Paintball

The games we will actually play vary from field to field but Fernwood has a variety of game zones designed with particular mission scenarios in mind.

Spirit members will play a couple of games in each zone before moving on to a new area. Expect missions such as capture the flag, VIP, Escort the General, Independence Day, Defend the Fort and Ambush.

The layout of Fernwood is awsome one of the best playing areas in the United Kingdom but you will find yourself playing in woodland areas, amongst deserted buildings and even on old military, tanks, buses and planes........

The Day

A typical day begins at 9:15am sharp, however Delta Force Paintball advise groups to arrive at 9:00am to ensure registration forms are completed and play can commence on time.

Once registration forms have been completed, each player will be issued with all the equipment they need for the day, along with any pre-purchased items such as paintballs, paint grenades and BBQ vouchers.

Delta Force Paintball understands the need for security whilst games are underway. Each centre provides personal lockers on-site, thus ensuring the safety of player possessions throughout the day.

Once each participant has been issued with their equipment, marshals will move around the base camp dividing players into teams with coloured arm bands. These teams have been predetermined by the Centre Manager according to the complete list of groups booked in for the day. The teams will be divided equally by age, group size and paintballing experience so as to ensure all games are competitive, safe and enjoyable for all players.

A 30-minute break is taken for all players at approximately 1:00pm, with drinks, crisps, sweets and a BBQ lunch (vegetarian options) available for purchase. Alternatively, groups are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks, and under-cover picnic tables are available at all Delta Force Paintball centres. Each centre offers complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

Before the start of play each player will receive a comprehensive briefing, which includes general information on how the day will run, along with the safety rules and regulations.

The briefing is taped so as to ensure every safety feature is covered and is compulsory for all players intending to play on the day. All marshals take the safety briefing very seriously, and ensure the full attention of all players.

Once the safety briefing is completed, each player will have his / her mask touch-tested by a marshal prior to leaving the safe zone. Delta Force staff perform a mask touch-test on every player to ensure masks are appropriately fitted and secured, thus removing the risk of potential injury.

Players will then proceed through to the gun zone where they will be issued with a 0.68 calibre Inferno Paintball machine gun. Players will then have the opportunity to enjoy a few practise shots in the target area, perfecting their aim for the game.

Once the day's games are completed, all players return to the base camp to hand in their paintballing equipment and retrieve any personal belongings from the lockers.

Players may then prepare for the afternoon presentation, where winning and runner-up teams receive certificates for their efforts. The day's activities conclude with the certificate presentation, and players can expect to leave the Delta Force Paintball site at 4:00pm. If your group is limited by time constraints then an alternate departure time can be organised.