FAQ?
1. What is
Paintball
Games?
Paintball
Games
is the fastest growing extreme sport in the
world, two teams try to eliminate each other by 'tagging' them with a paintball fired by a paintball gun.
Paintballs are usually a gelatine capsule filled with water soluble food dye.
Paintball should only be played outdoors. It originated outdoors,
and is best enjoyed outdoors.
2. Is it
dangerous to play Paintball Games?
On
our supervised playing fields
with
our
equipment and trained referees,
paintball is
typically safer then
golf.
3. Does
playing Paintball Games sting?
No,
if you adhere to the minimum 8
metre firing distance. At Paintball Games we have chest,
neck and back protection for the
ladies and anyone else who wants it. The guys are encouraged to wear
groin guards for their own piece of mind.
Players must adhere to our strict 8 metre firing distance.
We are proud
of our record of no complaints by players.
4. Do all
players
have to buy the same Paintball Games package?
No, you do not have to buy the same
'package' as
everyone else in your group. While we recommend about
400-500 rounds per
session,
the amount you shoot is entirely up to you. Some
people can use as little as 300 or 400 rounds for a session, while others
might use 700-1000 or more
in a session.
5. What is the
age limit? Can someone under 18 play paintball?
No. There is no provision under Victorian law to
allow anyone under 18 to play paintball (even with written consent).
This may change later in the year. Keep in touch to find out.
Under 18's can play our outdoor Laser Games. Ring for
info. 9583 4444.
6. Is it
legal to play Paintball
Games
in Victoria?
Yes, as of
January 1st,
2006, it is legal to play
Paintball in Victoria without a shooters license.
So no, you
DO NOT need a shooters license to play
at Paintball
Carrum Downs.
7. What should
I wear and what shoes should I bring?
Something comfortable and loose.
Jeans, t-shirts etc.. Our full
length camo overalls cover from the wrists to the ankles. The paint
dye does wash out.
Do not wear thongs or open toe shoes.
Boots
or runners are suggested.
8. Can I wear glasses?
Can
I wear contact lenses?
Yes, you can wear glasses. We can provide masks
suitable for people wearing glasses.
9. Can I bring my own paintball
gun?
Yes, you can bring your own paintball
gun if
it is registered and you allow it to be velocity tested
with a
chronograph before play commences.
10. What about
the VIP
tickets that I
purchased
at the shopping centre?
NOT only will we match any
deal the VIP ticket offers, we'll also give you additional
FREE paintballs when you book @
Victorian Paintball Games Carrum Downs
