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News 2001 (Please note that some links may not work anymore.)

  • Dec. 30, 2001
    • The Canadian Nationals in Calgary AB are coming up Jan. 26-27, 2002.  Paintball Paradise Regina & MR Paintball are the co-sponsors.
    • Check out the Mardi Gras Open Jan. 25-27, 2002.  This is just a week before the Super Bowl, and the party is just starting.
    • The 2002 Zap Skyball is on Feb. 28- Mar. 2.  This looks big in Toronto.
  • Dec. 25, 2001
    • Merry Christmas!!
    • The Christmas Party was great fun.  Matt is the reigning Champion Paintball eater again.  Thanks to everybody for coming out.
  • Dec. 15, 2001
    • SHORT NOTICE:
      • The next Open Day is Dec. 16, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
    • The new Redz "Jimmy" Caps are now in.  They are an improved barrel condom.  Like all Redz products they work and look great. Red only and sell for $8.  All electric triggers should have one of these.
  • Dec. 8, 2001
    • No Open Day on Sunday Dec. 9, 2001.  Maybe next weekend.
    • Gift Certificates are now available from Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc.  They make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers. George
  • Dec. 1, 2001
    • SHORT NOTICE:
      • The next Open Day is Dec. 2, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • Nov. 27, 2001
    • I have 2 Lightning Drop Forwards For Sale $50 each.  One is black & one is blue.  Very nice.
    • Also have a blue Flame Drop Forward.  $50
  • Nov. 19, 2001
    • The next Open Day is Nov. 25, 2001 (Sunday) @ noon.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
    • Pat B. has a "like new" Tippmann Procarbine For Sale $250.
  • Nov. 14, 2001
    • If you would like to receive email or phone call as to the next short notice Open Day will be, please call 764-9444 or email George.
    • Don't forget the Santa Claus Parade is Nov. 17, 2001 @ 10 am.  If you can help out and be in the Parade, please let me know. George.
  • Nov. 8, 2001
    • The next Open Day is Nov. 12, 2001 (Monday) @ 1 p.m.
      • Full 3,000 p.s.i. Air fills will be $6 for the day.
      • 3,000 p.s.i. Air fill cards will be available for $50.  12 fills.
      • 2002 Memberships will be $70 (good this year too).
  • Oct. 31, 2001
    • Happy Halloween!
    • It was nice to drain the Scuba tanks to 0 p.s.i. using the Genesis Booster Pump.  All the players enjoyed full fills and some seemed surprised at the greater number of shots off a full HPA tank.
    • The turn out for the Open Day was great, with 60% of the players using HPA tanks.
    • If the weather stays good, we'll have another Open Day in less than two weeks.
    • We will be running Winter games, usually about once per month.  Notice will be fairly short.  Some conditions must be met first:
      • If it is warmer than -15oC (preferred -10oc or warmer).
      • On a Sunday.
      • Warming or heating equipment is available.
    • The Santa Claus Day Parade is Saturday Nov. 17, 2001.  Look for the Paintball Paradise & Predators float.
  • Oct. 26, 2001
    • The Booster runs great.
      • No problem filling to 3,000 or 4,500 p.s.i.
      • It is ready for the Open Day Oct. 28, 2001.
      • I'm currently training more staff to operate the Booster.  It works quite nicely.
      • I believe that we are the first field in Saskatchewan to offer full 4,500 p.s.i. fills.
  • Oct. 24, 2001
    • The next Open Day is Oct. 28, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
      • This is a costume day.  Happy Halloween!!  50 paintballs to players in costumes.
      • Sounds like the weekend should be warmer.
      • There looks like lots of players coming out.  We might have 20+ renters too.
    • The XBoards have finally arrived.  They are for VL Revolutions (12 volt).  They have no delay and are sunlight proof.  $28 each.  Halloween Special Oct. 28, 2001 only $23 each.
      • 3 left!!  68 Stubbies Crossfire HPA tanks 3,000 p.s.i.  only $210 on Oct. 28, 2001
    • Hopefully , the Genesis Booster Pump will be operational for the Open Day Oct. 28, 2001.  It should arrive tomorrow, and get plumbed on Friday.  Full 3,000 or 4,500 p.s.i. fills on HPA tanks.
  • Oct. 13, 2001
    • The next Open Day is Oct. 14, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.  Looks like 35+ renters.
    • The following Open Day is Oct. 28, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
  • Oct. 8, 2001
    • Happy Thanksgiving!!
    • The 4-man Speedball Tournament at Saskatoon Paintball Games (Oct. 7, 2001) was quite fun on a small field.
      • Our players really liked the field; however, their first impression was "It's small" but it played much larger.  The field was well balanced & played similar to a Sup'Air field.
      • The refs were on top of everything.  Great job guys.
      • Our team had some trouble with the Thanksgiving Day dinner, most members dinner being moved from Monday to Sunday, or having multiple family dinners over 2 days.  Thanks to Philip & Nick Northey from the Generals for playing with us.  Kyle Borysuik & Joe Glasser rounded out our team.  Thanks to Grant for lending his markers to Nick, as he had trouble all day with markers.
