Thursday Night Mid-week Game!

We had a great turn out last night for our first Thursday night mid-week game! Over 20 people showed up to play and spectate! The games were great! Best play of the night:

Here's the situation: Team 1 is at home and the snakeside back can. Team 2 is in the snake 50 and Team 1's carwash. Team 2 is completely out of paint, but Team 1 doesn't know and stay in their bunkers. The T2 snake player leaves his gun behind, backs up and starts throwing paintballs that he's found on the ground at T1 Home. T2 carwash starts conserving shots and keeps T1 back-can occupied. T1 back-can pushes up to the 20 can, at the same time, T2 snake leaves the snake and sneaks up to T1 40 can. T1 still think the snake is hot and focus their attention there. T1 snake player has a handful of paintballs and sneaks up to the T1 30 can. T2 carwash takes a few shots at T1 20 can player and T2 snake player makes his move. He sneaks up and bunkers the T1 20 can by throwing paint at him, breaking paint on his loader. T1 home shoots T2 snake player and then goes to bunker T2 Carwash but misses and gets shot out by the T2 carwash player. T2 wins!

(ok, so the paint throwing wasn't technically legal in ANY league, but this wasn't PSP, NPPL, or any other league. This was just plain good old fun at the Provo Pick-up field!)

MVP of the night: Braydon, the T2 snake player!

SPPL owner steps down!

The SPPL is under new ownership as of March 7th, 2010. Billy Smith of Low Country Paintball has acquired the league from founder Jayson Nielson.

Regarding the acquisition, Jayson Neilson said “The SPPL is the premier Woodsball League in the world. There are many imitators but they will never be able to match the sportsmanship, fair play, and overall fun and simplicity of our 3 flag format. With events in five different countries and fields all across the US requesting local SPPL affiliates it is critical that my replacement not only be qualified to continue on with my vision but to grow that vision and take the SPPL to new heights.”

He went on to add “It is my opinion that there is no other person in the paintball industry more qualified to take over the SPPL than Billy Smith. Over the past six years that I’ve had the privilege to know and work with him, I have become a huge fan. He is one of the few individuals in this industry that really ‘gets’ the players. He works tirelessly to provide them with the best venues and experiences possible.

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to attend any of his events or meet him, then you know what I’m talking about. He is truly an amazing asset to the SPPL and the players should be excited for what’s next. Not only will he be able continue my vision for the SPPL, he’ll be able to add to it in so many more ways than I have ever been able to do.”

The 2010 season will continue with the same rules, venues and events that Mr. Nielson has scheduled. Mr. Smith will be at the SoCal event scheduled for March 27th-28th at Camp Pendelton near San Diego, California.

Tim Montressor of the Philly Americans

“This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”
-Winston Churchill

The ominous gray clouds of the dreary winter afternoon hang over the cold cement parking lot as the boys sit outside the bookstore while anxiously and restlessly flipping through the pages of the magazine at a frantic pace. The teenagers point and comment with every turn of the glossy sheet dreaming of possibilities and hoping that their delusions can one day become a reality. The allure of becoming a professional football player, basketball player or baseball player has sputtered away leaving only the optimism of becoming a world class paintball player. Despite the peculiar looks and constant questions, society is intrigued by the game of paintball and the notion that someone can commit such a large portion of themselves to one goal and one objective with little to no monetary return. Nonetheless, such grand outlooks and sociological concerns are irrelevant to the boys as they admire the images of the professional paintball players and their shimmering trophies and oversized plaques. At 25 and about to turn 26 in a week and almost 11 years since I sat outside the Barnes and Nobles with my friends, my dream has been lived and the opportunities that life and God have provided within the game of paintball continue to be seized and consumed, further fueling my life and allowing a new door of prospects

For over 20 years, a large quantity of aspiring paintball players has dreamt of playing on the All-Americans. Despite the public outcries and opinions pertaining to certain players or sponsors, it was always hard to deny the intrigue of a team that had endured every transition of the sport and maintained the ability to remain competitive. Much in the way the Yankees or Red Sox have built a legacy in baseball with their staying power and ability to survive, the All-Americans had forged through the muggy intermediary periods of our game. Coincidentally, I grew up in the Midwest; therefore it was inevitable to hope for a tryout with Detroit Fusion or Chicago Aftershock, it was a right that came with location. But, I had always respected the All-Americans and their drive for victory and perfection that defined the team and its players and so I was able to still imagine myself waiving the All-American banner after a victory.

