Sebasticook Valley FCU to host paintball tournament to support Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger

GUILFORD — Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union will be hosting a paintball tournament on Saturday, May 31 at Flying Dutchman Paintball in Guilford. All proceeds benefit the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, a statewide initiative that has contributed more than $14.9 million since 1990 — over $1.3 million in 2024 alone — to food banks, school backpack programs, meal sites and other organizations feeding Mainers in need. Every dollar raised goes directly to hunger-relief efforts in Maine. The event is open to the public.

“The fun of paintball while raising money for a worthwhile cause of helping end hunger in Maine is a rewarding way to spend your Saturday,” said Jim Lemieux, president of Sebasticook Valley FCU. “We’re excited to rally teammates, sponsors and spectators for a day that will put nutritious food on tables across our region.” 

Teams of four can register for $400, and businesses or individuals may choose from three sponsorship levels: Target Sponsor ($100), Basecamp Sponsor ($300) or Corporate Sponsor ($500). Included with the registration are players’ field fee, all rental equipment, protective neck covering, 100 paintballs (per player) and dinner. Participants must be 18 or older.  

To secure a spot, participants must complete the online registration form and return it by May 30 to eallen@svfcume.com or by mail to Sebasticook Valley FCU, Attn: Erica Allen, P.O. Box 10, Pittsfield, ME 04967. Checks will be collected at check-in on the morning of the event. Players should arrive by 11 a.m. for safety briefings and equipment assignments. 

Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union, located in Newport and Pittsfield, currently serves more than 11,000 members across Franklin, Kennebec, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo counties in the heart of Maine. With community as the focus, the credit union’s flexible lending structure allows members to achieve their financial goals, taking advantage of low interest rates and an unparalleled ease of borrowing. From mortgages to home equity loans and overdraft protection, Sebasticook Valley FCU offers a wide range of financial options to Mainers in need of a financial partner. In 2023, the credit union celebrated its 70th anniversary. Visit www.svfcume.com for more.