View Full Version : SPE=Spring Pump Event
Shane-O
04-01-2010, 08:51 PM
www.springpumpevent.com
Last year had near or over 150 pumpers, 2-3 seperate games going on at the same time, and loads of fun. If you play pump this is a must attend event!
Near Bloomington Illinois, in McLean. Held at Sudden Impact paintball fields. They have all kinds of different fields so no one is left out. There is a camp ground near by that many people stay at, and lots of hotels in Bloomington and one in McLean itself.
Simon, when you gonna make one of these? I'll buy the BBQ (Famous Daves) for you on Saturday night if you make it (and maybe a beer or 3).
These events are awesome, I have been to a few starting at the first which was a birthday party for a PHOG member... It's gotten bigger every year and Spaceman has done a pretty amazing job keeping it rolling.
I might make it this year, not sure, gotta build a new phantom...
Simon
04-07-2010, 10:48 AM
I've wanted to be at this event since they started, the timing at the beginning of the year is just so tough for me. :(
Shane-O
04-08-2010, 03:32 PM
I've wanted to be at this event since they started, the timing at the beginning of the year is just so tough for me. :(
Maybe next year you can make it a business expense and set up a booth there! Just a thought.
I also set up FPE in ST Louis, in October, maybe you can try and make that, its at Sals field of course!
Simon
04-12-2010, 04:22 PM
I would like to make it to Sals field some time. Hmm. Hopefully that event isn't clashing with the World Cup?
ubooze
04-13-2010, 05:15 AM
Tore@Xtreme is pretty good about making sure events aren't in conflict with national or even local events. He canceled a pump tourney because SPE was the same weekend.
SPE should be fun. While the tone has changed since the first year I attended, it's still nice to have such a big group of pumpers at the same field. Plus all the goodies on display!!!!!
Shane-O
04-13-2010, 04:11 PM
You coming to SPE Hubert? If so look me up, cant miss me, balding red head in a kilt driving a large Maroon wagon.
Simon, I will make sure we dont schedule FPE the same weekend as WC. But FPE is alot smalle than SPE,r last year was like 45 people. On Saturday evening I/we BBQ and hang out at the field, large bon fire and have some adult beverages.
ubooze
04-13-2010, 07:26 PM
I'm planning on going for at least Saturday. Heading up to Champaign Friday to chillax with my cousins and swing over to play the open play on Saturday.
I'll see you there. I'm most likely going to be rocking some ghetto Goggleflauge and a gun wrap using this 3D Camo tape I bought. TG guys are supposed to help drive the games back into the woods, so I'm prepared. lol
I'm officially out for SPE this year... :(
Went to Nashville last weekend with my GF, and am going to FL for a design conference the following weekend.
Maybe next year?
Shane-O
04-14-2010, 12:05 AM
Youll find me in the woods fields for the most part also, I dont have to run as much that way.
ubooze
04-19-2010, 01:45 AM
Had a good time. Finally went back to everybody playing all the fields and not just a autotriggerfest on the airball field. Paint left something to be desired, but no breaks in barrel or gun so that much was good. I also got a new toy to play with!!