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Guerrilla Air Paintball Gear Sponsorships

January 26, 2012 in Gear

Guerrilla Air Paintball

Our friends at Guerrilla Air have been on a roll lately. In addition to making ultralight weight, low profile paintball gear and air systems, the Guerrilla Air has been expanding their customer service team, developing new paintball gear and expanding their paintball sponsorship program. In addition to sponsoring some of the top pro teams including San Diego Dynasty and Russian Legion, they sponsor divisional and scenario teams. Guerrilla Air is still accepting requests for paintball gear sponsorships for Elite Scenario teams, D3 & D4 Tournament Teams for 2012. If you or your team are looking for paintball sponsorships for the 2012 paintball season, be sure to reach out to sponsorships@guerrillaair.com

Explicit pro paintball team on the move

Explicit pro paintball team on the move

Pro paintball team Explicit signs with Guerrilla Air.

Guerrilla Air, the leading air systems company is proud to announce the sponsorship of Team San Francisco Explicit. Team Explicit will be using Guerrilla Airs 68/4500, 70/4500 & 88/4500 systems with the state of the art revolving G2 regulators. Benny Burmeister “Sponsorship Coordinator” @ Guerrilla “We are very pleased to once again sponsor a very professional hard working team, we wish them the best of luck in the upcoming season”.

Scenario paintball team Cobra signs with Guerrilla Air.

Guerrilla Air is very proud to announce the Sponsorship of Cobra, a Scenario Team based out of Houston Texas.

Quote from Benny Burmeister “Sponsorship Coordinator” @ Guerrilla: “We are very excited & welcome Team Cobra to the the Guerrilla Air Family. Aside from their outstanding paintball abilities, they are a great group guys, we wish them the Best of Luck in the 2012 Season.”

For more information on Guerrilla Air or the sponsorship program, head over to GuerrillaAir.com.

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RUMOR: New Pro Paintball team in the works

January 20, 2012 in Rumor Reports

Rumors are floating around the paintball world that a new pro paintball team is in the works. Read on for the inside scoop.

Critical Paintball forming a new pro team

Critical Paintball forming a new pro team

According to ProPaintball insiders, Critical Paintball team is looking to make their pro debut in 2012. Insiders report that a spot was opened up after Oakland BLAST announced they would not be competing in 2012. ProPaintball insiders point to Critical Paintbal’s D1 Wrecking Crew as the team best positioned to become the next NPPL Pro team. Insiders tell us the new paintball team, known officially as Los Angeles Critical, will be playing with 2012 Bob Long G6R’s, shooting Empire Paintballs and wearing head to toe Empire Paintball Gear.

Critical Paintball team playing NPPL

Critical Paintball has had a long history of involvement in the NPPL. In 2005, the team competed in Division 1 as Critical Paintball. Later, the team rebuilt as the Critical Wrecking Crew and began working their way up  through the divisions. CWC has played every division from D4 to D1 and a move to the pro division seems like the next logical step. Recently, ProPaintball reported that LA Infamous would be rebuilding with a Mid-West squad and might be calling Detroit home, potentially freeing up the Los Angeles home city. It goes without saying that Los Angeles is a hot property of interest in the NPPL. Following in the footsteps of Sacramento XSV, San Francisco Explicit, and San Diego Dynasty, Los Angeles as a city fits perfectly in building a fully functional NPPL West Coast Franchise.

What are your thoughts on the possibility of Los Angeles Critical replacing Oakland BLAST? Will we see Zack Long, Kekoa Ferguson, or other BLAST pro paintball players surface on the roster? Share your thoughts!

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Win G.I. SPORTZ GI Vision Sleek Goggle System!

January 18, 2012 in Featured

We have one FREE pair of G.I. Sportz Paintball Goggles to give away to one randomly selected winner!

GI Sports Paintball Goggle SLEEK

Add your friends on Facebook– We are hoping that at 15,000+ ”LIKES” a new player will win this perfect starter mask.

By helping to add new fans to our page you can help a player get on the field!

We will randomly select one winner from the pool of Facebook users (new or old) who are on the Facebook page.

Our page supports new players, pro players and everywhere in between. Get the latest paintball news with ProPaintball.com by sharing on Twitter, RSS and Facebook.

