Last Updated Aug. 10, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Potential Bookings Remember to contact us at least one week before your group would like to come out.

Where is Paintball Paradise Prince Albert?

• Directions (Just 5 miles South West of Prince Albert).

1. Travel south of Prince Albert on Hwy #2 (about 1 mile south of the Travelodge)

2. Turn West on Lincoln Park Road (at Happy Camper RV).  Travel 3 miles (5km) West.

3. Turn South travel 1 mile (1.6 km).

4. Turn West travel 1 mile (1.5 km).  North side of road. 

   • NOTE:  There are signs where to turn, except along the Highway.  Please check out the map link below.

Does every player need to sign a waiver, every time they play?

• Yes, plus players aged 10-17 need to have a parent or legal guardian sign their permission form too.
• Here is a copy of the waiver.

What are your hours of operation?

• We are Open by appointment of groups of 8 or more players (we can handle up to 60 players at once).  Please call at least 1 week before the date you are interested in.  Weekends fill up fast, but we can run multiple groups at once and usually on separate fields.  Weekdays can be done, but usually 2-3 weeks notice is required.  Deposits are required to book an appointment.
• Sometimes we have "Open Days".  These are days that you can come out and play without any notice, if you have your own equipment.  If you need rental gear, please call ahead to let us know how many markers you need, so we can have them ready for you (otherwise we don't set up rental markers).  On "Open Days", we mix everybody that comes out to play into 2 large teams (hopefully balanced for experience & firepower).  Most of the players on "Open Days" have there own equipment.  We also run at least 2 Night Games a year, which are "Open Days".  "Pump Only Days" are popular too, and only Pump Markers are allowed.

How do I make a booking (appointment)?

• Please call at least 1 week or more, ahead of your booking date.  If we are not inside, please leave a message and the call we usually be returned that day (within a few hours).
• We will get you all the information (prices, handouts, maps, waivers, what to bring, what to expect) you need to plan a great day of Paintballing! 
• We'll answer all your questions.

What should I NOT bring?

Absolutely NO:

• Alcohol or drugs.

• No dangerous items or devices.  Examples: knives, real or toy guns, and such.

• A paintball gun that you don't know how to use (clean, fix, or chronograph).  You'll have more fun and less grief using ours.

• Your own paintballs. They must be purchased from us. Field paintballs only in the rental markers.

What should I bring?

We recommend:

• Dress in layers, so you can adjust your own comfort level.

• Long pants, as we provide a camouflage top only.

• Because you will get dirty, you need old clothes or something you wouldn't mind getting dirty.  You will be crawling through the bush.

• Hiking boots or High Tops are preferred for ankle support and traction.

• Pick colors which will blend in with bush; RED, YELLOW & WHITE  DON'T WORK!

• Light gloves for hand protection.  We sell camouflage cloth gloves for $5 a pair, that work great.  If you bring a too heavy pair of gloves, you might have to remove the trigger finger to fit inside the trigger guard.

• Groin protection for males.

• A camera, if you want pictures of your day.

• A change of clothes for the trip home.

• A signed permission note if you are 18 and under and are not being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

How much money?

• Paintball is not expensive.
• For 3-5 hours of play, the cost will be $30-50.
• Available for sale are: pop, sport drinks, iced tea, chocolate bars, chips, hot chocolate, etc.
• Free filtered drinking water is available.
• We have a covered picnic area for 60 people, with gas BBQ and power. 
• Sit around the Firepit area, and tell a few stories..
• Facilities are an "outhouse".

Why are you such a premiere paintball facility?

We have gained our reputation and popularity by:

• Offering a safe and enjoyable park.

• Offering reliable and well-maintained quality rental equipment. 

  • All camouflage jackets, head-wraps and bandanas are washed each day.

  • Goggles are clear and comfortable.

  • The goggles are cleaned and sanitized after every use.

  • The rental markers are dependable and gas efficient.  They are cleaned after every use.  We can equip over 60 players on High Pressure Air (HPA) for those cooler days.  The HPA give the best performance and works down to -15oC or colder.

