University of Iowa paintball

dodgeballers_ia · 04-17-2012, 10:55 PM

So any word yet?

blake7214 · 04-18-2012, 12:06 AM

We'll get the final word on whether or not we get approved Thursday.

Fatso2027 · 04-18-2012, 10:25 AM

Good luck guys

lewis314 · 04-19-2012, 06:17 AM

Big day today good luck

bass4aj · 04-19-2012, 12:54 PM

WE HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED!!! I will be receiving the details of our approval (safety restrictions and such) in the next few days. NCPA here we come!!!!!!

MyJTRox · 04-19-2012, 01:45 PM

Congrats!

Moose-Gregor · 04-19-2012, 02:13 PM

Very nice, grats.

DooC · 04-19-2012, 04:22 PM

would you take members that aren't in college?
me, im a good player and love the game of the sport..
i train every friday and really wanna be on a pbteam.

bass4aj · 04-19-2012, 05:04 PM

Sorry but we cant. It is a school club and only full-time students can be in the club or compete on the team.

dodgeballers_ia · 04-19-2012, 05:45 PM

Great news for the state!

lewis314 · 04-19-2012, 05:47 PM

Congratulations.

dodgeballers_ia · 04-19-2012, 07:43 PM

A new CY/HAWK trophy?

bass4aj · 04-19-2012, 09:43 PM

funny thing is, Aaron, president at ISU, and I are collaborating already for something along those lines...

Da Griz · 04-22-2012, 01:28 AM

Thats AWESOME WISH WE HAD A TEAM WHEN I WAS THERE!!!!!!

eatmeat · 04-22-2012, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass4aj

WE HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY APPROVED!!! I will be receiving the details of our approval (safety restrictions and such) in the next few days. NCPA here we come!!!!!!

So what did you guy get approved for? Full club? They going to let you have a field? Let me know I'm pretty impressed alot of people have tryed this and most haven't been able to get anywhere with UofI this is awesome!!!
Love
Brad

bass4aj · 04-22-2012, 11:39 PM

We are officially approved as a full sports club here at the university. They aren't going to let us have a field just yet I believe, however, the skepticism is expected. I plan to go hard this first year and prove to the school that we mean business! Then they may be a bit more inclined to let us set up a field. Other than that, we may try to set up some reball in the fieldhouse for drills.

As I believe I have stated earlier, most people that try for clubs just try to make them because they want to play paintball for themselves but don't think about the time and effort it takes. I also don't do it alone. I have 5 other great guys that are just as ambitious as I am. I certainly want to play for myself, but I also strive to promote the sport and provide something that all students can do so that they can try the sport or play for cheaper than normal. The club is specifically designed to accommodate all levels of players. I just happen to be the guy to take it to the next level, and as I said earlier in this thread, I won't give up on it. We should be fully up and running at the beginning of next semester.

We find out more details of our approval tomorrow but don't worry, I will keep you all updated!

-Aaron

CoCkerFoRAIL · 04-23-2012, 12:22 AM

Any time you guys want to practice you're welcome at our field. Its a drive but we could get some good points in.

bass4aj · 04-23-2012, 12:12 PM

Thank you. I think we will certainly attempt to get up there at least once next year

IplayforRelentless · 04-25-2012, 11:17 AM

When you guys get jerseys made, let me know...I'm not enrolled at the U of I, but I've always wanted an Iowa paintball jersey. If you're open to that idea, then I'd love to get one

hockeybawler · 04-25-2012, 10:21 PM

This is really exciting! Hope to see you guys at some events next year!

SpitfireTitties · 04-30-2012, 11:08 PM

Go Hawks! excited for the new club!