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  • Dec. 28, 2002
    • Open Day on Sunday Dec. 29, 2002 @ 1 p.m.
      • So long as it is above -15oC (Please call if it is close, or real windy).
      • If you need HPA tanks, I have a limited number available for rent ($10 each, which includes air all day), please call me 764-9444.
    • The 11th Annual Canadian National Speedball Championships will be in Edmonton Alberta.  Hosted by Paintball Paradise Regina/Saskatoon and sponsored by MR Paintball.
      • Feb. 7-9, 2003
      • Northlands Park
      • 3 Divisions
        • ROOKIE - $350 (after Jan. 18/03 $375)
          • less than 1 year of playing experience first Major tournament
          • No Electronics
          • Unlimited paint & HP allowed.
          • 5 minute games (8 games guaranteed)
        • NOVICE - $400 (after Jan. 18/03 $425)
          • Never placed better than 6th in the Amateur Division in the past 5 years
          • 1 Amateur player allowed.
          • 5 minute games (8 games guaranteed)
        • AMATEUR - $450 (after Jan. 18/03 $475)
          • Open Class - anyone and everyone
          • New for 2003 Xball
            • Quick outline of Xball rules
              • Play as many games in the time allotted
              • Score as many points as possible
              • 9 minute Time Limit (due to time constraints)
              • 90 second penalty time
              • 30 second turnaround time
              • 5 points per elimination
              • 75 points flag hang
              • Complete Round robin - no playoffs
              • Total Points win
      • Other info
        • Indoor Trade Show
        • Center Flag Games
        • Viewing Area
        • Precision Scheduling
        • Practice Times Available
        • Paintball 5.5 cents Tax inc.
        • Player pacs to all participants
        • Event patches
        • 1st Prize Amateur - 5 Impulse Visions
        • 1st Prize Novice - 5 Dye Player Packages
        • $ thousands in other prizes - all 3 divisions
      • Contact Les Engen (306)537-6822
  • Dec. 8, 2002
    • It looks like the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL.info) has split from Paintball Sports Promotions, Inc, (PSP) promoters of the National Professional Paintball League series of paintball events.
      • It get quite confusing, as PSP still owns & uses NPPL.com.  PSP were hired by the NPPL.info to produce the NPPL events for 2002 and a few years before.  There were some problems, that go back for years. Warpig.com has some excellent press releases that deal with both sides.
      • NPPL.info is the official players site run by the NPPL.  They believe that a Super 7-man World Series format would better suit players needs, and would tie more directly to the highly successful European Millennium Series 7-man league.  Events on both side of the Atlantic would score points for teams.  this schedule will be released in mid-Dec.  WDP has pledged support of the 7-man series.  Chuck Hendsch, VP, Sales and Marketing, West Coast for National Paintball Supply has officially resigned to pursue his position as President of the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL).
        • A Quote from Chuck Hendsch, "The NPPL Super 7’s is formatted to globalise the game and make it more presentable to Television, outside sponsors and most importantly, spectators. 7-man is a very strategic game, is easy to follow, fun to watch, and fits more easily into desirable venue's, allowing more impressive locations to be explored."
      • PSP/NPPL have posted their schedule for 2003.  There will be limited teams competing in X-ball, plus the regular 5 & 10 man events.  Outdoor Life Network -TV will be playing the PSP/NPPL World Cup 2002 event on a 1 hour program soon.
        • March 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2003–CA: PSP Los Angeles
        • April 30 & May 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2003–NV: PSP Nevada
        • June 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2003–IL: PSP Chicago
        • August 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2003–NJ: PSP Atlantic City
        • Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2003–FL: PSP 14th annual World Cup
          • Sponsors include:
            • Dye
            • Diablo
            • Smart Parts
            • PMI
            • Shock Tech
            • Draxxus
            • National Paintball Supply
      • I hope this helps a little, but if you are unsure check out the press releases at Warpig.com , NPPL.info and NPPL.com. They really help, but there is much reading.  This is a very condensed version.
  • Dec. 7, 2002
    • Open Day on Sunday Dec. 8, 2002 @ 1 p.m.
      • So long as it is above -10oC
    • If you need HPA tanks, I have a limited number available for rent ($10 each, which includes air all day), please call me 764-9444.
  • Nov. 30, 2002
    • The latest HaloTSA is out now.  Unlike the Halo B, the new hopper is not force fed but agitated.  It is sound operated, to the trigger pull.  The Halo TSA has a mercury sensor, which detects the angle the hopper is being held and adjusts the direction of the paddle spin accordingly.  This ensures that the paintballs are always being brought towards the marker feed.  Rate of feed is 12-14 bps.
  • Nov. 13, 2002
    • News from Paintcheck.com
      • "There has been an unfortunate accident that took the life of a firefighter who was filling a paintball gun with compressed air.  The entire story is here: http://www.rep-am.com/top/4j4b.htm
      • Let's try to learn from this tragedy and be more careful with our air tanks.
      • Paintcheck.com would like to give its condolences and apologies to the family of the

