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CPL Age Restriction

Posted by NoToRiOuS at 11:53 25/2/2003.

It seems with all the UKT Lan focus the last few days that the recent CPL age restriction has been missed. From 2004 onwards all those wishing to compete in CPL events must be 18 by the 1st day of competition.

Here's the official word:

Frank Nuccio, commissioner of the CPL, said, "As the sport continues to mature the requirements for CPL tournament participation are also evolving. Some teams are being encouraged to incorporate, enter into contracts with their members and seek corporate sponsorships to receive official sanctioning from the league. The CPL also has a Terms and Conditions Agreement that must be accepted during registration. These agreements and transactions require adult validation and the CPL seeks to raise the bar of what constitutes a professional tournament environment."

The CPL also announced that commencing in 2004 the Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) area of its events will have an age restriction of 17 and above. Minors under the age of 17 can register for the event only as spectators, but must be accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older) at all times and provide the league with a signed parental release.

Frank Nuccio, continued, "These measures will allow a wider acceptance of the league, as it raises the standards higher than those of the entire industry. We understand that the gaming community may once again frown at these efforts and that other tournament organizers may see this as an opportunity to relax their own standards in hopes of getting larger audiences. But CPL’s role as an industry leader must include decisions that are primarily focused on the future of the sport and its potential for growth and expansion."

I feel sorry for all you young guns out there, however this doesn't affect me. I will attend the next CPL and dominate it. CU@LAN.