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Announcements
Updated May 2003:
May 8th -
*PBoT news release: Our site is on its way to moving to a pop-up free world. A facelift of our web site is also on the way. Stay tuned to find more information on our new direction & our upcoming Big Game being co-produced by the Indiana Captains Council (ICC). With the addition of some new blood into the club we will shortly be completing our official documents and filing for non-profit status. We are still looking for individuals who would like to help us further this endeavor. Please contact our President at paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com. Growth is here!
*On Sat., May 10th & Sun., May 11th, WomenInPaintball.com formally announced the 2nd International Introduce a Woman to Paintball Weekend. The event consists of fields around North America offering discounts to women for the weekend!
No news yet from fields in our area taking part in this. Please contact us if you are: paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com.
*Brian Sullivan, President of Jebs PB Club, recently contacted us about their paintball club out of Northern Kentucky. They have their own field that they operate. The field is Dragonfire Paintball Park located in Crittenden, KY around 30 mins from downtown Cincinnati. You can visit their site at: http://www.jebspaintballclub.com or at just http://www.Jebsclub.com
*Last weekend a couple members of the Xtreme Outlaws reffed & helped run Paintball Valley's 3-man Rookie Series tournament. There was a record of 17 teams showing for the event. For the point standings please visit http://paintballvalley.com.
*Last weekend also, members of the Kickn Outlaws squad produced & reffed the 4-man Apocalypse tourney at Bent Arrows. Congrats goes out to Parasey for taking 1st in the event for the 2nd year running!
*Currently, the Outlaws are looking for middle/front players to fill out 2 squads: the Evil Outlaws & the Xtreme Outlaws. Even if you have lots or very little tournament experience, we want to hear from you. Sponsors are already on board for the Outlaws teams. We require those interested to be able to afford our schedule, have a mode of transportation, availability for at least one practice & one tournament a month. If not more. If you would be interested in this please contact them through their forums or by e-mail at kylehudson@outlawspaintball.com.
*Go to Warpig.com for news from the 2003 Paintball Expo help in California: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/articles/news/050703expo.shtml. From the article it stated that the Expo will be coming to the Midwest very soon.
*This is a first, the Draxxus International Amateur Open will also be having a lift-slam-n-jam truck show, check it out at ForceofNature.com: http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=588&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
*This Weekend!: On Sat., May 10th, Spankys Paintball is having their Crusade for Children tourney. All proceeds will go towards the Crusade for Children. Please check out their forum for more info: http://www.spankyspaintball.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=139. Hurry up and get those teams together for a worthy cause!
*This Weekend!: On Sat., May 10th, Paintball Fun will be having their monthly league! Click on their name for information about them.
*This Weekend!: On Sat., May 10th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 5-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 17th, Valley Branch Retreat/Paintball Valley will be having a Scenario Game based on the popular video game "Halo." Visit http://paintballvalley.com for more info. The Outlaws will be there to ref & play this event. The club will also be there to hand out member forms & accept memberships.
*On Sat., May 17th, the High School Paintball National Championships will be held at Challenge Park Extreme in Joliet, IL.
*On Sun, May 18th, the Indiana Captains Council (ICC) & PMI 5-man Summer Series continues at Paintball Outfitters!
*Also on Sun, May 18th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man Beginner tourney!
*The Outlaws Teams will be having practice & tryouts from 10-1 on Sunday, May 18th at Paintball Valley. All are invited. Contact them from their forum for more information.
*On Sat., May 24th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 31st, the Paintball Barn is having their $1000 3 on 3 tournament. Please visit their web site: http://paintballbarn.com for more info.
*On Sat., May 31st & Sun., June 1st, On Target Entertainment's 7-man Heartland Series continues in Springfield, OH. at the Clark County Fairgrounds!
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Announcements
Updated April 2003:
April 29th -
*Paintball was the #1 growing sport in 2002. Check out PaintballChannel.com for the dirt: http://www.paintballchannel.com/browse.php?mod=article&opt=view&id=215&style=details
*On Sat., May 10th & Sun., May 11th, WomenInPaintball.com formally announced the 2nd International Introduce a Woman to Paintball Weekend. The event consists of fields around North America offering discounts to women for the weekend!
No news yet from fields in our area taking part in this. Please contact us if you are: paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com.
*AKA Press Release
Wicked Air Sportz has announced the release of their Equalizer series of marker electronics for AKAs Viking and Excalibur. This AKA approved board is a drop-in replacement and will not require any modifications to the marker. The Equalizer has been approved by AKA, and will not void the warranty of your Viking or Excalibur. The Equalizer will be available as an aftermarket upgrade directly from Wicked Air Sportz.
Here are just a few of the features offered with the Equalizer:
· Support for custom anti-chop eye system.
