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Smart Corps Wins SPPL 2007 The Smart Corps Factory Team has earned the rank of Scenario Players Paintball League Champions for the second consecutive season. Loyalhanna , PA – October 17, 2007 – Just completing its third season of competition with finals in Wyandotte , OK , the Scenario Player's Paintball League has become the premiere battleground for paintball teams to test their mettle in a scenario style competition. The SPPL game format involves hour long games with teams fighting for control of not one flag, but of three bases. Additional objectives can be captured which can give teams a tactical advantage by instantly resurrecting eliminated players, calling in airstrikes or obtaining intelligence via the referees. The Smart Corps Factory Team, consisting of employees working in Smart Parts' Pennsylvania office and factory, has not only risen to the top in the SPPL, they have had a great time doing it. While several team members have played tournament paintball in years gone by – when big national tournaments were still played in the woods – most of their games today, consist of taking a break for some walk-on games at the All-American Paintball Park . “You have to realize that we play the SPPL because we love the woods, love the format, love the stand up play, and love the sportsmanship,” said team member Sean Scott, a Smart Parts dealer sales representative. “We are pretty much rec ball players, since the only competitive league we play in is the SPPL,” Scott continued, noting that the team has seen their participation in the league as a chance to help grow the teams they have been playing alongside. “This year, the day before the finals, Smart Corps member Darryl Trent put on a free player's clinic where were more than sixty players received tips and guidance to improve their playing skills.” The SPPL finals also served as a trial by fire for Smart Parts new SP-1 Tactical Marker. Smart Parts president Bill Gardner, Jr. found it no surprise that the new marker was up to the task. “If you look at what the winning teams are shooting in professional tournaments, you'll find Smart Parts markers more than any other brand. I'm excited to say that our new SP-1 has become a part of that tradition.” The compact milsim-oriented electropneumatic paintball marker will have its official public debut at the 2007 PSP Paintball World Cup. Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit www.SmartParts.com. Redding , CA – September 20, 2007 - ST!FFI barrels has created the first-ever 23” sniper barrel at only 3 ounces. World famous for incredible lightweight and super accuracy, as well as the famous shot silencing phenomenon, the 23” Stiffi sniper barrel features the proprietary MicroJeweled ™ bore, giving you explosive speed and optimum accuracy. ST!FFI now offers mores sizes than anyone else in the world: from 4” to 23”. All Stiffi's are the lightest most accurate barrels on the market. All are American-made utilizing the finest aerospace grade carbon fiber materials and processing. The new 23” ST!FFI barrel:
 PB&J To Promote California Scenario  Tippmann Releases DigiCam 98 Custom  DXS Continues Domination of the CFOA!  Kingsport, TennesseeSeptember 4, 2007 Teams shooting DXS TM pro-level paintballs fought their way to the top of the podium in all three divisions at the Carolina Field Operators Association "Blue Ridge Roundup" five-man tournament held in Kingsport, Tennessee on September 1st and 2nd..Winning every division offered by the series yet again proved that for players in the CFOA, "The best way to get to the top of the podium is to shoot DXS TM Bronze, Silver and Gold paintballs"! In the CFOA beginner division, it was Phoenix, playing out of Pev's Paintball that took top honors at the Blue Ridge Roundup, while the entire rookie division podium was populated by teams shooting DXS TM paintballs, with the Classic Kids winning gold trophies ahead of the Gravity Kids and LA Swat. In the novice division, DXS TM teams took first and second, with Right Attitude coming in ahead of Raiden for the top slot. The 2007 CFOA five-man season will wrap up at Paintball Central Sports Park Charlotte in October, with information available at TheCFOA.com. DXS TM paintballs represent the dramatic fusion of the best qualities of the DraXxuS TM and XBall TM paintball brands. Utilizing high-tech formulation and drying processes, DXS TM combines the legendary DraXxuS TM fill properties with XBall's aerodynamic shell to consistently