I’m just putting together an idea about Para’s participating
in Paintball. My suggestion is to use a level paintball speed court,
With the grab flag lower so chair athlete’s can grab the flag
to win. I suggest using chairs with knobby tires or that the company
putting on the Paintball game or Para’s be able to supply or rent
to athlete’s proper chairs that will suit the event.
As listed below all safety masks and clothing should be taken. All medical
requirements for the athlete’s should be in place by themselves
or accompanying companions. The event should take place in a level speed
ball court so that mobility would be easier to obtain a appropriate
battle.
All athlete’s will have a companion supplied by them selves or
a staff from the paintball company. Companions should also be equip
with proper protective safety gear. A variations in rules should be
as I see them but could be modified. To be shot out or killed(for fun)
it should take 2 ball hit’s if it’s a 1 on 1 if in teams
then one hit your out.
With a companion: two variations 1) that the companion does not carry
a gun and if hit does not mean his athlete his helping is knocked out.
2) That the companion does have a gun but then paintball rules apply
to them as well when hit the companion is out and then the Para is on
his own moving his/her chair around.
Flag: The flag to be grabbed to win should be hanging down low enough
in the middle of the speedball court.
Or another way: The athlete’s could also do it Par’s only
no companions if they want a harder challenge. I do suggest though that
all participants have modified Chairs with knobby wheels got bet stability
and mobility. Listed below is copied from a paintball site about safety
and what to bring to a day of paintball. The upper portion is my idea
about how to make paintball accessible for Para’s
Safety
Every time you play paintball, you will probably pick up a tactic or
two. But here are some important ground rules regarding safety and good
sportsmanship to get you started. Your fellow paintball players will
expect you to know and abide by these quick do’s and don’ts.
Do’s
ALWAYS wear your paintball mask when you are on a field, regardless
of whether or not there is a game going on. Accidents happen, and a
paintball mask could save you from losing an eye.
Don’t
Shoot people if they are too close. Paintballs can come blazing out
of marker at 300 feet per second! It’s important to give them
time to slow down. Commercial paintball fields normally have rules about
how far apart you have to be to shoot someone. If you aren’t sure
what the rules are, play it safe: don’t shoot at anyone closer
than 15 feet from you.
A. At its essence, paintball is a competitive game played like any
other competitive game, to win. It is like a more challenging, high-stakes
version of tag, hide-and-seek, or capture the flag. Because you shoot
at other people (and get shot at!), paintball requires specific equipment
(goggles, a gun/marker, pressurized gas, and paintballs).
Beyond that, paintball is hard to describe. It can be played indoors
or out, with as few as two people or as many as 500; a game can last
5 minutes or 24 hours; it’s objective might be to take something,
bring something, find something, or to simply be the last person standing.
Depending on the field you play, tactics will be vary as well -- from
being quiet and sneaky and picking your shots carefully, to being loud,
fast, and shooting constantly. A paintball game can be different every
time, but there’s one thing that stays the same: it’s an
adrenaline rush.
B. Rec-ball, short for recreational paintball, is a catch-all phrase meaning just about any paintball game that you don’t play for
money (ie, tournaments). Rec-ball can include big games, scenarios,
Speed Ball (where you just show up at a field and get put with other
players to form a team), etc.
There are a wide variety of rec-ball playing fields. It is often played
in the woods, but can also be played in outdoor concept fields (ie,
urban assault, village) or in indoor fields, Speedball courts
Rec-ball is the kind of playing you do for fun, without permanent teams,
and where the slate of wins and loses is wiped clean at the end of the
day. Dedicated rec-ballers usually think tournament play is too serious.
C. There are probably hundreds of variations of paintball. But the basic
two groups of game are rec-ball and tournament. Most people are introduced
to paintball through rec-ball and then move on to tourneys if they so
chose. Rec-ballers and tournament players are often seen as having distinct
personalities, so it is up to you to choose what fits you the best.
Some people are dedicated rec-ballers who aren’t interested in
tournament competition. They feel tourneys overemphasize winning to
the point of making the game stressful, not fun.
Other people are dedicated tournament players. If they’re not
competing, they’re practicing. These players believe rec-ball
is too casual and that tourneys are the way to showcase talent and teamwork.
Still other people like to mix it up and play both ways. Rec-ball and
tourneys are distinct, but those differences appeal to the player’s
own differences.