        • victim.
      • The word is that the female connector of the disconnect exploded, and the ball bearings

        • struck the man in the neck."
  • Oct. 28, 2002
    • There were some unexpected surprises at the World Cup in FL.  The following is from Warpig.com
      • "Friday afternoon saw a controversial game that will no doubt be the subject of conversation for years to come.  Ground Zero Gold faced Avalanche in the preliminary rounds on the National Paintball Supply field, on the South edge of the tournament complex.  After a few GZ players were eliminated, they stood in the dead box trying to figure out who had shot them.  They

        • had been hit in the back.  GZ player Pete Utschig looked out in the woods and spotted some blond hair.  He bolted from the dead box, and reportedly chased down and apprehended Jeremy Salm of Avalanche dressed in black, with a black paintgun.
      • Statements had been made prior to the game that Salm was ill, so Avalanche team owner and retired player Ed Poorman was playing in his place on Friday.  The decisions that resulted from the game were that Avalanche forfeited their points for the game, was withdrawn from the tournament, and Salm would be suspended from NPPL/PSP tournaments for the 2003

        • season.
      • "We, Team Avalanche, would like to apologize to our sponsors and our fans for the actions of one individual, who is no longer on our team.  Although, as a team we take full responsibility, we would like everyone to understand that we were unaware of what had transpired until after the fact.  Also, we would like to state that the decision made by the rules committee was the

