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Originally posted by sjt19
If we (shock) were to set up an XBall day on our Xball field, where teams come and play one game as an intro to Xball, would many teams attend? A per person charge/charge per team would apply. A full marshallling crew of 10 would judge the event, and all teams that turn up would get a guarenteed game, maybe 2 if the numbers are small. Post below if you are interested.
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Rather obviously, I'd be interested. Although I'm not on a team at the moment because i can't financially commit to regular tournament and training but I'd give my left bollock to have a go at XBall. One thing I dislike about regular tournaments is the fact that you play one game, max of 10mins and then sit around for god know how long until you play another. I always used to adore training when it was just in-out-in-out constantly playing 'ball. XBall looks like it could replicate this intensity along with the fact that if a mistake is made in one game (within reason) it is not the end of the world because you can always pull it back in the next.

[EDIT] Aditional: I'm sure I'm not unique (although the doctors do say i'm special) in my intrest for such an event/experiment. Might be a good idea to see if intrest amoung teams/players could be drummed up further.
 
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Originally posted by TheBroz
A regular XBall league for the UK would not be feasible for numerous reasons such as the paint-bill for events, not to mention infrastructure and the cost for teams to train. But I would still love to see this format making a showing over here.

I think that there should be an attempt at running an XBall exhibition/showcase one-off event. Something like this could be done as a test to see if there is much interest. Although I'm not sure on the in-and-outs of the PA's infrastructure, the way they are doing business thus far seems well suited to trialling XBall. Regional teams, good support and a well oiled organisation all seem just appropriate to the needs of laying on an XBall event. I'm sure the by way the PA is structured indicates that the possibility of XBall has been something on the mind of the organisers at its' inception.

After watching some Nation's Cup games at Toulouse & Campaign last year I totally fell in love with the format and although the costs may be probative for regular events I would LOVE the oportunity to have a go.

Any further comments?
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Although I personally have reservations about X-ball itself, the PA as an organisation has been talking about the possibility of hosting an X-ball "style" format for some time.

A one off showcase event is certainly a possibility although if the interest is there a national league may not be entirely out of the question and the possibility has been discussed for the 2005 season. Currently got one of our best people working on it (as soon as he's finished his exams :D )
 
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does anyone know why it was called X ball?!

always wondered why it wasn't m-ball or y-ball....

edit: btw P8nt has cool a capital 'x' ;)
 
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Originally posted by Mario
does anyone know why it was called X ball?!
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because... as all the hip people know X = Xtreme

So therefore XBall = Xtweeme Paintball........ In the hope that the TV execs will think that the 'kidz' will love it, like all those other new fangled 'xtreme' sports.

[EDIT] Additional: Oh yeah also, to build further association between the format and it's key supporter Richmond Italia and his 'DraXXus' brand. The abundance of the 'X' in marketing and with the large central bunker just helps create some nice brand symbiosis.
 
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