produce a paintball that flies longer, straighter, and delivers an accurate, undeniable mark. Manufactured to exacting world championship specs in a dedicated factory that was designed to make paintballs and nothing else, DXS TM brands feature everything that serious players demand; intensely bright fills for a brilliant mark every time, the roundest shells, the most consistent breaks on target, and unrivaled accuracy and performance. Available to players at the very best pro-shops and game fields in the world, and dealer-direct via the Procaps Direct warehouse network, DXS TM paintballs are the #1 choice of the world's best game field operators, event promoters and champions, from top professional teams of the NXL TM , PSP TM and NPPL TM to the beginner, rookie and novice ranks of the CFOA TM ! The new Procaps Direct TM website is now live and online at ProcapsDirect.com. Procaps Direct TM www.ProcapsDirect.com (866) 688-8880 The CFOA TM www.TheCFOA.com (336) 510-8451 CCM Series 6 Reviewed  West Point Announces Fall Big Game  WEST POINT FALL BIG GAMESoviet Invasion of NATO West Point will be holding its biannual big game the 15th and 16th of September. Come out and support the United States Corps of Cadets Paintball Club and play on a historic Military instillation! Pre-registration has already begun and will end the 4 th of September. Registration at the game will begin at 0600 on the 15th . Pre-registration price will be $55 and registration at the event will be $60 dollars. Registration includes two days of play, unlimited air and CO2, West Point Big Game Patch, and Team Armband. Paint prices are as follows: $65 and $70. There will be limited camping on a first come first serve basis available the evening of the 15th . Food will be available for purchase and we are expecting some great vendors. For more information visit ArmyPaintball.com VForce Sponsors Top CFOA Team  PRESS RELEASE VForce Sponsors Cross-Eyed Atlanta, Georgia Sunday, August 5, 2007 After becoming the newest VForce ™ factory sponsored team, Cross-Eyed Paintball promptly stepped onto the field and won the novice division of the CFOA Dirty South Open! Looking good and seeing clearly in their new VForce Grill goggle systems, Cross-Eyed Paintball will represent VForce ™ in the CFOA novice five-man division, division 3 CFOA XBall competitions and at PSP XBall events. Hailing from Tennessee , the young team has always exhibited a clear vision for victory mated to strong religious values in CFOA events, making them a natural choice for the promotion of the VForce ™ brand in the southeastern United States . Cross-Eyed Paintball joins top paintball teams like Stockholm Joy Division, the Philadelphia Americans, XSV, Baltimore Trauma, San Diego Aftermath and Avalanche in the VForce ™ family. “VForce ™ produces the very best goggle systems available today,” said publicist Josh Silverman who facilitated the sponsorship. “As such, it's natural for winning teams to wear VForce Vision Systems™, but winning is only one part of a successful relationship. When good companies with great products come together with good people, everyone wins and we believe that Cross-Eyed Paintball represents both the VForce™ brand and Paintball as a whole in a very positive and successful manner. VForce™ welcomes Cross-Eyed Paintball into the family and congratulates them on their recent CFOA victory!” Craig Williams, owner of the team, summed it up best. “We all love the VForce Grill. Our goal is to represent all of our sponsors through not only our play on the field but in the way that we conduct our lives away from paintball. We are truly honored to be selected to wear VForce Grills this year; it is our goal to make our sponsors not only proud of our accomplishments on the field but also proud of who we are and what we stand for. We are a Christian Paintball team with one goal in mind, to promote Jesus Christ. We know that if we do that, God will honor that with not only victories on the field, but more importantly victories of seeing men and women come to know Christ. That is our goal.” VForce Vision Systems™, featuring the Grill™, Profiler™ and Vantage™ performance goggle systems, are distributed by the Procaps Direct network to the very best Paintball pro-shops and game fields around the world. To learn more about the VForce™ line, visit vforcepaintball.com . Dealer inquiries may be directed to Procaps Direct™ at (866) 688-8880. Paintball Tank Gallery Added!  