Paintball gives you a unique opportunity to exercise, develop your mind and develop the ability to work within teams. But spending money hiring a public paintball field whenever you want to play can actually eat deep into your pocket. So it is definitely a great idea to set one up.
But how do you set up a field that you would be proud to associate yourself with without breaking the bank? This article takes you through very important steps....
i. What Space Do You Have Available?
Decide on the type of paintball field you want to set up. Will it be indoors or outdoors? How much space do you have available? You can't draw up a good plan if you don't consider this first.
Are there going to be problems or challenges associated with the space? For example, would you constitute a nuisance to your neighbors by using a part of your property? Don't belittle this as you don't want to be ordered to stop using it after you have set it up (Money and time wasted).
Don't joke with things like getting the right permit (where necessary). Check if you need insurance and what type you need. Look at all the legal angles so you don't run afoul of the law in your area.
ii. Decide Who Is Going To Be Using It Primarily
A paintball field for 12-year olds won't hold enough challenges and interest for war veterans (I know the opposites might be quite extreme but it's just to give you the idea). You just have to consider who will be playing on your field in order to determine what features you simply can't ignore. The more sophisticated the players, the more so the features have to be.
iii. Fix A Budget
Since you are experienced, you can determine how much you may have to spend developing a site and potential costs of paintball field equipment. Don't forget that it makes sense to have ready paintball field supplies both for your own use and players who may come insufficiently prepared.
So decide on the amount you are prepared to spend. You have to be reasonable and make sure it is as high as possible but as low as you can handle with available funds.
Everything you do from this point forward would be determined by how much you have to spend. Don't get carried away and overspend. You can still create a stunning field with little outlay
iv. Develop A Good Plan
Now that you have settled the issues of space, primary users and budget, you can look at planning the field itself. What features do you think will make your paintball field more exciting for your target group?
Draw on your experience plus those of other players you can easily contact to create a features list. Knock off those that are unrealistic for your budget or space. But whatever you do, make sure you take issues of safety very seriously and make sure your plan reflects that.
Developing the plan is the most critical step to having a unique paintball field that everyone wants to play on. So make sure you spend as much time as possible on this. Put your best into it and you'd be glad you did.
However, bear in mind that a good plan must be cost effective. Therefore, look for ways to reduce cost without reducing the excitement. If you chose the outdoor option, you could easily save a lot of money by looking at how to adapt natural elements.
You will also save a lot by visiting a construction site and picking pieces that they no longer have use for (that you can use creatively for your field). Old tyres can come in very handy too. You are only limited by your imagination here.
v. Now Start Your Construction
Armed with your plan, start building. Make sure you clear the site of any obstructions that could jeopardize the safety of players. Mark off the paintball field area so your players are NOT in doubt about where the boundaries are.
Start adding the features according to plan. You may be tempted to deviate from plan. However, avoid this temptation unless you are prepared to look at the full ramifications of making that adjustment. If you feel compelled to adjust, make sure you see how it fits into your original plan.
vi. Get Experienced Players To Do A Test Run
It helps to call experienced players to help you test out your field once it is completed. Be very open to their suggestions as they will help you fine-tune certain rough edges. There should be fewer rough edges if you get them involved in the planning stage and stick with the plan (as already suggested).
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