• Having an assortment of playing fields.

  • Bin Field - play around 14 granaries and the castle.

  • Small Field - small bush field

  • Big Field - for groups of 20 players or more.  Has the Big Barn and several others.

  • Speedball Field - all inflatable intense field.  Only used with advance notice.  It may not be available all days.

• Playing an exciting variety of games that showcase all aspects of paintball.

• Operating in an organized and professional manner with complete instruction and full supervision. 

• Trained and certified referees.

• Insured (Lloyds of London) for your safety and your friends.

• Safety Certified.

What is Paintball?

• Paintball is one of the most exciting sports.  It is played in over 30 countries.
• Players: men or women over the age of 10 can play.  School teachers, students, professionals or technicians, all players share a love for adventure & strong competitive team spirit.
• Paintball is similar to childhood "tag" and "hide and seek", but much more challenging and sophisticated.
• A paintball splat removes you from the game.
• The object of the game is to capture the opponents flag and protect your own.
• Players are divided into two teams (red & blue armbands).
• At Paintball Paradise, we play other variations including: center flag, hunter rabbit, line-up, barn attack, and more.
• We're open to new ideas too.

What is a Paintball?

• A paintball is a marble sized sphere (0.68 caliber).
• The paint inside is non-toxic, non caustic, water-soluble and biodegradable.
• Colors of the paint varies, but red & blue are banned from the field.
• The gelatin cover is just like a vitamin capsule (most paintballs are manufactured by pharmaceutical companies).
• On impact, the paintball splits open and splatters the paint on the target.
• The paint rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water.
• A player who is marked is eliminated from the game.

What is a Paintball marker?

• A specially designed "air" powered marker, which can hold 180 paintballs and can fire them semi automatic (one shot per tigger pull) up to 10 balls per second.  Some paintball markers are pump action.
• The paintball markers used at Paintball Paradise are Vibe semi-automatics.
• Field speed limit on the paintballs is 270 f.p.s. (feet per second), which is 30 f.p.s. slower than most fields. 
• A field limit of 10 b.p.s. (ball per second)
• All paintballs markers must be radar chronographed (speed tested) to under 270 f.p.s.

Does a paintball hit hurt?

• Not likely, because of the adrenaline in your blood and the safety equipment worn to protect you.
• Safety equipment includes: Special Paintball Impact-proof Goggles that protect the eyes & ears, head wrap & camouflage jacket.
• However; at close range sometimes they will leave a minor bruise and may feel like a mild bee sting.

How safe is paintball?

• Paintball is one of the safest sports, when proper protective equipment is used.  This means only paintball approved goggles.  JT, Scott, Vents & Leader manufacture proper paintball goggles, however; some make goggles for other uses which are no good for paintball.
• The following are from the National Safety Council stats (circ.1991) and are injuries per 1000 participants. I will try to update these soon.

 

Paintball Games	0.33
Bowling	0.50
Archery	0.66
Golf	1.13
Swimming	1.30
Ice Skating	2.79
Snowmobiling	2.86
Skiing	3.44
Volleyball	4.43
Soccer	10.54
Hockey	12.46
Basketball	22.04
Football	27.50
Baseball	27.67

Who plays paintball and why?

• Everybody who wants to have a great time, and is over 10 years old.
• Paintball is a sport where women and men compete equally and where age is not dominated by youth.
• Size and strength are not as important as intelligence and determination.
• Major corporations send executives to play because it teaches: quick thinking, strategy, planning, team work, self-esteem, leadership skills, motivation, trust, communication, co-operation, problem solving and it relieves stress.
• And it's FUN!

Where can I get more information?

• The easiest and best way to find out more is to ask other people who have played.
• Remember, things change quickly in paintball, so somebody who hasn't played in a few years might be out of date.
• There are international magazines which you should be able to get a your local book store or convenience store.
• Check out the links from this site, to great paintball sites from around the world.

Send mail to webmaster@paintballpa.com with questions or comments about this web site. 
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