I am thinking about making a paintball team
- Thread starter bryn11
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First of all get a few mates together and pop down to your local site, most sites have a team or two training there so you may be able to join these or they will be able to help you start your own, there is nothing too it really just get some guys together and get yourselves some kit (2nd hand for value) then get playing. You can get a load of jerseys the same and get names printed on them or you can get some custom made jerseys if your feeling flush. Sponsorship wise id concentrate on playing a bit then approach the site or local paintball shop and see if they can give you any discounts. Thats about it. The main thing is getting some games played
Good Luck
Sid
Good Luck
Sid
There are some articles that may help you out here...
http://www.southwestpaintball.co.uk/league/community.php
Some of them desperately need updating a bit, but may give you some ideas.
http://www.p8ntballer.com also has a large archive of articles that would be worth looking through.
Finally, don't be shy about asking questions. Everyone's fairly friendly (usually) and will be happy to help you out.
http://www.southwestpaintball.co.uk/league/community.php
Some of them desperately need updating a bit, but may give you some ideas.
http://www.p8ntballer.com also has a large archive of articles that would be worth looking through.
Finally, don't be shy about asking questions. Everyone's fairly friendly (usually) and will be happy to help you out.
for custom jerseys take a look here mate:
www.customsportsgear.com
www.rhinosports.co.uk
Ive heard good things about both places, not sure about prices or how long they take but they'll be good
Sid
www.customsportsgear.com
www.rhinosports.co.uk
Ive heard good things about both places, not sure about prices or how long they take but they'll be good
Sid
Rhino do custom jerseys mate, give them a shout.
As for starting a team, it's a lot of hard work and you've got to have at least 8 committed players for the team with the time and money to play. There is a lot of man management involved as well as the arranging of paint deals, jerseys etc and so there needs to be at least a core of people who believe the team will work and will work for it, not just say 'yea we'll play mate'.
Good luck!
As for starting a team, it's a lot of hard work and you've got to have at least 8 committed players for the team with the time and money to play. There is a lot of man management involved as well as the arranging of paint deals, jerseys etc and so there needs to be at least a core of people who believe the team will work and will work for it, not just say 'yea we'll play mate'.
Good luck!
My advice would be to forget about shirts, sponsorship and all the good things you associate paintball with and get training. Start winning things then youwill have a hell of a lot easier time finding what you need
Yep,
Buy good, but cheap gear and put all your funds in to good training and getting some tourney experience. Chances of picking up sponsorship early on are virtually zero, though it is worth contacting companies to see what they can do for you in terms of support in return for your loyalty and continued custom.
Custom Jerseys are a waste of money for new teams. Look at 2005 or 2006 ranges of clothing for bargains and spend the money you save on paint for training.
If you want to know how to train properly, do some research, ask questions, go to training venues where Pro players hang out (D7s and NQ are good bets) and learn from what they do. Better still, get yourselves along to a Robbo or Twizz or Pro Team training day.
Good luck and stick with it. Can be hard at times, but the rewards of having a team full of mates who are really committed to the sport and their team are many!
Buy good, but cheap gear and put all your funds in to good training and getting some tourney experience. Chances of picking up sponsorship early on are virtually zero, though it is worth contacting companies to see what they can do for you in terms of support in return for your loyalty and continued custom.
Custom Jerseys are a waste of money for new teams. Look at 2005 or 2006 ranges of clothing for bargains and spend the money you save on paint for training.
If you want to know how to train properly, do some research, ask questions, go to training venues where Pro players hang out (D7s and NQ are good bets) and learn from what they do. Better still, get yourselves along to a Robbo or Twizz or Pro Team training day.
Good luck and stick with it. Can be hard at times, but the rewards of having a team full of mates who are really committed to the sport and their team are many!
No probs mate I just set up a team so ive been through it all.
Good luck with it mate, its worth it
Sid
Good luck with it mate, its worth it
Sid