Frequently Asked Questions:
What is paintball?
Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye and a gelatin shell outside propelled from a device called a paintball marker (commonly referred to as a paintball gun). Paintballs are composed of a non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble paint. The game is regularly played at a sporting level with organized competition involving major tournaments, professional teams, and players.
Is Paintball safe?
Statistics shows that paintball is one of the safest sports around. Like all action sports though, following the safety rules is mandatory. Full-face masks must be worn all times when entering the field. At our field, safety is our #1 concern. All players are provided with the latest safety gear and are given full instructions on safety regulations and game rules. Referees, who strictly enforce the rules and keep the play safe, supervise all games.
Does getting shot with a paintball hurt?
No. Well, maybe just a little. A paintball is actually made in the same machine that makes bath oil beads, or Advil caplets - so it's a relatively soft shell filled with vegetable oil and food coloring. Shot from a paintball marker at 240 feet per second, when hit, it will sting for a second - about like getting snapped with a towel, or with a rubber band. But with the adrenaline and excitement, you may not even feel the hit. That's why we have refs to help determine if you are "clean" or "out." Depending on where you get hit, it can leave a little mark which will go away in a day or so and by simply wearing the proper clothing, you can minimize or eliminate this.