Editing US Paintball League (section)

=== Formation (2009) ===

In December 2008, Pacific Paintball announced the liquidation of its assets, including the NPPL Super 7 World Series.

The announcement followed financial difficulties that prevented the organisation from continuing its previous operations.

In January 2009, representatives of 16 professional teams established the US Paintball League to continue national seven-player tournament competition.

The new organisation appointed former NPPL president [[Chuck Hendsch]] as commissioner.

Camille Lemanski was named general manager, while Tom Cole, another former NPPL president, was appointed ultimate judge.[1][2]

The USPL adopted a player-owned structure intended to give participating professional teams greater involvement in league management.

Its organisers proposed lower entry fees, larger prize packages and greater opportunities for amateur teams.

The league also announced plans for eastern and western regional conferences, although its final 2009 tournament schedule differed from the original six-event proposal.[1][5]