Team Poison Ivy

After what seemed to be an everlasting off-season we finally set aim for the French Riviera and the first millennium-event of 2013. And this time we actually had 6 Ivy girls with us;  Silje, Linn, Pia, Linda, Cecilia and Benedicte.  
After a pre-start of the season in Russia one month ago which was a good test for the team, we felt pumped and ready for the season to really kick off.  We are confident beacuse we have put in a lot of hours of paintball practice during the off-season. Because we live where we do we hadn't had any opportunity to actually play on the whole field before the event, so we were pretty excited for our training session on Thursday evening.

We arrived in Nice and managed pretty quickly to pack the girls and all our bags into the car. Then we asked a very nice young man at the car rental-service to help us with the GPS, "No problem" said the young fellow, but what he forgot to  mention was that he so kindly decided to save us some money and sent us out on a route that avoided the toll roads. This probably doesn't sound too bad, but the drive which should have taken us 40 minutes ended up taking over 2 hours and we actually had to stop and get something to eat.. Just sayin..

When we finally found the little town we were staying in, and found our awesome 4 star hotel, we got so excited that we each had our own bathrobes that we immediately put them on.. Haha.. We're not really used to fancy stuff on paintball-trips....lol..  Then we set out to find the site which was easier said than done, but Britt helped us almost all the way there, and we made it just in time for our training session. Oh, by the way, we forgot to introduce you to Britt. Our friendly GPS.
Can't say it was a great practice for us and it didn't boost our confidence, but we got to play on the field and figured out what didn't work, and what might work.

Moving on to the event..
During Thursday we got our schedule and found out that we were meeting another girls team, our socalled "rivals" Fat Ladies Charms.
It was pretty awesome when we started the preliminaries against them and lost 4-0.... (Congrats boys and girls. Well played!).To sum it up: they played good, and we didn't.
After that game we sat down and talked about the game, changed some stuff and decided to start over. We focused on the next task at hand,  our next game against Marseille Icon 2. Everyone who has played the Millennium-series for a few years knows of that name, and we knew we were up against a good team. But apparently the talk we had after our first game worked and we ended up winning 3-1.

Last game in the prelims was against Kingsize Berlin and we won that game 3-0.
BUT even though we had two wins we couldn't celebrate just yet, because 3 teams in our group had 2 wins!  And we placed as number 3 in our group!
After a couple of agenizing hours our awesome coach Magued brought the good news that we were the last team to make it through to the Sunday club!!! LUCKYLOOSERS FTW!

SUNDAYCLUB,
We were really excited, not just because we made it to Sunday, but because all the Norwegian teams made it to Sunday!

Our game in the last 16 was against the Russian team Tyumen Spectrand, they gave us a good fight, but we finally won 3-2.
Just the fact that we won this game shows the change in our team, as we have had a huge problem with being able to handle the "pressure" of the Sunday earlier.
Next we met the French team Elite Ile d Oleronand lost 3-0... Guess this is where the pressure got to us! What made the loss a bit better was that Elite went on to take 1^st.  Congrats guys!



As for us, we ended up placing 6^th out of 27 teams, and we were and still are very proud of our performance and we are happy with that result! For now. Let's just say it's a good start...

Looking back at the event we see a definite change in the team from previous years.. the way we think, how united we are as a team and as friends, and of how we act as a team. We're still the same old Poison Ivy, just a new and improved version.
We set some goals together this year that we are certain we will reach if we stay on the same path that we are on now. Next up is even more practice, and not only with reballs, but also with paintball. The outdoor training is about to kick off here in Norway.
 
Our amazing sponsors:  
DYE paintball for our awesome gear, including Dye Reflex Markers, i4 Goggle Systems, Dye ROTOR Loaders and the Dye CG paint. 
RSHmedia for the best media coverage in the world of paintball, claim the world.
Our home field, Sniperpaintball in Drammen, for letting us use their awesome indoor reball center (almost) whenever we want. Last but not least Rockstar energydrink!  
Without you we wouldn't be where we are today!