Smart Parts Press Release  Smart Corps wins SPPL Michigan QualifierSPPL league champions from 2006 are victorious at the Michigan Qualifier and are ready for the finals in Oklahoma. Loyalhanna, PA – August 21, 2007 – Smart Corps, the Smart Parts tactical factory team won the first ever SPPL national scenario championship last year and is aiming for it again in 2007. A highly placed finish at an SPPL qualifying event is required for the chance to compete in the National finals which will be held this October in Oklahoma. The SPPL (Scenario Paintball Players League) saw 16 teams at the Michigan Qualifier held August 18-19th at Hell Survivors field in Pickney, Michigan. Sorted into four divisions of four teams, the preliminary games started on Saturday under sunny skies and 70 degree temperatures. After winning each of their matches on Saturday, the Smart Corps team geared up for the third round of prelims on Sunday morning and took to the field. Sunday did not have the luxurious weather that Saturday had seen, instead a fine rain fell during the whole day of play, soaking fields and players alike. However, for crawlers on the Tippmann field, the critical brush pile was much easier to get through as the constant sound of raindrops drowned out the noise of rustling twigs and leaves.  The hallmark of the SPPL has always been the call to good sportsmanship and this event was no different. Sean Scott of the Smart Corps team mentioned, “This event had the best sportsmanship I've seen in 12 years of playing paintball.” While Smart Corps has team members from out of state, most of the players are from Pennsylvania and enjoyed the chance to play against teams from the midwest. The team noted that this event was the best competition they'd yet faced in the SPPL.Wrapping up their three preliminary games, Smart Corps headed into the quarter final round, playing and winning against Failure to Flatline, a team who demonstrated their good sportsmanship by loaning loaders to some of the Smart Corps team members. After winning their quarter and the semi-final round, Smart Corps went into the final match up with Great Lake Rangers. After an hour of play, wet gear and even soggier players, Smart Corps retained their unbeatable status and headed home, qualified to play in the national finals in October at D-Day Adventure Park in Wyandotte, OK. Smart Parts is able to develop products that meet the needs of today's paintball players for one simple reason - we play paintball – all kinds of paintball - from winning national professional tournaments to the challenge of scenario games deep in the woods or even on the weekend just for fun at our factory field. We build equipment that improves our game, and we don't charge an arm and a leg for it, because we believe that equipment counts. To learn more about the Scenario Paintball Player's League, go to scenariochallenge.com. Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit SmartParts.com. Full Clip Press Release  8/17: Full Clip is launching their new website to show the world what the brand is all about on Aug 25th. This web launch is coinciding with SC Village's new scenario game "World in Chaos/Decay of Nations". Full Clip will have a booth and its new RV at SC Village's event. Be sure to stop by for some free swag and check out the hot new products! Full Clip will also be attending the PSP World Cup in Orlando, FL. Make sure to visit the website for more info on how to get free stuff from the booth at the final events of the year. You can currently check out Full Clip at myspace.com/fullclipusa New website- www.fullclipusa.com Pacific Concepts Sponsors the CFOA! Manufacturers of the new Advanced Tactical Camera sign on with the world's largest regional paintball league!  Lexington, North CarolinaAugust 17, 2007: Pacific Concepts, makers of the new Advanced Tactical Camera, have joined the rapidly growing CFOA family with an agreement to sponsor the league for the remainder of the 2007 season. The already-rich CFOA prize package will now grow even larger, with the addition of Advanced Tactical Cameras to be awarded to a top team at an upcoming league event. "With players constantly looking for new ways to train harder, hone their skills and become winners, the many applications of the Advanced Tactical Camera in paintball are obvious," said CFOA Marketing Director Joshua D. Silverman. "Whether tactical scenario players or tournament paintball athletes, the ability to lock the Advanced Tactical Camera onto a paintball gun's barrel, go play, then watch what went right, what went wrong and learn what needs to be improved is an invaluable tool for any player."  