In 2004 I joined the team out of necessity when I had nowhere else to go and once I was provided a chance to leave I stayed because I didn’t want to go anywhere else. I do not consider myself too masculine to admit that a piece of
my heart has been broken; but not in the way that a girl can strain a boy’s emotions or the loss of a family member evokes mourning, but similar to waking up from an amazing dream that seemed all too real and sadness arises because the harsh reality of daily life is overly mundane. Still, much like the players that came before us, the 2009 team all poured our sweat and tears into making the Philadelphia Americans a success, and we did it on our terms. Nonetheless, in the same manner that a proud parent observes their child begin college and embark on a new adventure, the players of the All-Americans will witness their careers in the game and in life evolve into something fresh and different.

To those that have asked, YES, the All-Americans will not be competing in the 2010 season. Nevertheless, I would be remiss to tell the futures of all the players because I do not know what everyone will do for this season or the next. Some players have moved on because they felt it was time to venture forth and some have moved on because they had to. It was an ending that I could never imagine because the book was too long and the conclusion appeared too distant. Nonetheless, it is not a gloomy day for me or the players because it is simply an unavoidable evolution of life. So, I no longer have to welcome a handful of teammates into town or fend them off my refrigerator or protect my beer like a new born child. However, the cliché that all good things come to an end holds true, it’s just a matter of when the end arrives.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone that made our dream a possibility; most importantly all of our fans, supporters, moms, dads, friends and sponsors that supported us not only when we were up but most significantly when we were at our lowest. For without all of you, our hopes would have remained unfulfilled and plastered between the shiny covers of magazines.

-Tim Montressor
Philadelphia Americans #40

Dynasty Welcomes Chad George!

Looks like the Philly All Americans are losing anther key piece. Over the past few years Dynasty has really been missing some super wild players, and Chad will definitely fill that void. Maybe he will help bring Dynasty back to there winning ways. At the moment he is not on the roster for PSP. Angel Fragoza, Alex Fraige, Ryan Greenspan, Archie Montemayor, Johnny Perchak, Justin Schwarz, Yosh Rau and David Williamson are all still on the roster. Who will get the axe?

via. overpaintball.com

KEE drops a bomb on Oklahoma D-Day!

Sewell, NJ, January 28, 2010 KEE Action Sports LLC.

KEE Action Sports is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with D-Day Adventure Park. All D-Day Adventure Park events in Oklahoma will be supported with RPS Paint and BT Paintball Products.

“D-Day Adventure Park has long been one of the leaders in the big game scenario market and we are excited to be working with them again,” said George Eurick, President and CEO of KEE Action Sports. “The team at D-Day Adventure Park is top notch, and their strategy aligns well with our industry leading RPS paint and BT Paintball brand. We look forward to growing the event and the sport with Dewayne and his team.”

Dewayne Convirs, Operator of D-Day Adventure Park and Bunker, Inc. said, “It’s good to be partners with the group at KEE Action Sports again. The BT Paintball mil sim product line is central to our belief in the scenario market. But the real beauty of this deal is that we will once again be able to offer the best paint in the industry – RPS. The quality of paint, strong brand support, and the overall marketing support from KEE will be sure to increase enjoyment and expansion of the D-Day Event and overall big game exposure.”

KEE Action Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of paintball sporting goods and the exclusive source for RPS®, Empire®, Invert™, Invert™ MINI™, BT Paintball™, HALO®, EVIL®, and Pure Energy® brand products.

D-Day Adventure Park is the host facility for the world’s largest paintball event, Oklahoma D-DAY, and is home to Red Dawn, Blackhawk Down and other premiere sporting events. Visit www.ddayadventurpark for registration information and event schedules for D-DAY 2010, Red Dawn, Black Hawk Down, and Urban Assault.

Proto Primo Hopper

Hot off the press! This is the new Proto Primo Hopper flyers. Just got the email from DYE about this. We can't wait to get our hands on them.