A huge shout out to our coach Magued, thank you for putting up with our drama and pointing us in the right direction. Thanks to Knut for being our coach in the pit during the weekend.
Stio and Fredrik from Drammen Solid, thanks for helping us with our practices during the off-season, you guys are the best. And thanks to everyone else who helped us out during the off-season, or in the pit in France, you know who you are and we love you <3 Last but not least, thanks to all of you that belive in us and supports us. We love you to <3

Until next time...

xoxo P.I 

After almost 8 years of playing paintball it was finally time for us to attend a tournament with just girls, the Arena Moscow Girls Cup.
We all had our different thoughts of how this was going to be, but we were super excited to find out and to finally meet the girls of paintball!

We arrived VERY early Thursday morning, so we slept in for a bit and then went for lunch, but nobody spoke english which made it a bit difficult to order.. After lunch we went back to the arena and got our gear ready for practice later in the arena. We were very happy that we were able to practice on the field so that we could get a feel of the layout, and to actually play paintball (not reball)  together as a team for the first time this season.

After a quick welcome from the owner of the arena and Ekaterina one of the organizers, the event started and the season had begun. 
We had the first game of the event and started with a win against Germany, next up we lost against Valkyrie and then won against Headshot girls. This meant that we made it through the prelims as number two in our group, and was in the ''Sunday club'', which in this case was on Saturday.


From the left: Cecilia, Linn, Pia, Benedicte, Linda and Silje

After a good night sleep, we walked the field again and decided to change a few things on our gameplan.
Our first game was against Datis, and after some really long points we ended up winning the game with 4 seconds left in overtime.
Next we won against MaRussia, and the last game was against our good friend Celtic Banshees from England. It seemed like we had decided that this was our day and we won our last game against Banshees as well. 3 wins placed us as number 1 in our group!!! And then we had to wait and see who we were playing in the semifinals.







In the semifinal we won against Germany, and we were ready to play the final against Valkyries.... And as you probably know already we lost the final against Valkyries. Congratulations to Russian Valkyries who took 1st place in div 1!

When we look back at the weekend and the event we are proud of what we achieved as a team and we are very happy with the result, even though we would have loved to bring the gold with us back.
Second place is a great result, and an awesome way to start off our season! Hopefully this gives us an idea of what's in store for us this year! In a way this proved for us that what we have been working so hard for during the off-season actually have payed off.

Finally we would like to thank our fantastic sponsors! Thanks to DYE paintball for our awesome gear and our brand new Reflex'  and for having a tech at the event, thanks to RSHmedia for the best media coverage in the world of paintball, we cant wait to see what you guys are going to produce during this season!
We also have to thank Sniperpaintball in Drammen and of course Rockstar.
Last but not least, thanks to everyone who helped us out during the event, you know who you are ;)

oh... and whoever put liquid soap in our playing shoes... Thanks, it totally worked...!

xoxo- Poison Ivy

1)Tell us a little bit about yourself ..
My name is Cecilia I am 28 years old and from Sweden.  I work with elderly, I take care and make sure that our old people have everything they want and need in their days. Not a dream job but it`s a job and they are very sweet and off course they provide my biggest interest Paintball! So I am thankful.  Well I don`t have much free time sense I work a lot but I am very interested in gym training, fitness.

2)When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I first tried with my x boyfriend in Canada in 2010 I think it was, and the first day I stepped on that field i got hooked. Then it was the adrenalin but now it is so much more it`s like a family. The paintball "life" is my real deal, I love it so much. It makes me feel complete, like a missing puzzle piece was found and put on right place. It calms me down. Usually I am climbing walls but when I`m around paintball I get peaceful, it takes me down on earth again. 

3)How is to play sport so dominated by men?
I love it! Guys are usually easy to be around and straight up. And that`s one thing that I really love with paintball that guys and girls play on the same terms. We are all out there for the same things we love the game, the adrenalin and off course we all have the same goal to win! And I believe you become a better and stronger player and team with a tougher resistance.

4)What is your best paintball memory?
Well the best is probably last year in Moscow Russia when I played for FL Charms and we took 1st place in ladies cup, which was pretty epic. What a boost.  And the feeling when they called out our name and we got the trophy. Very cool.  

5)How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?
It`s only my second year at Millennium, and my first with Poison ivy, and it`s going to be awesome to get back out there. I really like Millennium series. And I am ready to fight hard with Ivy. 

6)What is your future goal in paintball?
My goal is to keep climbing, I want to the top. I wanna build a strong team that play hard and win! I wanna be a talent paintball player that one day can inspire others to fight for what they want and to really believe that they can reach anything they want with hard work.