Produced and distributed by Pacific Concepts, the Advanced Tactical Camera is a small, light and durable electronic color video camera which mounts easily onto the barrel of any paintball gun with included hardware. Operating on AA batteries, waterproof, armored and shock resistant, the Advanced Tactical Camera was created to operate under the intense conditions of tactical law enforcement situations such as SWAT operations, ATV patrols, riot control and cell extractions, but was immediately recognized as a simple but effective addition to any paintball player's gear. Sold with all the necessary hardware to connect the camera to a television or computer, the Advanced Tactical Camera uses digital memory cards to record color video and sound for up to an hour. Weighing only seven ounces, the small, light camera will not slow any player down, or adversely affect their play on the field. More information on the Advanced Tactical Camera may be found online at www.advancedtaccam.com The largest regional paintball tournament series in the world, promoting five-man, XBall and Tactical Ten-Man tournaments in 2007, the CFOA hosts events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia throughout the competitive paintball season. Major CFOA sponsors for 2007 include Dye Precision, Proto Paintball, DraXxuS DXS Pro-Level Paintballs, First Endeavor Paintball, Spyder, Smart Parts, Planet Eclipse, Powerlyte and PGi Magazine. For a complete list of CFOA sponsors, now including Pacific Concepts, registration information, scores, event photographs and more, visit www.thecfoa.com Pacific Concepts 3901 Riverdale Road Greensboro , NC 27406 336.275.4800 800.827.2247 www.advancedtaccam.com The CFOA Tournament Series (336) 510-8451 www.thecfoa.com Spyder's FASTA Hopper Reviewed  Hot Gun Gallery Updated!  "Hot Guns" gallery section updated with more examples of hot scenario weaponry!  Redding , CA – July 19, 2007 - ST!FFI Mamba barrels are even more colorful in brighter Red, Blue and Yellow. Customers have been requesting a Yellow Mamba barrel for over a year. After much research and testing to find the finest materials, the yellow Mamba barrel was born. • Available now in all barrels and in all lengths! • ST!FFI: Lightest barrel on the market at 1.7 ounces • Made with the finest aerospace grade materials • Proudly made in the USA For more information visit StiffiBarrel.com Full Clip to Sponsor California ScenariosAug 5 07 Jungle Island Pickle Big Game Bring your own paint.. One day of BIG GAME fun. Sponsored by Full Clip www.jungle-island.com Aug 25-26 SC Village two day scenario Bring your own paint! Sponsored by Full Clip www.scvillage.com World in Chaos is a 2-day event held at SC Village. This will take SC Village back to its roots with the park that started 23 years ago with realistic themed play and mission objectives such as rescue Uncle Ho-Chi and capture the secret documents. The entire park will be utilized for this event. During the first half of the day the bottom jungle portion of the park will be transformed into many different parts of the world with multiple (4) armies competing against each other to gain points and achieve mission objectives. Many movie set props will be utilized to enhance the experience of the game. Some examples are the Cyborg Chamber used by the Ekron Army to create invincible fighting soldiers (see Cyborg Rules) and the 12-person helicopter which will be used to transfer troops across enemy lines and used to rescue prisoners and infiltrate enemy strongholds. The APC (Armored Personal Carrier), which will hold 10 players and powered manually. Their mission is to create unsuspected havoc on the enemy forces, and traverse enemy lines. (See prop rules for more details). P.O.W. camps will be used as part of the game format along with command posts and safe zones. (See specific rules and map for more details). FullClipUSA.com RAGNAROK Joins EMR PAINTBALL Family Team RAGNAROK is proud to announce that it will be joining their sister team DELTA as one of the newest EMR Home Teams. They plan on procuring two bunkhouses for their own for 2008 and becoming a staple at EMR events. 