      • The results were:
        1. The Jokers (Edmonton)
        2. 4 Neat Guys SR
        3. Predators
        4. 4 Neat Guys JR
        5. Happy Face (Regina)
  • Oct. 2, 2001
    • The next Open Day is Oct. 14, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
    • The following Open Day is Oct. 28, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
    • The Booster Pump is being delayed in the USA due to backordered parts.  Hopefully, shipping will be better.  Maybe this week it will be shipped.
    • The results of the Blitz are in (Sept. 30, 2001 @ Paintball Action Games Asquith).  This was a Open Pump event with resurrections (2 per player)
      1. Wicked
      2. 4 Neat Guys
      3. Wolfpack
      4. Seventeen
  • Sept. 28, 2001
  • Sept. 24, 2001
    • The new X-Boards for 12 volt View Loader Revolutions are ordered.  They will take out the pause on the Sunlight proof boards when they first engage.  I expect them in less than 2 weeks (Retail price should be under $30 Canadian). Warpig has an interesting article on this new X-Board.  The old boards have been taken out of production, so all the new loaders should have the X-Board.
    • You can turn your old Black 12 volt Revolution into a colored (2 halves & a lid) (your choice of: clear, red, green or blue) with the new X-Board for around $50.  The colored halves make it quite easy to tell how much paint you have left in your loader.
    • Our new Genesis Air Booster Pump is ordered.  We will be able to fill HPA up to 4,500 p.s.i.  Special Thanks to all the Predators who helped to make this possible.
  • Sept. 14, 2001
    • Kyle now has his own Predator Page.
  • Sept. 13, 2001
    • Looks like a good turn-out for the Night Game on Sept. 14, 2001 (Friday).
    • The next Open Day is Sept. 23, 2001 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
  • Sept. 7, 2001
    • Night Game is now Sept. 14 (Friday) @ 8 p.m.  It was postponed due to rain.  We'll try next week.
  • Sept. 5, 2001
    • Night Game Sept. 7 (Friday) @ 8 p.m.
      • Hint #1:  Bring a Flashlight.
      • Hint #2:  Bring a Big Flashlight too.
        • The weather looks great.  No rain.  It might be quite bright out as the moon is near full.  Hopefully there will be some cloud.
  • Sept. 2, 2001
    • The Night Game (Open Game) will start @ 8 p.m. Friday Sept. 7, 2001.  The cost is an extra $5 per player.  This covers the extra costs: light sticks, special f/x, fog machine, etc.
      • There was an overwhelming response to this date from the poll.  Thanks to everybody who voted.
    • The next OPEN Day isSunday Sept. 23, 2001 @ 1 p.m.
  • Aug. 30, 2001
    • The results of the 2001 Saskatchewan Championship Circuit are in:
        1. 373  P.A. Predators Gold
        2. 325  The Generals
        3. 320  Point Blank Red
        4. 300  Huns Wicked
        5. 295  Huns Wolfpack
        6. 290  P.A. Predators Black
        7. 225  The Bandits
        8. 210  Huns High Voltage
        9. 205  Prairie Dawgs
        10. 185  4 Neat Guys
        11. 175  Sniper Elite
        12. 170  Junior Predators
        13. 160  Firestorm A
        14. 150  4 Neat Guys JR.
        15. 135  Perfect Darks
        16. 125  Hell Hounds Red
        17. 100  Hell Hounds White
        18. 100  Hell Hounds Blue
        19. 090  The Edge
        20. 090  Phantom Factory Team
        21. 070  Scat Pack
        22. 070  Point Blank Green
        23. 065  Point Blank Blue
        24. 055  Loc Dawgs
        25. 050  Fire Storm B
      • Thanks to all the teams for supporting the Saskatchewan Championship Circuit in 2001.
    • Don't forget the Big Game Sept. 9, 2001 @ Paintball Action Games Asquith.  Last year, there were 150 players.  The cost is $10 per player, and Bring Your Own Paint.  Paint will be sold for case lots @ 5 cents per ball, but must be booked in advance.  Smaller quantities will be 6 cents per ball.  5 hours of paintball, with strategic objectives (30), APC & Tank.  It was a blast last year.  The battlefield has been modified with a Bobcat to make the burms easier to traverse and allow the APC & tank easier access to the Battlefield.
    • Sept.  30, 2001 has the Blitz Center Flag Pump Gun Event played Village Ball style.  It's a 4-man Resurrection game allowing any pump marker under 270 f.p.s.  See the link for more details.  It's the last event in the Triple Crown.
    • Change of dates for Saskatoon Paintball Games Speedball Tourney near Vascoy.  Oct. 7, 2001 Sunday is the new date.
      • Entry fee $120 per 4-man team.
      • 100% payout to the top three finishers.  Payout will be either cash or the equivalent of equipment so that the wholesale value is the same as the cash payout.
      • Games will run 5 minutes, center flag, modified NPPL rules.
      • Paint will be RP Premium at 100/case, Blaze at 100/case, Marballizer at 115/case, or Inferno at 115/case.
      • CO2 and air will be included.
      • Reffing will be by Edge and Point Blank.
      • Please let Mike (975-0133) know ASAP if you can send a team.
        • Schedule is:
          • 10 a.m.  Captains Meeting
          • 11 a.m.  Games Begin.  Round robin prelims followed by a three team finals.
  • Aug. 27, 2001
    • Congratulations to all the teams, refs and everybody that helped make this S.H.A.R.E. Event (Aug. 26, 2001) likely the most successful ever.
