An update from the Millennium Series went out yesterday to the industry. From what we have gathered, the league has signed a deal with the sports TV channel EUROSPORT and will begin running broadcasts shortly.

In conjunction with this announcement, the Millennium is asking all manufactures of GEAR & MARKERS used within the league (this means..everyone) for a cash “sponsorship”. We’ve only looked at the documents briefly, but from what we gather its “not good” for the manufactures who are struggling in the economic downturn. For example, this means that if ANGEL PAINTBALL SPORTS and Draxxus don’t “pay up”, Joy Division will not be allowed to utilize the ANGEL markers or the Vforce goggle systems.

Looks like Dave Youngblood’s wife was wrong (thanks for the comment!). Sorry Rhonda, the Millenium IS requiring a minimum $13,000 payment for a gun to be USED by ANY team competing on the field. It’s interesting to note that this $13,000.00 doesn’t allow the manufacture to actually display the marker in their booth as, of course, they have another fee for that “privilege”.
The millennium series organizers have impeccable timing. Once step forwards, two steps backwards.