Located in New Milford, PA, EMR is home to some of paintballs most dynamic and exciting events, such as Castle Conquest, Western Worrs, Viper Paintball Productions Scenarios, and Pump Pandemonium. It is also home to some of the best paintball teams in the northeast. We are happy to take our place beside them and share in the unsurpassed customer service, safety, and fun that makes EMR Paintball the number 1 destination for paintball players. Team Ragnarok is a premier WDP and JT Sports Scenario paintball team that originated in February 2005. Our 50+ member roster is comprised of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Active Military/Former Military, and High School/College students. Our members are located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. The team philosophy is simply this: Play Hard, Play With Honor, Play fair, and always have fun in doing so. Our team philosophy and the playing and family environment of EMR Paintball Park are a natural fit and we are excited to be able to add Ragnarok's name to the growing list of teams who call the field home. We look forward to representing EMR and our sponsors: WDP, JT SPORTS, Hooah, Fogtech, Jassepaintball.com , and Hoffman Authentic Paintball Apparel at the park, and exporting the EMR fun and family atmosphere wherever we go. For more information on our team, go to www.TeamRAGNAROK.com and to check out EMR go to www.EMRPAINTBALL.comSpec Ops Elite Weekend 2007  SPPL Comes to EMR! The SPPL, the Scenario Paintball Player's League, is bringing its ten-man woodsball tournament series to the Northeast, and the league has picked a premier field for the event. EMR Paintball will host the SPPL Northeast Qualifier, July 7 – 8, drawing the region's top teams to face off in the popular three-flag woodsball format. With LAWS rockets, grenades, and snipers, “tournament” paintball has never been this much fun! The competition will heat up on well-known EMR fields such as Margaritaville. Teams will compete for a $10,000 first place prize and tons of other goodies, including a Sportsmanship Award equal to the first place earnings. The Northeast is known for some of the best scenario paintball in the nation; the SPPL Northeast Qualifier will give top teams a chance to show off their talent, skill, and sportsmanship. “We at EMR are very excited about working with the SPPL,” says Michael “Blue” Hanse, owner of EMR Paintball. “The SPPL's professionalism and their emphasis on sportsmanship is right in line with EMR's ideals. We're proud to have been selected as the site for the Northeast Qualifier and look forward to a spectacular, fun-filled event! The SPPL adds another great aspect to EMR's offering of games for woods paintball players.” When a league and a field both well-known for their family-friendly atmosphere, quality reffing, and knowledgeable staff join forces to present one of the most exciting formats in paintball, it's an event you won't want to miss. EMR has FREE bunkhouses for the first 15 teams that sign up and reserve one. A few slots are still open, so sign up now at scenariochallenge.com . For more information on EMR's facility go to emrpaintball.com or call (570) 465-9622. Spyder Expands MR Line  Spartans Dominate at Risk the World!  Special Ops to Host ELITE WEEKEND!  Special Ops, manufacturer of some of the most advanced scenario and tactical paintball equipment available, will hosts a first-of-its-kind "Elite Weekend" for Brigade Members and lucky players June 22-24, 2007.Packed with intense paintball action on amazing playing courses, as well as a massive prize package and an amazing list of included goodies from Tippmann X-7 paintball guns to custom clothing made specifically for the event, the Elite Weekend will feature everything from machine guns to helicopters as well as a chance to shoot it up with some of the most famous players and industry members in the sport. For more information or to register visit: SPECIAL OPS Scottish Warriors Stand By Smart Parts!Europe's Top Scenario Team stays with the marker that brought them victory. Loyalhanna, PA – April 13, 2007 Scotland's Paintball Elite, the Scottish Warriors have been playing scenario paintball in Europe for several years now, and risen to prominence in the 2006 season. When a team can play through a full season earning win after win, they get noticed, and team captain Tony Lindsay was able to work out a team sponsorship with Philip Webb, director of Smart Parts Europe. “Supporting the Scottish Warriors was a natural move for us,” said Webb, “it is not just about winning events either. The whole team carries an enthusiasm for having fun and getting new players more involved in scenario paintball.” With their trademark black tactical gear, the Warriors adopted the Smart Parts SP-8 as their team marker in 2006, shooting through various models of Smart Parts barrels