Is Paintball Safe?
Statistically,
According to Insurance Industry
standards, Paintball is safer than Golf,
Bowling, badminton. The bad news heard
on TV or news media are almost always
due to individuals using their own
equipment, either at home or in a car,
that are not under supervision by
trained paintball field owners, but
rather out using the equipment
improperly. The same could be said for
other equipment like baseball bats or
golf clubs.
Does it hurt?
Not any more than a
rubber band snapping your wrist. It is
very typical that after the first game,
many first timers take off some of the
safety equipment like back and chest
protectors because of
understanding what is involved and have
no fear.
How many games will we
play?
There are several
factors in knowing how many games will
be played, the number of players, the
number of new timers, the time of day,
weather, but if we had to make a guess,
I will say from 5-10 games with varying
game times of each game.
Since the games are held
outdoors, Are there bugs? Bathrooms?
Shelter?
Yes there are bugs,
JRVP does spray a food quality pesticide
that significantly reduces the bugs, but
there are no guarantees of not getting
bit, or stung by insects that are
typically found outdoors. Has it every
happened? Yes, ticks and mosquitoes are controlled with
the pesticide, but we cannot guarantee
you wont go home with a few. Rule of
thumb, always check yourself when you
get home. We do take your safety and
comfort seriously, so we do fog and
spray for bugs, all year long.
Bathrooms - We do
provide Porta Potty's for your
convenience
Shelter - Yes a
covered 14 x 40 shelter and a 14 x 24
field house on the field
How do we get there?
The address is 39280
148th St. Mellette, SD 57461
From Aberdeen, SD
- Drive 14 miles south on hiway
281, take a left (east) 7 miles from the
Mansfield exit. The big yellow sign is
visible from the road, take the patch
3/4 mile north, stay on the right side
when road splits. You will see the field
house and shelter.
(click
here for maps) Yes the
location is remote, and yes We do have
portable private bathrooms available to
our guests for their comfort.
What happens when I am
hit?
Every game is
different, the referees and staff will
explain each game, there can be as many
games as your imagination creates, so
trying to explain each game here is not
reasonable. However, typically,
most of the games we play have either
one life or a single resurrection that
if you get hit and it is verified, you
go to your base and tag back in and
engage your opponent again, until your
next verified hit, at that point you
would proceed to a safe zone identified
by the staff. Do not be afraid of asking
the staff about the rules and objectives
of the game if you did not hear it. We
are here for your safety and fun.
When should we get there
to play?
Open session players
should arrive 30 minutes before game
play to get get all the supplies,
waivers and registration completed
before game starts.
Private session players should arrive
on time and having your waivers
completed ahead of time is requested.
Paintball safety equipment like gloves
and chest protectors goes fast so they
are first come first serve.
Can others watch the games?
JRVP does have a safety
zone where spectators can sit inside a
small netted area that is safe for
spectators to view the games. Small
children should not be left alone, and
seats are available to sit and watch the
games. There is travel in between games
to the field house and the game area, so
spectators should expect to dress in
work attire just like the players.
How long do games last?
Depending on the games
played and the number of players,
anywhere from 1 minute to 90 minutes.
Typical games last approx 15 minutes.
Ask the JRVP personnel when you arrive
at the field for more info on what was
prepared for your day.
Are there rules I should
know about?
All games are run by
trained and experienced referees and
personnel. We have been safety certified
to run games on and off our field. The
safety rules are available anytime by
(clicking here) and should be read
before game day, the referees will be
doing a safety briefing before all game
play and players are expected to follow
the rules and the referees directions.
Liability waivers
(click here) are mandatory for all
players and spectators and any person
under the age of 18 years must have a
parent or guardian sign the waivers as
well as the player before any play will
begin.
What ages are allowed to
play?
Players can be from 10
years old to 90 years old.
Anyone under 18 must have a JRVP
release of liability form
(click here)
signed by parent/guardian over 18.
Are reservations and
deposits required?
Open session games are
always listed on the
www.jrvp.com
website and do not require reservations
or deposits, but are limited to several
times a year.
Private games require reservations at
least 2 days ahead of game day
Large Private games may require more
time for supplies and field
preparations or travel
$100 deposits are required to reserve
all
private games and corporate games and will be credited
back the
day of the game.
Cancellations must be made 2 days in
advance to refund any or all of the $100
deposits and are at JRVP discretion.
All communications should either be
in email or phone call forms,
(click here)
on how to contact us.
Private session Game Day
Cancellations made my JRVP management
due to inclement weather or any other
reason and the deposits will be
returned. Arrangements for an alternate
game can be made if the schedules can be
worked out.
