After years of viewing the NCPA, I'm here to show you how to choose a college paintball team.
Here are some of the major, high-ranking colleges with paintball teams
- Arizona State
- Air Force Academy
- UConn Huskies
- University of Hartford
- DeVry University
- Purdue University
- United States Naval Academy
- Boston University
- Northeastern University
- University of Massachusetts Minutemen
- University of Michigan
- Rutgers University
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University of North Carolina
- Wake Forest
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Drexel University
- Penn State
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Rhode Island
- Baylor University
- Texas A&M
- Virginia Tech
- University of Virginia
There is SO many more colleges out there that have paintball, these were just a few of the more talented college paintball teams and the bigger and more well-known schools with paintball teams. I bet almost every school has some sort of paintball affiliation if it is not one of the NCPA associated teams. I know many teams from colleges may participate in regional or local tournaments or may just mess around together in a club format.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Guide to a Successful Paintball Field!
Hi guys, today I'm going to be telling you how to create a successful paintball field. I have been around paintball fields for a while and am good friends with the owners of many fields.
CREATE A PBNATION ACCOUNT: Many people can be influenced and will feel connected with an owner who is active with the players on the forums. You can also learn a lot about what players are looking for.
CREATE YOUR OWN FIELD TOURNAMENT LEAGUE: Many players will be interested in practicing at and playing in your field tournaments and they can bring in lots of revenue due to the high amounts of paint shot.
ALLOW BYOP: Teams with a paint sponsorship will quickly jump on a field that allows BYOP. Although they will only be paying entry, they will bring others who will purchase field paint and if they run out, they will purchase more paint from the field.
OFFER PRIVATE FIELD TIME: Teams practicing before big events will often want time to themselves on the field. This is a huge opportunity to make a lot of money for a couple of hours.
BUILD A WOODSBALL, HYPERBALL AND MULTIPLE SPEEDBALL FIELDS: Rentals tend to enjoy woodsball and like to switch it up with the occasional hyperball game. These tend to be less intimidating and will be a better family experience. A small speedball field will allow rentals to be introduced to speedball as well as walk-ons can also have a small place to play without having the field owners have to have a large field to clean off at the end of a day.
HOST PRACTICE ROTATIONS EVERY WEEK: Teams will become accustomed to becoming regulars at your field if you offer entry and paint on a small field at cost. Charge more for extra paint purchased.
SPONSOR A LOCAL PRO-TEAM OR NATIONAL EVENT TEAM: National event teams tend to bring in lots of popularity and will bring attention to your team. The sponsored team will also help you clean your field in return for the cheap/free rates you offer them. They will also allow you to have something to boast about.
PROVIDE CHEAPEST RATES AROUND: This can be the make or break deal to many rentals and speedball teams. The cheaper rates will pay themselves off with the higher flow of players that come in.
SUPPLY GOOD PAINT - NOT THE CHEAP STUFF: Many players can be turned off by a field using bad paint even if it means cheaper rates. The paint will break and/or curve wildly and can sometimes even become a safety hazard. Just bite the bullet on this one and get the good stuff.
WORK A PAINT DEAL OUT WITH A MAJOR COMPANY (RPS, VALKEN, GI SPORTZ): This paint deal can be either you ONLY supplying there items in your proshop in return for cheap paint, or it can be getting cheaper rates on paint in return for big orders of paint on a regular schedule.
OPEN A PROSHOP: Many players will not go to a field in gear of forgetting or breaking something and not being able to have it fixed. As well, it may bring in people for the sole purpose of purchasing items. It can also be used for the paint deal. New players and rentals may also have such a good deal they want to purchase there own gear for next time.
KEEP PAINT FRESH AND CIRCULATING: If you don't move paint fast enough, players can get angry/upset and never return to the field because there paint was broken in the bags or was very brittle.
HAVE RENTAL GAMES AND OPEN GAMES: Many rental players are scared and can be turned off by the rapid fire of the electronic guns and may not want to play after that. Having an open game will also allow them to try it out if they build up the courage.
ALWAYS HAVE INSURANCE: If not the law, if someone is injured at your field, you are liable and can be sued. Some major insurances that can help are: Micib, Beckman, Amica, Cossio and State Farm.
CREATE A PBNATION ACCOUNT: Many people can be influenced and will feel connected with an owner who is active with the players on the forums. You can also learn a lot about what players are looking for.
CREATE YOUR OWN FIELD TOURNAMENT LEAGUE: Many players will be interested in practicing at and playing in your field tournaments and they can bring in lots of revenue due to the high amounts of paint shot.
ALLOW BYOP: Teams with a paint sponsorship will quickly jump on a field that allows BYOP. Although they will only be paying entry, they will bring others who will purchase field paint and if they run out, they will purchase more paint from the field.
