medic and Respawn Procedures

Operation: SAFARI STRIKE! 3 will use a simplified set of medic rules. When you are hit on ANY part of the body, you will drop in place for a time period of 5 minutes and place your red “dead” rag on your head. During this time you may ONLY call for a medic either aloud or over the radio. No other information may be communicated to any other “live” player other than requesting for a medic. If a medic is unable to get to you within 5 minutes, you will assume a "bleed-out" and return to your designated respawn point. Upon touching down at your designated respawn point, you may instantly rejoin the game.

Medics will treat the wounded as follows. When a medic arrives to a wounded trooper, he/she shall remain in physical contact with the trooper for a period of 1 minute (i.e. hand on arm, wrist, shoulder, etc.). After the period of 1 minute is up, the trooper may rejoin the game.

Safety Kills

For the safety of all, players who approach an unaware opposing player within 10' must utilize a "Safety Kill" by calling out aloud, “BANG!... You’re dead” to the opposing player. At that time, the unaware opposing player must honor the "Safety Kill" and follow appropriate medic and/or respawn procedures. Remember, SAFETY FIRST!... Engagements within 10' should be avoided at all costs.

Parley

The most common use of parley is when two opposing players confront each other at the same time (within 10' of one another), when both were previously unaware of each others presence. Either or both players should call out aloud "parley" and immediately back away from one another.

Procedures for Carrying or Moving "Wounded" Players

It may be necessary to move a “wounded” player after he/she has been hit. Here's how it works. You must physically touch the player you wish to carry and remain in contact with them the entire time you are performing the carry. If one person is carrying another, they are required to walk. If two people are carrying another they are permitted to jog. At no time is the person that is carrying another permitted to use their weapon. This applies to BOTH the one person or two people carry. Additionally, ANY player may perform a carry; this is not limited to only medics.

Cheating, Physical Contact, Fighting and Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Airsoft is a game of honor. If you are hit, call yourself out. One hit and you are dead. Please follow appropriate respawn or medic rules.

If you believe you have witnessed an incident involving cheating, contact one of the event staff. Should the incident be verified, the player will be warned once and then asked to leave without refund on the next occurrence.

Do not take matters into your own hands; event organizers will be monitoring the battlefield and will address all claims of cheating.

Instances of players verified cheating by a member of event staff will result in penalty point deductions for their force and possible ejection from the game without refund. Note: OPSS3 will have many "embedded" referees and observers. Just because you don't see them, doesn't mean they aren't there.

Any form of physical contact or fighting is NOT permitted. Any party that initiates a fight will be removed without refund, banned from attending any future events and be dealt with by local law enforcement. Other forms of unnecessary physical contact will also be considered for removal from the game without refund at the discretion of the event staff.

Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct such as swearing and threats of physical violence that is reported to and verified by event staff may also meet with expulsion from the event without refund.

Smoke/Pyrotechnics

Only “cool burn” smoke devices will be permitted for use on the field. No flame or wick ignited smoke or other pyrotechnics will be permitted. Cool Burn, pull tab ignition smoke will also be for sale at the Pinnacle Woods Clubhouse. If you have ANY question on whether or not your specific types of smoke devices are approved for use, you MUST bring them to the attention of the event organizers at time of check-in. Failure to comply with these rules will result in automatic ejection from the event without refund.

Uniforms

Uniforms are MANDATORY and must consist of a matching blouse and trousers. NO EXCEPTIONS!

For IFF purposes, US/Coalition Forces must wear US 3-color desert, US 6-color desert, desert digital, or any other TAN based MILITARY BDU. In addition, intermediate platforms such as Multi-Cam or ACU will also be classified as official uniforms for US/Coalition Forces.

Rebel forces must wear US woodland, tiger stripe, digital woodland, or any other GREEN based MILITARY BDU.

Comms

Players are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to come prepared with an FRS capable transceiver. Additional information and specifics regarding communications, including rules, frequency allocations etc, will be listed in the Player Kit and your force's private forum.