· Improved Battery life.
· Reduced air consumption due to lower dwell requirements.
· Trigger programmable dwell, debounce, and eye modes.
· Rate of fire limited only by pneumatic cycle rate when used with anti-chop eye system (currently exceeds 35 cps in dry fire tests).
· Rate of fire cap without the anti-chop eye system programmable from 10 bps to 30 bps.
· Compatible with the older Mac solenoids and new Humphrey solenoids.
· Hopper/Warpfeed trigger output with programmable trigger duration and polarity.
· Compatible with Wicked Air Sportzs Equalink cable.
· Free software upgrades (requires Equalink) via the Internet.
· Lifetime warranty.
The Equalink is not the same programming cable being used with the current AKA electronics. The Equalink is a cable that works with all products produced by Wicked Air Sportz, and its software is compatible with all versions of the Windows operating system.
Effective May 1, 2003, AKA will be shipping new Vikings and Excaliburs with the Equalizer board.
The Equalizer board has the ability to accept a custom anti-chop eye system developed by Wicked Air Sportz. AKA and their distributors will be working on approved methods of performing aftermarket installation of the anti-chop eye system. Currently, AKA will not be manufacturing markers with eyes from the factory, but the bodies will be drilled to accept the eyes.
Wicked Air Sportz will warranty, maintain, and take all technical questions regarding the Equalizers functionality and installation via their technical support department and public forums. AKA will provide documentation on disk and on-line for new markers.
For additional information go to the Wicked Air Sportz website at: www.wickedairsportz.com.
*Heres an interview of the commissioner of the NXL (X-Ball) from PaintballChannel.com: http://www.paintballchannel.com/browse.php?mod=article&opt=view&id=213&style=details
*Our Scenario Game Questionnaire & our Membership Form are currently out of order. Ill let you know when it is back on-line. Sorry for any inconvenience. For the time being, feel free to e-mail us to request a member form. Thanx.
*The Ultimate Madness III trade show can be found via Warpig.com: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/ultimate_madness/2003/techgal/index.shtml
*Currently, the Outlaws are looking for middle/front players to fill out 2 squads: the Kickn Outlaws & the Extreme Outlaws. Even if you have lots or very little tournament experience, we want to hear from you. Sponsors are already on board for the Outlaws teams. We require those interested to be able to afford our schedule, have a mode of transportation, availability for at least one practice & one tournament a month. If not more. If you would be interested in this please contact them through their forums or by e-mail at paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com.
*JT launches a new web site: http://JTUSA.com. Its under work but on its way.
*I am happy to introduce a new member to the club & a new benefit to our club members. Jesse Pontius, the airsmith at Bloomington Paintball & Airsoft Supply & team member of the Outlaws, has offered free airsmithing to all club members. Not including parts of course. Welcome aboard Jesse!
*On Sunday, May 4th, Paintball Valley continues their league. Check out http://PaintballValley.com for more info.
*Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. Their will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels. Contact Adam by e-mail at: ruffneck142000@yahoo.com.
*On Sat., May 10th, Spankys Paintball is having their Crusade for Children tourney. All proceeds will go towards the Crusade for Children. Please check out their forum for more info: http://www.spankyspaintball.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=139
*On Sat., May 10th, Paintball Fun will be having their monthly league! Click on their name for information about them.
*On Sat., May 10th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 5-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 17th, Valley Branch Retreat/Paintball Valley will be having a Scenario Game based on the popular video game "Halo." Visit http://paintballvalley.com for more info. The Outlaws will be there to ref & play this event.
*On Sat., May 17th, the High School Paintball National Championships will be held at Challenge Park Extreme in Joliet, IL.
*On Sun, May 18th, the Indiana Captains Council (ICC) & PMI 5-man Summer Series continues at Paintball Outfitters!
*Also on Sun, May 18th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man Beginner tourney!
*On Sat., May 24th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 31st, the Paintball Barn is having their $1000 3 on 3 tournament. Please visit their web site: http://paintballbarn.com for more info.
*On Sat., May 31st & Sun., June 1st, On Target Entertainment's 7-man Heartland Series continues in Springfield, OH. at the Clark County Fairgrounds
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April 21st -
* PB oTomorrow & the Indiana Captains Council (ICC) are currently working on an Big Game/Scenario Game planned to be scheduled during Sept. of this year. Details and more info to be released soon. Please stay tuned for the details. If you, or someone you know would be interested in helping out, please contact us at paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com.
*On Sat., May 10th & Sun., May 11th, WomenInPaintball.com formally announced the 2nd International Introduce a Woman to Paintball Weekend. The event consists of fields around North America offering discounts to women for the weekend!