Proto Primo Hopper

This looks absolutely amazing! Our guess is that MSRP will be right around $10. Can't wait to get our hands on one!

21st January 2010 – Planet Eclipse HQ: Planet Eclipse are thrilled to announce that Dynasty, the most prolific team in the history of paintball, have joined the Eclipse Family for the 2010 season and beyond. The agreement will see Dynasty, one of the most consistent performers in Professional Paintball in the past decade, using a mixture of arguably the most consistent performing markers; Eclipse Geos and Eclipse Egos, throughout the 2010 Season in their quest to remain the Worlds number one team.

In 2010, Dynasty will be dominating the Professional Divisions of the NPPL and PSP in the US as well as representing Eclipse throughout Europe and the Rest of the World. Understandably excited, this is what both camps had to say about the news: “What was already shaping up to be a good 2010 has just turned into a great 2010! We are delighted to be associated with Dynasty and their Worldwide presence on and off the field” -Ian “Jacko” Parsons, Planet Eclipse

“Eclipse have an outstanding presence in competitive paintball and we’re honored to have them as our marker sponsor for 2010. Choosing Eclipse was simple as Egos and Geos are by far the most consistent and reliable markers available and teams using them have the best back up at events worldwide. We know that shooting Eclipse will give us that all important edge in 2010!” -Alex Fraige, Team Dynasty

TechT Cyclone Feed System

Straight from the TechT team, this is exactly why we carry the TechT Cyclone upgrade kits in the store. These can be bought as a package or individually. Come and get your upgrade kit today!

2010 Eclipse Fashion Show

This is the 2010 Eclipse Fashion Show. Check out the Distortion playing gear!

Virtue Invert Mini Eyes!

Mini eyes!

Mini eye boards feature a Hall effect trigger sensor

-Increased Battery efficiency

-Improved Reliability

-Dual Spectrum Technology: Infrared and visible light

-Glowing laser eyes instantly confirms eye operation

-Lifetime warranty

Check out their website for more info on price!

Salt Lake City, Utah – January 18, 2010 – Bad Karma, a competitive scenario, big game and CQB paintball team from Salt Lake City, Utah, today announced they will be sponsored by Tippmann for the 2010 season. They join an exclusive group of less than 20 teams around the world honored by Tippmann.

Bad Karma will run Tippmann paintball markers in games scheduled throughout the country. They will participate in scenarios and competitions from California to Chicago this season. The X7 Phenom from Tippmann will also be the official marker of two Operation Bad Karma events the team is putting on this year–the first is a CQB event at Addiction Paintball in Ogden, Utah on January 30th while the second is a scenario game at A Pirate’s Paradise in Mesquite, Nevada on April 24th.

“It’s a great honor and responsibility to be sponsored by Tippmann,” said Jared Bronson, Team Commander. “We have run Tippmann markers throughout the team’s history and have always been impressed with how they perform under the most extreme of circumstances. The new X7 Phenom is no exception. It has some amazing new technology behind it. We are looking forward to our entire team getting their hands on them.”

To see the team’s schedule or find out about Operation Bad Karma events, visit www.teambadkarma.com.

About Bad Karma
Bad Karma is a scenario, big game and CQB paintball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team competes in events throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. The 18 current team members are some of the most competitive and passionate in the region. As a result, Bad Karma has won numerous awards on a team and individual level. Team sponsors include Tippmann, Elite Weekend Productions, A Pirate’s Paradise, Addiction Paintball, The Utah National Guard and TreeHouse Interactive. Visit www.teambadkarma.com for more information on the team.

About Tippmann
For more than 20 years, Tippmann Sports has been dedicated to quality manufacturing as well as cutting edge technology and design. The company serves the paintball industry from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tippmann Sports’ complete line of paintball markers and related accessories can be found at paintball stores and fields as well as mass retail and sporting goods outlets throughout the world. For more information, visit www.tippmann.com.

2010 Unified National & Regional RaceTo Format

Leagues Unite to Organize and Standardize Tournament Paintball Nationwide
Format, Rankings, Rules, Classifications, Memberships and More


January 15, 2010 - Paintball Sports Promotions (PSP) is pleased to announce the creation of a network of affiliate regional tournament leagues that, along with the PSP, share the goal of introducing the "RaceTo" format to players throughout the country.