OFFER PRIVATE FIELD TIME: Teams practicing before big events will often want time to themselves on the field. This is a huge opportunity to make a lot of money for a couple of hours.
BUILD A WOODSBALL, HYPERBALL AND MULTIPLE SPEEDBALL FIELDS: Rentals tend to enjoy woodsball and like to switch it up with the occasional hyperball game. These tend to be less intimidating and will be a better family experience. A small speedball field will allow rentals to be introduced to speedball as well as walk-ons can also have a small place to play without having the field owners have to have a large field to clean off at the end of a day.
HOST PRACTICE ROTATIONS EVERY WEEK: Teams will become accustomed to becoming regulars at your field if you offer entry and paint on a small field at cost. Charge more for extra paint purchased.
SPONSOR A LOCAL PRO-TEAM OR NATIONAL EVENT TEAM: National event teams tend to bring in lots of popularity and will bring attention to your team. The sponsored team will also help you clean your field in return for the cheap/free rates you offer them. They will also allow you to have something to boast about.
PROVIDE CHEAPEST RATES AROUND: This can be the make or break deal to many rentals and speedball teams. The cheaper rates will pay themselves off with the higher flow of players that come in.
SUPPLY GOOD PAINT - NOT THE CHEAP STUFF: Many players can be turned off by a field using bad paint even if it means cheaper rates. The paint will break and/or curve wildly and can sometimes even become a safety hazard. Just bite the bullet on this one and get the good stuff.
WORK A PAINT DEAL OUT WITH A MAJOR COMPANY (RPS, VALKEN, GI SPORTZ): This paint deal can be either you ONLY supplying there items in your proshop in return for cheap paint, or it can be getting cheaper rates on paint in return for big orders of paint on a regular schedule.
OPEN A PROSHOP: Many players will not go to a field in gear of forgetting or breaking something and not being able to have it fixed. As well, it may bring in people for the sole purpose of purchasing items. It can also be used for the paint deal. New players and rentals may also have such a good deal they want to purchase there own gear for next time.
KEEP PAINT FRESH AND CIRCULATING: If you don't move paint fast enough, players can get angry/upset and never return to the field because there paint was broken in the bags or was very brittle.
HAVE RENTAL GAMES AND OPEN GAMES: Many rental players are scared and can be turned off by the rapid fire of the electronic guns and may not want to play after that. Having an open game will also allow them to try it out if they build up the courage.
ALWAYS HAVE INSURANCE: If not the law, if someone is injured at your field, you are liable and can be sued. Some major insurances that can help are: Micib, Beckman, Amica, Cossio and State Farm.
How to Become a Tournament Paintballer
Hi guys, today I'm going to help lead you to become a seasoned pro in the world of tournament paintball. I'll try to make the steps as clear and easy as possible to help you get started right away. I am a big paintball player and currently play in two local xball leagues and the PSP. Here are the tips to how I became successful:
GET A JOB: If you want to become better, you have to be able to afford this expensive sport - make sure you set aside enough money for practice every week and tournaments!
PRACTICE: Play every week regardless of weather conditions or any other conflicting problems, local teams will see your dedication and will think about picking you up for there team.
GET RELIABLE GEAR: If every week you are out there shooting crappy gear and always having your equipment going down, they are going to see you as a mere complication, not an asset and beneficial player to the team.
BE PREPARED: Make sure you have everything you need. You will not be able to be out there grinding as hard and long if you forgot to bring a squeegee or forgot to bring your microfiber cloth.
ASK FOR HELP: If you don't know what to do, then ask! The seasoned players will know what to do and how to help which in return can help you in a crucial point of a tournament.
TALK TO CAPTAINS: Always make friends and talk with the local team's captains. If you're nice and play well, word will get around and you can become a valued player in the eyes of local teams.
These are my basic steps to how I became the experienced player I am today. I will be updating the blog often so make sure to favorite the link and follow!
GET A JOB: If you want to become better, you have to be able to afford this expensive sport - make sure you set aside enough money for practice every week and tournaments!
PRACTICE: Play every week regardless of weather conditions or any other conflicting problems, local teams will see your dedication and will think about picking you up for there team.
GET RELIABLE GEAR: If every week you are out there shooting crappy gear and always having your equipment going down, they are going to see you as a mere complication, not an asset and beneficial player to the team.
BE PREPARED: Make sure you have everything you need. You will not be able to be out there grinding as hard and long if you forgot to bring a squeegee or forgot to bring your microfiber cloth.
ASK FOR HELP: If you don't know what to do, then ask! The seasoned players will know what to do and how to help which in return can help you in a crucial point of a tournament.
TALK TO CAPTAINS: Always make friends and talk with the local team's captains. If you're nice and play well, word will get around and you can become a valued player in the eyes of local teams.
These are my basic steps to how I became the experienced player I am today. I will be updating the blog often so make sure to favorite the link and follow!
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