For 2010, the NSPL is running a multi-format structure to standardise the league with international play and encourage the development of the M7 multi-point format at the same time. Division One will be exclusively M7 format, a fast-paced multi-point X-Ball varient. Division Two will be a cut-down version of the M7 format called 'Race-To-2'. Divisions Three and Four will play the popular Five Man format on Millennium sized fields.

Teams will be ranked on their performance at a total of six events. Each team may play as many or as few events as they please, but results from all six events will used to decide the final end-of-season rankings.

Participation in the NSPL will also earn teams Seeding Points towards the UK's National Championships organised in partnership by the NSPL and the UK Masters. Details about the National Championships will be released as soon as they are available.

The National Championships give extra value to participating in the NSPL, which is one of just two leagues in the UK which is Sanctioned by the Federation.

With all the industry behind the Federation, this is a proud claim for the NSPL and its participating Teams, and also ensures quality and value for money as the league has to meet standards set by the Federation to earn its Sanctioned status.

Format: M7 Rules (Race to 4)
Match Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Pit Time Between Points: 2 Minutes
Coaching Allowed: Yes
Drawn-Games Possible: No
Gun Rules: Millennium Ramping, 10.5bps
Prizes: 1st Place: Free Entry in to the UK National Championships. NSPL Shields for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. Relegation: Bottom 2 Teams

NOTE: Division 1 is locked, but the NSPL may have Div 1 spots on offer to interested teams. Please email info@nspl.co.uk or call 01626 833 200.

Player Restrictions
Division 1 teams have no restrictions on the ability-level of players they invite on to their roster. However, all players must be registered via this web site. Guests from lower divisions are allowed.

Format: M7 Rules (Race to 2)
Point Time Limit: 5 Minutes
Pit Time Between Points: None (see below)
Coaching Allowed: Yes
Drawn-Games Possible: Yes
Gun Rules: Millennium Ramping, 10.5bps
Prizes: 1st Place: Free Entry in to the UK National Championships. NSPL Shields for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place.
Promotion: Top 3 Teams
Relegation: Bottom 2 Teams

Player Restrictions
Division 2 teams may have a maximum of one Pro Player* on their roster at each event, OR a maximum of two NSPL Div 1 Players. However, all players must be registered via this web site. Guests from lower divisions are allowed.

No Pit Time? Strictly speaking, no. Teams play in a group of four or more, playing three other teams from that group simultaneously in a Round-Robin schedule. As soon as the next scheduled teams are ready, they take to the field.

Format: 5-Man Teams, Double-Flag
Point Time Limit: 5 Minutes
Gun Rules: Millennium Ramping, 10.5bps
Number of Matches: 3-4
Prizes: 1st Place: Free Entry in to the UK National Championships. NSPL Shields for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. Promotion: Top 3 Teams
Relegation: Bottom 2 Teams

Player Restrictions
Division 3 teams may not have any Pro Players* on their roster. They may have a maximum of one NSPL Div 1 Player, OR a maximum of two NSPL Div 2 Players. However, all players must be registered via this web site. Guests from lower divisions are allowed.

NOTE: Reduced Game Time limit this season to encourage faster play before stepping up to Division 2.

Format: 5-Man Teams, Double-Flag
Point Time Limit: 7 Minutes
Gun Rules: Millennium Ramping, 10.5bps
Number of Matches: 6
Prizes: 1st Place: Free Entry in to the UK National Championships. NSPL Shields for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. Promotion: Top 3 Teams
Relegation: None

Player Restrictions
Division 4 teams may not have any Pro Players* or NSPL Div 1 Players on their roster. They may have a maximum of one NSPL Div 2 Player, OR a maximum of two NSPL Div 3 Players. However, all players must be registered via this web site.

NOTE: Not recommended for brand-new teams. Try the Proto KotH first. www.kothpaintball.co.uk