Birthday Parties

Once through into the basecamp it's time for the children to try-on all the gear and make sure that everything fits them perfectly. Again, Delta Force staff will be on hand to help, so it is not necessary for parents to remain with the children (the exception here would be under 14's where we advise a parent to stay on-site for the day). At the heart of every Delta Force Paintball centre is a safe, comfortable and well-equipped basecamp. It's where you try-on all your kit, store your valuables, enjoy the lunch break and where you can relax between games.

The Centre Manager will summon everyone to the stage when it's time for the safety presentation. It may be that your child feels at this point that he's been drafted into the army - and that's not a bad thing. We require all children to pay very close attention the safety speech; it is at this time that the Centre Manager will clearly explain the safety regulations, the rules of the game, and how to use the equipment. The Centre Manager delivers the speech from a stage, whilst Senior Marshals patrol the outer edge of the audience ensuring that everyone is paying attention. At Delta Force Paintball, we take pride in our first class safety record.

When it's time for the players to leave the basecamp for their first game, the Centre Manager will summon them by team colour (they'll know which team they're on by the colour of their armband). Immediately before leaving the basecamp a marshal will 'touch-check' the goggles of every player to ensure their goggles are properly fitted and that the chin strap is securely fastened. This practice is unique to Delta Force Paintball and very likely one of the reasons we have a first class safety record. With the chin strap fastened it is impossible for the helmet to become accidentally dislodged, it also prevents the goggles being deliberately removed (contrary to all instructions) in the 'heat of the moment'.

Delta Force staff 'touch-check' the goggles of every player, before every game. We take your safety very seriously. Players are not issued with a paintball gun until after the safety presentation, and even then they are never permitted to bring it into the gun-free basecamp. All paintball guns remain outside the basecamp, at all times during the day. It is from the 'gun zone' that the weapons are issued before each game, and taken back into safe-keeping once it ends. Players will then proceed through to the gun zone where they will be issued with a 0.50 calibre Paintball machine gun. Players will then have the opportunity to enjoy a few practice shots in the target area, perfecting their aim for the game.