What are the Bushwackers' plans for 2004?
There are four Bushwackers teams:

Professional -Captained by "Jason"
Division I - Captained by Armando Villanueva
Division II - Captained by Jason Duckworth
Division III - Captain still to be announced

The roster for the professional team is still being developed as contractual signing will take place this month.

The teams plan to do all the NPPL events this year, a couple out of the country, as well as running their own tournament this year. More information on the tournament will be posted on www.teambushwackers.com in the near future.

Tell us about your sponsorships for 2004… any changes?
For the last 8 years, Zap has been our paint sponsor and will once again provide us with their top of the line paint, now called 420. Developed by Jay Muncaster, and a "secret scientist" (hmmm, wonder who that could be!)

Worr Games. WGP have sponsored Bushwackers for the last 14 years. Budd Orr is by far the most generous man I have ever met.

There's a new company coming into the market for our clothing, it's called "Circle". All of our clothing is being custom made to compete against the high-end lines out there. Of course as always, SC Village and Hollywood Sports continue to sponsor Bushwackers. Other sponsors will fall into place before the season begins.

The team name "Bushwackers" is a bit crazy, do we want to know where it came from?
In "Outlaw of Josie Wales" a Clint Eastwood Civil War film from the 70's, Bushwackers was the name of a group of Renegade soldiers no one could catch, they would run in, take everyone out, and move on. Hence, "Bushwackers".

Remember, this was back when paintball teams were named after original, creative names; now they're just named after cities.

How long has the team been in existance?
Since 1984, and I'm the only original Bushwacker still on the team. I was the original captain. If anyone thinks they've played more than anyone else, try catching up with me. You've got 20 years to catch up… and I play every weekend.

What do the sponsorship changes for Worr Games mean to the Bushwackers?
The team will be able to gather the talent it needs to compete at the top level.

How long have you been sponsored by Worr Games?
Since 1989 or 1990, so about 14 years.

What are your personal reasons for being a member of the NPPL Rules Committee? Do you have any goals/changes you'd like to make to the rules for the 2004 season?
Contrary to popular belief that the Bushwackers are this or that, I do believe that the best reffing will give the best team that chance to be at the top. Without the rules or the people to enforce them, or direction, you will never be able to achieve that.

What would you like us to know about Ron Kilbourne?
Paintball is my life.

What would you like us to know about the 2004 Bushwackers?
We're Coming.

Submitted by:
Camille Baker
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