7)Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
Well I wanna thank my old trainer Pontus Rulander for teaching me everything he knows, and helped me grow as a player. And to Lars Dahlen at Wizeguy paintball for always giving me a confidence boost and making me believe in myself as a paintball player.

8)What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podium spot at the Millenniums?
Have regular trainings together so we can bond and build a strong team, build confidence and trust in each other. Learn how all our players play there games. Communicate on the field. Play as a team and not as individual players. Trust and believe in your team and teammates. And off course have fun.

9)What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
I just started playing for Poison ivy but I really have big hopes and really believe in this team. I really think 2013 is our year. The girls are very dedicated and so am I. I think it will be a perfect match. This year we wanna reach the top, we are going to show that we are not just a bunch of girls but a kickass team as well, that deserve the podium stand and the respect as a strong team.

1)Tell us a little bit about yourself ..
My name is Benedicte, I`m currently the captain of Poison Ivy.  I`m 25 years old and I live in Oslo, Norway.  I study business administration and I have 6 months left on my bachelor degree, I work part time at a debt collection agency. I don`t really have time for much besides school, work and paintball, but whenever I have some spare time I love to hang out with friends and family.

2)When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I started to play paintball in 2005, and I was actually one of the creators of Poison Ivy. I can`t really explain why I got hooked on this sport; I just fell completely in love with the speed of the game, the people and the whole environment. I feel very lucky because I have had the opportunity to play the game that I love and travel the world with my best friends for the last 7 years. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn`t change a thing. 

3)How is to play in a sport so dominated by men?
It?s great! We get to compete at the same level as them! And we get to shoot them :P hehe..
There`s really no other sport where women and men play against each other.

4)What is your best paintball memory?
My best paintball memory? Not really sure.. Probably when we won the first tournament we ever attended. CPA in Copenhagen in 2005, that was a lot of fun. We didn`t even have jerseys, just some homemade sweaters with our team name on, and we had to borrow the guns and all the equipment.   

5)How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?
I can`t wait to play the millennium series again.. I think we needed a break from it to realize how much we love the series and everyone involved in it! 

6)What is your future goal in paintball?
My future goal is that my team actually gets recognized as the best female team in the world. And that we reach the goals we have set together.. I think there is too much focus on individual players and not so much on what a team can do. One player can`t win a game or a tournament alone, the team wins! It`s a team sport?  

7)Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
 I would like to thank everyone who has supported us and believed in us for the last 7 years! All our coaches and all our former team mates! I would like to thank Sniper paintball, without them we wouldn`t exist. I would like to thank our main sponsor for the last 5 years; Dye paintball , thanks for making sure we have had the best gear on the marked and for believing in us. I would also like to thank my girls My teammates, for making every trip such a blast and for sticking with this team and for believing in us!

8)What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podiumspot at the Millenniums?
 For us to achieve a podium spot this year we have to work hard consistently and focus on our game. We know that we are good enough; we just have to do our best all the time and work together as a team!

9)What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
I think we can achieve anything we set our minds to! I think this season will be a good season for us. It all depends on how much we want it and how hard we work to get there. I  have a feeling its gonna be a good year for Poison Ivy

//Pictures borrowed by RSH Media and ML kings paintballteam

1)Tell us a little bit about yourself ..
My name is Karoline Seheim. I am 25 years old and live in Oslo, Norway. I study psychology and will be done this spring. I work at a mental hospital with people who have double diagnosis; schizophrenia and substance abuse. My other interest is music, hanging out with my friends and traveling.

2)When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I started playing paintball December 2011, so I have been playing for about a year now. All the girls on Poison Ivy are my best friends, so I started to come with them on the millennium to support them. When I had been doing that for about a year, I figured out I just had to try playing. My first tournament was in California on Huntington Beach in March 2012, and it was awesome! I´ve been playing ever since and I love it

3)How is to play a sport so dominated by men?
It´s really cool! The guys always think they´re going to win, so it is an extra good feeling when we beat the hell out of them! And of course; if we suck in a tournament; at least we get ?The most beautiful team? award! No kidding?

4)What is your best paintball memory?
My best paintball memory is going to California to play paintball on the beach! It was amazing. The sun was shining, people were smiling, it was my first tournament and we were there to play paintball! We always have so much fun on the tournaments. It is fantastic to be able to travel so much through a year with your best friends and playing paintball and just have fun!   