    • The Results are:
      • Amateur
        1. Fire Storm A - Regina
        2. Predators Gold - P.A.
        3. Edge - Saskatoon
        4. Point Blank Red - Saskatoon *
        5. The Generals - P.A.
        6. JR Predators - P.A.
        7. Hell Hounds Red - Regina
        8. 4 Neat Guys - Saskatoon
        9. Predators Black - P.A.
        10. Wicked - Saskatoon *
        11. Hell Hounds Blue - Regina
        12. Wolf Pack - Saskatoon
      • Novice
        1. Perfect Dark - P.A.
        2. Fire Storm B - Regina
        3. 4 Neat Guys JR - Saskatoon
        4. Prairie Dawgs - Kindersley *
        5. Hell Hounds White - Regina
      • * Teams marked won Most Sportsman Like Teams.
      • Thanks again to all the teams that came and helped S.H.A.R.E.
  • Aug. 24, 2001
    • S.H.A.R.E. Schedule Aug. 26, 2001 Sunday
      • 10 a.m.  Registration
      • 11 a.m.  Captains Meeting just prior to the events.
      • Noon     Game Begin - Novice & Amateur will be rotated through at the same time.
      • 5 p.m.    Awards Ceremony
    • More Teams for the S.H.A.R.E. Tourney Aug. 26, 2001
    • The Brass Eagle website was hacked Aug. 23, 2001.
      • The party involved send a false email to 15,000 email addresses, to the effect that Brass Eagle was in financial trouble.
      • They also altered some press releases on the site as to confirm their false information.
      • Brass Eagle has corrected the problems now, and are following legal action against the perpetrators.
  • Aug. 22, 2001
    • S.H.A.R.E. Aug. 26, 2001 Sunday
      • More Teams
        • Amateur
          • The Edge
          • Point Blank - Red
          • Firestorm A
          • Huns Wicked
          • Huns High Voltage
          • 4 Neat Guys
        • Novice
          • Firestorm B
          • 4 Neat Guys JR
      • Thanks to the teams for supporting S.H.A.R.E.  Please let me know, ASAP if you want to attend.  George (764-9444 or 1-888-764-9444)
  • Aug. 21, 2001
    • There is a Poll on the P.A. Message Board, as to when the next Night Game will be.  Please feel free to vote.  Thanks.
  • Aug. 20, 2001
    • Here is a list of Confirmed teams right now, for the S.H.A.R.E Event on Aug. 26, 2001 (Sunday).
    • If you want to be on the list, please let me know A.S.A.P. George, (764-9444 or 1-888-764-9444) and if I missed anyone, please let me know too.  I'm missing team names from a few teams, so please let me know that A.S.A.P. Thank you.
      • Amateur
        • The Generals
        • P.A. Predators - Gold
        • P.A. Predators - Black
        • JR Predators
        • Prairie Dawgs
        • Hell Hounds - Red
        • Hell Hounds - Blue
      • Novice
        • Hell Hounds - White
      • Aug. 26, 2001 Schedule
        • 11 a.m.  Captains Meeting
        • Noon     Novice & Amateur Events begin
        • 5 p.m.    Awards Ceremony (maybe earlier)
  • Aug. 14, 2001
    • OPEN Day Sunday Aug. 19, 2001 @ 1 p.m.  6 renters so far.
  • Aug. 11, 2001
    • Safety Notice RE: DOT-E 10915 Luxfer Carbon fiber Cylinders
      • Any tank will this designation and tested after July 1, 2001, will have a 5 year rehydrotest schedule.  Those dated before this date have only 3 year rehydrotest period, until they are retested after July 1, 2001, and then they will be every 5 years.
      • These exemptions only apply to these specific DOT-E 10915 Luxfer Carbon Fiber Cylinders.
      • They DO NOT apply to all fiber wrapped composite cylinders.
        • At this time, additional manufacturers are in the process with applications on their cylinders, so more changes could come in the future.
  • Aug. 4, 2001
    • OPEN Day Sunday Aug. 5, 2001 @ 1 p.m.  The weather looks great.  10 renters so far.
  • Aug. 3, 2001
    • Come on down the the P.A. EX, the Predators & Paintball Paradise P.A. has a shooting booth on the West side of the Armouries.  Win yourself a prize.  Glow ropes, sticks and mini lights are for sale at dusk too.
    • The 4 Neat Guys are holding an Open 4-man Center Flag Tourney on Aug. 4, 2001 (Saturday), near MacDowall (south of P.A.).  One Predator team will be attending, with some more on other teams maybe.  Here are some of the others attending:  Perfect Dark, Point Blank Red, Point Blank Blue, Bruisers, The Huns & the LocDawgs.
  • Aug. 2, 2001
    • Saskatchewan Championship Circuit Standings after 3 events and 1 to go (S.H.A.R.E. Aug. 26, 2001 Sunday)
      • 265* P.A. Predators Gold
      • 245   Huns Wicked
      • 245* Huns Wolfpack
      • 245   The Generals
      • 235*  Point Blank Red
      • 230* P.A. Predators Black
      • 225   The Bandits
      • 210   Huns High Voltage
      • 175   Sniper Elite
      • 155   Prairie Dawgs
      • 120   4 Neat Guys
      • 100   4 Neat Guys JR.