*For more information on the college teams playing in the NCPA League (www.college-paintball.com) please check out: http://www.teamprofiles.college-paintball.com.
*WDP releases the Angel Speed which boasts 30 bps w/ a big cut in the price. Fpr more news visit the PaintballChannel.com: http://www.paintballchannel.com/browse.php?mod=article&opt=view&id=206&style=details.
*Our Scenario Game Questionnaire & our Membership Form are currently out of order. Ill let you know when it is back on-line. Sorry for any inconvenience. For the time being, feel free to e-mail us to request a member form. Thanx.
*If you werent at the PSP LA Open, you can at least see the trade show at Warpig.com: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/psp/2003/la/tradegallery/.
*Currently, the Outlaws are looking for middle/front players to fill out 2 squads: the Kickn Outlaws & the Extreme Outlaws. Even if you have lots or very little tournament experience, we want to hear from you. Sponsors are already on board for the Outlaws teams. We require those interested to be able to afford our schedule, have a mode of transportation, availability for at least one practice & one tournament a month. If you would be interested in this please contact them through their forums or by e-mail at paintballoftmrw@hotmail.com.
*The NPPL Super 7 in Las Vegas news can be found at Warpig.com: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/nppl/2003/vegas/index.shtml. While youre there you can check out 9 games that PigTV taped for you: http://www.pigtv.net/03_summary/03_NPPL_VEGAS.shtml.
*The Ultimate Madness III, the largest 3-man event, news can also be found at Warpig.com: http://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/ultimate_madness/2003/index.shtml.
*On Sunday, April 26th, Spankys Paintball will be holding a Tournament. Please visit their web site & forum for more information at: http://spankyspaintball.com.
*On Sunday, May 4th, Paintball Valley continues their league. Check out http://PaintballValley.com for more info.
*Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. Their will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels.
*On Sat., May 10th, Valley Branch Retreat/Paintball Valley will be having a Scenario Game based on the popular video game "Halo." Visit http://paintballvalley.com for more info. The Outlaws will be there to ref & play this event.
*On Sat., May 10th, Paintball Fun will be having their monthly league! Click on their name for information about them.
*On Sat., May 10th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 5-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 17th, the High School Paintball National Championships will be held at Challenge Park Extreme in Joliet, IL.
*On Sun, May 18th, the Indiana Captains Council (ICC) & PMI 5-man Summer Series continues at Paintball Outfitters!
*Also on Sun, May 18th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man Beginner tourney,
*On Sat., May 24th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man "Off To IAO" tourney!
*On Sat., May 31st & Sun., June 1st, On Target Entertainment's 7-man Heartland Series continues in Springfield, OH. at the Clark County Fairgrounds!
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April 4th -
*Chris Canal from Catfish Lake PB contacted us the other day about a club privelage available to all of our members for their upcoming Big Game coming up this Sun., April 6th. They are waiving their $8 entry fee. For more information please visit their site: http://indianapaintball.com.
*Paintball Valley just released the storyline for their upcoming Halo game. It is scheduled for Sat., May 17th. For more information & to pre-register please visit http://paintballvalley.com. The reffing will be provided by the Outlaws. It should be a blast.
*The Outlaws are happy to announce their new web site: http://OutlawsPaintball.com. All are welcome to check out the new site and visit the forums.
*THIS WEEKEND!: The Paintball Barn is having a 3 on 3 tournament on Sat., April 5th. Please check their site for more information at http://paintballbarn.com.
* THIS WEEKEND!: On Sun., April 6th, Paintball Valleys 3-man rookie series continues. You can see their site at http://paintballvalley.com.
*THIS WEEKEND!: Catfish Lake Paintball is holding their first BIG GAME of the season on Sunday, April 6th .... Axis & Allies. 200-300 players are expected to participate and the cost is just $8 per player. For more info visit http://indianapaintball.com.
*Our Scenario Game Questionnaire & our Membership Form are currently out of order. Ill let you know when it is back on-line. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanx.
*The Outlaws are looking for one serious front tournament player for the EVIL Team. The Outlaws currently have a Sun., April 6th practice/tryout scheduled at Paintball Valley. We will be reffing the 3-man rookie series being held there at PV at 11:30. After that, around 1:30 or 2, our fun will begin. Come on out if you want to get in some team practice.
*Currently, the Outlaws have a few players available to start forming a 3rd tournament team. If you would be interested in this please contact them through their forums.
*Bloomington Paintball & Airsoft Supply is happy new announce that Kyle Hudson is their new Manager. They plan to start stocking even more paintball & airsoft gear so stop on in and take a look around. They will do their best to compete w/ internet prices besides offering airsmithing services. You can also sign up for the PB oTomorrow club here.