        • correct one."  "
  • Oct. 12, 2002
      • Congratulations to all the teams that competed on the Saskatchewan Paintball Championship Circuit in 2002.  With 40 teams competing, this is the largest turnout ever for the SPCC.  The results are:
    1. 4 Neat Guys Brown
    2. Point Blank
    3. P.A.Predators Gold
    4. Wicked
    5. Generals
    6. High Voltage
    7. Scat Pack
    8. Bruizers
    9. Firestorm A
    10. Sniper Elite
    11. 4 Neat Guys Red
    12. Ruff Necks
    13. Point Blanc
    14. NRG Wood
    15. The Bandits
    16. NRG Black
    17. Wolf Pack
    18. P.A.Predators Black
    19. Systematic Warfare
    20. High Impact
    21. Salad Tossers
    22. The Flatlanders
    23. Phantom A
    24. Prairie Dogs
    25. Firestorm B
    26. Hell Hounds Red
    27. Phantom B
    28. The 4 Thieves
    29. Hell Hounds Blue
    30. Power 99FM
    31. Bounty Hunters
    32. White Wolves
    33. Tombstone Cowboys
    34. Unknown
    35. Big River Crew
    36. Straight Shooters
    37. Survivors
    38. Lost Cause
    39. Flickers
    40. Screaming Chickens
  • Oct. 10, 2002
    • Open Day on Sunday Oct. 13, 2002 @ 1 p.m.
  • Oct. 3, 2002
    • Open Day on Sunday Oct. 6, 2002 @ 1 p.m.  There will be a group of up to 20 players out that day too.
  • Sept. 27, 2002
    • Open Day on Saturday Sept. 28, 2002 @ 1 p.m.
  • Sept. 11, 2002
    • Don't forget about the Night Game on Friday Sept. 13, 2002.  It starts at 8 p.m.
      • There are a limited number of Glow Paintballs left.
      • The Master mines will be out again.
      • Cost $20 per player for non-members.  Members are free.
    • The Friday Night Evening league will continue Sept. 20, 2002 (7 p.m.) on the new Speedball field, under the lights.
  • Aug. 31, 2002
    • Jim Hrynuik wins the 1 year subscription to Paintball News.  Sean Taylor wins the 1 year subscription to Paintball Sports.
      • Thanks to everyone who tried to win a subscription.
    • Looks like we will be starting a Friday Night League, which will play on the new speedball field.  The first one will be 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 6, 2002.
    • It looks like the next Night Game will be Friday Sept. 13, 2002 @ 8 p.m.
  • Aug. 25, 2002
    • I would like to thank all the Sponsors of the S.H.A.R.E. Event (Aug. 25, 2002)
    • The results of the S.H.A.R.E. Event are:
      • Novice
        1. Straight Shooters
        2. Ruffnecks
        3. Survivors
        4. Lost Cause
        5. Flickers
      • Amateur
        • 1 Point Blanc
        • 2 NRG - Wood
        • 3 Fire Storm
        • 4 NRG - Black
        • 5 Point Blank
        • 6 P.A. Predators - Gold
        • 6 Salad Tossers
        • 8 Wicked
        • 9 The Bruizers
        • 9 The Generals
      • Refs were supplied by 4 Neat Guys Brown
      • I would like to thank everybody for coming out and making this event a success.  Thank you.
  • Aug. 21, 2002
    • The SHARE Event field is complete.  I'm going to add lights, and it will become a great field for late evening or night games.
      • Novice
        • Straight Shooters (Melfort - Collin Blue's team)
      • Amateur
        • Add The Bruizers - Birch Hills
      • There is still a few more teams that are maybe's
    • Schedule for Aug. 25, 2002
      • 9 a.m. - Registration Starts
      • 10 a.m. - Referees Meeting
      • 11 a.m. - Captains Meeting
      • Noon - Novice & Amateur Events begin
      • 6 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
  • Aug. 20, 2002
    • The all new field for the SHARE Event  is almost complete.  It's still a diamond shape, but the bales have been replaced with OSB bunkers.  Most are 8' tall, but a few are only 4' tall.  It will be complete Wed. evening.  It looks fun.
      • Add two more Novice Teams.
        • Ruffnecks - P.A.
        • Collin Blue's team from Melfort (still need a name)
      • Amateur
        • Wicked
        • High Voltage (still a maybe)
        • NRG Black - P.A. (name may change yet).
      • That brings a total of 10 Amateur & 4 Novice.  If you have a team, please let me know ASAP.  The Deadline for entries is Friday Aug. 23, 2002.  Thanks.  George
  • Aug. 14, 2002
    • Just a quick update on the SHARE Event Aug. 25, 2002
      • This is not a complete list but
        • Novice
          • Lost Cause - Meadow Lake
          • Power 99 fm Crew - P.A.
        • Amateur
          • P.A. Predators - Gold
          • The Generals - P.A.
          • Salad Tossers (4 Neat Guys Team)
