1. Is paintball safe?
2. What is a paintball?
3. What is a paintball marker?
4. What are the rules?

is paintball safe?

Paintball is one of the faster growing sports in North America, and statistically, it is also one of the safest. As long as all the safety rules are followed, the risk of injury is very low. At Tsawwassen Paintball, your safety is our number one priority. Our fully trained and experienced staff will give you a detailed safety briefing at the beginning of the day, and are always there throughout the day for assistance. Above is chart of sport related injuries, comparing paintball to other sports.

what is a paintball?

Paintballs are fairly hard gelatin. They travel at a maximum velocity of 300 feet per second, or 205 miles per hour, which is monitored and regulated for maximum safety.

Depending on where, and at what range, the paintball hits you, it can be painful. As you can imagine, some body parts are more sensitive than others. Thick or baggy clothing can help to reduce the stinging sensation. Also, covering any exposed skin with gloves, hats and scarves can be a good idea. If you are hit from far enough away, or in the facemask or goggles, you may not feel a thing. Paintballs come in a rainbow of colors and when a player gets tagged with one, it leaves a bright "splat" of paint on them, indicating that they are out of the game.

what is a paintball marker?

Paintball markers come in a variety of types and styles. Some are small pistols, while others are larger semi-automatic models. They range from under $100 to over $3000. All are limited in their power and range.

what are the rules?

Absolutely no physical contact. Do not say or do anything to provoke an argument or start a fight. It is strictly against the rules to pretend to be eliminated, to fake an injury, a paint check or a surrender. Armband must be in plain sight around your arm, do not attempt to hide it.

You may not improvise or carry a portable shield. Stay within the designated boundaries. If you, your marker, your equipment, or anything you are carrying is hit with a paintball, and the resulting "splat" is bigger that a quarter, you are out.

Do not speak or communicate with any of your surviving team-mates, if you do, they will be disqualified. In the case of a simultaneous elimination, both players are out. If you are accidentally tagged by your own team, you are out. If you are about to be tagged at point-blank range, you may surrender. If you surrender, you are out. Once you indicate that you have been eliminated in any way, you are out, regardless of the circumstances.

Always have your mask and goggles firmly in place when on, or near, the playing field, regardless of whether or not a game is in progress. No velocity adjusting tools allowed on the playing field. No pyrotechnics, explosive devices or knives. Do not shoot at wildlife. Do not pick up old paintballs.

No markers with the CO2 tank attached allowed in the safety area at any time. If your goggles accidentally fall off while on the playing field, fall to ground, cover eyes and yell "FREEZE!" until a referee comes to assist you. Do not attempt to find goggles yourself. Three whistle blasts indicates an emergency. immediately cease fire and leave the field with goggles in place.

No consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs is allowed!!!