Sunday, December 7th, 2008
In order to fill the gap the NPPL bankruptcy brings, the GPL is expanding it’s 7 man league across the US from just it’s northeast presence.
It will consist of regional events with a national final. These regional events will allow teams to qualify for the national GPL grand finale. This allows teams to play without spending large amounts of money on flights and hotels.
It’s still in it’s formulation phase, as it’s still looking for fields that would be interested in participating in it.
Here’s their press release:
GPL EXPANDS 7-Man ACROSS THE U.S.
First of all I am sorry to hear about the NPPL. I have played the NPPL for years and I have always enjoyed the events. But in the current economy this is the time for the industry and tournament series to evolve. With the high cost of airline flights, hotels, rental cars and not to mention taking off from work for several days the national events are currently too costly to attend. This goes for both players and vendors.
We have received an overwhelming amount of emails from teams all over the country asking us if we were going to pick up the NPPL gap and expand the GPL 7man events.
Our plan is take the current GPL 7man events which are currently in the northeast and expand the league throughout the country. Offering GPL 7man Regional events so the teams can play high quality events in their regional areas and that will make the events more expense friendly for them. Then teams that play the regional events can qualify for the GPL grand finale event which will be a National event.
We are currently in the process of finalizing the details of this new league as well as interviewing for possible regional locations for the GPL events. Any fields that are interested can contact the GPL office at 866-623-3996 or email brian [[[at}}} 357productions.com . For the players we encourage you to join our GPL mailing list so we can keep you up to date. You can do this by visiting our website at www.thegpl.com . We also welcome any and all ideas the players may have, so please feel free to go to the GPL forum located on pbNation.com .
I currently do not have all the answers, but I can assure you that we are working to make this new GPL 7man league become a reality for the players.
Brian L. Barno
357 Productions LLC
GPL/GPXL Promoter
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Tags: GPL, NPPL
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
The NPPL, or really it’s parent/holding company, Pacific Paintball, which also has PB2X, Paintball.com, XPSL, and a couple of other things, is in the process of declaring Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. No Chapter 11 for them. Some VCs are probably pretty unhappy right now.
Basically, all of Pacific’s assets will be auctioned off, with all the capital being given to the creditors that Pacific couldn’t pay. Some person or group could get some good deals, assuming they can actually do something with them in the end.
There will also be a meeting for all the “big wigs” in Vegas. Mostly, I assume, about this and how to keep their own asses from failing. There is also supposed to be talks about the possibility one single league (for the entire world, no, the universe) with one set of rules
John Amodea, the editor of PB2X, has sent out an email about PB2X and his future intentions. He has a blog that he will keep updated.
Here’s their press release:
Pacific Paintball and its subsidiaries will be filing proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code to effect a liquidation of their respective assets and business operations. The affairs and assets of Pacific Paintball LLC, NPPL LLC, XPSL LLC, PB2X LLC, Xtreme Paintball Fields LLC and Camp Pendleton Paintball LLC will be administered by a court appointed trustee in bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court will provide you with written instructions regarding how and where to file any claims in this matter.
Despite doing all we could do, we were unable to make the business a viable concern. Further, in this severe economic climate, we were unable to secure new funding. It is a truly regrettable outcome, though one which is unfortunately occurring more and more frequently in this environment. We thank all those who have supported us.
Here’s Amodea’s email:
Hello friends,
By now you probably have heard that Pacific Paintball and its subsidiaries will be filing proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code to effect a liquidation of their respective assets and business operations. This includes our magazine, the NPPL, and all of Pacific Paintball’s other companies. Since many have speculated as to what this means as far as the magazine and my future in paintball goes, I thought I’d try to clear that up.
First, the liquidation of Pacific Paintball means that all of the company’s assets—from their computers, airball bunkers, netting and other physical property as well as their trademarked names—will all be sold. This is assuming there are interested buyers. At least that’s how I understand this. That leaves open the possibility for someone to buy any of the Pacific Paintball brand names to continue running the operation(s) as they see fit.
As for me—I’ve been in paintball for 23 years, with 18 years of running paintball magazines. This is what I am and this is what I’ll continue to be. I will pass on more about what I will be working on next at my new blog site, http://john-amodea.blogspot.com/, which will be up and running this Friday, December 5th.
Finally, I wanted to express my gratitude for all of the relationships I’ve developed and for all of the support you’ve given to Paintball 2Xtremes Magazine. Please keep in touch and feel free to e-mail me at [omg, no spam]. I look forward to working for and with you all again soon.
