A player is out of the game if he is hit by a marking pellet paintball and it breaks on him, this includes his clothing, gun or equipment. Paintball is played with a potentially limitless variety of rules and variations, which are. Rulebook national collegiate paintball association. Its a simple rule to understand that anyone can follow. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. This means you have to give your opponent the option to surrender if you get that close. Elimination \r\nonce hit exit the field as quickly as you can. Some variations of paintball dont count gun hits or require multiple hits on the arms or legs. If a player is under the age of 18 years old, the waiver must be signed by players parent or legal guardian. However if there is a splatter this may be off a paintball breaking on a nearby surface which will not count as a hit. The photo above shows my paintball impact test fixture, designed to demonstrate the differences. You can ask for a paintball check from a nearby teammate and the game will temporarily stop until you establish whether the player is eliminated or not.
All players are required to fill out a waiver prior to playing on our field. Lets play paintball takes paintball seriously, so that we can guarantee. Since ive started a notebook attempting to break the game down and list drills and scenarios to practice ill just share some of it here. If you are under 18, we will need a parents signature on this waiver as well. If the 5 minute overtime results in a stalemate, the two teams will each select a player to compete in a oneonone. If the meaning of any portion of this rulebook is unclear the simplest interpretation and the one. Almost everyone knows the golden rule of life, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The best recreational paintball fields in new england since 1991.
Prior to the start of play, all players are given a comprehensive orientation by one of our highly trained paintball referees. Te paintball rule sheet keep masks on at all times in the field. While you may not need to know every single official rule in the paintball rule book, its always important to know the basics. Paintball activities are a sport and the nsw government has identified. I have been retained many times as a defense expert in paintballrelated litigation. Keep masks on until barrel plugs or socks have been placed back on all loaded paintball markers. You will make sure the velocity of your paintball marker does not exceed 280 feet per second and 10 balls per second. Click the cover below for the official rules or scroll below for our snapshot of the new rule 26. Inappropriate behavior either on or off the field is not, and will not, be tolerated. If a player gets hit but is unsure if the paintball broke, the player can call for a paint check and the ref will see if the player is out or clean. The most recent edition of the psp rulebook is available at a. Turbo, full auto, ramping, burst, or anything other than semiauto. To viewdownload the rulebook just click here rulebook roster restrictions. Rules for gbg scenario paintball game giant big game.
The 60 seconds rule applies in the last sixty seconds of overtime. This situation will be explained in much more detail at the player briefing the day of the game. Third violation of either rule results in the player being eliminated from further play for the day. The referee will be the one who starts the game, stops the game for paint checks, decides the issues that may arise and who ends the game. Eastern paintball league epl 2018 raceto24 rulebook. A player is out if they have a clean break or splatter roughly quarter sized. It is the responsibility of the players and staff of any and all participating teams to know and understand the rules governing pspsponsored events. Paint marks on the entire body, including the gun, are considered out.
Paintball safety rules lvl up sports paintball park. Before each game every player must report to the fields designated chronograph. The following are the most basic and common paintball rules. A player is hit if a paintball leaves a solid, nickelsized mark anywhere on the players body or equipment. The 60 seconds rule is about the last sixty seconds of the match time and overtime. Hosting events in cities such as las vegas, fort worth, atlantic city, chicago, kissimmee u. Player safety rules national sports entertainment recreation association. Barrel socks on and marker on safe at all time that your not in the field or at the chrono station. Whether you are looking for play paintball or airsoft, we have our rules and safety for it all.
All players must read and agree to follow all player safety rules, field safety guidelines, and sign the waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement prior to participating in any paintball activities without exception. When youre shot, walk off the field, and play safe. The rules will be updated shortly by following wording of rule 10. The most recent edition of the rulebook is available at. No paintball chambering, discharging shooting or dry firing while outside of the playing field. Only field paint allowed in rentals you may bring your own paint for your own marker. The referee should have a whistle for signaling the start, stopping and ending of. The maximum allowable velocity for any event is 300 feet per second fps. Com 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved.
This can be on your person or anything you are carrying ex. A minimum of one person is to be designated as the referee for each paintball game. Pick up your spilled paintballs in the parking lot staging area. This website provides numerous links to paintball safety resources, gleaned from my more than 20 years of experience in crafting astm paintball standards and establishing insurance program underwriting parameters. All players must understand and adhere to the extreme park rules to ensure safety and fun for everyone. When a game is being played, wear your mask at all times. Points can be earned by capturing flags, props, and completion of missions. Driver license, major credit card, or military id required as deposit for equipment rentals.
