The child's birthday has arrived and you're tired of the usual at-home parties or trips to the local playground, especially as children grow older. But you wonder, "How could I not let them have fun with their friends on such a special day?" The question is - how and where to celebrate? The possibilities are endless, and adventure sports make an excellent option for the birthday child to enjoy with friends and classmates.
A birthday is the perfect excuse for kids' paintball, though it's not the only occasion. Children can play anytime - even if you fancy a game yourself but need something to do with your children or nieces/nephews. They'll have a blast with cousins, siblings and friends.
You can explore the various kids' paintball options - we'll cover all the activity details here:
The minimum age for paintball varies by venue, though current UK law prohibits this adventure sport for under-14s. All that's needed is parental/guardian consent, and they're ready to play.
Everything is carefully designed for children's safety when playing paintball:
- Adapted markers. These differ from adult equipment as children couldn't handle standard gear.
- Paintballs. Made from different material than standard paintballs - more fragile and easier to break.
- Protective gear. Available in various sizes to fully protect children from head to toe.
- Instructors. They supervise gameplay, acting as referees and further energising the activity.
- Venues. Secure facilities with fantastic hiding spots to evade opponents.
Paintball is a strategic team game requiring collaboration between participants. Two rival teams compete to achieve objectives that vary by game mode: capture the flag, elimination, hostage rescue, painting a target...
The standard kit includes overalls, helmet, gloves and mask, plus additional protections for neck, knees etc. When a player is hit by a paintball, the visible mark means they're out.
Both boys and girls love this activity and will jump at future opportunities to play. Games can occur outdoors (most common) or indoors - what matters is proper facilities with certified equipment.
An instructor explains the rules before gameplay begins: minimum firing distances, when masks must stay on, how to signal being out...
Choosing this sport for children's entertainment isn't far-fetched at all - it guarantees fantastic fun with friends. Don't hesitate to contact a paintball company for more information.
