Skyballs turnout, 110 teams....

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • nerobro
    Registered User
    • Oct 2001
    • 923
    #1

    Skyballs turnout, 110 teams....

    Last year there were three hundred teams. This year, a mere 110 or so. (given some last minute signups) 41 rookie, 48 novice, 18 am.

    This is disapointing for what is supposed to be the seccond biggest ameatur event in paintball.

    We're only a week away from the begining of play.

    I'm playing for PPIG, I"ll see ya guys there.
    To be an AGD supporter, one cannot be an AGD bigot. -Nero

    Truth is a complex thing. One must govern by simplicity. -M. Mercier, special counsel to his Majesty for domestic matters. The Brotherhood of the Wolf

    "You can't outrun Death forever, but you can make the bastard work for it."

    Tags: None
    • Deep Sixx
      Registered User
      • Dec 2002
      • 345
      #2
      I'm reffing... try not to shoot me too much!

      sixx
      Henry
      Storm: Naughty
      Paint Storm - Empire - Evil

        Comment

        • Torbo
          teamless
          • Apr 2003
          • 1737
          #3
          i am playing rookie with Revive
          AO Feedback
          Email:[email protected]
          Aim: Torbo3rb

            Comment

            • titan aresta
              Registered User
              • Jan 2003
              • 62
              #4
              Nero, last year 209 teams showed up to play.

              This year is about half of that, but given the hike in pricing XO will probably make about the same amount in revenue from registrations as Zap did last year. The big loss is in paint sales. Unless people play twice as many games as last year, there is no way that XO will be happy with the results. They do say that Skyball is for the players and to show off a great Canadian tournament, but it looks like this year will be an even greater financial disaster that all the other years.
              Right now I'm wondering if there will be another Skyball after this one.

                Comment

                • SlartyBartFast
                  The Flying Scotsman
                  • Jun 2002
                  • 2940
                  #5
                  Originally posted by titan aresta
                  They do say that Skyball is for the players and to show off a great Canadian tournament, but it looks like this year will be an even greater financial disaster that all the other years.
                  Seems to me it's just too expensive. I've been thinking an event in Montreal at the Olympic Stadium could be a really interesting alternative to Skyball.

                  One way to reduce the overall cost would be to pair up with one of the many exhibitions taht are held there every year.

                  Two that might be a good match are the custom car show (as the "image" is a good match and they only occupy half the playing surface) or the outdoors show.

                  Does it cost anything to get into Skyball as a spectator? My brother lives in T.O. so maybe I could make the trip...

                    Comment

                    • nerobro
                      Registered User
                      • Oct 2001
                      • 923
                      #6
                      Okey, so still 209. I think they just priced themselves out of a tourny.

                      At the previous prices, they could afford more, and do more. And make more money. Despite the $100 hike, their profits can only go down.

                      I can't comprehend the string of mistakes that has been the skyball franchise.
                      To be an AGD supporter, one cannot be an AGD bigot. -Nero

                      Truth is a complex thing. One must govern by simplicity. -M. Mercier, special counsel to his Majesty for domestic matters. The Brotherhood of the Wolf

                      "You can't outrun Death forever, but you can make the bastard work for it."

                        Comment

                        • fire1811
                          Firefighter
                          • Nov 2002
                          • 4930
                          #7
                          i believe it was 300 teams the year before nerobro

                          took first last year and we are not returning

                          price is just to high
                          and for the price of a case of paint its just not worth it. especially since the paint is of unknow quality.
                          "The Few Who Do Are The Envy Of The Many Who Only Stand And Watch"

                          Alway Remember *343*

                          Si vis pacem, para bellum

                            Comment

                            Previous template Next
                            Working...