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dannefaerd
07-06-2006, 13:01
Original Linkage (http://www.paintballstar.com/pn/modules.php?op=modload&name=PagEd&file=index&topic_id=27&page_id=523)


Intel to sponsor Dynasty paintball team

Dynasty Paintball Club, LLC announced today it has reached a 2006 season sponsorship agreement with Intel Corporation, the world leader in silicon innovation. Dynasty announced that its team members will rely on Intel technology for their computing and gaming needs at home and on the road.

Highlights of the sponsorship include:

• Intel will provide Dynasty with notebook computers featuring Intel processors – the notebooks will be used by Dynasty to satisfy all their computing and gaming needs at home and on the road.
• Dynasty will feature Intel’s logo on the team’s competition jersey.
• Dynasty will demonstrate certain applications, including cutting edge computer game programs, on Intel-powered computer systems at upcoming paintball tournaments.
• Dynasty will sign posters and other team materials highlighting the sponsorship provided by Intel.

“Having Intel on board as a key Dynasty sponsor is fantastic. To be associated with such an innovative technology company with such a strong track record for research and development is very exciting to us," said Alex Fraige of Dynasty. "We are excited to grow our relationship with Intel and show the platform that Dynasty will provide via television, internet and on-site events to demonstrate the strength of Intel’s products. We are particularly interested in helping get word out with respect to the new generation of Intel’s gaming processors. I am a huge gaming guy and I really can’t wait to start playing on the new high tech computers that they have lined up for us!”

“The sport of paintball is showing tremendous growth and Dynasty is at the forefront of that growth,” said Ryan Morgan of MAG, Dynasty’s marketing agency. “Dynasty is extremely visible, due to Dynasty’s consistent presence on ESPN, ESPN2 and WGN – and Dynasty is making a strong push into new ground by competing at an action sports tour and hosting an exhibition at a prominent music tour in 2006. Intel’s savvy in recognizing the growth and demographics involved in the exciting sport of paintball – which is followed religiously by a large, youthful audience – is very commendable.”
Dynasty (tm) is a trademark of and used under license from Dynasty Paintball Club LLC.

About Dynasty Paintball Club, LLC
Dynasty is the world's top professional paintball team. The team uses cutting edge strategy, blinding speed and tremendous skill to defeat its opponents with remarkable consistency. Dynasty offers significant exposure to its sponsors via live events, television on ESPN, ESPN2 and WGN (and more) and internet features both inside and outside of paintball, which include Rockstar Energy Drink, Smart Parts, Inc., K2 Inc’s JT USA, GAP, NXe and more. Dynasty’s winning ways place it at the forefront of the billion dollar paintball industry which, according to industry studies, features over ten million participants in the sport per year. For more information please visit www.dynastypaintball.com and for sponsorship, endorsement, appearance or corporate participation opportunities, please contact Ryan Morgan or Eric Crandall as shown below.

Really a first - out of industry sponsor (outside of Vans or a sports drink). Is this a turning point for the industry?

Discuss.

stick
07-06-2006, 13:13
It is and it has only come about I believe due to the mainstream media exposure that paintball is starting to receive.

Vijil
07-06-2006, 13:24
The ESPN "US Paintball Championships" are largely to blame - apparently the show has been a hit :) Its even got a primetime spot on regular ESPN now.

It'd be nice to think that BBT being on TV3 isn't a load of BS and will do something similar over here. I want to play for free dangit.

FireFox
07-06-2006, 14:40
I think the most interesting thing about this is that the sponsorship is not paintballing product or money but Intel powered IT gear, thus illistrating that 'new' sponsorship opportunities exist in paintball rather than the traditional types. The costs of an IT company providing basic web hosting to a team (or league) is relatively low (to the supplier), yet I am sure the team would appreciate the recognition and exposure.

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