Editing Millennium Series (section)

=== Establishment and early years ===

The Millennium Series was established in 1999, with French paintball organiser [[Laurent Hamet]] playing a leading role in its creation. The circuit brought together several existing European tournaments within a common championship structure.[1]

During its early years, the series featured events in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Sweden and other European countries.

The 2000 season included the 7-Man World Cup in Toulouse, France, where professional, amateur and novice teams competed. Contemporary reporting by WARPIG documented international participation, extensive spectator facilities and the involvement of major American professional teams. [[Avalanche]] won the professional competition.[2]

The 2000 [[Campaign Cup]] in England attracted leading European teams alongside American competitors. Avalanche won the professional division, followed by the [[Ugly Ducklings]] and [[Russian Legion]].[3]

By 2001, the circuit was attracting teams from countries including Russia, Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, Portugal, Poland and the United States. The Millennium Series event in Portugal that year featured 48 teams.[4]