*WGP now has forums so you can now reach their airsmiths direct. Plus you can reach the Naughty Dogs at this new forum: www.wgppress.com
*Five teams currently hold the #1 spot for the NCPA: the Purdue University Boilermakers, University of Illinois Illini, the Penn State University Nittany Lions, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the Iowa State University Cyclones. The teams will travel to Challenge Park Extreme in Joliet, IL on April 12th to compete in the 4th annual College Paintball National Championships. For more info please visit the Paintball Channel: http://www.paintballchannel.com/browse.php?mod=article&opt=view&id=200&style=details.
*On Sun., April 13th, the ICC/PMI Summer Series continues at the Proving Grounds. Just North of Indianapolis, Indiana. For more info please check out: http://iccpaintball.com.
*Also that Sunday, Paintball Fun's monthly league continues. You can visit their web site at: http://paintballfun.com.
*On Sat., April 19th, Toledo Indoors Paintball League begins. You can visit their site at: http://toledoindoorpaintball.com.
*On Sunday, April 20th, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*On Sunday, April 26th, Spankys Paintball will be holding a Tournament. More info should be arriving soon. Till then, please check out their web site at: http://spankyspaintball.com.
*This is being thrown by a few new members of the Outlaws squads: Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. Their will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels.
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Announcements
Updated March 2003:
March 19th -
*Bea Youngs & Mike Paxton have been working their way onto Fear Factor. Click here for their messages about their interview, the call back & a pic. Wish them well on their journey and send them good thoughts.
*Cypress Hills B Real & Everlast have formed a team called the Stoned Assassins that plan on attending the NPPL Super 7 events. The news on this available from Force of Nature: http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=543&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0. Heres a further update about the free music set after the next NPPL & the challenge B. Real has posed to his fans: http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=546&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0.
*Our Scenario Game Questionare & our Membership Form are currently out of order. Ill let you know when it is back on-line. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanx.
*The Outlaws are looking for one serious front tournament player for the EVIL Team. The Outlaws currently have a March 30th practice/tryout scheduled at Paintball Valley. Be out there between 10:30-11 if you would like to get in some practice time or are interested in the teams.
*Currently, the Outlaws have a few players available to start forming a 3rd tournament team. If you would be interested in this please let us know.
*Theres been another change in the hours at BPS. Click on Bloomington Paintball & Airsoft Supply to see their new store hours.
*On Sat., March 29th, Toledo Indoor Paintball will holding their 3-man beginner tourney. Click on their name for more info.
*On Target Entertainments 7-man Evil Heartland Series kicks off at the Bulitt County Fairgrounds in Louisville, Kentucky this Sat., March 29th & Sun., March 30th. I spent some time talking to the producers of the event at the ICC/PMI Underground Paintball event. With the Heartland Series, besides bringing 7-man to us, they hope to bridge the large financial gap between the costs of the players local tourneys & the larger NPPL & PSP/NPPL events. They basically hope to provide teams a middle ground tournament series at a fraction of the cost w/ some impressive prizes. You can find out more information about the Series at their site: http://ontargetentertainment.com.
*OP-FOR Paintball.com is having their free Ultimate Madness practice on Sun., March 30th . BYOP & BYOG.
*The Paintball Barn is having a 3 on 3 tournament on Sat., April 5th. Please check their site for more information at http://paintballbarn.com.
*On Sun., April 6th, Paintball Valleys 3-man rookie series continues. You can see their site at http://paintballvalley.com.
*The Outlaws will be attending the ICC Open day at the Proving Grounds in preparation for the next ICC event.
*Catfish Lake Paintball is holding their first BIG GAME of the season on Sunday, April 6th .... Axis & Allies. 200-300 players are expected to participate and the cost is just $8 per player. For more info visit http://indianapaintball.com.
*On Sun., April 13th, the ICC/PMI Summer Series continues at the Proving Grounds. Just North of Indianapolis, Indiana. For more info please check out: http://iccpaintball.com.
*Also that Sunday, Paintball Fun's monthly league continues. You can visit their web site at: http://paintballfun.com.
*On Sat., April 19th, Toledo Indoors Paintball League begins. You can visit their site at: http://toledoindoorpaintball.com.
*On Sunday, April 20th, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*On Sunday, April 26th, Spankys Paintball will be holding a Tournament. More info should be arriving soon. Till then, please check out their web site at: http://spankyspaintball.com.
*Joe will be working on http://paintballpics2.tripod.com this weekend. Some past photos will be available besides a few shots from the last ICC event. Stay tuned for when it is completed.
*This is being thrown by a few new members of the Outlaws squads: Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. Their will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels.
