Editing Debra Dion Krischke (section)

== Recognition and influence ==

Krischke's contributions were particularly associated with making organised tournament paintball accessible to amateur teams.

Her approach combined competitive divisions, organised refereeing, industry exhibitions and educational activities within a single event.

She also advocated sportsmanship and a family-friendly environment at paintball tournaments, including greater consideration of how women were represented within the sport.[3]

In 2018, Krischke and her husband Ryan were inducted into the Paintball Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to paintball.[4]