      • 95     Junior Predators
      • 90     Phantom Factory Team
      • 85     Perfect Darks
      • 70     Point Blank Green
      • 70     Scat Pack
      • 65     Point Blank Blue
      • 60     Firestorm
      • 55     Hell Hounds Red
      • 55     Loc Dawgs
      • 50     Hell Hounds Blue
      • 50     Hell Hounds White
      • * Teams with this mark have 80 reffing points assumed.  They get a minimum of 80 points for reffing, or an average of their other 3 events.  It is possible for these teams to have a higher average.
  • July 29, 2001
    • Stock Classic Results July 29, 2001
      1. P.A. Predators - Black
      2. Wicked
      3. P.A. Predators - Gold
      4. Wolfpack
      5. The Generals
      6. Sniper Elite
      7. Scat Pack
      8. The Bandits
      9. High Voltage
      10. Prairie Dawgs
    • Point Blank reffed the event, and did a great job.  The schedule ran extremely smooth.
    • The weather was great, with lots of wind and clouds.
    • Great event Doug, I had way too much fun.  Lots of weird games, and many players had a huge laugh.  Some of the tales were quite long and entertaining.
  • July 22, 2001
    • Night Game July 20, 2001
      • The Night game had 28 players out.
      • We played 2 Flag Capture the Flag (Gamma vs. Delta).  50 minutes max. games.  Eliminated players could return in 5 minutes via there normal Night Game entrances.
      • Many a player commented that they thought there was more action in this format compared to the Regular Mission & Money based Night Game.
      • The Red Team Captured the Flag twice, and with that won the evening.  There were some warm-up games on the Small Field.
      • The Fog machine really worked quite well, and the special f/x were a surprise to many.  They seemed very loud.
      • Again we watched the sun rise, before the last players left.
      • The next Night Game will be in ~ 2 months.
    • July 29, 2001 is the 4-man Stock Class Tournament at Paintball Action Games Asquith.  There will be 2 Predator teams attending.  Sounds like there will be over 10 teams.  12 gram CO2 only.  Call Doug, if you are interested 306-329-4290.
  • July 16, 2001
    • The Night Game will start @ 8 p.m. Friday July 20, 2001.  The cost is an extra $5 per player ($20 with your own equipment) (Members are free).  This covers the extra costs: light sticks, special f/x, fog machine, etc.  Please bring your flashlights.
  • July 13, 2001
    • Santa Anonymous Individual Top Gun Results
        • 1st -  Kevin Fowler
        • 2nd - Jean Marc Chevrette
        • 3rd - Ryan Engele
      • Team Top Gun - Point Blank - Red
    • Thanks to everybody for helping raise over $2,000 worth of toys for Santa Anonymous.
  • July 8, 2001
    • Santa Anonymous Event.
      • Thank you to all the participants, refs and to everybody that helped out.  It was a great day of paintballing.  Sunny with a little cloud, it was quite warm out.
      • Thanks to our sponsors:
        • Zap Paintballs
        • Paintball Sports International
        • Paintball News
        • Royal Bank
        • Bank of Montreal
        • Crossfire Magazine
        • Travelodge
        • Tramp's Music & Books
        • Wheatland Tire
        • B & G Eavestroughing
        • Meyers Seeds
        • The Generals Quarters
        • Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc.
      • The Results were:
        1. High Voltage (Saskatoon) 100
        2. JR Predators (Prince Albert) 95
        3. The Generals (Prince Albert) 90
        4. Perfect Dark (Prince Albert) 85
        5. Wolfpack (Saskatoon) 80
        6. Point Blank Red (Saskatoon) 75
        7. 4 Neat Guys (Saskatoon) 70
        8. Wicked (Saskatoon) 65
        9. Bandits (Kindersley) 60
        10. Loc Dawgs (Prince Albert) 55
        11. Prairie Dawgs (Kindersley) 50 (Most Sportsman Team)
        12. Garden Market IGA Factory Team [Sniper Elite] (Saskatoon) 50
        13. 4 Neat Guys JR (Saskatoon) 50
      • The Refs were the P.A. Predators Gold & P.A. Predators Black.  They receive 80 points minimum, or an average of their 3 other Saskatchewan Championship Circuit (S.C.C.)Events.
        • Note: the numbers after the team are their S.C.C. points for the Santa Anonymous.
  • July 6, 2001
    • Santa Anonymous July 8, 2001
      • The Bruisers are combining with the Generals, but we may get one more team.  So maybe 13 teams.
      • I'd like to Thank some more sponsors:
        • Wheatland Tire (Goodyear)
        • Bank of Montreal
        • Royal Bank
        • Travelodge
        • Tramp's Music & Books
      • The Rules are posted.  There might be some minor changes.
  • July 3, 2001
    • We are at 13 teams (for the Santa Anonymous on July 8,2001) with the addition of:
      • JR Predators (P.A.)
      • The Bruisers (Birch Hills)
      • Point Blank - Red (Saskatoon)
  • July 2, 2001
  • July 1, 2001
    • Paintball Games Magazine - June,  2001 - On sale now!! @ Paintball Paradise. $6.50
      • Down Ain't Out
      • Zap Skyball
      • Mega 2001 in Portugal
      • NPPL LA Open
      • Dot-Dot-Dash - Codes.