          • Point Blank - S'toon
          • Point Blanc - S'toon
          • FireStorm - Regina
          • NRG Wood - P.A.
        • Refs - 4 Neat Guys Brown
      • Please contact me, ASAP to register your team.
  • Aug. 6, 2002
    • The Industry conference was quite interesting.
    • We sure learned about concept fields, and running indoor facilities.
    • The key note speakers had shapes for every personality. Wayne was a triangle, make sure you ask him about it sometime.
    • Action Markers had a new pump, which worked much like a Sniper, but improved.
    • We saw a great idea for ported barrel cleaning. It was a pod with a swab sqeegie screwed into the bottom, surrounded by cotton batting. With just one swab, the ports were near perfectly cleaned. $25-30 USD
    • PMI has a disposable 4 oz CO2 cylinder, much like a big 12 gram. These could be refilled by a manufacturer. One 4 oz & adapter SRP $15 USD, two 4 oz refills $15 USD. This should be popular in remote areas, where CO2 refills are rare.
  • Aug. 5, 2002
    • 1830 miles (2940 km) to Pittsburgh
    • Just to let you know, the P.A. Predators made it to Pittsburgh on Aug. 5, 2002 @ 10 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Sask time). 36 hours in the vehicles. The Industry Conference starts tomorrow morning with the new product parade. That should be great.
  • Aug. 3, 2002
    • The next Open Day is Aug. 18, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
    • The Predators leave for Pittsburgh (International Amateur Open) on Aug. 4, 2002.
  • July 28, 2002
    • Results of the Stock Classic from today in Asquith.
      1. Scat Pack
      2. P.A. Predators
      3. 4 Neat Guys
      4. Wicked
      5. High Voltage
      6. The Generals
    • Refs were supplied by Point Blank.
  • July 24, 2002
    • Don't forget that the Stock Classic (Paintball Action Games Asquith) is this Sunday July 28, 2002.  This is the 3rd event of the Saskatchewan Paintball Championship Circuit (SPCC).
    • The results of the Blitz (July 21, 2002 @ Paintball Action Games Asquith).  This was a fun and interesting event.
      1. Wicked (25)
      2. The Generals (20)
      3. P.A.Predators Gold (15)
      4. 4 Neat Guys Brown (10)
      5. Screaming Chickens (5)
      6. High Voltage (0)
      7. Hitmen (0)
      8. Green Beans (0)
        • NOTE:  The numbers after the team name are the bonus points score for the SPCC.
        • The Four Neat Guys won the award as the most sportsmanlike team.
  • July 9, 2002
    • The next Open Day is July 14, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • July 7, 2002
  • July 5, 2002
    • We're down to 16 teams as Systematic Warfare can't attend the Santa Anonymous.  Maybe next year.
  • July 4, 2002
    • Santa Anonymous Updates
      • Change of name for the 3 B's & 1 C to
        • Unknown (new name)
      • Add 3 more teams:
        • Tombstone Cowboys
        • Point Blank
        • White Wolves
      • That's now 17 teams, which would make this the largest tournament to date.
  • July 3, 2002
  • July 1, 2002
    • Happy Canada Day!!
    • 3 more teams for Santa Anonymous on July 7, 2002
      • Wicked
      • High Voltage
      • Scat Pack
  • June 30, 2002
    • Another confirmed team:
      • Roughnecks
  • June 29, 2002
    • Teams are getting in on the Santa Anonymous Benefit Tournament on July 7th, 2002.
    • Registration deadline is July 3, 2002.  Contact George at 1-888-764-9444 or 764-9444.
      • Confirmed teams are:
        • The Generals
        • Sniper Elite
        • Bounty Hunters
        • Power 99 FM Crew
        • Systematic Warfare
        • The Flatlanders
        • 4 Neat Guys - Red
        • 4 Neat Guys - Brown
      • Please get your registration in ASAP, as the schedule will be completed on July 4.
  • June 21, 2002
    • The next Open Day is June 23, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • June 16, 2002
    • Come on down to the Riverbank for Founders Day.  The P.A. Predators & Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc. will have a Shooting Booth.  Later on, you can purchase a Glow Rope just before the Fireworks.
  • June 15, 2002
    • The second event of the Prairie Speedball League is being held June 16, 2002 at Jon Zucks field near MacDowall.  Sounds like a good turnout.  It's a 4-man series, with 2 events at Saskatoon Paintball Games & 2 events at their field near MacDowall (4 Neat Guys - hosts).
  • June 6, 2002