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Divisional Paintball News & Rumor Report

January 16, 2012 in Rumor Reports

Today’s report unveils a ton of divisional team rumors. Read on for the latest paintball news from the community!

Distortion Paintball team

Distortion Paintball team making moves. Photo: MikeDeep.com

Distortion will be picking up Sam Monville and Chad “Ya Ya” Bouchez, both former Aftershock players. According to ProPaintball insiders, the team will be making the move to division 1. This may put the kibosh on the Chicago Heat rumor.

After working through the ranks and earning their stripes, Upton 187 cRew has official left the divisional ranks. The team is rostered as a PSP Pro team for 2012. Congratulations guys!

New Pro Paintball team: Upton 187 Crew

New Pro Paintball team: Upton 187 Crew. Photo: MikeDeep.com

Critical Paintball is holding tryouts for the division 2 squad. The tryouts will be held at California Paintball Park this upcoming Sunday Jan 22 starting at 10 am. The team is looking to fill a few roster slots for this season for NPPL and WCPPL event play.

LIFT is rumored to have signed with Planet Eclipse for 2012. The team is said to be shooting Geo 2.1′s, wearing Eclipse gear and Sly Profit goggles.

LIFT Paintball Team

Lift Paintball Team. Photo: Jack Palombo

Team Static is moving into division 1. The team spent 2011 in PSP division 2 and worked its way through the ranks, placing 1st at New Jersey Open, 2nd at Galveston Open, and 4th at World Cup. You may recall that Static competed in the Open X-Ball division in 2007.

San Diego Pirates, a WCPPL Premier team, will be making the move to PSP Division1 in 2012. The team will be making its debut at PSP Galveston Open.

San Diego Pirates Paintball Team

San Diego Pirates Paintball Team. Photo: AndrewH

Greg Pauley and friends will be competing in division 2 as AC402.com, powered by Avid Extreme Sports. The team will be making its debut at PSP Galveston.

Rumors of NPPL division 1 team HK Army going pro are gaining steam. Sources suggest that Scott Kressin and a few other HK Army members were playing at SC over the weekend in preparation for the 2012 season.

What paintball rumors have you heard? Share yours in the comments!

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Rumors of a new pro paintball team emerge: Chicago Heat

January 14, 2012 in Rumor Reports

Pro Paintball insiders report that a new pro paintball team will debut in the 2012 season. Rumors started circulating around world cup and have continue to gain steam as the off season has progressed. Here is what we know.

 

Chicago Aftershock players on the move?

Former Chicago Aftershock players on the move?

The new pro team is said to be playing under the name Chicago Heat. According to sources, the team will be composed of a combination of free agent professional players and up and coming divisional stars from PSP team Distortion. Pro Paintball insiders suggest the team might be working with Eclipse, who have been long time NPPL supporters and may hint at their direction. Being that this is a new team, insiders suggest that they will be playing D1 in the PSP or Pro in the NPPL.

Earlier in the off season Pro paintball insiders heard rumors that after the Chicago Aftershock win in NPPL Vegas (of which there were four distortion players rostered), Shock and Distortion would be teaming up for 2012. However, as is typical of off season maneuvering, plans change. Chicago Aftershock has picked up players from divisional team BOOM and Distortion is said to be making their own way.

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Play Free Paintball at California Paintball Park

December 8, 2011 in Industry News

California Paintball Park located in L.A. County is ready to launch their brand new field Dec. 18th- and offering players a day of free paintball!

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The new CPP tournament paintball field is set to debut December 17th. This beautiful speedball arena has been laid out for regulation PSP RaceTo match play. Excitement is in the air as Giant Paintball will be offering on December 18th (the following day) free paintball. Entry is FREE with paint cost set at $19.99 or BYOP (Bring Your Own Paint).
Free Paintball at California Paintball Park

Address to CPP:

31050 CHARLEY CANYON ROAD
CASTAIC, CA 91384
Tel: (877) GIANT-97

Players must register between 9 A.M. and 12 P.M. Noon time in order to be eligible for free play. Dubbed the “CPP Arena”, the venue will be hosting its first HK Streetball Tournament on December 26th.