      • Eclipse Bushmaster 2000 LCD
      • and more
  • June 25, 2001
  • June 21, 2001
    • OPEN Day June 24, 2001 @ 1 p.m.  The weather looks great.  If there are enough players, we will be pumping Pump/SC games separately from the rest.
    • PTI Safety Course will be run in the morning of June 24, 2001.  If you are interested, please contact George ASAP @ 764-9444.  If there is enough interest, I will run the course.
  • June 14, 2001
    • Don't forget Founders Day on the River bank is Sunday June 17, 2001.  The P.A. Predators will be running a paintball shooting booth.  It should start around noon and run until 5-6 p.m.  Hope to see you there.
  • June 9, 2001
    • Sounds like a good turn-out for the Open Day on June 10, 2001.  20 plus renters.  Pump/Stock Class only games.  The Pump Games are receiving an excellent response.
    • I'm experimenting with a new barrel bunker design.  It's north of the Swamp, near the Big Barn.  It seems to be pretty neat.  Thanks to J & B Mobile Wash, for the 4 plastic drums.
  • June 3, 2001
    • The next Open Days are June 10 (Sunday) & June 24 (Sunday).  Start times are at 1 p.m. on both days.
    • The next Night Game is July 20, 2001 (Friday).
    • Paintball Games Magazine - May  2001 - On sale now!! @ Paintball Paradise. $6.50
      • Has an insert is called 13 Monster Machines, The World's Most Awesome Paintball Markers
      • Mardi Gras Open
      • Vortex Autococker
      • Keely Watson Interview
      • Perfect Practice
      • Play Fair, Play Hard, Winning with a Clear Conscience
    • Action Pursuit Games - July  2001 - On sale now!! @ Paintball Paradise. $5.99
      • AGD's Warp Feed
      • Smart Parts Freak
      • Tippmann's Custom 98 RT
      • New WDP 2001 LCD Angel
  • June 2, 2001
    • Canadian Tire in Prince Albert is selling CO2 again.  Their prices are: 12oz. $5.99, 20oz. $9.99.  Remember at Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc. CO2 is free with any purchase or while playing here.
  • May 29, 2001
    • The results of the Saskatchewan Speedball Championship are in:
      • The Results for the May 13, 2001 Tournament @ Paintball Action Games Asquith are:
        • 1) THE BANDITS (100)
        • 2) P.A. Predators Gold (95)
        • 3) Phantom Paintball Factory Team (90)
        • 4) Huns Wicked (85)
        • 5) Point Blank Red (80)
        • 6) The Generals (75)
        • 7) Point Blank Green (70)
        • 8) Point Blank Blue (65)
        • 9) Firestorm (60)
        • 10) Hell Hounds Red (55)
        • 11) Hell Hounds Blue (50)
        • 12) Sniper Elite (50)
        • 13) BadAss (50)
        • 14) 4 Neat Guys (50)
        • 15) Huns High Voltage (50)
        • 16) P.A. Predators Black (50)
        • 17) Hell Hounds White (50)
        • 18) Prairie Dogs (50)
        • The Referees were provided by Huns Wolf Pack (80*)
          • The numbers following teams are their Saskatchewan Championship Circuit Points.
          • * Receive 80 minimum or an average score of the other Circuit Events.
  • May 25, 2001
    • Don't forget the Open Day on Sat. May 26, 2001 @ 1 p.m.  There are already 30+ renters.
    • Sat. May 26 SALE.  My order from Viewloader finally arrived.  12 volt Revolution halves are on sale.  Regular price is $15 per half.  Sale Price $10 each.  Available colors are: Clear, Green, Blue & Red.  Mix and match them up.  Clear and any other color looks great.  These do require a gem series lid, so if you have a black loader, you will need a new lid ($1 on Sat.).
  • May 24, 2001
  • May 23, 2001
    • There is a company called hydrotesters.com. They have an excellent web site about rehydrotesting paintball tanks.  Anyone with a HPA tank, should be aware of this
  • May 21, 2001
    • Matt & Jeff's pages have been updated with details of their new markers.  And a few other things that they have sent me.
    • Paintball Sports International - July  2001 - On sale Now!!
      • NPPL LA Open
      • Skyball!!
      • Mega Campeonato (in Portugal)
      • and more
    • Paintball 2-Xtremes - June 2001 On sale now!!
      • PCRI Tournament Coverage including
        • Pan-Am San Diego
        • Mudbowl I
        • Splat-1 Indoor
        • Zap Skyball
        • LA NPPL
      • Intimidator
      • Model 98 RT
      • International Amateur Open Preview, Part I
      • and lots more.
  • May 14, 2001
    • There was some great paintball played in Asquith on Sunday May 13, 2001.  The Saskatchewan Speedball Championships was quite exciting to watch, and a blast to play in.  The caliber of play was great.  The winner wasn't decided until the last game.  A new team called the Bandits from Brock took first place, in a close playoff round.  The top 3 teams (in the playoffs) had 2 wins and 1 loss.  Points scored during the wins determined the placing.  It was very tight.  The top 4 were:
      1. The Bandits (Brock)
      2. P.A. Predators - Gold (Prince Albert)
      3. Phantom Factory Team (Regina)
      4. Wicked (Saskatoon)
  • May 11, 2001
    • Don't forget the Open Day is Saturday May 12, 2001 @ 1 p.m.