John Amodea
Tags: bankruptcy, company fail, NPPL, Pacific Paintball
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Bea Youngs, who’s amazing (see above), sent me this press release and asked me to post it, so here it is, because I have to agree with her amazingness.
November 11, 2008 (Deer Park, NY): Paintball Sports Magazine is proud to announce our online magazine, PSM’s On the ‘Net. Not only will you get the quality imagery, detailed event coverage articles, and the hottest gear reviews, but now you’ll also get to see it right on your computer screen via the World Wide Web!
After our print magazine reaches the newsstands, you’ll be able to see those same pages of the magazine, plus more…on the ‘net. In a flipbook style, you’ll not only be able skim through the action-packed pages, but will also have a chance to get a close-up view of all your favorite paintball images. Want to buy a gun you see advertised in our pages? Just click on the ad and go directly to the website to get more information on how to get it.
PSM’s On the ‘Net is available right now, bringing you 100% of our November issue, which includes video message from our editor-in-chief, Bea Youngs. See the issue in its entirety featuring the mighty Dynasty’s win at the PSP Northeast Open, the Scenario Paintball Players League in New York and Kansas, the Yanks versus the Rebels at the Civil Draw Scenario event, NFL Star Ray Lewis’ charity event including paintball, and so much more!
In future issues, only from the best in the sport, our famous writers like Greg Hastings, Mike Paxson, Jason “foolybear” Lineberger, and Dave “Landshark” Norman, will also have other video messages for you to learn everything there is to know about paintball.
All the best event coverage, images, interviews, and reviews you have come to expect from PSM will now be seen at PSM’s On the ‘Net and it’s all free!
Go now to www.PaintballSportsMag.com and stay in the know about all the latest and greatest! No matter where you are, Paintball Sports Magazine, right at your fingertips!
Tags: Bea Youngs, ezine, Paintball Sports Magazine
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
It seems that Sunday Paintball has released it’s new collection dubbed “Sunday’s Finest”.
Currently, it consists of 4 shirts and 1 hoodie, but every month, they will be releasing a new shirt. It’s all printed on American Apparel, which make some quality shirts, and they’re US based.
Here’s their full press release:
Sunday Paintball is proud to announce release of the Sunday’s Finest collection featuring 4 new t-shirts and a new sweatshirt for the 2008 holiday season. With a fresh new approach to our already unique style we have achieved great looking shirts for the casual aspect of a paintballer. The new collection features American Apparel t-shirts and sweatshirt, making all of Sunday Paintball products now 100% manufactured and printed in the United States. Along with our 100% USA Made products, Sunday Paintball has also produced our first ever t-shirt using organic cotton. This is our way at Sunday Paintball of doing our part to be a part of much more environmentally friendly approach.
On the first Sunday of every month, Sunday Paintball will be releasing a new product. The new product will be a product that is chosen by our Sunday Paintball faithful that vote for the next Sunday Paintball product on our website. We believe in our customers choosing what gets made by us so check back often and give your input on products.
About Sunday Paintball:
Sunday Paintball was created in April of 2004 in Scottsdale, Arizona by Mickey or aka Mr. Sunday Paintball, with the vision of a young 17 year old entrepreneur to create a casual clothing label for the sport he has dedicated his life to since the age of 13. Sunday Paintball is more than just a t-shirt, it is a lifestyle of paintball.
To purchase Sunday Paintball products please visit our website @ www.sundaypaintball.com
Disclaimer: Sunday Paintball is currently an advertiser here.
Tags: Hoodies, Shirts, Sunday Paintball
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Sunday, October 26th, 2008
NXL
- Los Angeles Ironmen
- Philly Americans
- Legion
- Impact
D1 X-ball
- Vicious
- Vipers
- Damage
- Rnt
D2 X-ball
- FIERCE
- New Jersey Jesters
- Raiden
- Shockwave Canada
D3 X-ball
- FIERCE ARMY
- Team Unlimited
- CHICAGO-WISEGUYS.COM
- Velocity Wrecking Crew
D2 5 man
- Miami Rage/Str8 Killas
- Team Braves
- Rogue
- Bronx Hate
D3 5 Man
- Overhead
- Boom
- Midwest Arson
- Storm
D4 5 Man
- Cash Money Killers
- Seattle CDR
- Texas Select
- Air Assault Factory
Tags: NXL, PSP, scores, World Cup
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