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.
A. 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.
A. 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: 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.