Emmit
10-31-2003, 10:06 PM
according to the article on FON it looks like the Super 7 and the PanAm might be joining forces for the next season.
http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=751
Talks are underway between the PanAm Circuit and the NPPL regarding the establishment
of a loose alliance in 2004 based on the mutual goal of increasing public awareness
and encouraging the growth of tournament paintball. Cooperation between 2 of the
top 3 tournament circuits in the country will help to enhance and streamline the
message to the public that paintball is the reigning…and the only… truly XtremeTeam
sport on the planet.
The PanAm has recently decided to abandon its limited paint format and embrace the
NPPL Super7 rules and style of play so successfully introduced in 2003. “This year
our tournament teams told us they wanted an unlimited paint format in 2004,” says
Dan Bonebrake, promoter of the PanAm Circuit. “They also embraced the 7-man format
we introduced this year, so it only makes sense for us to listen and then do what
the players are asking for. We also believe that the direction the NPPL is going
will be the future of our sport so we’ve decided to adopt their rules and their format
in 2004. Unity breeds success and that’s why the PanAm Circuit has decided to align
itself with the NPPL.”
In the past the NPPL has been very interested in establishing relationships with
other tournament circuits and now they can count the largest West Coast tournament
as an ally. “Talks are underway and we’re very excited about the opportunities that
working together will provide each of us,” says Chuck Hendsch, president of the NPPL.
“We’re two of the largest tournament circuits in the world and establishing a mutually
beneficial alliance will further help to solidify our sport in the minds of Moms
and Dads across the country. The future of paintball lies in the hands of today’s
12 and 13 year olds. A shared vision coupled with the ability of our 2 circuits to
implement that vision and inspire those 12 and 13 year olds to try our sport is a
very exciting challenge.”
While it’s too soon to say exactly what will come of these talks, the shared common
vision between the two circuits and the shear volume of committed tournament players
attending their events makes this a potentially powerful alliance.
For more information on the NPPL or the upcoming Commander's Cup in Miami this November,
visit www.nppl.tv
http://forceofnature.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=751
Talks are underway between the PanAm Circuit and the NPPL regarding the establishment
of a loose alliance in 2004 based on the mutual goal of increasing public awareness
and encouraging the growth of tournament paintball. Cooperation between 2 of the
top 3 tournament circuits in the country will help to enhance and streamline the
message to the public that paintball is the reigning…and the only… truly XtremeTeam
sport on the planet.
The PanAm has recently decided to abandon its limited paint format and embrace the
NPPL Super7 rules and style of play so successfully introduced in 2003. “This year
our tournament teams told us they wanted an unlimited paint format in 2004,” says
Dan Bonebrake, promoter of the PanAm Circuit. “They also embraced the 7-man format
we introduced this year, so it only makes sense for us to listen and then do what
the players are asking for. We also believe that the direction the NPPL is going
will be the future of our sport so we’ve decided to adopt their rules and their format
in 2004. Unity breeds success and that’s why the PanAm Circuit has decided to align
itself with the NPPL.”
In the past the NPPL has been very interested in establishing relationships with
other tournament circuits and now they can count the largest West Coast tournament
as an ally. “Talks are underway and we’re very excited about the opportunities that
working together will provide each of us,” says Chuck Hendsch, president of the NPPL.
“We’re two of the largest tournament circuits in the world and establishing a mutually
beneficial alliance will further help to solidify our sport in the minds of Moms
and Dads across the country. The future of paintball lies in the hands of today’s
12 and 13 year olds. A shared vision coupled with the ability of our 2 circuits to
implement that vision and inspire those 12 and 13 year olds to try our sport is a
very exciting challenge.”
While it’s too soon to say exactly what will come of these talks, the shared common
vision between the two circuits and the shear volume of committed tournament players
attending their events makes this a potentially powerful alliance.
For more information on the NPPL or the upcoming Commander's Cup in Miami this November,
visit www.nppl.tv