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March 19th -
*The 1st ICC/PMI Summer Series kicked off last Sunday at Underground Paintball located in the caves in Marengo, IN. Grats to all the teams. In the Amateur division it ended with: 1st: Dominion, 2nd: Groundfire & 3rd: Atmosfear IX. In the Novice division: 1st: Evil Lace, 2nd: Parassy & 3rd: FN Hostile. Click here to see the league standings: http://www.iccpaintball.com/spreadsheets/03points.htm. For more news check out Paintball.com: http://paintball.com/features/story.cfm?placementID=1961&clickon=NewsS. More pics should be available through the ICC in a couple days and a few of our pics will be available on Sat. or Sun. by checking out our 2nd pic site at: http://PaintballPics.tripod.com.
*The 1st place winners from Paintball Valley's 1st 3-man rookie series was the Hard Targets. They play out of Spankys Paintball. Some of the Outlaws helped ref the event.
*The Paintball Barn's High School 5 on 5 Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, March 23! Click on their name for more info and visit : http:paintballbarn.com. The word is that the Purdue Team will be out for the event!
*On Sunday, March 23rd, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*On Sat., March 29th, Toledo Indoor Paintball will holding their 3-man beginner tourney. Clicl on their name for more info.
*If you are looking to play some 7-mans this year you should check out http://OnTargetEntertainment.com. They are kicking off the 7-man Heartland Series at the Bulitt County Fairgrounds in Louisville, KY on March 29th & 30th. So far AKA & PMI are scheduled to take part in the Series. Other States scheduled are Springfield, OH, Lansing, MI & Springfield, IL with the Series wrapping up in Indianapolis, IN. Please stay tuned to their web site for the new paint sponsor changes & prizes. They were originally talking $6000 in prizes divied up between the top 3 spots of each event & $12,000 in prizes to the top ranking teams in the Series!
*The Paintball Barn is having a 3 on 3 tourney on April 5th. Click on their name for more info, visit www.paintballbarn.com or email dave at daver@paintballbarn.com.
*Catfish Lake Paintball is holding their first BIG GAME of the season on Sunday, April 6th .... Axis & Allies. 200-300 players are expected to participate and the cost is just $8 per player. For more info visit http://indianapaintball.com.
*On Sun., April 13th, the ICC/PMI Summer Series continues at the Proving Grounds. Just North of Indianapolis, Indiana. For more info please check out: http://iccpaintball.com.
*Also that Sunday, Paintball Fun's monthly league continues.
*On Sat., April 19th, Toledo Indoors Paintball League begins.
*On Sunday, April 20th, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*The Outlaws are looking for one serious front tournament player for the EVIL Team. The Outlaws currently have a March 30th practice/tryout scheduled. E-mail us if you are interested & would like to find out where were well be at next.
*Currently, the Outlaws have a few players available to start forming a 3rd tournament team. If you would be interested in this please let us know.
*Click on Bloomington Paintball & Airsoft Supply to see their new store hours.
*Bea Youngs recent interview by FON is available at their site: http://www.forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=530&mode. You can see more of Bea at http://beayoungs.com.
*Treehuggers Paintball reopened its doors last Sat., March 15th. Click on their name for new press release.
*This is being thrown by a few members of the Outlaws squads: Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. There will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels.
*Worr Game Products Kaner barrel system: http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=526&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
*From APG: Anthony Kelly recently set a world record on Ripleys Believe It Or Not television program by catching 12 paintballs, intact, shot from a pump marker at 230fps from 60 feet away. He wore a regulation paintball goggle system, padded gloves and a jump suit. The record was set in Australia.
*From APG: PSP Pomona, California results: 5 man: Novice: 1st: CP Factory Team, 2nd: Cross, 3rd: Femmes Fatales. Rookie: 1st: ACI Turmoil, 2nd: Shadow Company, 3rd: Method. 10 man: Amateur: 1st: Evil Factory, 2nd: KAPP Factory, 3rd: Static. Novice: 1st: Justice, 2nd: Next Level Factory, 3rd: BC Kids. Rookie: 1st: Rock It Kids, 2nd: Mayhem, 3rd: Cartel Empire. Stats courteous of http://www.warpig.com. LA Open news can also be found at FON: http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=533&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
*From APG: Paintball Field Operator's Guide, published by Guy D. Cooper of Pro Star Sports, Inc., was recently released for the seventeenth straight year. Updated for 2003, it features 520 pages of information to help field operators improve their parks!
*Splatt Attack 2 news can be found at Paintball.com: http://www.paintballchannel.com/browse.php?mod=article&opt=view&id=192&style=details
*OP-FOR Paintball is having a pre-Madness practice either on March 29th or March 30th. Please check out their web site at: http://opforpaintball.netfirms.com. You can ask for more information there.