    • The next Open Day is June 9, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • May 28, 2002
    • Press Release:
      • $20,000 Cash Purse in new 7-Player "Open Class" Division at 2002 Diablo International Amateur Open Pittsburgh, PA. - For the first time ever, the Diablo International Amateur Open sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods will present a new Open Class  Division, with a $20,000 Cash Purse! In response to a demand that has been increasing for years, this exciting new event will now give "Pro" and "Semi-Pro" Paintball Teams an opportunity to compete in the IAO. Just minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, the tremendous new Big Butler Fairgrounds event site provides enough land for literally every level of competitor to participate on the new all-airfields layout.
      • A 1st Prize of $7,000 CASH will top the new Open Class  division, enabling any Team to compete without worrying about qualifications. The $20,000 Cash Purse will be spread out over the top four places. (cash to be pro-rated if less than 16 Teams enter)
      • "With so many positive changes this year, we've finally reached the perfect timing for achieving our goal of making the IAO more inclusive of the entire Paintball community", says promoter Debra Dion Krischke. With the world's largest Paintball Trade Show, divisions for literally every level of player, plus the new added attractions to draw the general public, we believe the Diablo International Amateur Open will increase it's forward momentum as the premiere showcase for our sport.
      • Sponsors are coming on board daily. A few of the latest developments include:
        • "Megasale IV" and an Industry Party Extravaganza sponsored by National Paintball Supply, North America.
        • Referee shirts sponsored by Smart Parts.
        • The Tippmann Target Shoot.
        • Young Guns Competition by 32 Degrees.
        • Ultimate AirBall Fields by Brimstone Enterprises, AirGun Designs, Kingman, and WORR Game Products.
        • Airfields by JT USA, Diablo.
        • Ball Wall by Paintball Inc.
        • The Rookie Division sponsored by Center Flag Products.
        • 7-Player Amateur division sponsored by Wicked Mpulse.
        • AKALMP will be honoring the Sportsmanship Awards.
        • Redz will be back with their Golden Ticket.
        • Pev's Paintball will be on board at the Player's Party.
        • Every Player will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Raven, a Phone Card offered by Dye Precision and Indian Creek Design, and Gear Bag Tags by Shocktech.
        • Every single competitor walks away with something, in addition to competing for over $200,000 in prizes, plus $101,000 from Kingman for the Spyder Challenge! "Play with Spyders" in any 5-player division, and Kingman re-imburses your entry fee!
      • Event dates: August 7th-11th
      • Paintball Industry Conference: Tuesday, August 6th.
      • Go to www.teameffortevents.com for the latest breaking details!
  • May 25,2002
    • The first event of the Prairie Speedball League is being held May 26, 2002 at Saskatoon Paintball Games in Vanscoy.  Sounds like a good turnout.  It's a 4-man series, with 2 events at Saskatoon Paintball Games & 2 events at a field near MacDowall (4 Neat Guys - hosts).
  • May 22, 2002
    • The next Open Day is May 25, 2002 (Saturday) @ 1 p.m.
      • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • May 16, 2002
    • Saskatchewan Paintball Championship Circuit Points:
      • 100 - Point Blank
      • 95 - The Bandits
      • 90 - 4 Neat Guys
      • 85 - P.A. Predators
      • 80 - Generals
      • 80* - Wolf Pack
      • 80** - High Voltage
      • 75 - Wicked
      • 70 - High Impact
      • 65 - Sniper Elite
      • 60 - Phantom A
      • 60 - Systematic Warfare
      • 55 - Prairie Dogs
      • 50 - 4 Neat Guys Red
      • 50 - Firestorm A
      • 50 - Firestorm B
      • 50 - Hell Hounds Blue
      • 50 - Hell Hounds Red
      • 50 - Phantom B
      • 50 - Scat Pack
      • 50 - The 4 Thieves
        • * 80 points minimum or average - Wolf Pack provided 3 field refs and a head ref for the first event.
        • ** 80 points minimum or average - High Voltage provided 4 field refs for the first event.
    • Congratulations to all the teams for an excellent event to watch.
  • May 15, 2002
    • Results from the Saskatchewan Provincial Speedball Champions in Asquith (May 12, 2002).
      • Open Division

