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=== Establishment (1998) ===

Skyball was established by Focus International, which announced plans in 1997 to hold a paintball tournament inside Toronto's SkyDome.

The inaugural event took place on 20–21 March 1998.

The tournament attracted more than 120 five-player teams and incorporated separate professional and amateur competitions.

The playing areas occupied approximately half of the stadium floor, with a basketball court occupying the remaining space.

Three five-player fields were constructed using inflatable bunkers, plastic pipes, screening and stacked inner tubes. A smaller field was also provided for a three-player competition.

The tournament was conducted under modified [[National Professional Paintball League]] (NPPL) rules, with Bill Cookston serving as ultimate referee.[1]

[[Ground Zero|Ground Zero Gold]] won the professional division, defeating J&J Ohio in the final. Image finished third and the All Americans fourth.

The Oh No's won the amateur division, ahead of SOB Red and OBR Blue.[1]