As promised, we have found another location to enjoy your paintball sports.  It is TAG Paintball, in Hollister, CA.  It is located in northern California and it appears to have some pretty good deals and pretty cool fields.

The rates are reasonable and the equipment offered for rental is top notch.  You are required to buy all your paintballs on location.  It is posted that the youngest age allowed is 12, but a mature 10 year old might be able to play too.  And get this, parents get in on the fun for free – they just need to buy their paintballs.  They even offer a money back guarantee that you are going to have a great time.  What a deal!!

The way we heard about this location was through hearing the news about a huge scenario paintball game coming up in October.  It is called Operation End War 2010, and is sponsored by Real Action Paintball.  It will be held at TAG Paintball on October 2-3.  Campers are welcome.

They have created a scenario where this will be the war to end all wars.  There has been a nuclear exchange, the Middle East and all their oil is gone and Russia now has a commodity everyone wants, Siberian oil, and it is running low.  So the Marines must, as always, save the day.  Sounds like great fun, so get your gear together, hone your battle tactics and get ready for war.

To register, contact Roland at TAG Paintball, 800 TAG 5150.  Registration deadline is September 1.

This game will allow magazine fed paintball guns only. (43 cal or 68 cal) These are some examples:

For many who are new to the sport of paintball, where to play can be a significant question.  More experienced players have their favorite places, even if it is only in the woods behind their home.  But the newbies need a little help.

We have done a little research and found a few places across the country that look very interesting.  To get all the information about times, rental equipment, etc. etc., you will need to contact these placess directly.  Our intent is to give at least some folks a place to get started.

We found a location in the Bay Area, called Sunol Paintball (510 996 7171).  They specialize in beginners, corporate/community events, bachelor parties and other private party events.  They also allow walk on self-equipped play.  They appear to have some scenario areas setup, as shown in these photos:

Next we found an interesting location in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, called Wanna Play Paintball (717 432 7997).  They have various woodsball fields, as well as tournament fields for speedball.  Looks like a great place to have a lot of fun.

In Indianapolis, Indiana, we found a place with very diverse scenarios in which to play.  It is called White River Paintball (317 489 3732), and they have a program where they will work with those new to the sport of paintball.  They will teach the newbies safety, how to use the equipment, tactics, then a referee will take them out for their first game.  They have various fields to choose from – woodsball, bedlam city, jungle, dunes, etc. etc., and there is a party scheduled for New Years Eve.

We also found a location that caters to private parties – and one that metro New Yorkers use quite frequently.  It is called the NJ Paintball Club and is available for private parties by reservation only.  You can reserve for a full day – or half day (morning or afternoon).  Sounds great for bachelor parties, (or bachelorettes), birthday parties, or long weekends with a group of friends.

We have offered West Coast, East Coast and Mid West opportunities.  There are many other opportunities out there.  Stay tuned for more !