5)How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?
The millennium series is always fun. To see all the teams again and come back to the same place as we have played before. They have a good and well-organized program, and it is always exiting to see whom we are playing against.  

6)What is your future goal in paintball?
My future gold in paintball is to get better. I want to be a good player, including cooperating and engineering.  I still have this tunnel vision I want gone, so practice a lot and have fun! 

7)Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
First of all, I want to thank my awesome teammates who got me started playing paintball! Without them, the sport wouldn´t be that fun. And they are good coaches! And of course our main sponsor DYE for their support.

8)What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podiumspot at the Millenniums?
Poison Ivy needs to exercise more, which we are. We have alot of practice scheduled so if we manage that, I am sure we will win the whole tournament!

9)What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
Poison Ivy will win the whole Millennium this year! Why? Because everyone is agreed that this is our year and we will do everything to get there!

Pictures borrowed by Hybrid Foto 

1)Tell us a little bit about yourself ..
My name is Silje, im 25 years old and is a fulltime marketingstudent. Beside school, work and paintball I dont have a life (lucky to have both family and almost all my best friends in paintball) :D

2)When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I started back in 2005 after working for the Norwegian masters. Guess I got hooked because of the fun we had togheter as friends. I have only danced as a kid so I really liked the team aspect of the sport.  

3)How is it to play in a sport so dominated by men?
I love the fact that we play a sport so dominated by men. Not only is it awesome to shoot guys I also think its super cool to play in a sport and at the same level as the guys. Maybe we have to work a bit harder on some aspects but that makes it even more awesome to succeed.

4)What is your best paintball memory?
Think the best memory is the first months we played paintball. We went to Snipers paintballcenter 4-5 times a week and had so much fun. 

5)How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?
Im sooo freakin` exited to play the Millenniums again!!! Yes, its expensive as hell and yes the level varies a lot in div 2 but I know Poison Ivy has a big potential and with the amount of practice we have planned to do I know we can do it!

6)What is your future goal in paintball?
My goal in paintball is to prove them haters wrong. We can do it, without boys!

7)Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
I want to thank the guys at DYE paintball, Drammen Solid and Sniper paintball the most. They have from day one helped us on practices and at tournaments- thank you!!!

8)What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podium spot at the Millenniums?
We need to practice alot of paintball and play against the best. After 7 years our technique is good, we just need more confident and player-experience. Finally we also have a good and dedicated roster.

9)What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
Well, I think my goal will be reached this year. I have never seen my team this eager and exited. Our new players and our coaches in Norway and at the Millenniums will also be a big help!

//pictures borrowed by RSH Media and Hybrid foto

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself ..
My name is Linn Askevold, 25 years old, and i"m about to finish the last semester of my bachelor degree in International studies. Apart from playing paintball and hitting the books I work part time at a news paper. My position at the newspaper is in customer service. In my spare time I love spending time with my family, friends and my boyfriend. Otherwise I don't do a whole lot since paintball consumes my life, hehe.

2) When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I started playing paintball back in 2005. Their were two main people that got me involved with paintball. The first being my teammates brother Christopher Ronneberg and the other is an employee of our local field named Mats. The introduction took place at a Norwegian paintball event which I was attending as a helper selling concessions. I saw the excitement and great atmosphere at the event and was compelled to try it on my own. Once I had a chance to play myself I was hooked!!

3) How is to play sport so dominated by men?
It's a sport that is mostly played by males but definitely not dominated by males. It is true that the majority of players are males but the women that do represent the sport are talented and hungry to get better just the same as the males involved.

4) How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?
I am so excited to play all the Millennium Series again. This year really feels like our year! We have a stronger team after a season building the team up with some new players and we all are hungry to win ! I think it will be great to be back for all the events this year, Millennium Series definitely know how to organize an event

5) What is your future goal in paintball?
For the future I want to keep improving my self as a player and be as aggressive as i can and see my team become the best all female team out there. I plan to help take Poison Ivy to the next level and win many events this year. I also plan to stay in good health in order to stay in the game as long as possible. As paintball truly is my passion and I love the sport and the amazing experiences it brings.

6) Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
There are so many people to thank in paintball, first up our first coach Mats. He really taught us the basics of paintball and never to forget to have fun. Chris and all the guys on team Solid, old and new players. Solid is a team that has constantly been there for us, helping us out whenever they could and they have become some of our very good friends in the process. Huge thanks to DYE Precision and Sniper paintball for always having faith in Poison Ivy and all the great support. The list goes on and their are so many people that should be credited for our success but i cant include everyone but you know who you are!

7) What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
For my team to get on the podium during a Millennium Series event we need to work harder then we ever have before, both on and off the field. We are on our way and I have no doubts that we can do it.

8) What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
I believe that Poison Ivy will be on the podium this year since every one has the same passion and are working hard to achieve our main goal this year. Which is winning a Millennium event!

//Pictures borrowed by RSH Media and Hybrid Foto

1)      Tell us a little bit about yourself ..

I?m 19 years old and from Norway. Now I work with children, but going back to school when I am done with my child and youth worker education. I got other interest than paintball, I can often be found at the gym working out while listening to the music that I love.

2)      When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?

I started playing in 2010, so this is my third season. I god hooked cause I got to compete against guys and shot them.

3)      How is to play sport so dominated by men?

I like playing in a male dominated sport, but it can be hard cause all of the prejudices.

4)      What is your best paintball memory?

To win a gold medal in the Norwegian series

5)      How do you think it would be to play the Millennium Series again?

I have only played 1 millennium before, and the was London In 2012. But I though it was a great tournament and cant wait to play the whole series

6)      What is your future goal in paintball?

I want to get as good as I can get, and I know that is to become one of the best female players.

7)      Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?

I want to thank Poison Ivy for letting me on the team and our main sponsor Dye!

8)      What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podium spot at the Millenniums?

More practice, more efficient practice and to be 100% focused before and on tournaments.

9)      What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?

1 or more podium places.

//Pictures borrowed by Photomonkey and Hybrid Foto

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am 25 years old and come from Oslo, Norway. My main interest in life is of course paintball, friends and family. I do, however, have a life besides paintball. Believe it or not :P My second life consists mostly of school and work. I finished my Bachelor degree in organization and management spring 2012, and have moved on to a Master's degree in Strategy and Competence Management. I work as much as I can manage beside of school to afford playing paintball and to still live my second life. Other interests is surprisingly, (for a Norwegian) skiing, both downhill and cross country, and exercising both cardio and strength. And I also like a good party or two ;)



When did you start to play paintball and why did you get hooked?
I started to play paintball autum 2005 when I was a part of founding Poison Ivy. Since we were a group of really good friends it was not difficult to get hooked. I think though, that it was after our first tournament (also first time playing with paint and not reball) in Denmark when we managed 1st place in division 3 I really, really got hooked. The reason I got hooked is easy to describe as it was the feeling and combination of adrenaline, achievement, cooperation, communication and the progress of getting better in something. All this together with my best friends! Further on, it is also thanks to the paintball community around the world that is contributing to making paintball into something I just simply LOVE!

How is it to be a woman and play in a sport dominated by men?
When I first started playing paintball at an all-girls team we got some comments and "looks" that can best describes in my opinion as a way of not showing a paintball player respect, which means that a lot of teams did underestimate us big time. As the paintball community is not very large it didn`t take long before the comments and looks disappeared. At my point of view I think it`s fun to play against guys. The reason is that as male/female we do have different qualities and skills and it is a key to find these differences and to make it an advantage.  I also think that it is a positive contribution to the community to have more girls in the sport. Last, I cannot deny that it`s also a bit fun to see some of the guy`s faces when they lose to an all-girls team ;)
 

What is your best paintball memory?
This is a very difficult question because I do have sooo many good memories from all of the trips and tournaments I`ve been to with my team. All the people we have met, all the places we have visited, all the tournaments and all the paintball playing is altogether a great memory that is still growing bigger every season. The best feeling on the field tough is every time we take a point and I really feel that this is something we achieved together as a team, and knowing I was contributing to that. Sorry for not being more specific in my `best paintball memory`, but as mentioned it is difficult to say one specific moment out of them all. 

How do you think it would be to play the Millennium-Series again?
I think it will be great to play Millennium-series again. The difference now is that we are really going all in and we all have a common goal on the team, which is to place 1^ST in div 2.