Can I bring my own
equipment?
Yes you can, but
understand that we will not wait for you
to fix your marker before we play. Many
times we get asked if we can provide
services during either tournaments or
private games and we cannot since we are
responsible for running the event. There
may be times we can and you should
always ask the staff, there may be a
break in which we can quickly diagnose
and possibly repair your marker. We can
always do it outside the game day. Our
equipment is regularly maintained and
always ready, so bringing your own, is
allowed, but not always recommended.
We deduct $5 per player that does use
their own equipment.
What should I wear?
Sturdy work clothes that
you do not mind getting dirty, sturdy
boots or shoes that you do not mind
getting dirty, Leather gloves that fit
well, several layers of abdomen
clothing, not pants, that can be taken
off throughout the day is recommended, a
baseball cap to turn backwards, any of
your own medication, sport drinks, candy
bars for quick energy.
Can we bring Food?
If you need
electricity, we can provide a limited
supply, No refrigerator is available,
but a field house is setup for crock
pots, coolers with ice, we can supply
propane grills if requested, and even
arrange for catering if requested. JRVP
typically provides ice water at not
cost.
Can I bring my own paint?
Open session players can
pay for the privilege of bringing their
own paint for only $10. Bear in mind,
that open session players that purchase
paintballs from JRVP or Paintballgods
receive other discounts throughout the
game day.
Private session players or any Player
using JRVP safety or Rental equipment
must use paintballs purchased on the
JRVP field. No
exceptions, don't even ask. We have to
clean up after game day and refuse to
purchase crap paint. If you had leftover
paint purchased at JRVP or Paintballgods,
You are welcome to finish it off as long
it is not over 6 months old and You can
use on either field.
How
do we pay?
JRVP accepts Checks,
Cash and Visa/MC/Disc as well as
send an invoice at the discretion of
JRVP management. We can run tabs
throughout the day if you leave a credit
card or blank check to the settled at
the end of the day for your convenience.
Arranging for a single or separate
billing should be discussed before game
day.
What can JRVP do for me?
Private parties - Birthday -
Batchelor - Customer Appreciation - You
get the field to yourselves
Corporate Games for team building
excercises
City/County Celebrations - safely
played even in the middle of town
Bar vs Bar events
Youth Group events
Fundraising events -
Turnkey Tournaments for you the
Promoter - Charge what you want to
charge, give the prizes you want to give
Tournaments for any player, rookie to
Pro, we can handle them all
Approved to work for most City,
County, State agencies in South Dakota -
Sales Tax exemption numbers may be
needed from Non-Profits in applicable
We can invoice or accept checks and
credit cards - must be approved in
advance to invoice to your Companies A/P
dept
Services/Equipment available
Woodsball / Speedball Tournament
ready
We provide the best Customer service
by having phones that get answered by
people, not machines and give you
answers not excuses.
We can create Color custom tickets
for any size game or tournament
We can create Color birthday Party
invitations
We can setup your own website for
your game day
We can arrange for video or pictures
for your game day
We can arrange for Custom T-shirts
for your game day
We can arrange and manage the
registration and payment via the web for
you
We can arrange for small snacks,
sport drinks and water for the players -
depending on location, not always
available
Liability insurance coverage for the
day for the landowner
We accept Credit card payments over
the phone and web
600 feet of 12' high netting system
for spectators - no one else in the
state desires to or is qualified to do
this off their field
30+ inflatable bunkers - enough for 2
tournament field setups - just like you
see on TV
2 Chronographs for safety checks and
to keep the lines short
50+ rental markers and masks - enough
for a memorable paintball day
Powerful Sound system - wireless
microphone for easy and fun crowd
communications, player announcements,
music
High pressure air services provided
3k-4.5k - we supply all the fuel for the
fun
CO2 can be provided - but increases
the player prices
Paintballs are fresh, safe,
reasonably priced
Rental HPA tanks - for those that do
not own hpa tanks
Self Fill stations - for your game
day convenience and we don’t care how
much you use - we can make more
Tournament scheduling software for
any size event
We provide our own electricity for
our needs when we are invited to your
field
PSP Certified Referees - we know
paintball
DOT Certified air technicians - we
know air safety
Insurance Certified field
owner/operator - we know safety
Our fields are ready for your game
day - they change every year
We do have serviced portable
bathrooms at the fields
We provide all the typical supplies
needed for the day - so you can focus on
your game day - no worries
Customer and Professional References
avaialable on request
Portable services and games using our
Tournament ready trailer
Public and Private Fundraisers