        • 1 - Point Blank
        2 - 4 Neat Guys
        3 - Generals
        4 - High Impact
        5 - Phantom A
        6 - Firestorm B
        7 - Firestorm A
        7 - 4 Neat Guys Red
        9 - Phantom B
        10 - Hell Hounds Blue
      • Hopper Division

        • 1 - The Bandits
        2 - P.A. Predators
        3 - Wicked
        4 - Sniper Elite
        4 - Systematic Warfare
        6 - Prairie Dogs
        7 - Scar Pack
        8 - Hell Hounds Red
        9 - The 4 Thieves
  • May 14, 2002
    • The KOBRA 3-Person Speedball (SPCC) in Kindersley (June 9, 2002) has been canceled for this year.  Bruce Burke regrets not being able to put on the event, due to illness in a couple of families.  Hopefully, in 2003 the event will be back on.
  • May 13, 2002
    • Some quick results from the Finals of the Saskatchewan Speedball Championships in Asquith May 12, 2002
      • Open Division
        1. Point Blank
        2. 4 Neat Guys
        3. Generals
        4. High Impact
      • Hopper Division
        1. The Bandits
        2. P.A. Predators
      • More complete listing will be updated in a day or two.
  • May 2, 2002
    • The Night Game is rescheduled until Friday May 10, 2002 (delayed one week) .  It's too cold.  Sorry everybody!  Please tell anyone that you know that was coming, that it's been rescheduled.  Thanks.
  • May 1, 2002
    • It looks like it will be a bit cool for the Night Game.  Dress warm.  I suspect the Paintball mines may not work because it's too cold.  We have installed a charging rack, so most of the Glow Paintballs should be charged up.  The Glow paintballs are more expensive.  $50/ 500 paintballs.  Member price $40/500.  Regular paintballs will be sold too.
  • April 26, 2002
    • We tried the Glow Paintballs.  They look too cool, while being shot.  At high rates or fire, it is almost a line of light.  At low rates, it's hard to see where they are coming from, but you can trace your shot easily.
    • On April 29, 2002, it looks like National Paintball Supply, Inc. (National) will reach an agreement with Procaps, Inc. (Procaps) to purchase Diablo Direct International (Diablo).
      • As part of the agreement, National will be the exclusive distributor of Diablo paintballs and other leading paintball brands, including Team Colors, Competition, Nightmare and Fuel.
      • Procaps, a Canadian manufacturer of soft gelatin capsules, will continue to focus on manufacturing the highest quality paintballs in the industry.
      • Gino Postorivo ,owner of National Paintball Supply, is the largest paintball distributor in the world.
      • Richmond Italia (Diablo) has become the largest paintball manufacturer.
  • April 25, 2002
  • April 23, 2002
    • The Glow Paintballs have just arrived.  They look great.  There will be glowing paint for the Night Game on May 3, 2002.  You might want to pre book your paint, as I only have 10 cases.  Prices will be posted shortly.  Glow paintballs will be more expensive than regular paint.
  • April 15, 2002
    • Don't forget about the Night Game on Friday May 3, 2002.  It starts at 8 p.m.
      • I have 2 Master Mines (from Major Paintball) in, so each team will be able to have the use of one.  They work off a trip line, to a reusable mine.  It's powered by a standard 12 gram blast, which sprays "Venom" washable paint about 15-20'.  The blast covers about 600 square feet.
      • Each team will be able to set up their mine 5 minutes before each session begins.
    • IAO Moves 10-Player Teams to 7-player.
      • The Diablo International Amateur Open presented by Dick's Sporting Goods announces that the 10-player division has been replaced by a 7-player format.   According to Debra Dion Krischke, producer of the event, " We surveyed our 10-player teams from the past two years and 90% of them were in favor of the reduction. This year's event is all about change so it seemed a good time to make the transition."
      • This seems to be the way of the future. Europe has already made the transition.  7-player teams are much more spectator and media friendly without compromising the two flag format which many players enjoy. Teams should see a 30% savings in the overall cost of a team to travel, practice and attend events throughout the year.
      • The IAO will offer an amateur and novice division in 7-player format. In addition, 5-player competition will be available offering rookie, novice, and amateur divisions. Three player offers an Amateur, Young Guns and a new Women's division.
  • April 3, 2002
    • For anyone who likes Automags or just good knowledge on paintball, check out www.automags.org  Tom Kaye will sometimes be online with a contest or pop quiz.  I've heard of players winning Warp Feeds and such.  The latest news, forums, chat room, Tom's Tech tips, and more.  Tom has a great way to test your paintballs on how good they are, under his Tip Section.  It's called a Bounce Test.  Check it out!
  • Mar. 29, 2002
    • The weather is looking okay for Saturday's Open Day.  10 fresh cases of paint just arrived today.  Let's have some fun on Saturday.
  • Mar. 26, 2002
    • I'm hoping to run the first big "Open Day" of 2002 this Saturday March 30 @ 1 p.m.
      • A number of things need to work out.
        • Great weather, which looks possible.  + temperatures this week.  There is little snow left.
        • Fresh paintballs need to get here before Good Friday.
      • Please check back on Friday to see if everything is falling into place for a Open Day Saturday.
  • Mar. 22, 2002
    • The 2002 "Diablo International Amateur Open" in Pittsburgh PA will include two new exhibition events.
      • "X-ball" which can be described as a cross between paintball, football, soccer, & Nascar.
        • On Friday August 9th thru Sunday August 11th, Richmond Italia's new "X-Ball" format will be unveiled.  10 man rosters, with 5 players on the field at once.  Penalized players will go to a penalty box. 4 quarters will be played.  A hang is worth 1 point.  Every time a hang is scored the field is reset.  After a hang, each team has 3 minutes for their pit crews to reload paint, air, water, etc.
      • Also the prestigious, "Nation's Cup Invitational", which will bring hand-picked country Teams to play for the highest National honor in the sport: Bring Home the Nation's Cup!
        • TEAM CANADA
          • Captain: Andy Kopcok
          • Players:
            • Steve Hammond
            • Roddy McDonald
            • Louie D'Alessio
            • Aaron Olsen
            • Mike Carey
            • Zac Meunier
            • Craig Cornoni
            • Marc White
            • Dwayne Summerhayes
        • TEAM USA
          • Coach: Bob Long - Bob Long's Ironmen
          • Co -Captains:
            • Renick Miller - Aftershock
            • Jerry Braun - Ground Zero
          • Players:
            • Rich Telford - SC Ironmen
            • Jon Richardson - Avalanche
            • Chris LaSoya - Avalanche
            • Alex Fraige - Dynasty
            • Oliver Lang - Dynasty
            • Nicky Cuba - Ground Zero
            • Dennis "Mooner" Mood - Ground Zero
            • Todd "Poopy" Adamson - Aftershock
            • Ron Nelson - Bob Long's Ironmen
            • Zack Long - Bob Long's Ironmen
  • Mar. 20, 2002
    • Press Release:
      • Bentonville, AR, March 7, 2002 – Brass Eagle Inc. (NASDAQ: XTRM) has filed suit against Texas-based Odyssey Paintball Products, LLC for infringement of a Brass Eagle Inc. patent covering a motorized, active feed paintball loader.  The suit was filed in federal court in Greenville, South Carolina.  Also named as defendants in the suit are Greenville-based wholesale distributor Paintball, Incorporated, and local paintball retailers Axis/1st Shot Paintball and 111 Paintball.
        • The Brass Eagle patent – US 5,816,232 – covers Brass Eagle Inc.’s popular ViewLoader eVLution and ViewLoader Revolution electronic feeder loaders.  Odyssey’s recently introduced HALO active feed loader is the accused product in the suit.
        • Check out the Viewloader site for the remainder of the release, under Press Releases.
  • Mar. 16, 2002
    • SHORT NOTICE: if the temp is above -15oC  - Call first please!
      • The next Open Day is Mar. 17, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • Mar. 2, 2002
    • SHORT NOTICE: if the temp is above -15oC
      • The next Open Day is Mar. 3, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
    • Skyball 2002 started this weekend.  Paintball Wilderness has hourly updates.  240 teams are registered.
  • Feb. 20, 2002
    • Centerflag Products has released their newest Hyperframe, it's call the Uprising, and it's for Autocockers.  It's not cheap at $550 US, and the marker must be sent to Centerflag to be installed.  The 3-way is in the grip frame.  They have a Black Magic with the conversion on their index page, and it looks great.
    • The Hell Hounds have their Big Game scheduled for Aug. 11, 2002.  It's called Risk 2002.
  • Feb. 9, 2002
    • SHORT NOTICE:
      • The next Open Day is Feb. 10, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
  • Feb. 8, 2002
    • I have the results of the Canadian Nationals Master Division.
    • Masters

