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Tulsa X-Factor Paintball

By-Laws

The point of these by-laws is to provide a common reference point for all current and future team

members. They outline team philosophy, field rules, team layout, and structure along withvarious team positions and roles.

These by-laws were developed by the senior leadership group (SLG) and ratified by a 2/3s vote

and signatures of the current active members. Major changes must be approved by a 2/3s vote ofthe leadership group (leadership group consist of ghost flankers and assistant squad leaders and

above) and minor changes and updates can be approved by the senior leadership group. All new

players will sign a copy of the by-laws upon achieving full member status.

X-Factor Philosophy

X-Factor is a woodsball/scenario paintball team with the primary focus of having fun while

playing safe. We are primarily a team that plays an aggressive defensive style game specializing

in flanking actions to take and hold our objectives. As a team we are all willing to sacrifice to

reach our objectives. Above all, we play with the highest level of professionalism and integritywhile keeping in mind the example we are setting for others. Part of setting the example

includes: always maintaining a good attitude, no arguing (if there is an issue, take it to our

leadership), keeping tempers in check, no bragging, and being mindful of our language.Regardless of what might be happening around us, we will always maintain our professionalism

and standards. This is a game and is for fun. If the actions of others are preventing it from being

a fun honest game, walk away. At no time and for no reason will we ever lower our standards.

Regardless of events on or off the field, we support each other throughout. While we joke with

each other, we will always have each others back and will always provide positive support.

We do not accept cheating by an X-Factor member or guest of any nature. All members and

guests accept and agree to this rule. Anyone caught cheating will be kicked off the team and not

invited to any future team events.

Field Rules

We are fortunate enough to have our own private field that we use for all type of events. Thisland is owned by Buddy Lindseys family who has been gracious enough to let us play and build

multiple bunkers along with staging facilities. It is imperative that we always respect and do not

abuse this privilege. In order to insure a safe playing environment, the following rules are to be

observed at all times. Violations can result in removal from the field and possibly the team.

These rules are primarily intended for our private field and while they are superseded when

playing at another field, their spirit is still in effect:

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1. Do not wipe paint. This is cheating and will get a player thrown off the team and/or field.2. No shooting street signs or field signs3.

No children under 10 play paintball on field.

4. Children 10 to 12 years must be accompanied by their parents and be within 50 feet duringgame being played and have signed waiver and a signature from parent on waiver.

5. Children 12 to 14 years parents must be accompanied on field during game being played andhave signed waiver and a signature from parent on waiver.

6. Children 14 to 18 years have signed waiver and a signature from parent on waiver.7. All players will sign a new waiver every year.8. A paintball approved face mask will be worn at all times on field during games.9. No girls under 18 years without approval of the SLG.10.No shooting paintballs in common area, staging area or in parking lot, only in target range.11.All guns will be chronoed before game every day at 285 FPS or less.12.If you yell hit or out and then find out it did not mark you, you are still out of the game.13.A paintball breaking anywhere on your body including your gun is considered a kill.14.Must have barrel plug or cover when entering field. Barrel plug in staging area.15.When you call yourself out, stand up, immediately put a barrel plug in your gun, hold your

gun up and exit the field.

16.Dead men do not pass ammo or equipment to live men. Dead men do not talk. Live men donot steal or borrow dead mens ammo or equipment.

17.No blind shooting.18.No unauthorized equipment.19.No shooting cars on road or parking lot.20.Do not leave any trash anywhere on the field.

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21.A road runs along the north border of the field. If while playing near the road, you see a car,yell car to all players in the area and cease fire. Do not advance on any player while

waiting for the car to leave the area. Once clear, yell game on and resume play.

22.Unless it is a snake that you are in danger of being bitten by, do not shoot any wild animalsencountered on the field. There are large black snakes on the field that eat rodents. Leavethem alone.

23.Keep in mind and be observant for the rocky and deep ravines on the field that are hazardous.24.Do not overshoot another player. However it is understood that when one paintball is in the

air there will typically be three or four more with it.