These affiliated leagues will work together to provide a consistent experience for players across leagues and divisions, as well as create a universal player ranking in conjunction with the APPA that fits both the regional and national levels. Over time, this system will provide a national ranking for teams at every level across the United States, allowing a player to compare his/her team to those playing in other leagues on the other side of the country. As this system grows, the ability to rank teams will extend to ranking individual players. For the first time, the sport will have a true national ranking for both categories, enabling players to measure themselves against competitors.

The affiliate leagues heading the 2010 Unified National and Regional RaceTo Format include:

Ryan Bosch, Arizona Paintball Players League (AZPPL), www.theazppl.com
Larry Motes, Carolina Field Owners Association (CFOA) Tournament Series, www.thecfoa.com
John Smith, Central Florida Paintball Series (CFPS), www.cfpsevents.com
Jeff Stein, New England Hurricanes
Lane Wright, Paintball Sports Promotions (PSP), www.pspevents.com
Carl & Karen Bortol and Greg Pauley, Vicious Series, www.pbnation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=531
Mike Hinman, West Coast Paintball Players League (WCPPL), www.wcppl.com

By partnering with these leagues and implementing player rankings, the sport of paintball will be unified from top to bottom, coast to coast. This network will continue to pursue expansion across the country with the ultimate goal of creating a more unified sport.


2010 Unified National and Regional RaceTo Format Schedule and Map

January 23 - 24, 2010: CFPS Event #1
February 20 - 21, 2010: AZPPL Event #1
February 20 - 21, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #1
February 27 - 28, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Queen City Masters
March 6 - 7, 2010: CFPS Event #2
March 6 - 7, 2010: WCPPL Event #1
March 19 - 21, 2010: PSP Phoenix Open
March 27 - 28, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Dirty South Open
April 9 - 11, 2010: AZPPL Event #2
April 10 - 11, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #2
April 17 - 18, 2010: CFPS Event #3
April 24 - 25, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Tarheel Open
May 1 - 2, 2010: Vicious Series Event #1
May 15 - 16, 2010: WCPPL Event #2
May 22 - 23, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #3
May 29 - 30, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 River JAM
May 29 - 30, 2010: CFPS Event #4
June 5 - 6, 2010: Vicious Series Event #2
June 24 - 27, 2010: PSP Chicago Open
June 26 - 27, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Carolina Classic
July 9 - 10, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #4
July 17 - 18, 2010: CFPS Event #5
July 17 - 18, 2010: WCPPL Event #3
July 24 - 25, 2010: Vicious Series Event #3
August 7 - 8, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Atomic FallOut
August 13 - 15, 2010: PSP Mid-Atlantic Open
September 11 - 12, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Dog Daze Challenge
September 11 - 12, 2010: CFPS Event #6
September 11 - 12, 2010: WCPPL Event #4
September 18 - 19, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #5
September 18 - 19, 2010: Vicious Series Event #4
October 2 - 4, 2010: AZPPL Event #3
October 20 - 24, 2010: PSP World Cup
November 6 - 7, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-2 Homecoming
November 13 - 14, 2010: CFOA RaceTo-X Event #6
November 13 - 14, 2010: WCPPL Event #5
December 4 - 5, 2010: AZPPL Event #4

PSP Announces PSP Phoenix!

Here is the field layout for the PSP Phoenix!

New DerDer Film!

DerDer has always had great videos. Progression and War of Attrition have been mind blowing. Their new video, Bring Out Your Dead looks to eclipse their other work! This video looks absolutely amazing! We'll have these in stock as soon as they are released, but until then, here is a quick look at what's coming!

Or visit the DerDer website to see a better version.

Un-Employable (Part 4 of 4)

This is the conclusion of the Planet Eclipse story.

Un-Employable (Part 3 of 4)

This is part 3 of the story of Planet Eclipse Paintball.

Un-Employable (Part 2 of 4)

This is the story of Planet Eclipse out of the UK, as told by the founders/owners.

Un-Employable (Part 1 of 4)

This is the story of Planet Eclipse out of the UK, as told by the founders/owners.