Editing SC Village (section)

== Development of speedball ==

=== 1989 Speedball field ===

In 1989, SC Village introduced an early purpose-built field intended to produce faster and more visible paintball games.[6]

Unlike conventional woodland fields, the new arena used a relatively open layout and a limited number of artificial obstacles. Its scoring system used two manually operated horns positioned near the centre. Players scored by reaching and activating the horns without being eliminated.[6]

The central scoring objective concentrated play in an area that could be followed by spectators. SC Village's historical account describes the field as the original Speedball demonstration, although the format differed from later inflatable-bunker [[Speedball]] and [[X-Ball]].[6]

The arena was one of the developments that contributed to tournament paintball moving from large woodland fields towards smaller spectator-oriented playing areas.[6][7]

=== SC Arenas ===

SC Village later developed a dedicated tournament complex known as '''SC Arenas'''.

During the late 1990s, professional player Brahim Estephan of the [[Ironmen]] worked with SC Village on the development of the facility. Contemporary WARPIG coverage described the complex as including [[Sup'AirBall]], [[Hyperball]] and earth-mound fields.[8]

The Sup'AirBall fields used underground pipes to supply air to the inflatable bunkers. Raised paved walkways and protective netting surrounded the competition areas, allowing games to be viewed from above.[8]

SC Arenas could host tournaments while the main recreational fields remained open. The facility was also used for team practice and training outside major competitions.