    • Doug is hoping for 19 teams @ the Saskatchewan Speedball Championships (@ PAG Asquith) on May 13, 2001.  The Predators will be fielding 2 teams.  Captains meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.  See you there!
  • May 6, 2001
    • That was the largest Night Game ever.  We had 53 players out.
    • Don't forget the Open Day Saturday May 12, 2001 @ 1 p.m.
  • May 3, 2001
    • The Night Game will start @ 8 p.m. Friday May 4, 2001.  The cost is an extra $5 per player.  This covers the extra costs: light sticks, special f/x, fog machine, etc.
    • Paintball Games Magazine - Apr.  2001 - On sale now!! @ Paintball Paradise. $6.50
      • You will not forget the cover.
      • Back 2 basics
      • Robbo's View
      • Camp Series
      • and more
    • Paintball Magazine - July  2001 - On sale now!! @ Paintball Paradise. $4.99
      • Warp Speed Warp Feed
      • Fastasy Paintball
      • and more
  • Apr. 26, 2001
    • Check out the For Sale page, as Burton just reduced the price of his Used Tippmann Pro/Am
  • Apr. 23, 2001
    • 30 players out on Apr.21, 2001 for the Open Day.  What a great day!
    • The Open Day on Saturday Apr. 28, 2001 (1 p.m.) could be huge again.  We already have 20+ renters.  This could be another 60+ player day.
    • Don't forget that Friday May 4, 2001 is the Night Game.  It will start @ 8 p.m.  There should be a fantastic turn-out also.
    • The Predators will be sending 2 teams to the Saskatchewan Speedball Championships in Asquith on May 13, 2001.  This is a limited paint event.  Only 340 paintballs per player per game.
  • Apr. 17, 2001
    • Zap Paintballswill continue to be a major sponsor at the Santa Anonymous & S.H.A.R.E. Events in 2001.  Thank you Steve Moore (ZAP Paintballs).
    • The weather looks much better for the Open Day on Apr. 21, than for the Easter Weekend.  Most of the snow is gone again.
  • Apr. 14, 2001
    • The Open Day for Apr. 14 is postponed until Apr. 21 (Sat.) @ 1 p.m.  We have 4 inches of snow here, and north of the river there is 9 Wayne-inches of snow.  Hopefully, there will be some warm weather on Monday.
  • Apr. 9, 2001
    • Don't forget about the Open Day on Saturday April 14, 2001 @ 1 p.m.  Looks like another good turnout.  If you need to reserve equipment, please let me know 764-9444.
    • Kurt Mooney (Saskatoon) has had a Sniper Pump marker stolen.  It had a Pro-dot Sight & a Black/ Grey gas-thru stock.  Please call him, if you have any information 244-1059.  Thank-you.
  • Apr. 4, 2001
    • Bill C-15 doesn't ban paintball.  There have been some emails around lately that might seem like it.  I talked with Heather Watson, Special Assistant, Office of the Honourable Anne McLellan.  The Bill changes the exemptions to either:
      • under 500 f.p.s. or
      • under 5.7 joules
    • If either requirements are met, the marker is exempt.  The "OR" part seemed to be the thing missed.  She is having the Canadian Firearms Centre send me an interpretation to this affect.
  • Apr. 1, 2001
    • There were 60+ players out for the Open Day.  The weather was nice at +5oC.  Sounds like there will be very good turnouts for the next few Open Days.
    • Don't forget the Night Game on Friday May 4, 2001 @ 8 p.m.
  • Mar. 27, 2001
    • The 12th Annual Saskatchewan Speedball Championships Tournament at Paintball Action Games Asquith has been moved from April 29 to May 13, 2001.  That  gives teams a little more time to practice.
    • More renters on April 1, if the weather turns nice.  40 renters total plus players with their own equipment.  There could be over 60 players out, maybe 70+.  If you need rental equipment, you need to get me a deposit now, otherwise you may not have any.
  • Mar. 24, 2001
    • If the weather is above 0oC on April 1 (OPEN Day), there will be over 50 players out, including one booking of 20 players.
    • Matt Nelson is selling his Eclipse Automag, so he can buy an Angel.  Check out the description on the For Sale Page.
  • Mar. 18, 2001
    • OPEN DAYS 2001 - Paintball Paradise Prince Albert (Next 2 months)
      • April 1 (Sun) - 1 p.m. - 1st Day of the Year
      • April 14 (Sat)- 1 p.m.
      • April 28 (Sat)- 1 p.m.
      • May 4 (Fri) - 8 p.m. Night Game
      • May 13 (Sun) - 1 p.m.
      • May 26 (Sat) - 1 p.m.
        • P.A. Predator team practices will be held after Saturday Open Days.
    • Joe G. has his Fugitive up For Sale.
  • Mar. 17, 2001
    • Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
    • Great Open Day with 18 players out.  It was +6oC, but we ran out of paint.
  • Mar. 13, 2001
    • NOTICE OF STOLEN EQUIPMENT:
      • A Member of Team Strixeforce from Chicago, Illinois went to skyball tournament last weekend.  One of our player had their emerald Green LCD 2000 angel stolen from out table. The gun is light green, with gray grips. Center flag tank 4500 psi, dye stainless steel barrel, Centerflag drop forward and a rev.  the serial number for the angel is 144265.  We already filed a police report with the Canadian Police Department on Friday march 9th, 2001 at skyball.  if you see this gun or some one brings it in to sell please contact your local police department and contact me at 630-306-1253 (cell phone leave message if no answer)  Thank you for your support. PJ Combs Team Strixeforce.
