Early Leagues and Associations (1980s–1990s)
Overview
Early organizations in the 1980s and 1990s created initial safety guidelines, field requirements, and competitive structures.
Key Points
- Regional groups created standardized marker limits.
- Insurance influenced field layout procedures.
- Early tournaments implemented prize structures.
- Informal councils contributed to later format ideas.
Details
The National Survival Game established early guidelines for mask use, velocity limits, and field safety. Regional associations further defined equipment requirements and operational standards. Insurance rules required controlled field layouts and safety checks.
Initial tournaments created prize and scheduling structures. These developments formed a foundation for later leagues without implying authority or dominance.
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