Basic paintball rules that every paintball player should know. Players are considered out in these games under the following four circumstances. Each game of paintball is different but to avoid inconsistencies and to keep players with a basic understanding of the game, a few basic paintball rules must be followed. The promoter will supply tournament information, including information concerning entry fee, an itinerary and schedule of events, including time and place for the rules meeting and the captains meeting, hotel information, a waiver and roster form and the nppl rules, to any team having entered the competition in need of the same. Profanity andor obscenity from adults or children will not be tolerated. Markers will remain uncocked, pointed at the ground, with a barrel bag or plug in place. A list of props and maps, are located at the checkin. The most important rule in paintball is that all players must wear a protective goggle system or mask at all times when they are playing or near other people who are playing. We have created our rules specifically to ensure safe and fair play to deliver a highquality paintball experience everyone can enjoy. Paintball is played with a potentially limitless variety of rules and variations, all of which are specified before the game begins. No arguing or fighting will be tolarated from adults or children.
Lets play paintball takes paintball seriously, so that we can guarantee you a fun and exciting time on and off the fields at our facilities. Do not remove your mask in the dead zone if the dead zone is within range of the field there are no exceptions to this rule. If you are colored by paint hitting an obstacle and. Paintball is a competitive team shooting sport in which players eliminate opponents from play. The national xball league nxl is the premier tournament paintball series in the u. Feb 08, 2008 this is the official redwod reball rules video. From our twostory western ghost town to our wooded fields. If you are using a rental gun, you do not need to worry about checking and adjusting your gun, we have already done so. If two teams are tied at the end of the match regulation time a 5minute 5on5 overtime is played. While paintballs will not cause permanent injury to most areas of the body, the eyes, and to a lesser extent the ears, are vulnerable to serious injury if hit by a paintball. An eliminated player cannot trade guns or give paint to live players. Rosters may have a maximum of 5 mxl players and 1 cxbl elite player per roster.
If a problem is incurred on the field yell, scream, wave or whatever it takes to get the refs attention. Be respectful of others, be honorable and call your hits, and if you see something, say something. Know that to take part in any game, you must have the correct equipment. Each player renting equipment will be shown how to properly and safely operate that equipment. Speedball basics ive seen a couple posts recently asking about speedball drills, play, and conditioning. Rosters will also have to be in accordance with appa rankings. Eligibility rules the national collegiate paintball association and its memberclubs and memberplayers believe in and maintain the highest standards in paintball play. No shooting in the parking lot, the playing field and chrono station are the only places you can discharge your marker. Information about the latest millennium series paintball rules, entry fees, prize packages and of course each event can be found on the website. Remember to keep your sense of humor and be a good sport. Giant paintball and sc village rules of scenario play. Therefore, if you have this filled out and signed ahead of time, it will save time during registration. Basic rules on how to play paintball battlezone paintball. If you see anything that is unsafe during a game let everyone know.
Have fun with the concept, play hard, play to win, play fair, and most of all, enjoy yourself. All rules will be thoroughly explained and any questions answered. Skirmish paintballs big gamescenario rules introduction to scenario rules. When using the proper equipment at regulated field, paintball is safer than football, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. This rule book update features details on the recently rumored changes to the 7man pro paintball format. Paintball rules paintball is among the fastest growing of all extreme sports. A minimum of one person is designated as the referee for each paintball game. Elimination \r once hit exit the field as quickly as you can. A paintball breaks anywhere on the player or hisher equipment.
Paintball sports park reserves the right to amend the park rules at any time. Ask a referee for help if you dont know what this means or you dont know how to adjust your marker. Eliminated players cannot talk to live players no coaching. Any player shooting their paintball gun into the air or at an angle that could result in a paintball landing on the picnic area parking lot side of our safety netting will be called out for that game. Paintball goggles w ear protection required for all guests. Only remove the paintball mask when told to do so by the referee. Surrender rule barrel tag we would like you to offer a 20ft surrender rule if you are directly behind a unexpecting target as a courtesy for them to give up and not be shot from that close. The referee should have a whistle for signaling the start, stopping and ending of the game. Scenario games involve two or more teams competing for points. I have been retained many times as a defense expert in paintball related litigation. While there is little variation in safety rules, variation in other game rules is quite common, and players should ask about the specific rules where they are playing. The most recent version of the ncpa rulebook is available for download. When a paintball bullet splits open on impact, and you are colored, you are considered out, and or eliminated from the game, as per the rules of the particular mission being played. Com 2020 national xball league nxl all rights reserved.
Failure to follow any of the following rules of pbc park could result in the removal of your wristband with no refund. Markers will be limited to a rof of 10 balls per second in 2009 actually 10. National personal protective technology laboratory npptl. Nppl 2011 7man paintball rule book online pro paintball. During this period any penalty of major or gross major stops the game time, and automatically gives point to the opposing team. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Due to the complexity of big game and scenario events, all players.
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