  • Mar. 12, 2001
  • Mar. 10, 2001
    • 12 players enjoyed the beautiful weather on the last OPEN Day.
    • Next weekend will have another OPEN Day.  Which do you want Sat. Mar. 17 or Sun Mar. 18?  Email George
    • NPS CHROME-MOLY CYLINDERS ARE EXEMPT FROM HYDROSTATIC RETESTING
      • There has long been a "2x2 rule" regarding paintball propellant gas cylinders.  "Bottles" such as the aluminum 7 ounce (covered by the DOT "3E" Specification) are exempt from the normal periodic hydrostatic retesting requirement, because they do not exceed two inches in diameter and are less then two feet in length.  There is a new exemption:
      • Certain steel cylinders marked with the specification "DOT E 10776 1800" are required by DOT to be made in accordance with DOT Specification 3E.  This is confusing, because although "3E" cylinders must not exceed 2 inches in diameter, these other cylinders (DOT E 10776) are restricted only by a maximum water volume of 90 cubic inches.  Bottom line:  NPS Chrome-Moly cylinders marked with "DOT E 1776" do not have to be hydrostatically retested, PERIOD.
      • Here is a quick reference guide of DOT (U.S. Dept. of Transportation) standards.  This applies to CO2 & HPA vessels.

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          Stamp Material Retesting
          3AA Steel 5 years
          3AL Aluminum 5 years
          E11 Composite Wrap 3 years, 4 retests max.
          3E or E77 Aluminum Exempt
          3A Carbon Steel DO NOT FILL - highly corrosive
          E 10776 1800 Chrome-Moly Exempt
        • Always check with the manufacture, if you are unsure of the standards.  Most TC (Transport Canada) & DOT regulations are similar or the same.  If you travel to the US with your vessels, the DOT standard applies.
  • Mar. 3, 2001
    • Open Day Mar. 4 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.  Please let me know, if you need to rent HPA tanks.  Thanks.
  • Mar. 2, 2001
    • Check out the Predator pages, for updates on Burton's and Jeff's pages.
    • The Events page has 2001 tourney up now.  Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc. Open days & Night Games will follow in a bit.
  • Feb. 23, 2001
    • I'll need to take some photos on Sunday, for a couple of Magazine articles I'm writing.  Snowball or CanadaBall, and one on Night Games.  I've got lots of film, and maybe one of you might get to be in a cover shot.  Everybody dress up or wash your hair, or just be presentable.
  • Feb. 21, 2001
    • I've finally added Burton Roy to the Predator roster.
  • Feb. 18, 2001
    • I now have 12 confirmed for the Player Safety Class on Feb. 24, 2001.  I will be holding another Class before May, for those players that cannot attend this class.  The first 20 attendees will get their Video and CD, if there are more than 20 the others will have to wait for their video & CD (2 weeks).  The quicker you register, you will get your stuff that day.
    • OPEN DAY Feb. 25, 2001 Sunday @ 1 p.m.  We'll put to test the knowledge gained at the Player Safety Class.
    • Bad-Ass is a new team from North Battleford.  Bryce Volk is it's Captain.
  • Feb. 15, 2001
  • Feb. 14, 2001
  • Feb. 8, 2001
      • Feb. 24, 2001 (Saturday) at 1 p.m.
      • At the Optimist Centre under the P.A. Exhibition Grandstand.
      • $25 for Members, and $35 for non-members.
      • Participants (and parents) will be required to sign a Master Waiver Form.  This goes on record in Johnson City TN, and will allow players to not have to sign a waiver at all CPL & APL insured playing sites.  Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc. is CPL insured.  They will just need to show their C-Card.
      • The exam is 20 question multiple choice.
      • Pre-registration is required.  Please call 764-9444 or 1-888-764-9444. Instructor is George Lewko
      • Benefits include:
        • C-Card.
        • Free Paintball 101 video
        • Free Raven CD
        • Free email account
        • Free listing on the Paintball.org website
        • Nonmembers will receive a Free Day Pass to Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc.
        • You will not have to sit through the regular safety briefing.
        • You can participate in a paintball strategy class, and LEARN TO BE A BETTER PLAYER! The purpose of this class is to teach you how to be a better, safer player, and to HAVE FUN!
  • Feb. 7, 2001
    • I'm hoping to run a Player Safety Course in Feb. on a Saturday.  The facility will hopefully be confirmed tomorrow.  The instructor will be George Lewko C3 graduate of the PTI.  The cost will be $25 for members, and $35 for non-members.  Players passing the exam will receive a C-Card, Paintball 101 video, Raven CD, free email account and will have a good understanding of paintball safety and tactics.  The course will be 3 hours long, and most likely start at 1 p.m.  Once a C-Card holder has filled out a Master waiver form (and his parents for those under 19), they will not have to fill out another waiver at any CPL or APL insured playing site.  They will just have to show their C-Card and number.
  • Feb. 4, 2001
    • What a great Open Day! +5oC and 9 players.  I think everybody will like adding the granaries as a new field this year.  I'm hoping to find some Hyperball Components to add to it.