and powered by Max Flo Micro compressed air systems. For the team, this equipment trio has proven very effective. The SP-8 gives them the high rates of fire, accuracy and whisper quiet operation that only come from a true electropneumatic marker. At the same time it provides them the stability and accessory mounting capabilities that are critical in a tactical paintball environment. On the field, the Warriors have made their presence known as the right team with the right equipment, so much so that PBUK in association with Extreme Sports named them "Team of the Year 2006," selected by vote of British paintball players. Smart Parts and The Scottish Warriors have renewed their partnership for the 2007 season and expect more successes in their future together. When asked about the team's goals, Lindsay responded, “We'd like to do the best for our sponsors... then take over the world.” The Scottish Warriors can be contacted through their Internet forum at www.scottishwarriors.co.uk. Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit www.SmartParts.com. Tippmann Sponsors the CFOA!Lexington , North Carolina Thursday, March 15, 2007: Tippmann Sports, one of the most respected names in the paintball industry and producer of the most reliable and durable line of paintball guns in the history of the sport have reached an agreement with Joshua D. Silverman to sponsor the CFOA tournament series. The multi-year agreement reached between Tippmann Sports and the CFOA brings the versatile new X7 marker into the much-anticipated CFOA Tactical Ten-Man Division as a top prize. “It's a huge honor for a legendary company like Tippmann, so instrumental in shaping the game we play, to join the CFOA family,” said an ecstatic Joshua D. Silverman, Director of league Marketing and Sponsorship when the agreement was reached. “We're excited about the Tactical Ten-Man format for the new season and we're extremely happy that Tippmann is as excited as we are. It makes me want to dust off my SMG-60, stripper clips and twenty-ounce siphon tank and find a team to play with myself!” In late 2006, Tippmann Sports followed up on the success of the success of their 98 Custom and A5 models by joining forces with Special Ops to release the most upgradeable scenario paintball weapon ever produced, the X7. Standard with a long list of features from semiautomatic firepower to sight rails and an upgraded Cyclone Feed System, the X7 can be extensively upgraded and modified with factory accessories produced and marketed by Tippmann and Special Ops to create the ultimate scenario marker. Available accessories include the Tippmann Flatline back-spin barrel, double triggers, reactive trigger kits and bolt-on parts transforming the X7 into an M4/M16, AK-47, G36 or MP5 look-a-like. Players are invited to build their own custom X7 at either www.tippmann.com or www.specialopspaintball.com or at their local paintball pro-shop. “Tippmann is excited to support the CFOA's Tactical Ten-Man events,” stated Erich Garbers, Promotions Manager of Tippmann Sports. “Through our support of events like the SPPL and CFOA Tactical Ten-Man Division, Tippmann aims to bring attention and respect back to paintball's roots in the form of competitive woodsball!” The largest producer of five-man paintball tournaments in the world, the CFOA 2007 Queen City Masters drew a staggering 132 five-man teams to become the largest event in league history, then promptly shattered that record with a whopping 145 teams at the Dixie Cup near Atlanta. For 2007 the CFOA will produce five-man beginner, rookie and novice events, Division 2 and Division 3 XBall tournaments and, new for 2007, Tactical Ten-Man scenario competitions in cooperation with the SPPL. Hosted as some of the most popular scenario and woodsball venues in the Southeast region, excitement is high as preparation is already underway for the 2007 CFOA Tactical season! For more information on the CFOA or to register for a CFOA event, visit www.thecfoa.com . Major-League Scenario Challenge Events!  Tippmann's New Scenario Weapon Reviewed!  Smart Parts Releases New Barrel Fronts The Freak Tactical Front brings bore to paint matching performance to the scenario realm while the Rain Front keeps the barrel interior dry.  