Matchday Procedures
Thank you for choosing 1066 Paintball for your event. We know that you will have an enjoyable day.
We do have certain Health & Safety requirements in order to protect everybody involved, so it is important that you thoroughly read the contents below, in order to help us - help you to have a great day out in a safe and secure manner...
Basic Information
1066 Paintball operates by prior booking for weekends only – if you would like to discuss a date then please contact us on the number above.
We typically require 2 weeks notice for bookings, but will try and be as flexible as possible with any last minute enquiries.
Our minimum age to play at 1066 Paintball is 14 years attained. You must be reasonably fit & healthy (and preferably of sound mind!). You must be able to listen to and follow instructions. Under 16’s must provide written permission from a parent or guardian prior to play.
Click here to open a printable version of our parental permission letter template
On the day
You should arrive and be ready to start at 10am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays – there will be a 1066 Paintball Marshall located at the main gate to direct you to the car park area.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted and asked to read our Disclaimer Form prior to signing in.
(click here to open a printable version of our Disclaimer Form)
Once you have read and signed the necessary documents, you will be kitted out with a facemask to protect your face and a set of camo overalls to protect your clothing (we suggest you wear something comfortable and loose fitting, and good sensible footwear...not yer best new trainers as it can get muddy!)
You are welcome to complimentary tea or coffee while we get everybody signed in and kitted out.
If you would like to start your day at an alternative time, please contact us to discuss this.
Safety Briefing
Before you are given any toys, you must listen carefully to the Safety Briefing.
Paintball is a physical activity and is not without its risks - 1066 Paintball and its staff, take your personal safety very seriously and will do everything possible to ensure that everybody has a great day out and an enjoyable paintball experience. Please ensure that you help us to do this by knowing our site rules before play is started.
We will go through this on the day, but here is the list so you can familiarise yourself in advance...
- GOGGLES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN PLAYING AREAS WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE SAFE ZONE
- NO PLAYER MAY FIRE THEIR MARKER (GUN) WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE AREA NOT WEARING GOGGLES
- NO DELIBERATE HEAD OR FACE SHOTS
- MARKERS (GUNS) MUST NEVER BE TAKEN INTO SAFE ZONES
- NO TREE CLIMBING, CUTTING OR DAMAGING OF VEGETATION
- NO PHYSICAL CONTACT IS PERMITTED
- ONLY ON-SITE GAS AND PAINTBALLS ARE PERMITTED FOR USE
- NO PLAYER MAY CROSS ANY BOUNDARIES
- ALWAYS LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
- NEVER PUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN PAINTBALLS IN YOUR MARKER (GUN)
- IF PAINTBALLS ARE DROPPED OR SPILLED, DO NOT PICK THEM UP AND PUT THEM BACK IN YOUR MARKER (GUN)
- IF YOUR GOGGLES MIST/FOG RAISE YOUR ARM AND CALL FOR A MARSHALL, DO NOT REMOVE YOUR GOGGLES FOR ANY REASON WHILE YOU ARE IN THE BATTLEZONE
- NO ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ON SITE
- NO SHOOTING OF WILDLIFE
- BEWARE OF HIDDEN HAZARDS
- IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE, RAISE YOUR ARM AND CALL FOR A MARSHALL. NO PLAYER MAY FIRE AT A PERSON WITH THEIR ARM RAISED. IF THE TROUBLE IS SERIOUS, SHOUT “STOP FIRING”. ALL PLAYERS MUST STOP FIRING IF THEY HEAR THIS, OR THE MARSHALL’S WHISTLE
- DO NOT SHOOT THE MARSHALLS, THEY ARE THERE TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND YOUR FUN (THEY ARE ALSO MUCH MORE HEAVILY ARMED THAN YOU, PROBABLY MORE EXPERIENCED AND DEFINITELY KNOW THE TERRAIN BETTER!!)
Anybody that breaks these rules will be given a site warning (yellow card). Upon a second offence, the player will be told to leave the site immediately (red card).
After the safety briefing you will be equipped with your weapon and taken for a quick practice on the firing range before travelling to the first of your battlezones.
We aim to stop for lunch around 1.00 – 1.30 for approx 45 minutes, then straight back to it!
The balance of the cost of your booking will be payable at the end of play, (this is usually around 4.30 – 5.00 pm), together with the cost of any additional paint/food/drinks that you have used during the day).
Then you go home and triumphantly show off your battlescars and impress your friends with tales of your heroism!