25.Do not shoot someone closer than 10 feet without first calling for surrender.26.If a player touches a bunker, then all opposing players within 3 feet of the bunker are

eliminated.

27.Semi-automatic firing only.28.A player is considered out if they intentionally or clearly go out of bounds.

Team Layout

On the field, most of the team is grouped into squads with each squad having a specific focus(assault or flank) and mission. Players are assigned to a squad based on their preference, style ofplay, and equipment. Each squad is under the command of the designated squad leader who

reports to either the team XO or team General. Reporting directly to the team General are

special forces players (ghost flankers and snipers). Based upon the number of players attendingevents, additional squads will be stood up as needed.

Team Membership

Membership is achieved thru a point system. A player earns 1 point for each practice or team

meeting and 2 points for attending an event with X-Factor or participating in a work day at the

field. 10 points are required for team membership with a minimum of 3 coming from practiceevents. Players must also demonstrate a willingness to adhere to the X-Factor philosophy and

present themselves as a good steward of the sport. There is no time limit for obtaining the

required points. Once a player is accepted as a new member, they are then permitted to wear X-

Factor shirts and patches.

Once a player has obtained team membership, unless they flagrantly violate team rules they are a

member for life. While there isnt a requirement to attend any events, players who do not attend

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any team event (practice, meeting, work day, or event) over a period of one year are moved to

the inactive role. Inactive players maintain membership and rank, but lose voting rights.

Inactive players can return to active status by attending two team events and with theconcurrence of senior team leadership.

Members are selected for team leadership positions based on their demonstrated leadershipability; desire to move into a leadership position, team commitment, and team seniority. Allteam leaders are expected to attend at least one event every six months. Any leader not attending

an event during a six month period will meet with senior leadership to discuss if they should

maintain a leadership role. It will be senior leaderships decision if the member retains theirleadership position.

X-Factor leadership positions include:

Team Generalo Has overall team command and responsibility.o

Member of the senior leadership groupo Direct commander of the special forces squad

Executive Officer (XO)o Second in commando When attending events where the X-Factor Team General is an event General, then

the XO will be in command of X-Factor

o Member of the senior leadership group Operations Planning Officer (XPO)

o Third in commando Member of the senior leadership groupo Responsible for all team administrative functionso

Working with the XO, develops team training methods and plans Squad Leaders/Assistant Squad Leaders

o Tactical command of a squado Responsible for all squad activitieso Using the XPOs training plans, provides training to squad members

Logistics/Comm Officero Coordinates car pooling and rides to events for team members and guestso Coordinates on field radio communications

Buddy Lindseyo In charge of, responsible for, and schedules all events at the X-Factor field in

Kellyville

o Maintains player waiverso Works with the senior leadership group on all policies and procedures involving the

field

Team player positions:

Snipero This player is normally on their own in a defensive position

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o Member of the special forces squad Ghost Flanker

o This player can act in loose conjunction with a squad or independently under the teamGenerals direct command

o Uses stealth to attack targets from unsuspected directionso

Member of the special forces squad

Scouto

Squad Member

Team Schedule

Typically we will hold a practice session on the second Saturday of the month and a team

meeting on the last Saturday of the month. Event planning meetings will be held as needed.

These by-laws have been approved by:

__________________________ __________________________Scott Cyberpanther Chisum Taylor Drac Kothe

X-Factor Team General X-Factor Executive Officer

__________________________ __________________________

John Sarge Neal Brent Khaos KinseyX-Factor Operations Planning Officer

__________________________ __________________________David Stormcrow Ezinga Robert Eagle Strike Steward

__________________________ __________________________

Otto Evil-Otto Kampa Buddy Nighthawk Lindsey

__________________________ __________________________Paul Ranger Wilkerson Tyler Wildcat Troxell

__________________________ __________________________

Aaron Milk Drydale Scott Ambush Mccarter