It's time for Paintball! On March 28th, YAM will be hosting hosting an inter-group paintball event at Paintball Charleston. YAM is reserving a slot for the full day (9-4) so that everyone is playing with friends and others from the area parish groups. If you've never played before this would be great opportunity to try it out since we will be playing among our own groups only. This is an energetic, social outdoor event that anyone can be involved in!
We ask that people bring about $40 in cash that will cover paintball and c02, but given turnout, we expect the total cost will be lower (somewhere between $20-$40). Lunch will probably be easiest for everyone if people brown bags. If you have friends you'd like to join us for that day, feel free to ask them to come along as well.
Please let myself or David Childress know if you plan on arriving after 9:00 AM, so we can plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Frank Tobin (514-1395) or David Childress (763-4580).
Directions
Paintball Charleston
7100 Cross County Rd
Charleston, SC 29418
843-552-1115
"What are paintball games like?"
Briefly, there are two teams that start at the opposite end of outdoor large, obstacle-filled fields. The basic game is to shoot your team's opponents with paintball guns. Generally, after being hit with a paintball once in a round, that person is "out" until the next game starts. In my experience games can last 15 minutes or so. Sometimes there are goals for each team, such as Capture-the-Flag. You can expect to be physically active during the games, and having fun coordinating with your teammates trying to accomplish your team's goals.
"How should I dress?"
First, all paintballs do wash out of clothing -- they are water soluble and non-toxic. We recommend wearing layered clothing, particularly long sleeves and jeans to help dampen the impact of any paintballs. The less bare-skin exposed legs/arms are the more enjoyable the game will be in case you are hit there. Expect to get somewhat dirty, as this is an outdoor event.
"Do I have to stay the whole day?"
You can stay as long as you like (until 4PM), or leave earlier if you like. We do ask that if you plan on arriving later than 9AM that you let myself or David Childress know so we can plan accordingly.
"Can I arrive after 9:00 AM?"
Yes, as you can join in as soon as the next game starts (they likely last about 10-20 minuttes apiece). Please let David or myself know if you plan on arriving after 9:00, though.
"What are lunch plans?"
You can either bring your own lunch, or dine out during lunch time. It might be a great day to have a small picnic!
"Does it hurt?"
I've had a few people ask me if paintball hurts, and I would like to clear up some ideas so that everyone can fully enjoy the day. First of all, everyone wears a mask that protects your face and neck. Second, we're planning this in a cooler month so that people can wear something baggy clothes like a t-shirt with a sweatshirt on top and jeans outdoors, which does a lot to soften the paintball's impact (which are basically gelatin-filled capsules). To get an idea of what a paintball impact might feel like, flick your fingernail against your bare skin. Also, we will be using rental guns, which often are not fully "tweaked", so their muzzle velocity (power) will be even less
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Paintball this Saturday!
It's time for Paintball! On March 28th, YAM will be hosting hosting an inter-group paintball event at Paintball Charleston. YAM is reserving a slot for the full day (9-4) so that everyone is playing with friends and others from the area parish groups. If you've never played before this would be great opportunity to try it out since we will be playing among our own groups only. This is an energetic, social outdoor event that anyone can be involved in!
We ask that people bring about $40 in cash that will cover paintball and c02, but given turnout, we expect the total cost will be lower (somewhere between $20-$40). Lunch will probably be easiest for everyone if people brown bags. If you have friends you'd like to join us for that day, feel free to ask them to come along as well.
Please let myself or David Childress know if you plan on arriving after 9:00 AM, so we can plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Frank Tobin (514-1395) or David Childress (763-4580).
Directions
Paintball Charleston
7100 Cross County Rd
Charleston, SC 29418
843-552-1115
"What are paintball games like?"
Briefly, there are two teams that start at the opposite end of outdoor large, obstacle-filled fields. The basic game is to shoot your team's opponents with paintball guns. Generally, after being hit with a paintball once in a round, that person is "out" until the next game starts. In my experience games can last 15 minutes or so. Sometimes there are goals for each team, such as Capture-the-Flag. You can expect to be physically active during the games, and having fun coordinating with your teammates trying to accomplish your team's goals.
"How should I dress?"
First, all paintballs do wash out of clothing -- they are water soluble and non-toxic. We recommend wearing layered clothing, particularly long sleeves and jeans to help dampen the impact of any paintballs. The less bare-skin exposed legs/arms are the more enjoyable the game will be in case you are hit there. Expect to get somewhat dirty, as this is an outdoor event.
"Do I have to stay the whole day?"
You can stay as long as you like (until 4PM), or leave earlier if you like. We do ask that if you plan on arriving later than 9AM that you let myself or David Childress know so we can plan accordingly.
"Can I arrive after 9:00 AM?"
Yes, as you can join in as soon as the next game starts (they likely last about 10-20 minuttes apiece). Please let David or myself know if you plan on arriving after 9:00, though.
"What are lunch plans?"
You can either bring your own lunch, or dine out during lunch time. It might be a great day to have a small picnic!
"Does it hurt?"
I've had a few people ask me if paintball hurts, and I would like to clear up some ideas so that everyone can fully enjoy the day. First of all, everyone wears a mask that protects your face and neck. Second, we're planning this in a cooler month so that people can wear something baggy clothes like a t-shirt with a sweatshirt on top and jeans outdoors, which does a lot to soften the paintball's impact (which are basically gelatin-filled capsules). To get an idea of what a paintball impact might feel like, flick your fingernail against your bare skin. Also, we will be using rental guns, which often are not fully "tweaked", so their muzzle velocity (power) will be even less
