USPA Paintball

Paintball is a sport for players to compete individually, or in teams, to eliminate opponents by hitting them with capsules containing food coloring and gelatin (referred to as the paintballs) propelled from a device called the paintball marker. In the United States, it has become so popular that there is even a United States Paintball Association which oversees the organization of teams, leagues, and even tournament play. 

Previously, competitive paintball was played in the woods with a speedball format. Smaller fields would have artificial terrain such as bunkers. This allowed symmetrical fields which eliminate the terrain advantages for both teams. In the woods, fields have no such guarantees. The USPA makes sure that all league and tournament activities are in line with the legislation for paintball in the state they play. Plus, it is an active governing body which assists paintball players in finding sponsorship, leagues, venues, and tournaments. 

 

In 2011, the USPA has chosen to focus on the Northeastern United States and community. It has actively established the details, structure, and foundation of an official paintball league for the 2011 season. One of the major improvements made for the 2011 season is to establish a league which is economical, requires less travel, but still provides a great prize package and format. With that in mind, the USPA consists of six amateur clubs in each section of the USPA which will play at a variety of sectional local clubs in traditional 50 Minute Xball matches, with many of the major tournament play occurring in upstate New York.