 

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Introducing the "How to Paintball" video series

November 30, 2011 in Featured, Industry News

New Paintball Players

New paintball players getting ready for the first game

Throughout the last couple years I have been looking for ways to give back to the game that has given me so much. ProPaintball.com is derived from that need to contribute to and build our sport. However, we cater primarily to an audience that is already playing. About a year ago we embarked on a project to help grow and introduce the game of paintball to new paintball players. I will be the first to admit that the journey was long, and at times trying, but the ultimate result was worth it. Here is why:

Each time we mention paintball, or set up a recreational game, we run into the same group of questions — “What is paintball?”, “Does it hurt?”, and “How do I play?”. With this in mind, I began searching for some sort of guide that I could email to my friends, family, and those interested. We as a sport needed a educational tool that was free, didn’t require much time, and helped provide the information new players need to enjoy their first game of paintball.

Believe it or not, such a tool did not exist. So, with the help of several friends and the generous support of Empire Paintball and Giant Paintball, we created the guide. As the saying goes, “If you build it, they will come”. Right?

How to Paintball video guide series

Our creation is a 3-part educational paintball video series designed to teach new and prospective players how to paintball. Each video runs approximately 3 minutes long and covers everything from the paintball basics, to planning for your first trip, what to bring, and what to expect at the field. We have also built in several tips including ways to save money (or in some cases, play free paintball), game related tactics and important safety concepts.

We ask that you take a minute and explore these How to Paintball videos. Then, SHARE these videos with your friends. Plug them on facebook, message boards, email, and place them on your field and store websites. If you don’t own a field or store, perhaps you can suggest your favorite paintball company include them on their websites.

We hope you utilize these videos as the important instructional tools they are. Please, help spread the message and grow the sport. Share Paintball with your friends!

When sharing the videos, please refer prospective players back to this page: http://www.propaintball.com/how-to-paintball-guide/

How to Paintball: The basics and what to bring to the field.

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How to Paintball: What to expect at the paintball park.

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How to Paintball: What to expect while playing paintball.

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Special thanks to Cassidy Sanders, Don Besancon, Kate Mason, Zac Hernandez, Gordon Yu, the Thompson family, Giovanni D’Egidio, John Battistini and everyone else for their support in making this production possible.

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Black Friday Paintball Deals

November 25, 2011 in Gear

Today is the craziest shopping day of the year. As such, paintball shops have expanded their “black friday” sales online so that we as players can shop from the warmth of our homes.

Black Friday Paintball Deals:

Free paintball gear from HK Army

  • HK Army & PBFashion are running a bunch of great deals on on and off the field paintball gear. Coupon code BLACKOUT
  • Empire Paintball is giving away a free paintball goggle (Empire Events) with the purchase of any BT or Empire paintball gun.
  • Critical Paintball is offering 15% off all Critical Products even the new Critical V2 Stealth Pack! Coupon Code “thankscritical“
  • Vanguard USA is running a 10% off coupon code, as well as free shipping and a free ninja regulator for all gun purchases. Coupon code: Thankful
  • PBRack has 20% off all tee shirts. To make the deal even better, customers who purchase 5 tee shirts will receive 2 additional free paintball tee shirts. No code required. Sale ends on Sunday at midnight.
  • Raza is running a ton of Black Friday deals. Check it.

    What Black Friday deals have you come across? Share the online specials you have found online or in store in the comments below.

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NPPL Las Vegas Free Paintball Webcast – 2011

November 11, 2011 in Breaking News, NPPL

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The NPPL and Youtube / Google have partnered up to broadcast the 2011 NPPL Las Vegas Paintball event. The webcast will be part of Youtube’s new Live! streaming service and available for free viewing.

The NPPL is pleased to announce a new partnership with Youtube and Google. This new partnership will be promoted by Youtube right alongside the NBA and NHL. The NPPL Las Vegas World Paintball Championship will feature the Pros playing live, beginning Friday November 11th at 10:30 am.

Catch all the action Friday, Saturday and Sunday and find out who will take the Pro Championship Cup! The NPPL will be providing top-tier on-field coverage for all the Pro games throughout the weekend. Go to our Youtube Channel or to nppl.com to watch. You don’t want to miss this!