        • 1 Souled Out
        2 Outriders
        3 Thunderstorm
        4 Champions (Team Intense)
        5 Total Eclipse
        6 Edge
        7 Frontline
        8 BC Supernaturals
        9 Misfits
        10 Team Heat
        11 Drifters
        12 Team Joker Green
        13 Team Joker Black

      • 14 Extreme Rage
  • Feb. 4, 2002
    • Blizzard Ball 2002 has been canceled, "...due to the overwhelming lack of response from teams and fields...".  The event was canceled in 2000, but 26 teams came in 2001.  They will try to run another before the New Year, and hope for a better response.  It is held in Ontario.
    • The new Angel IR3 started to ship Feb. 2, 2002.  It looks great, and has more features.
    • A Press Release from Sam Caldwell of the World Paintball Federation announced that due to "the economically uncertain times we are all experiencing has forced sponsors to cut back on their support of tournaments...Rather than reduce the prizes, provide fewer referees, or in any way fall short of its customer's expectations, WPF has suspended the ACE circuit for the 2002 season. All tournaments have been canceled!..."
  • Feb. 1, 2002
    • 66 teams attended the Canadian National Speedball Championships in Calgary over the weekend of Jan. 26-27, 2002.  Calgary had a snow storm that almost closed the airport & some highways.  A few teams didn't make it through the storm.  The results were:
      • Novice

