Details of the agreement have not been released, other than Tippmann Sports has become the premier sponsor of the ATWL. As part of the agreement the league is now known as The Tippmann X7 Phenom - Atlantic Tactical Woodsball League, or X7 - ATWL for short.
"Tippmann Sports wanting to partner with the ATWL is great news," said Bruce Johnston, league commissioner, "it helps validate the league and shows players that one of the giants of the paintball industry will be watching."
As well as Tippmann, the X7 - ATWL also reached agreements within the last week with, PBL Action Sports in Montreal as the official equipment supplier. Also Mersey Road Paintball was named the official field of the X7 - ATWL. Mersey Road Paintball will play host to the season opener and the 2011 playoffs and championship.
2011 Tippmann X7 - Atlantic Tactical Woodsball League Schedule. May 28, Mersey Road Paintball June 25, Overkill Sportz September 17, TBD October 1, Mersey Road Paintball - Playoffs and Championship