Loyalhanna, PA – February 16, 2007 – Smart Parts, Inc., is proud to announce the latest additions to The Freak barrel product line. In the world of paintball, The Freak is unparalleled. Not only is it a complete multi-part barrel system which can adapt to paintballs of varying diameters and different marker threads, but it can also quickly change style, accepting any one of Smart Parts' threaded barrel fronts. Since its 2006 release, the Smart Parts Tactical barrel for Smart Parts, Tippmann 98, Spyder and Spyder M series markers has been a smash hit in the woods.  At a whopping 20 inches in length the tactical barrel blends ultra-quiet straight line porting with a milsim styled muzzle brake, all of which is coated in Smart Parts' hard anodized, lubricating finish. The barrel's exterior is matte textured for maximum player concealment. Now the Freak Tactical Front brings the styling and stealth of the Tactical Barrel to the paint and bore matching performance of the Freak. Freak Tactical Fronts are available to combine with Freak or Freak Jr. backs in overall lengths of 16 or 20 inches. For the serious paintball player, a little rain never gets in the way of a good game, but it can get in the way of accuracy. As raindrops hit a barrel, they can splash inside through barrel ports. Water in the barrel can lead to reduced accuracy, wild hook shots and even barrel breaks. The new Freak Rain Front is an All American style (slender wall, mirror honed hard anodized finish) barrel front without any porting. Specifically designed for use on days with rain or heavy condensing mist, this new barrel front eliminates the need for taping or covering barrel ports on rain days – its solid high-grade aluminum construction keeps water out of the bore. Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit www.SmartParts.com. Special Ops Online Reaches 100,000 Members!  Special Ops Paintball announced today that the Special Ops Brigade, their online community of paintball players, reached a landmark 100,000 members. Spanning the entire United States and more than 70 countries worldwide, the Special Ops Brigade is the largest organization of its kind in the paintball industry.
Described as the ‘MySpace of Paintball', the Special Ops Brigade is a revolutionary online community that players join at no cost. Through the Brigade, members access a personal web page, where they can upload photos, log their game play, and earn rewards for free gear and discounts on merchandise. Players earn points towards rank by playing paintball, logging their stats, and sharing information. Other Brigade features allow players to share ideas, and to organize informal games through Game Locator. “With the Brigade, we have created the coolest free thing in paintball, period,” said Chris Serfustini, Director of Public Relations for Special Ops Paintball. “I would have killed for something like this 20 years ago when I started playing. Today, the internet makes it possible to connect over 100,000 paintball players across the world, where they can share game experiences, playing tips, and, most importantly their love of the sport.” “Unlike most sports, in paintball it's ‘the more the merrier,'” quips Special Ops Co-Founder Jayson Orvis. “My favorite form of play is to grab my gear bag and drop by one of the Game Locator games going on all over Salt Lake City on any given Saturday. This easy-going and informal side of the sport harkens back to the early days when I played as a kid. The Brigade really puts the fun back into the sport by turning the reins over to the players who really know how to have a good time (and not take it too seriously!)” The Special Ops Brigade benefits members by allowing them to: *Organize games through Game Locator. During the prime paintball season, there are over 400 Game Locator games going on all over the U.S. and Canada . Currently, over 11,000 Game Locator games have been played. This is, without a doubt, the best way to organize a game or to simply jump in and play * Create an online personality. Brigade members start by creating a Brigade account, where they build a personal profile that includes their location, specialties, interests, and more. * Meet other players. Players can invite and connect with buddies, as well as search for members based on profile information to find new friends within the sport. * Win free stuff and incredible paintball play opportunities. The higher the player's rank, the better the benefits including free stuff from the Special Ops store as well as amazing paintball opportunities such as invitational events like the Special Ops Elite Weekends. * Log their experiences online. Players can create a play log to keep track of their game experience; stats and graphs let them chart their progress. * Discover what's new. Through the forum