16th Annual Three Rivers Paintball Festival Set for July 27-30 in Cranberry Township Area; 1500 Competitors Expected to Attend.PITTSBURGH -- In just 10 days more than 1500 Paintball paintball Sports medicine A sport in which marble-sized gelatin capsules filled with a nontoxic dye are shot at speeds of 300 kph/200 mph Warning: aficionados will converge on Cranberry Township Cranberry Township is the name of two townships in Pennsylvania, United States:
This year's Festival will feature netted arenas with bleachers for spectators and media, and a special marketplace with paintball vendors and suppliers who will have equipment, gear and paraphernalia PARAPHERNALIA. The name given to all such things as a woman has a right to retain as her own property, after her husband's death; they consist generally of her clothing, jewels, and ornaments suitable to her condition, which she used personally during his life. available for paintball fans. "We are thrilled to present the festival because not only does it generate more than a million dollars in revenue for the local retail community, but it's a great way to showcase the region to people from all over the country," said Debra Dion Debra Dion is an American producer and associate producer who was married to Charles Band. Krischke owner of Team Effort Events, the organizer of the annual competition. In addition to the amateur teams slated to compete, recreational players will have the opportunity to play and improve their skills. A two-day role-playing adventure --Team America -- will run July 29-30, and a skills clinic will be offered by pro-players on July 26. Started in 1981, paintball has enjoyed an incredible rise in the mainstream recreational market. The sport is a $1.2 billion annual industry, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) is a trade association that represents sporting goods manufacturers, retailers, and marketers. Founded in 1906, as of 2007 it had more than 1,000 members representing over 3,000 business locations and employing more than 375,000 , and third in extreme sport popularity with nearly 10 million players each year. Krischke stresses that the event is open to the public and provides something for everyone. "You don't have to be a competitor or an experienced recreational player to enjoy the Festival," she added. "We encourage anyone with the slightest interest to come out to watch the competition, have some fun, and shop the marketplace." For more information and schedule of events go to www.PaintballFestival.com or call 724-775-8299. About Team Effort Events Team Effort Events is a special events company that has produced the Paintball Festival for 16 years. Over the years, this event has generated more than $20 million in tourist dollars for northern Pittsburgh communities. Krischke has dedicated 20 years to building the Paintball Festival into an international competition. She was recently recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business for 2006. To learn more about Team Effort Events visit www.teameffortevents.com. |
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