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Overview Of Paintball• The sport of paintball has

become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in over 40 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles.

• Whether homemakers or high-school students, professionals or retirees, all paintball players share in common a love for adventure and a strong completive spirit.

Origin Of Paintball• New Hampshire truly is

the ‘birthplace’ of paintball.  It boasts an impressive string of historic locations in addition to hosting the first game. 

The First Paintball Game:

• In May of 1981, in Henniker, New Hampshire, the principle creators: Bob Gurnsey, Hayes Noel and Charles Gaines discussed the idea of finally having their first paintball game. The Nel-spot 007 marker was purchased and subsequently tested on its first human - Shelby Gaines (Charles' son) who said, "It didn't hurt much!" The invitations to the first paintball game attracted 9 people (plus the original three made for a total of 12 players). The nine paid $175.00 each, which covered equipment costs, food and adult beverages.

History Of Paintball• 1970 • James Hale of Daisy Manufacturing, invented and patented what

would become the first paintball gun. 

• This original paintball gun was manufactured and used by farmers and ranchers for marking trees and livestock.

• Idea for paintball created-13 Jun 1976• The idea for paintball was created by 2 friends after a recent trip to

Africa to hunt game.

• First paintball marker-24 Mar 1981• The first paintball marker used was a Nel-spot 007 pistol. This pistol

was originally used by farmers to mark trees or livestock.

Governing Bodies• United Kingdom Paintball

Association:• The United Kingdom Paintball

Association (UKPBA) is a non-profit making body that was established in 1989 as an umbrella organization to protect and promote the sport of paintball in the UK.

• There are many valuable resources available to the UKPBA. The global support of their affiliated associations in the Australasian Paintball Association (AUPBA) and European Paintball Association (EUPBA) provide the UKPBA with invaluable research, case studies, statistics and industry findings. Another important resource available is the wealth of experience from the UKPBA members. The United Kingdom's largest and most experienced paintball operators support the association and provide an invaluable “local knowledge” when it comes to the industry in this great country of ours.

Game Rules• Establish

Boundaries• Mark Dead

Zone• Game

Objective• Time• Teams• Starts• Hits• Paints

Checks• Walking off

the field and

• Victory

Equipments Need For Paintball

• Paintball mask

• paintball marker

• body armor (optional)

• paint grenades

• compressed air or CO2 canister

• paintballs

• hopper

Awards Related To Paintball• UK Paintball Awards:• The UK Paintball Awards, an

annual event celebrating the achievements of the industry, players and teams at the end of the season

• Ontario Paintball Awards:• Ontario Paintball Awards, a

non profit organization dedicated to honoring amateur Paintball enthusiasts, fields and teams who go above and beyond

• Scenario Paintball Awards - South Beach Pimps:

• The South Beach Pimps have received many awards over the years at scenario paintball events. Some have been given to individual Pimps for outstanding recognition. Some awards were given to the team in recognition of the team effort put forth by the South Beach Pimps.