* From APG: Tippmanns new A-5 Flatline--and we will tell you it has incredible travel with good paint. Put it with the new Tippmann electro-trigger grip frame and...well, read APG and we will let you know how it tested!
*From APG: Team Maxim-Powered by Shocktech - plans to compete in 18 events in several countries for 2003. Along with sponsorship from Shocktech, PMI, Bad Boyz Toyz, DYE and Extreme Rage, the team is supported by Maxim, the premier mens magazine, which will introduce paintball to more entities outside the paintball industry. www.team-maxim.com. ______________________
March 7th -
*The club is happy to announce a new Ohio sponsor: Paintball City! They have offered our members free open play at all three locations, one is indoor. For more information about them look here: Our Sponsors. We are accumulating a growing list of sponsors over Indiana & Ohio. To view a listing of our club benefits look here: Benefits & Privelages.
*Paintball Fun has a league date set this weekend on Sun., March 9th! Contact them for more info!
*Please take a few moments to fill out our Scenario Game Questionare. Feel free to pass it along to your friends to fill out also. We are currently researching Scenario Games and who else better to get feedback from than you, the player!
*The Outlaws are looking for one serious front tournament player for the EVIL Team. The Outlaws currently have a March 9th practice/tryout scheduled either for Underground Paintball or after Paintball Valleys 3-man tourney. For either place we will be out between 10:30-11. E-mail us if you are interested & would like to find out where were going or for just more info. Final plans will be set late Fri. night.
*Currently, the Outlaws have a few players available to start forming a 3rd tournament team. If you would be interested in this let us know also.
*On Sunday, March 23rd, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*The Paintball Barn's High School 5 on 5 Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, March 23! Click on their name for more info and visit : http:paintballbarn.com. The word is that the Purdue Team will be out for the event!
*On Sunday, April 20th, Paintball City will be having their 3-man Bouyball Tournament. Click on their name for more info or visit their site at: http://pbcity.com.
*This is being thrown by a few new members of the Outlaws squads: Apocalypse Speedball Tournament at Bent Arrow on Sunday, May 04, 2003! It's a 4-Man Speedball tournament. $100 Entry. $700 in prizes. Must Pre-Register by April 30th. Their will be a mix of first time tournament teams, rookie, and novice skill levels.
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*Please take the take the time to fill out our Scenario Game Questionare. Feel free to pass it along to your friends to fill out also. We are currently researching Scenario Games and who else better to get feedback from than you, the player!
*The B-Town Outlaws are looking for one more serious tournament player for the Kick'n Team. The Outlaws currently have March 2nd & March 9th practices & tryouts scheduled at Underground Paintball. Be there around 10-10:30 and look for the some of the guys w/ the new red Kick'N jerseys on. E-mail me if you are interested & would like more info about us.
*The Outlaws are happy to announce the addition of Danny Buelna, Steve Dickens & Le Anne Dickens to their Scenario Team.
*Paintball Fun has a league date set for Sun., March 9th also! Contact them for more info!
"Worr Game Products has announced: "Autococker®" and "Cocker®" are both trademarks registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and owned by WGP Inc. The use of either term without written consent from WGP is prohibited. Only markers that use authentic and genuine bodies manufactured by WGP may bear the trademarks "Cocker®" and "Autococker®". http://www.worr.com.
*Also from APG: "Teens/Players/Heros. All three words describe paintball players Todd Ball and Matt Johnson, of Akron. The pair drove to a Wal-Mart at 3am last month to return a marker, but noticed en route that a building along the road was on fire. Seeing that no one was outside of the burning apartment unit, the boys stopped and banged on doors to wake the unaware tenants. They got all of the tenants out of the building as the roof began to collapse from the fire, and shortly thereafter the fire department arrived to control the scene."
*I received an e-mail from another top Scenario Game Producer, Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry, last week. Viper is the Scenario Director for Viper Paintball Scenarios. You can see their site here: www.viperpaintball.com.
*All of us have our negative stories about a product or company or field. I just wanted to show some love to a couple companies that have treated the customer right. Tippmannn allowed me to send back my old 98, even though the 1 year warranty was up, to get checked out. They didn't charge me one cent.
A few weeks ago I was walking off the field when I noticed my Ricochet was hanging about 1/2 way off my marker. It had cracked down one side of the feed neck. This was one of their original hoppers before the o-ring upgrade on the neck. I have had it since they came out. I e-mailed them and within one week I had a new casing. Thanx to both of you for taking care of your customers!
*Here's a press release from Steven Deam of Action Markers: "Action Markers is pleased to announce their new web site at www.actionmarkers.com! We have moved our web design in-house meaning that we will now have updates almost every day. Also new, by popular request, we now sell directly off of the website. You can come and look at all of the great products that we make and sell right in the comfort of your own home.
