Field Rules

Safety goggles must be worn at all times. Players must wear goggles whenever they leave the registration area. At no time will a player be allowed to break the seal of the goggle from around their face. Only goggles specifically approved for paintball are allowed at our field. All goggle lenses should be less than 1 year old. All paintball goggles must pass field inspections. 

All players must keep a 20 foot radius from any and all players on the opposing team. No aggressive surrendering. The only time you can surrender an opponent is if you accidentally get within 20 feet of another player.  

NO OUTSIDE PAINT IS PERMITED. We are a field paint only facility for safety and insurance reasons. Any player using outside paintballs will be removed from the premises and no refunds will be issued.

THERE IS ABSOLUTLY NO PICKING UP ANY PAINTBALLS THAT HAVE TOUCHED THE GROUND. Using paintballs that have touched the ground may result in higher shooting velocities which may cause injury and equipment malfunction.  

Electronic markers/guns must be set to semi auto and capped at 10 bps or lower rate of fire. Semi auto only. No ramping, 3 shot burst, full auto or excessive trigger bounce is permitted.  

All players and photographers must sign a field waiver each visit. If you are under 18 years old you must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian or you can not play. Sorry, NO exceptions 

Blind firing is not allowed. Players must always use the sights on their marker/gun  while aiming at their opponent. No shooting up in the air.  Do not shoot the wildlife! Please do not shoot the refs. 

No shooting or dry firing in the neutral area or in the parking lot. Players may never discharge their guns any where other than the target range or the particular playing field their game is being held on. 

Barrel covers are required. All barrel covers must be inspected to insure their reliability. Players may never remove their barrel cover unless told to do so by a referee. Players should not begin firing until instructed.  Players should cease firing when referee says "Game over Game over".  If you lose or damage your barrel cover, point your gun in a safe direction. A new barrel cover will be provided to you before leaving the field.  Please leave your gun inside the safety netting until you receive a replacement. 

All guns must chronograph at 285 FPS or under. Players will be randomly checked throughout the day to ensure full compliance. 

No climbing of tress, structures, cars, trucks, through windows, or on bunkers. 

No throwing any gear or props.   

No physical contact. Players may never touch another player or their equipment, or referees. 

Unauthorized equipment is not allowed on the playing field. Players are not allowed to bring onto the playing field any equipment deemed to be unsafe or not appropriate by the field operator. Players are never allowed to bring onto the field knives of any size, tools of any kind, paint mines, multiple paintball launchers, grenades, or any type of explosives. 

Avoid field hazards. Players should avoid all hazards such as fences, ruts, and vines. Players should report any field hazard to the field operator. 

Players may never construct anything that may hinder the movement of other players. Players are not allowed to construct any sort of barricades or bunkers. 

Smoking is NOT allowed in the registration area. Players are never permitted to smoke on the playing field. 

Alcohol or drugs are not allowed on the premises, nor are players under the influence. 

Verbal abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Profanity, name calling, fighting, or anything else management deems to be inappropriate can be grounds for expulsion. Players ejected for rule violations will not be given a refund. 

Do not disassemble the rental equipment. If you are experiencing difficulties with your equipment please being it to the attention of a staff member. 

Any rental tanks must be put on and removed by the staff ONLY. 

Players may never touch the fill station. Staff will fill your tanks for you.

Referees decisions on the field are final. Players are not allowed to argue with any referees. Our referees will be happy to discuss any call after the game if you need clarification on a rule. 

TPA Paintball is NOT responsible for any lost,  damaged, or stolen items . 

Please review all these rules with the players in your group prior to arrival at TPA Paintball.