and email, players learn about exciting new gear, events, games and strategies. * Be heard. Players can post opinions, questions, and advice in community-wide discussion forums. For additional information on the Special Ops Brigade, contact About Special Ops Paintball West Point will be holding its biannual big game the 21st and 22nd of April. Come out and support the United States Corps of Cadets Paintball Club and play on a historic Military instillation! Pre-registration has already begun and will end the 7 th of April. Registration at the game will begin at 0600 on the 21 st . Pre-registration price will be $55 and registration at the event will be $60 dollars. Registration includes two days of play, unlimited air and CO2, West Point Big Game Patch and Rocker, and Team Armband. Paint prices and brands are as follows: PMI Premium for $65 and Combat .68 for $70. There will be limited camping on a first come first serve basis available the evening of the 20 th . Food will be available for purchase and we are expecting some great vendors.
"I've loved the Special Ops product line ever since their gear hit the market," CFOA Sponsorship Director Joshua D. Silverman said, "but it took a while for us to figure out how to get them into the CFOA. Now that the league is reaching out to scenario and recreational players and teams in our region and working with the SPPL to do so, a partnership between the series and Special Ops is a perfect fit!" Rory McCarthy of Special Ops agreed as he said, "Special Ops Paintball and the SPPL are excited to be a part of the finest and fastest growing regional tournament series in competitive paintball. We feel this relationship will yield mutual benefit through shared experience, promotion and competition of both the companies and players in both leagues." Promoting five-man tournaments since 1999 and, since last year, X-Ball events as well, the CFOA averaged 110 teams at league events in 2006. With events placed at the very best paintball park facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee and players from as far away as Australia, the CFOA continues to offer intense yet family-friendly competition for players of all skill levels throughout the southeastern United States. A full schedule of events, registration information, prize and sponsor lists and more are available from the official league website at www.thecfoa.com . Special Ops, manufacturers and resellers of all things woodsball, have redefined recreational and tactical paintball in the United States since their entry into the marketplace. From vests and performance clothing to Tippmann upgrades to transform a paintball gun into a true scenario weapon, Special Ops offers every product a player in the woods could ever need. The driving force behind the SPPL scenario paintball league, Special Ops provides players of all skill levels both the means and opportunity to enjoy the game of paintball in its purest and original form. For more information, visit www.specialopspaintball.com . Included in all event fees is Free Lodging in EMR’s 35 Bunkhouses or Free Camping on their 96 Campsites. Other amenities offered at EMR are their spring fed Swim Pond, Fishing Pond, Volleyball Court, Horseshoe Pit, Bon Fires, and full service Rec. Center offering snacks, beverages, pool table, ping pong, fooseball, tables, and chairs. For those needing to rent equipment EMR is proud to offer TIPPMANN SPORTS Model 98s and A-5s. Adding to the already exciting paintball events at EMR, ATV trails are currently being built and EMR is offering one weekend a month to ATV enthusiasts to come and ride the awesome terrain of the EMR facility. By mid-summer there is a MS track planned. If that is not enough… EMR Paintball Park is also pleased to announce it will begin hosting Airsoft Games in 2006 and currently has three big Airsoft Games planned. Reservations are required for Airsoft Games, and all inquiries must be placed through the EMR website or by contacting EMR. Dollack Draws Over 2000 to Grand Finale! |
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Engler Paintball Guns, LLC has begun production of ION based Mil-Sim Paintball Guns. Our main customers for this gun are a growing number of Scenario and Woodsball Players, who are looking for high end paintball markers. Eric Engler President of the company noted: "With the popularity and robust construction of the ION this is a natural step for us. We are players and listen to our friends and customers wishes. Look for more ION based guns soon". 
