| Frequently
Asked Questions |
| Q: |
What is Paintball? |
| A: |
Paintball is an outdoor/
indoor participation sport. It is a combination of childhood "hide & seek" and "tag," but
more sophisticated and challenging
A group of paintball players usually divide into two equal
teams, varying size from four or five to as many as several
hundred on a side. The object of the game is to go out and
capture a flag, you also try to eliminate opposing players
by tagging them with a paintball expelled from a special
paintball marker.
A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule,
very similar to a large vitamin E capsule or a bath oil
bead. Paintballs are filled with a non-caustic, water-soluble,
biodegradable liquid. They come in a rainbow of colors:
blue, pink, white, red, orange, yellow, and other bright
colors. When a paintball tags! a player, the thin gelatin
skin splits and the liquid inside leaves a "paint" mark
on the player's clothes to signify his or her elimination.
A paintball marker uses carbon dioxide (Co2) to propel the
paintball.
For safely, paintball players always must wear approved
goggles to protect their eyes and face during a game. As
long as the goggles are worn paintball is a very safe sport,
insurance statistics indicate that paintball is safer than
golf, tennis, swimming, and many other sports.
Referees on the field start and stop games, enforce the
rules of play and control the sport's safety.
Paintball is a sport played by people from all professions
and lifestyles. It is a sport where women stand on an equal
footing with men. Physical size and strength do not create
a star; rather, it is one's ability to think (like Chess)
that helps make a star. Paintball is a character-building
sport. Players learn the importance of teamwork, and gain
self-confidence while developing leadership abilities. |
| Q: |
What should I wear? |
| A: |
You should wear comfortable
play clothes, that match the weather conditions with boots for ankle
support (long sleeves and long pants required) |
| Q: |
Do
we sell food & drink? |
| A: |
Yes, we have a concession
stand we sell hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches all include french fries. We also have pre-packaged food such as soda, Gatorade, water, chips, candies, etc. |
| Q: |
Can we bring our own
food? |
| A: |
Yes |
| Q: |
How many games will
we play? |
| A: |
You will play 8 to
12 games in a full day session. The number of games
varies from group to group, it depends on how quickly your group gets
ready for their next game. |
| Q: |
How long are the games? |
| A: |
20 minutes. |
| Q: |
Can we bring our own
paintballs? |
| A: |
No, your group must
purchase all paintballs from Poco Loco. |
| Q: |
Can we have a private
session? |
| A: |
Yes, to reserve
a private session you must have 20 paid in full players two
weeks before your game day and 20 players on game day otherwise Poco Loco
reserves
the right to mix another group of equal play ability with
your group. (15+ players is still possible for private play depending
on time
of year)
See postponement policy.
(No private field on special event days) |
| Q: |
Are deposits refundable? |
| A: |
No, if you deposit
for 15 players, and show up with 14 players, you loose the
one deposit, also see postponement policy. |
| Q: |
If the weather is bad can we play a rain date?
|
| A: |
See
postponement policy. |
| Q: |
Do the paintballs hurt when they hit you?
|
| A: |
Most of the time you
don't even know your hit, we use high quality paint and check
the speed of
our paintball guns regularly in order to ensure your safety and fun. |
| Q: |
Do the paintballs
stain your clothes? |
| A: |
Not usually, but you
should not come dressed in your Sunday’s best. |
| Q: |
Are there referees?
|
| A: |
Yes, all groups
have a minimum 2 ref.'s. |
| Q: |
If we come with
a small group can we stay together as a team? |
| A: |
Yes. |
| Q: |
How many paintballs can we expect to shoot?
|
| A: |
600 to 900 paintballs
per player. |
Q:
|
Do we rent camouflage?
|
A:
|
Yes, all sizes XS to
XXXL |
WE ALSO HAVE GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE
$10, $20 and $25
Paintballs must be purchased at the park
NO WALK-ON
PAINTBALLS!
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