You will also notice that we will have special sales on www.actionmarkers.com that arent available anywhere else! Check back at the site often to see what is new and exciting in the world of paintball
We are also striving to make this a web site that gives you what you want. Feel free to send us any feedback that you may have. Tell us what you like or dont like, let us know what other products you would like us to carry. If there is anything that you would like to see on the site, let us know. We will be changing the site continually based on your feedback. You can contact us at info@actionmarkers.com. Or give us a call at 866-478-2255."
*From APG: "Gemini System, from G-Force, is an upgrade available for Autococker markers that lowers the operating pressure to as little as 15psi. According to company info. The unit is being introduced at Skyball 2003."
"Viewloader Quantam. Clear 9-volt 140 ball motorized hopper from Viewloader at a nice price. It has a cool looking ball agitator and a new design for the neck feed for a good fit on different feed neck sizes. The Quantum has fed well in tests. The motor runs whenever the switch is on. Slightly smaller profile than the Viewloader Revolution or the eVLution II."
*Just a few new links were added this week. Be sure to look on the right to check out the links to some of the top NXL Teams.
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Updated February 2003:
Feb. 20th-
*CANCELLED: The Paintball Barn's 3 on 3 tournament on Sunday, February 16 has been cancelled!
*If you are looking to play some 7-mans this year you should check out http://OnTargetEntertainment.com. They are kicking off the 7-man Heartland Series at the Bulitt County Fairgrounds in Louisville, KY on March 29th & 30th. So far AKA & PMI are scheduled to take part in the Series. Other States scheduled are Springfield, OH, Lansing, MI & Springfield, IL with the Series wrapping up in Indianapolis, IN. Please stay tuned to their web site for the new paint sponsor changes & prizes. They were originally talking $6000 in prizes divied between the top 3 spots of each event & $12,000 in prizes to the top ranking teams in the Series!
*Some of you will have noticed some changes here & there on the web site this week. We would appreciate if you would take the time to fill out our Scenario Game Questionare. Feel free to pass it along to your friends to fill out also. We are currently researching Scenario Games and who else better to get feedback from than you, the player!
*Another change we made is the addition of a 4-Sale or Trade section to help our members markers and whatever else they want to sell or trade, move. Memebrs should e-mail me a picture either as a .gif or .jpeg. Remember to also include a description, an e-mail address to use & what you're asking in return. We will do our best to help you!
*I also took the time to redo our on-line Sign-Up Form. Now all you have to do is send us the form on-line & then mail your check or money order to us. Please consider becoming a member of our club. You can see what our current benefits are by clicking here: Benefits & Privelages. Our list keeps getting better & I promise you it won't be stopping there.
*The B-Town Outlaws are looking to fill one remaining spot on a 2nd 5-man sponsored team. This team is looking at some experienced players who are already on board. This team will also take part in 7-mans & combinations of both teams for 10-man competitions and practices. It's looking like almost all of the sponsors for the 1st Outlaws team will carry over to this newly formed team. The Outlaws currently have March 2nd & March 9th practices & tryouts scheduled at Underground Paintball. Be there around noon and look for the some of the guys w/ the new red Kick'N jerseys on. E-mail me if you are interested & need more info.
*Micheal "Joe" Seiverling has been working on our http://paintballpics2.tripod.com web site. I believe he has got the thumbnails up for the 02' ICC State (Outlaw pics) & some pics we received of the Paintball Valley/Wayne Dollack "Final Fantacies" Sceanrio Game from last year. Unfortunately since the club & team members that showed up helped ref the event, no pictures were taken by us. Scott Matlock, board member of PBT, manager of BPS & team member of the Sewer Rats Black, provided us with a handful of pics. Last week, I unfortunately got word that Gary Bartels, owner of VBR/PV & BPS, lost all of his undeveloped pics from the Dollack event he had when they were ran through an X-ray machine at the airport. How unfortunate.
*ICC Pre-Event Info!: The ICC has set up a discounted hotel rate of $60 for ICC teams and sponsors at the Corydon Holiday Inn. The hotel features an indoor pool and hot tub, as well as a continental breakfast which will be open early Sunday for the ICC.
A conference room will also be available on Saturday and will be used as a players' lounge. This will be an excellent time for you to meet with many of the players and teams, as well as other vendors. You are welcome to set up a display in the lounge, if you'd like. We're also seeking donations of food and/or drinks for the lounge.
To receive the ICC discount, contact the Holiday Inn at 812-738-1623. Ask for the ICC discount. The group confirmation number is 678790018. If you have any troubles, ask to speak with Linda (she's the one who set up the discount). We have a guaranteed block of 20 rooms and have requested more (they're going fast!).