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The 2011 NPPL World Paintball Championships! – November 11th 12th and 13th.

Viva Las Vegas, what better place to host the last event of the NPPL Super 7 World Series. The NPPL welcomes you back to the strip for the third year in a row. The City of Vegas and the Riviera Hotel are excited and ready to have Paintball invade the most famous Strip in the world. Last year Pro Team Tampa Bay Damage dominated the circuit and won the series and the event. This year we have new teams in the hunt such as the DC Champions Chicago Legend and new Pro Team Portland Uprising. It’s anyone’s Series Championship at this point.

The NPPL will be moving the venue closer to the Rivera entrance so players will not have to take the long walk anymore. We will have early registration Wednesday evening inside the Rivera for those who want to get the jump on getting ID cards and wristbands. Make sure to book your rooms at the Host hotel Riviera.

With an anticipated 145 teams there will be three play fields and with each field an experienced NPPL Referee crew headed up by Commissioner Tom Cole. Center court will be filmed for a live YOUTUBE web cast and footage will be used for future TV Programs. There will also be lots of festivities including the third annual NPPL Poker Charity Tournament where the first 32 places will win an official signed East / West All Star Jersey. Remember the players party at the Top of the Riv. The trade show will be packed with sponsors giving year-end deals and showing off 2012 designs. If you are a Paintball Player or fan you do not want to miss out on this years NPPL Las Vegas Super 7 World Series.

 

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Empire Paintball: Get Sponsored like a Pro!

November 2, 2011 in Teams

Pro Paintball Infamous with Bobby Aviles

Pro player Bobby Aviles of LA Infamous rocking his Empire Paintball gear

 

Empire Paintball sends word that they have opened their team sponsorship program for 2012. Throughout the 2011 paintball season the staff here at ProPaintball noted a huge increase in the number of teams shooting Empire Paintball Axe’s, Prophecy Z2 Paintball Loaders, Empire Paintball Gear and RPS Paintballs. Pro teams such as Chicago Legend, Sacramento XSV, LA Infamous, San Diego Dynasty, Vancouver Vendetta and others all competed throughout the 2011 using Empire Paintball equipment.

We had a chance to talk to Thomas Taylor from Sacramento XSV about his Empire AXE at PSP World Cup. Thomas had nothing but great things to say about how well his AXE was shooting, his equipment performed, and his appreciation for Empire Paintball’s continued support.

Does the prospect of a deal on or maybe even free paintball gear sound like something you are interested in? What are you waiting for? Apply now to take advantage of Empire Paintball’s “Get Sponsored Like a Pro”-gram.

Empire Paintball Sponsorship

Empire Paintball Sponsorship Program

Empire Paintball says;

Welcome to the 2012 Get Sponsored Like A Pro program, from Empire Paintball. Teams around the world can get hooked up like a pro in 2012 with gear from Empire or Empire Battle Tested.   If you have the heart and love for the game and are on a team of 5 or more then here is your chance to be a rising star.

 

Here’s how the Get Sponsored Pro Like a Pro Program works.

  • Go to Empire Paintball click on the Field and Dealer Locator button and locate an Authorized Empire/Empire Battle Tested Dealer near you. Once you select your home field, make sure you reach out to them to notify them that you are trying to get Sponsored Like a Pro from Empire Paintball.
  • Then on the Empire website click on the Submission Page and enter your team’s info and submit it to us.
  • Team Captains will be notified via e-mail if your team has been approved for sponsorship for the 2012 season approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting an application.
  • If your team is approved, you will order your gear through the dealer selected in the application. Our dealers will be notified that your team has been approved for sponsorship and you’ll have to arrange a time for you to review the gear packages available to your team with them directly.
  • Once you have your gear, you must send us a team picture with your new gear on. If you don’t send us a team image, your team will not be listed on the Empire Paintball website.

Good Luck in 2012 and Get Sponsored Like a Pro Today!

A birdie dropped a note in our ear just as we were getting ready to hit publish. Apparently teams competing in NPPL Las Vegas that are wearing Empire Paintball 2012 gear and taking part in the Sponsored like a Pro-gram are eligible to receive 10 cases of free paintballs. Check out the sign up page for more information.

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