Editing Banzai Bandits (section)

=== Millennium Series (1999–2002) ===

Banzai Bandits continued competing in European professional tournaments following the establishment of the [[Millennium Series]] in 1999.

The team appeared in professional competition alongside major European and American organisations, including the All Americans, Avalanche, Russian Legion, Joy Division and Toulouse TonTons.

At the 2000 Mayhem Masters, Banzai qualified for the professional semi-finals after placing sixth in the preliminary standings.

The team was eliminated during the semi-final round, finishing 11th. [7]

Banzai also competed in the 2001 Joy Masters in Stockholm, Sweden.

Contemporary WARPIG reporting identified a Banzai player known as "Pailey" discussing the revised Millennium Series competition format and its effects on professional teams. [8]

At the same tournament, Antony Leadbetter competed using a customised Eclipse Impulse marker developed through the team's equipment business. [8]

Banzai continued participating in the Millennium Series during 2002.

At the Amsterdam event, the team progressed beyond the preliminary rounds in professional competition. Contemporary tournament reporting highlighted Jack Wood's performance during the event. [9]

The team's recorded participation in the Millennium Series illustrates its involvement during the transition from traditional woodland tournaments to the modern European speedball format.