Editing Paintball in North America (section)

== North American Paintball and the World ==

North America has played a foundational role in the international development of modern paintball.

The first organised paintball game took place in New Hampshire in 1981, and the sport subsequently expanded into commercial recreational activities and organised competitions.

American and Canadian equipment manufacturers contributed to the development of early paintball markers, air systems, loaders, protective equipment and other products that became widely used internationally.

Professional teams, tournament organisers and playing fields in North America helped establish competitive formats that influenced leagues and tournaments around the world.

Major international competitions in the United States have attracted teams and players from Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa.

Canadian, Mexican, Central American and Caribbean players and teams have also participated in regional and international competitions, contributing to connections between paintball communities.

North American coaches, referees, event organisers and industry professionals have travelled internationally, while visiting teams and players have helped strengthen the region's competitive community.

WikiPaintball aims to document these international connections alongside the domestic histories of individual countries and territories.

Relevant articles can be found through the team, tournament, organisation and people categories above.