Of course, the best thing is to try both types of games various times
and see how you feel. You might end up surprising yourself about your
paintball playing tastes! In the end, it doesn’t matter what kind
of player you are as long as you remember to be safe, have fun, and
stick to the rules.
The clothes don’t make the person, particularly when it comes
to paintball, but wearing the right thing CAN make the game safer and
more fun.
Paintball Mask
A paintball mask is the most important thing to wear. Make sure you
use a good mask every time you play. Wearing a ball cap under your mask
is a good idea, too. Cover Yourself Showing skin might be sexy in some places, but it’s a dumb idea
when you’re playing paintball. When you wear long pants and long-sleeved
shirts (and even gloves), not only are you likely to get less hurt by
paintballs, but you can also slide, roll, crouch and do all those other
essential moves more safely.
Wear Baggy Clothes
When playing paintball, wear baggy clothes. It will help you move and
crouch down more easily. Also, baggy outfits deflect some of the energy
off paintballs, making them less likely to bruise or even to break.
Just don’t wear something so big that it gets in the way of playing.
Layer Your Clothes
Unless it will give you a heat stroke to do so, consider wearing leggings/long
johns and a long-sleeved undershirt (or at very least a t-shirt) under
your clothing when playing paintball. It will give your skin added protection
against hits and may make paintballs less likely to break stroke to
do so, consider wearing leggings/long johns and a long-sleeved undershirt
(or at very least a t-shirt) under your clothing when playing paintball.
It will give your skin added protection against hits and may make paintballs
less likely to break.
Camouflage Yourself Wear dark clothes or camouflage if you are playing paintball in the
woods. Remember to darken the bottoms of your shoes, too. If your opponent
wastes 5 minutes staring at a tree limb trying to figure out if it’s
a person or not, you’ve done a good job. Wear Smooth Clothing Extra Protection If you bruise easily, play hard and often, or have a bigger aversion
to pain than your average paintball player, you may want to invest in
extra protection. Vests, elbow pads, knee/shin pads, cups for guys,
and cushioned bras for women are all available – and all a good
idea.
Money. Paintball costs. Even if you have your own equipment, you will
probably need to buy paintballs and air and pay a field fee. Also, you
never know when something’s going to go wrong (o-ring breaks,
you lose your squeegee) and you’ll need to make an impromptu purchase.
If you don’t have equipment, you will definitely need lots of
money. Some paintball fields deal in cash only -- check before you show
up.(Hint: Make sure the money is in a safe place that can’t accidentally
be lost while you’re running around in the field.)
A water bottle. Any half-decent paintball field should provide players
with water, but there’s nothing wrong with having your own supply..
That way you don’t have to drink from tiny Dixie Cups and share
the water fountain with a dozen other very thirsty people, and you can
take a sip while the game is in play, not just when you are in the staging
area. (Hint: For cool water in the summer, freeze a plastic water bottle
overnight – remember, ice takes up more room than water, and then
take it out an hour or so before game time.)
Snacks. The second that ref blows the whistle, your heart is pumping
so fast, you’re practically burning more calories than most people
do all day. If you bother to do anything else – like move –
you will be getting a fantastic workout. Having snacks can keep you
going strong longer. (Hint: Many fields sell food, but eating an entire
greasy meal might slow you down for an hour or so. If you’re taking
a breaks, go for it. Otherwise, just grab a snack.)
Empty Urine Bag: Make sure your able to empty safely your appropriate
bag when needed and find out where the washrooms or out houses are available
And of course, whenever you play, make sure to bring a good attitude
and common sense. Have fun, be safe, and play hard!
Wheel Chairs: Try this link: http://www.sportaid.com/all-terrain-wheelchair/ A specially designed and safe wheel chair for participant
and chair handler will have to be designed by a wheel chair design team
to fit this kind of sport, suggestions: Knobby puffy back tires for
mobility through rough terrain. Small, balloon style, for front steering
mobility. Seat belts too to secure athlete in their chair
Rules: One way to play is the partner or operator of the chair, for
the athlete are one so if anyone gets hit there out. Or only the athlete
or their chair gets hit they are out. So choose one that would work
for your athletes. Everything else is Rules as normal. Or you can modify
the existing rules to apply to different stuations.. I recommend starting
this off in a speed level court playing field. As multiple Ground levels
with be hardsome.
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