For our last big day I took the boys paintballing at a place in Sacramento - here they are with their first teams - all geared up ready to do battle on the first course -
Michael and Tanner-
On the first course they ran thru these plastic obstacles/blockades to advance on the other team. Once you were hit you called it and stepped out of play. First team out loses - the boys had each field to themselves and a ref just for them. It was the perfect set-up for first-timers.
With each round they got more and more into it - and were soon running and sliding in for cover.
Green marks the spot - Johnny took one on his face mask - luckily they were very cautious and strict about the boys keepiong all their protective gear in place at all times.
Resting between matches - it was over 100 and they would come in for drinks and to stand in the misters and refuel.
Ready to go at it again on a new course.
The owner asked if the boys would pose with the refs for a picture to post on their website. They're trying to attract the younger players. They boys thought it would be cool to be posted on their website.
Landon's battle wounds - green paint hits and a few bruises
The boys at the end of the day - they wanted to keep going and so they played until they were the last ones there and the place was closing. That was 6 hours in the heat - they were tired but all said they thought this was the funnest day of the week. I was happy with no more serious injuries than some bruises and the boys loved it.
Michael and Tanner-
On the first course they ran thru these plastic obstacles/blockades to advance on the other team. Once you were hit you called it and stepped out of play. First team out loses - the boys had each field to themselves and a ref just for them. It was the perfect set-up for first-timers.
With each round they got more and more into it - and were soon running and sliding in for cover.
Green marks the spot - Johnny took one on his face mask - luckily they were very cautious and strict about the boys keepiong all their protective gear in place at all times.
Resting between matches - it was over 100 and they would come in for drinks and to stand in the misters and refuel.
Ready to go at it again on a new course.
The owner asked if the boys would pose with the refs for a picture to post on their website. They're trying to attract the younger players. They boys thought it would be cool to be posted on their website.
Landon's battle wounds - green paint hits and a few bruises
The boys at the end of the day - they wanted to keep going and so they played until they were the last ones there and the place was closing. That was 6 hours in the heat - they were tired but all said they thought this was the funnest day of the week. I was happy with no more serious injuries than some bruises and the boys loved it.
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