About
Field Information
What kind of field's do we work with? They are all family
oriented, work with all skill levels, Tournament Speedball, New
Hyperball fields, convenient and easy to find. Customer Service
and Safety are their #1 priority.
Statistics on Paintball
You have less of a chance of being injured playing paintball than
you do golfing, boating, and even bowling! Statistic is based on
all injuries requiring medical attention or causing the participant
to lose at least 1 day of work. (Source: SGMA International)
The latest statistical data shows that only .2 injuries per 1,000
exposures; giving paintball the lowest injury rate of any
"extreme" sport. According to Sporting Goods Manufacturers
Association, the average player will only suffer an injury about
once every 500 years.
Playing fields
Playing fields vary in terrain and in management. Some fields
have fixed stations and play areas for simple operation. Others
rotate stations or change play direction every week. Speedball
like it or not is where the sport is headed. This is a fast pace
extremely strategic game that is played on a variety of fields.
Most common is air ball which has a variety of obstacles. Speed
ball ranges from corrugated pipe to lego fields and even tire and
barrel fields are common. The most popular among Speedball is
the Super Air Field. These large obstacles filled with air are great
soft bunkers and offer a challenge for all levels and are the
bunkers used in professional tournament play.
A good field will provide a day of excitement, challenges and
fun.
What is the game of Paintball?
Well, combine the game of capture the flag with chess, mix in
hide 'n' seek and add a large dose of adrenaline. Paintball is
challenging and fast-paced. As few as two or as many as eighty
can play. Each team starts at its own flag station. A starting
signal is given and each team tries to reach the other team¹s
station, grab the flag and race back to its station. When a player
gets tagged hit by a paintball he/she is out of the game. If a
player is carrying a flag when tagged, he/she must drop the flag
at that spot, and then leave the game. Elimination is a popular
game as well this is simply where one team eliminates the other
and whoever does it the fastest wins the game.
What to expect when you get hit
Most people that have not played Paintball before have no idea
what to expect. The most common question is "does it hurt when
you are hit?" If a paintball hits you fired from close range (20 feet
or less) it does sting a bit. All parks are extremely family
oriented facilities and set up for families and kids. We do not
allow people to be shot at a close range. In the beginner games
the pressure on the paintball marker is set at a lower setting
than intermediate or advanced. Most people tell you that after
the first time you've been hit. It rarely is an issue.
What to wear
It is recommended that you wear long pants, and long sleeves.
Comfortable clothing that covers as much as possible. The fill
inside paintballs is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluble and
biodegradable. It rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild
soap and water. Gloves are also nice to have. A bandana is an
inexpensive and effective way to cover your neck. Good running
shoes or boots will keep your feet happy. Especially remember to
wear a hat or helmet, a baseball cap or beanie is a good idea.
Lastly, if you are inclined to jump, dive, or other hero-like
actions, we recommend elbow and knee pads.
How old do you have to be to play paintball?
The recommended age is at least 10 years old. In some cases a
younger child may play, but the safety gear must fit them
properly. Anyone under 18 must fill out a waiver signed by their
parent or guardian in order to play.
PAINTBALLS: A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule
with colored liquid inside it. Paintballs are similar to large round
vitamin capsules or bath oil beads. The fill inside paintballs is
non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluble and biodegradable. It
rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water.
GOGGLES: If you are going to play paintball, you need to use a
paintball mask. Not sunglasses, ski goggles, safety goggles,
shooting glasses, or anything else. Paintball masks are made for
the sport and must meet strict industry standards. Nothing else
is specifically made to withstand the impact of a paintball going
at over 270 mph.
MARKER: "markers," come in a variety of shapes and styles. They
may be powered by carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2) or
compressed air. Many have power systems that use large
refillable cylinders called "tanks" or "bottles" that give hundreds
of shots before needing to be refilled. Some use small 12 gram
CO2 powerlets as their power source, each powerlet being good
for 15 to 30 shots.