          • 1 Oh Shite
          2 Frostbite
          3 Mirror Image
          4 BC Supernaturals
          5 Destiny
          6 Tsavo
          7 Hell Hounds
          8 War Party
          9 5 Horsemen
          10 Untouchables Green
          11 Rage
          12 Juvenile Delinquents
          13 Team Splatter
          14 Renegade
          15 System Shock

      • Amateur

          • 1 Team Vengeance
          2 Method
          3 Strick 9
          4 Arsenal
          5 Rampage
          6 Scream Team
          7 Voodoo
          8 Team Static
          9 Frost RDP
          10 Bovine Assassins
          11 Echo
          12 Drifters
          13 CIA
          14 Section 31
          15 Savage Eagles
          16 Cowboys
          17 Icemen
          18 RDP
          19 Team Impact
          20 Red Nex
          21 Beyond Therapy
          22 War Party
          23 BC Supernaturals
          24 Point Blank
          25 Misfits
          26 Max. Velocity
          27 Counterfeit
          28 Show Girls
          29 Hell Hounds
          30 Pyro
          31 Airmageddon
          32 4 Neat Guys
          33 Romuage
          34 Brock Bandits
          35 Team Elite

      • Masters

          • 1 Souled Out
          2 Outriders
          3 Thunderstorm
          4 Champions (Team Intense)
          5 Total Eclipse
          6 Edge
          7 Frontline
          8 BC Supernaturals
          9 Misfits
          10 Team Heat
          11 Drifters
          12 Team Joker Green
          13 Team Joker Black
          14 Extreme Rage

        • Hopefully in a few days, the missing Masters placings will be added.
        • The Top 8 scoring teams in the round robin made the semi-finals.  The Top 4 then played for the prizes.  It was extremely close scoring, with one team missing the finals by 4 points.
  • Jan. 22, 2002
    • Sounds like the National Speedball Championships in Calgary have maximum teams entered at 70.  350 players will be playing this weekend on the Stampede Grounds.
    • Some players have been asking about the Air Fill cards.  One punch is good all day while playing at Paintball Paradise Prince Albert.
  • Jan. 12, 2002
    • Air Fill Cards @ Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc.
      • 3,000 p.s.i. Air Fill Cards are $50 for 12 fills or visits.  ($4.16 per fill/visit).  Daily fill price is $6.
      • 4,500 p.s.i. Air Fill Cards are $70 for 12 fills or visits.  ($5.83 per fill/visit).  Daily fill price is $8.
      • Cards will be kept on file at Paintball Paradise Prince Albert Inc.
  • Jan. 5, 2002
    • SHORT NOTICE:
      • The next Open Day is Jan. 6, 2002 (Sunday) @ 1 p.m.
        • If you need rental HPA tanks, let me know ASAP.  George
    • Check out the For Sale page.  There is a Titan Semi Auto which is barely used.
    • Paintball Wilderness is very professional looking site from Team Ignite based in Ontario. They have various news headlines, stories, etc.
  • Jan. 3, 2002
    • Ricochet Loader Warranty Extended.
      • An announcement from Ricochet reads: "The first year of production on a new product always uncovers a few unexpected problems... Our 2K-2001 model is no exception. Because there is a higher probability of manufacturer defects and design flaws during this time, Ricochet Development is extending its warranty on the 2K-2001 model to 12 months from date of purchase. This is a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Starting in December, any returns will be replaced with the                2K-2002 model." ...From Action Pursuit Games Ezine.
  • Jan. 2, 2002
    • New rule for all Electronic Markers at the Saskatchewan Paintball Championship Circuit events.
      • All Electronic markers must have a barrel "sock" over their barrel at all times in the safe area.  Examples are Redz Jimmy Caps, Barrel Condoms, etc.
      • This follows similar measures at most Paintball Tournaments.
      • This looks like a trend that will see barrel plugs replaced with barrel socks at all Tournaments.
  • Jan. 1, 2002
    • Happy New Year!!
    • The long range forecast for this weekend looks very good (-1oC).  So keep an eye out for a Short Notice Game on Sunday.
    • Just got an email from Daryl (Team Heat).  There will be a practice at Phantom Regina on Jan. 13, 2002, leading up to the Nationals in Calgary on Jan. 26-27, 2002.  Every team that would like to practice is invited.
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