The Paintball Experience - Sport or Team building? |
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What is it all about when you give someone a gun (albeit one with paint pellet bullets) and put them in a forest with lots of other similarly equipped people, that suddenly they think they are Rambo and go charging about (some more stealthily than others) seemingly possessed? The popularity of paintballing as a sport has increased over the last ten years and is now not only used just as a hobby but as a team building event. For the individual paintball enthusiast there are many places in which to find out more information on paintball equipment, paintball tips and paintball games. There are a wide range of paintballing websites, forums and blogs that give you up to date information on all the latest trends, games and events associated with the sport. |
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For the company, it gives a great opportunity to help with team building by providing exercises and activities that enable all members of the team to contribute their ideas and strengths to the task of “winning the game”. Without an office environment to restrict them, all team members get a chance to learn more about themselves and each other. The various activities involved in paintball allow the teams to identify strengths to promote and weaknesses to improve on. Paintballing is fast becoming a serious business venture involving all kinds of interested parties from kids to grown ups. But beware if you think you might want to try it out, then make sure you are fit. Paintball mostly takes place outdoors as it basically simulates a “war” scenario with two or more teams battling with each other to win the game or the “war”. The gear and equipment used is specialised and must be worn to protect you from the gunshots of the other players. If you are hit be prepared that it may hurt and that later you will have bruises in all sorts of places (I know – I’ve tried it!). Paintball is an exhausting but thoroughly enjoyable sport for those that love outdoor activities and/or the thrill of the challenges of the game. It is also a great vehicle for companies to encourage their teams to bond and to identify strengths to build upon, and areas of improvement for individuals and teams. If you are intrigued by the discussion of the paintball experience why not give it a go? You might quite like it! Resource: Safety Clothing: Personal Protective Clothing keeps you safe, whilst also ensuring your working environment is comfortable also. Why not check out our article on Paintballing – fun or torture? |
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