Recognition as a 'sport'

[Dougal]

Can anyone provide an update on where 'we' are in terms of having Paintball officially recognised as a sport by the relevant authorities.

I contacted the Sports Council here in Northern Ireland and was told that a bid for recognition in UK was rejected several years ago, but that '2' applications had now been received.
Unfortunately the fact that 2 applications have been received complicates the matter, since recognition generally requiores a single, unified governing body - and separate applications from 2 bodies is not to be welcomed.

can anyone shed some light on this matter?

Cheers

Dougal

 

[TendringLOEB]

There are many UK bodies that claim to represent UK Ball, and until unification, I cant see anything happening, there are so many threads on this already, and a few members on these boards are highly versed on all of the arguments for and against this discussion. Im sure they will reply soon enough.

Paul

 

[TendringLOEB]

http://www.p8ntballer-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=76053

Sorry for the double post, but thats one of the most recent.

 

[Lucky]

You might wanna read this if you have a couple of hours spare , shows just what a ****e state we are in

http://www.p8ntballer-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=76053

 

[Lucky]

SNAP !

I win

 

[Dougal]

I'm not sure if we're on the same page here guys. My question is specifically, where are we in our bid for formal recognition as a sport.

The other debate, whilst it reflects a 'split' within UK paintball and its various interests and bodies, does not answer my question.

Dougal

 

[john251282]

Only the people that made the application will probably know. But if 2 seperate entrys have been made, that is not a good sign

 

[Lucky]

OK it wasn't a "specific" answer, but it highlights the exact problem that you are asking about, if two different organisations are apply to the sports council then who's gonna win and be "our" representitive?

So therefore the answer to your "specific" question is.........NOWHERE !

 

[cookie_834]

pa forum is ure best bet buddy. they are working with "legal people" or some jazz like that, to complete and comply with the nessecary requirements to become an official recognised sport within the UK.

ta-da...or if ure really intrested contact "Russell Smith" on these here forums

 

[Iron Lions - Ed]

The PA is one of the bids in partnership with the UKPSF following a number of years operating under sport council guidelines.

The oher is Delta Force. You may remember they set up a body purporting to have a similar role to the ULPSF 1-2 years ago and they are trying to use this as a vehicle for their bid.