What is your future goal in paintball?
My individual future goal is to be a much better paintball player, and by that, contribute to winning tournaments with my team. To be a better paintball player I think it`s essential to not only attend paintball practices, but also do exercising besides of that in form of cardio and strength.

Whom do you want to thank in paintball and why?
First of all I will thank Mats who was our first coach, and the one that is the reason why team Poison Ivy exist. He contacted us seven years ago and asked if we would be interested in trying to play paintball and maybe start an all-girls team. Further I want to direct a huge thank you to Lars Andersen and Christopher Rønneberg on the team Drammen Solid for being our coaches and for giving us good advices through seven years. This year we are so lucky that we have three coaches that are helping us which are Rønneberg, Stian Olaussen and Fredrik Guldbrandsen. Thank you! Also, I would like to thank all of our sponsors, especially Dye! Without you we would never have had those opportunities we have been given all these years. A huge thank you to all of my team mates, all of those who help us at tournaments and everyone else in the paintball community around the globe. Without you, paintball would never been what it is!
 

What do you think Poison Ivy needs to do to achieve a podium spot at the Millennium?
Paintball practice, exercising, paintball practice, exercising, paintball practice, exercising, and prioritizing practice and exercising! Nothing comes for free!

What do you think Poison Ivy will achieve in 2013 season and why?
We will manage our goal to be best in our division because we have never been this hungry and motivated before. How? We have a plan and we intend to stick to it. You will never have seen us as you will in 2013! Stay tuned ;-)

 //pictures borrowed by; Hybrid Foto and Freak photography

They did it again! Paintball World Cup Asia was, like last year, awesome!  
This was for sure the highlight of 2012 for us, and we feel so lucky that we were able to attend it for the 2nd year in a row!
 
Because of personal reasons two of our players couldn't attend, so we had to bring in some help from outside. We heard that Freddie and Cecilia from FLC was going down there, and we decided to ask them if they wanted to join forces with us. We also asked our beloved coach (and the reason that Poison Ivy exist today) Chrisopher Rønneberg to join us, and he was more than happy when we found out that he could actually play with us, and not only coach.

 So here's what happened:

Linda, Silje, Linn, Benedicte and Christopher(from Drammen Solid) left OSL wednesday evening and landed on the beautiful island of Langkawi the follwing night. We did actually get to walk the field for a while before heading to bed to get some rest before our games the next day.  
On friday we played our first game against Sydney S.W.A.T and lost 3-1. The second game was against Blade and we managed to turn the game around from 2-0 to 3-3, which we were kind of happy about.
Later on Friday we attended the royal dinner with Her Royal Highness the Princess of Kedah and got to be a part of the official opening of WCA2012.

We had three more games on Saturday, but unfortunatly our results did not improve. First we played against Raskal, and lost 2-1, second we played Nemisis Legion and lost 4-0 and last we played Datis and lost 4-2. 
This gave us a 16th place over all.. To be honest we are not very happy with our result, but there is only one thing we can do about it.. Come back next year and show everyone that we belong in the top division !

We were so honored for the opportunity to meet Her Royal Highness the Princess of Kedah before we played our second game on Saturday. We got to talk to her about WCA and our team, and how the paintball scene is in Norway. We were amazed with how graceful she was, and how interested she is in this wonderful sport. It is truly amazing to see what she and the royal family does for paintball in Malaysia. The differense from Norway is so big, lets just say that we have played paintball in Norway for seven years, and we have never met a member of theNorwegian royal family. 

Saturday night we attended the playersparty, which was awesome! We have to say that other tournaments really have something to learn from these guys when it comes to throwing a party!

On sunday we had the day off, as we didn't go through to Sunday, so we went over to the site and sold some of our jersyes and watched the finals!

We were so happy that we had a few more days on Langkawi after the event, and we really got to enjoy the sun and almost everything this beautiful island has to offer.

Thank you to Dye Paintball, PALS, AKR events, Allan Phang, Paul and Cathrine Lam, and all of the organizers of WCA.
A special thank you goes out to Freddie and Cecilia from FL Charms and Chris Smith from Drammen Solid who wanted to play with us at this event, and to all the people who helped us out at the event! STK Australia, South American Allstars, Desitiny paintball, and Sonny Lopez!

Stay tuned, a blog post about the next season is right around the corner :)

xoxo P.I.