Reservations must be made by March 1st to receive the discount. The ICC event is March 16 at Underground Paintball.
*Paintball Fun has a league date set for Sun., March 9th! Contact them for more info!
*Take a little time to check out http://extremz.com. They are an on-line magazine based out of Kentucky. For the extreme sports fanatic.
*From APG!: Midwest Amateur Xtreme League, or MWAXL, is striving to bring XBall to the masses through locally produced, affordably priced XBall tourneys in the Midwest. Their first event is March 30, in Louisville, KY. For more information, http://mwaxl.com.
*B-Town is happy to announce the addition of Micheal & RJ Bohnert to the 2nd Outlaws team. The Kick'n Outlaws!
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*Be on the lookout for Tippmann A5's w/o hoppers! Catfish Lake Paintball in Indiana has reported a break-in with many items stolen. Check this page: STOLEN!!! for the details of the the items stolen and to help track those criminals down! The last time I heard, Chris Canal stated that they had "received several good tips and have one strong suspect." That is great to hear!
*We are also happy to announce a new club sponsor! The Catfiish Lake Family Fun Center has offered FREE open play to any member presenting their 2003 membership card during the 2003 season! For more information about them, check out: www.indianapaintball.com. (Updated site & info coming in late FEB). They are the site of a MIDWEST CUP event coming this JUNE! For more information about them please click here!
*From APG!: "MARDI GRAS Open will be February 19-23 in New Orleans. The annual tournament attracts teams from around the globe, media from around the nation, and attention from fans and players everywhere. Look for new products from major manufacturers to debut!"
*This weekend: The Paintball Barn is sponsoring a 3 on 3 tournament on Sunday, February 16. Registration is only $75 per team and includes air. Paint prices start at just $45. Prizes (paint) awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Captain's meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. with games to follow immediately after meeting.
*This weekend: Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man High School tourney on Sat., the 15th, & on Fri., the 28th, they will having their 3-man Beginner scheduled. Click on Upcoming Events to see a full listing.
*The B-Town Outlaws are looking to fill one (possibly 3) remaining spots on a 2nd 5-man sponsored team. This team is looking at some experienced players who are already on board. This team will also take part in 7-mans & combinations of both teams for 10-man competitions and practices. It's looking like almost all of the sponsors for the 1st Outlaws team will carry over to this newly formed team. The Outlaws currently have March 2nd & March 9th practices & tryouts scheduled at Underground Paintball. Be there around noon and look for the guys w/ the new red Kick'N jerseys. E-mail me if you are interested & need more info.
*Spankys Paintball got in touch w/ us recently about a rise in their field fee costs. $5, instead of $2, will now cover your field fee for the day. They are still one of the cheapest playing fields around!
*Paintball Fun has a league date set for Sun., March 9th! Contact them for more info!
*On Sunday, March 16th, the Indiana Captains Council/PMI 2003 5-man Summer Series kicks off in Southern Indiana at Underground Paintball! The Outlaws Teams plan to attend also kicking off their new season.
*Also on Sunday, March 16th, Toledo Indoor Paintball is having their 3-man Big Madness tourney!
*The Outlaws are happy to announce 2 new sponsors this week: Spankys Paintball & Cops911.com! Thanx for coming on board w/ us. We are happy to announce that there are some other sponsors currently in the works as I write. More news to come!
*Spankys Paintball will be throwing a tournament on April 26th. More news is on its way.
I so look forward to some 7-man tourneys this year!
*Interesting suggestion from APG: "LONG BARRELS Are good on sup' air fields for working the bunkers to your advantage. While it is generally considered that any barrel over 12" is unnecessary, it is a good tactic on sup' air fields to use an uber-barrel of 14" (ask Bob Long!). When working your bunker, push the barrel sideways into the bunker; notice how the bunker gives, and your body can remain more behind the bunker while you are still able to shoot out of it? The longer, say 14", barrel, the more of the bunker you can compress and the tighter you can play!"
*Also from APG!: "TAG WARGAMES In Grenada and Pomare, New Zealand, are reportedly open 24 hours a day and log more than 200 players a week!"
*B-Town is happy to announce the addition of Steve "Gador" Dickens, Charlie Dix & Andy Strouse to the 2nd Outlaws team. They may have also picked up Micheal & RJ Bohnert. Though things have yet to be confirmed.
*From APG!: "REPORTING About eBay & paintball, eBay itself says, Paintball was the #37 searched word on eBay in December 2002. There were more than 400,000 key word searches for "paintball." Paintball ranked ahead of such well known brands, products and performers as Eminem, Nikon, Porsche, Beatles, Gamecube, and Fendi." Like a teammate of mine said, paintball and the internet just belong together.
*New links were added! Have a great week everyone!
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