    • Would players be willing to pay $10 a day for HPA fills to 3,000 or 4,500 psi?  I'm think of getting a booster, but they are very pricey.  ($1,800 US).  Each fill would be a fill, not like the Scuba tanks, which you get "shorted" on.  Please let me know.  George
    • I've ordered a Automag Hyper frame from Centerflag Products.  I saw one at Condor Paintball in Elizebethtown KY.
    • Dennis Condor is selling a ton of Model 98 RT's, Dennis calls them, "Angel killers".  As they retail for $240 US, and he sold 500 at Christmas.  They are adjustable from 8-14 ball per second.  The RT trigger is sweeter than the Automag RT. They can be retrofit into existing Model 98's, as it is a Tippmann modification.  The new Model 98 Custom are ready to have the RT installed without much work.
    • The Sask. Paintball Message Board (SaskHost) was hacked last week.  So no updates until they get everything straighten out.
    • If thinking of running a Player Safety Course on Feb. 25 Sunday or Feb. 24 Saturday.  The cost would be $35 for non-members & $25 for members.  Players will receive a Paintball 101 video, Raven CD, free email account at paintball.net & their own C-card.  The C-card will allow players at CPL & APL fields to not have to sign a waiver each time, because at the class they signed a master waiver (which will be kept in Johncity TN).  Also player don't need to attend the basic player orientation each time out.  They still need to know about particular games and dangers on each field though.  The Safety course is 3 hours long, with a 20 multiple choice exam at the end.  Which day is better for everyone?  George
  • Jan. 31, 2001
    • Matt Nelson (Predator) played with the 4 Neat Guys in Calgary too.  Both Matt & Jeff's off-field antics were more remarkable than their on-field performance.  Both seemed to have been left in the hallways in uncomfortable positions.  Hopefully, Calgary will recover.  I'm glad you guys had fun and learned a thing or two.
    • OPEN Day on Saturday Feb. 3 @ 1 p.m.  Please let me know if you need to rent HPA tanks, as I only have a few left.  George
  • Jan. 27, 2001
    • Best of Luck to The Generals Paintball Team, who will be attending their first time at the Canadian National Speedball Championships in Calgary over this weekend.  A Predator will be lending a hand on the team, Jeff Bergen.  Have fun guys and enjoy yourselves:  Chevy, The Northys' (Pat, Philip, Nick) & Kevin Fowler.
  • Jan. 27, 2001
    • I'm back, and I took the C5 Advanced Airsmithing Certification too.
      • My Factory Certificates include:
        •     Brass Eagle: Rainmaker, VL Revolution, Stingray 2, Raptor, Tigershark and all their low end pump markers. I'm a Service Center for these markers as well.
        •       Indian Creek Design: Bushmaster 2000, Desert Fox, and AlleyCat.
        •       Tippmann: Model 98 & Carbine
        •       Worr Games Products: Autococker & Snipers
        •       Kingmann: most Spyders
        •       ProTeam Products: Micromag, MicroCocker, FX Cocker, & Model 98 fx
        •       PTI Certification on the Automag, and Automag RT.

              I will be getting some papers on the Shocker & Impulse later on.

      • I really understand the theory and design on most markers on the market and should be able to fix most problems.  The course was terrific.  Hopefully, I can remember everything.
    • I'm the first Canadian to take all the Certifications.  Mike Rabig, from Sports Xtreme (Mobile AB), was the first American to take all the Certifications at once.
    • Kathie has her C1-C2-C3 certifications too.
    • 2783 km to Hawesville KY and 3466 km to Johnson City TN.  Last year, Las Vegas was 2645 km.
  • Jan. 5, 2001
    • The Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Paintball message board is up and running.  Please feel free to post to it.  I may not be able to update this page for the next couple of weeks, so I might end up posting on the PPPA Message board.  In that time, I will have taken my Paintball Training Institute (PTI) C1-C4A certification.  The certification includes:
      • C1 - Basic Certified Air Technician
      • C2 - Advanced Air Technician
      • C3 - Player Safety Class Instructor
      • C4 - Basic Certified Referee
      • C4A - Advanced Referee Class
    • Hopefully, I will get to play in KY & TN.
  • Jan. 3, 2001
    • I just received my package from Redz Comfort.  The five paintball eating contestants (Matt, Blaine, Jeff, Burton & Trevor) are all getting a Redz Neck Protector.  Extra Neck protectors are for sale @ $12 each.  They are quite comfortable, without being too tight.
    • My new Redz 4+1 pack is great.  It's extremely comfortable, plus fits 100 or 140 round tubes.  That wide belt keeps the pack from moving.  I also got some black 100 round tubes in, for anybody who is interested.
  • Jan. 1, 2001
    • Happy New Year everybody!
    • The Open Day was great with 12 players on HPA.  Even though the temperature was quite cool, it was fun.  With the -18oC the paint had some problems, with many barrel breaks.  Many players had their first try of Winter Ball, and I think most will be back for more.  Thanks to everyone, it was a fun day.
    • I'll be placing an order to Crossfire in late Jan., so if you are interested in a 68 ci 3,000 Stubbie tank ($230 each), please let me know.  I have sold out of Stubbies, but will order more if players are interested.
    • There are a few 47 ci AL 3,000 psi tanks left selling for $140 each (taxes included).
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