Posted by pbguide Posted   998 daysago

When people think of the CXBL league most only think of the CXBL franchises while we know that there are many teams who are working their way up to play in that division they usually do not get much spot light so I got the chance to ask a few questions to a  Central CX4 team and a female Canadian paintball player on their team.
First off what is your name and who do you play for?
My name is Erin Gray and I play with Brampton Rage Kids CX4 in the CXBL Central Division.

How is the season going for your team right now?
So far the season is going pretty good it has its share of ups and downs. We are sitting in 6th place at the moment. Our first 2 events went as expected for a team with no prior playing experience with each other (5th and 6th). Once we finally got into a rhythm as a team our driving force, Jo, was picked up by RXL Vaughan Vipers. I am confident we can continue to be a consistent and tough to play against come event 5.
Event five is around the corner, who if anyone do you feel is the major threat in your division?
Top 4 has pretty much been the same since the jump. Whitby, Hamilton, Tavistock and Codrington are always top 4 contenders, with ourselves (Brampton) and Owen Sounds trying to crack the playoffs. If we can beat any of these teams it might give us a better chance of placing higher next event.
What have you guys been doing to get prepared for this event? Anything out of the ordinary?
For a team that has been looking to make a major impact on the division the unordinary preparation we have taken to is none. No practices, little amount of communication, and a very relaxed passive outlook at the next event. The rest of the team took off the weekend after the event. I kept my game up by playing a tournament that had the event 5 layout with a few changes. The weekend before the event we will be practicing full force hopefully playing the higher teams in our franchise.

What about the CXBL do you guys like the most? The least? How does it compare to the AXBL?
CXBL is a great league to play in. You have the chance to travel to different locations throughout the season, stay in hotels with your buddies, and go to player’s parties on a boat, and at a club. The experience has been amazing for me this year. I have met so many people in the league from all different levels. I loved event 3 in Gananoque when Eastern & Central divisions came together. The thing I like the least is the fact that in CX4 you only play 4 different teams each event. Only if you make it to the finals, you might have a chance of playing other teams. There is one team that we have yet to play against and we probably won’t ever this season if we don’t make the finals this coming event. I wouldn’t know how the CXBL compares to the AXBL as I haven’t paid any attention to the AXBL and don’t know too much about the league.
Does your team compete in any other leagues currently or plan to participate in any of the major US league closing events such as PSP World Cup or USPL Vegas?
There is no one from my team that plans to participate in any other leagues, but if we were to stay together as a unit over the off season anything is possible.
What sponsors does your team have for this season?
Our sponsors are Draxxus and our home field, Ultimate Paintball, in Milton, Ontario that is run by our owner Larry.
We all know that the end of the 2009 is close, but where do you see your team going in 2010 and beyond that?
Next season my team may be a completely new team as some players are moving up and some are pausing their tournament game for a few years due to college/university. Whatever happens next year happens. Right now we need to focus on our game and bring home a win this coming event.
Something you love? Something you hate? Something that is a stereotype to Canadian paintball?
I love all the friends I have made in the sport. I hate making stupid mistakes. Canadian paintballers can be your enemy on the field, but the minute you step off they are your best buddies.