Yup, we did it.
We won first place tie in our first ever tournament (Paintball).
We originally started badly with a 2-4 win/ loss and came back from all adversity to get a first place tie with a very good team.
We played 9 teams at this tournament (15 total games for the day) and were eventually divided into two divisions, beginner and rookie.
Since we were beginners in this tourney, we were surprised to have made the grade to Rookie division. We were ecstatic about it too.
We were slow to start, but when it came down to playing our game (which took a few games), we did and kicked butt, to the surprise of all of the other teams there and us.
We tied for first place and since the prize selection didn't account for a tie, we battled it out in a 2 out of three fight for first place prizes.
The team we battled were veterans of tournament and we gave them a good fight. We lost those two in a row but still came out with the first place tie and second place prizes.
It was the most fun I've had in a long time and all of the work, effort and training with the team has made us winners. I got to hand it to my team mates, they made the grade and have bigger and better tournies coming in the next weeks.
So for all of those that miss me on the boards, you can see what I'm doing now.
Just like cars, I love to excel in anything that I do, convey that to others in hopes that it too will rub off in a good way to improve and better them too.
Three more tournaments in the next 5 weeks, each getting harder as we go and wish us luck in that we will continue to improve our game and win (or just place) in the next tournies.
Btw, we (the team) have been playing (collectively) for over 12 years and have just formed this team. Going from woods ball to tourney play is where it's at.
For those that have never played, go to some of the local paintball fields that are around your area and you will notice that most will be very safety conscious.
For those that are afraid of getting shot or mugged on the field, then those are the ones that really won't be a true paintballer.
Anyway, get out there and shoot some people, legally.
Misnblu