Frequently Asked Questions
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- Are you fully insured? - Show Answer
Yes, all customers are fully covered by our £5 million comprehensive public liability paintball insurance.
- Can it hurt when you get shot? - Show Answer
Getting shot is not the greatest pleasure in the world! but when your adrenaline is pumping you do not notice it most of the time - though getting shot can leave a small bruise and sting a bit!
- Can we bring a birthday cake and snacks? - Show Answer
Yes, feel free to bring any drinks, snacks and cakes you wish - tea/coffee/squash are available free all day.
- Do parents need to stay at the venue? - Show Answer
No. Feel free to drop them off and go and enjoy some time out. You know that when you pick them up again at the end of the day, they may be dirty and sweaty but they will also be happy and worn out. For the very young (11 year olds) it may be useful for one parent to be there just for the kitting out and the safety breif to make sure they are happy with whats involved in the session you are with us
- Do you offer discounts for large groups? - Show Answer
Please call us to discuss your paintball event and we will be happy to discuss various options with you
- Do you split groups up? - Show Answer
No. All groups stay together.
- Does the Paint Wash out? - Show Answer
Yes - the paint washes out of the hundreds of pairs of coveralls we use every week, so your clothes are fine.
- How many paintballs do we need? - Show Answer
Average use for the day is 400-500 paintballs and 200 for the half day per person. There is little point in trying to make 100 paintballs last a whole day as we all get trigger happy when there's moving targets to shoot at. For the juniors we issue them 50 a game so they have enough paint for each game.
- How many paintballs do we need? - Show Answer
Average use for the day is 400-500 paintballs and 200 for the half day per person. There is little point in trying to make 100 paintballs last a whole day as we all get trigger happy when there's moving targets to shoot at. For the juniors we issue them 50 a game so they have enough paint for each game.
- How many people do we need for a paintball game? - Show Answer
Any number of people can come along (we can accomodate up to 200 players). Team sizes are usually made up on the day of around 15-20 people, do small groups of 1-14 will be thoughtfully matched up with other small groups. Large groups can have their own exclusive game or corporate event, which 20 or more.
- I'm not sure how many players I have, but I want to book now so that I don't miss out on the date I want. What should I do? - Show Answer
You can make your booking now for the players that you have confirmed. You can then add additional players on to your booking up until a few days before your event.
- Is paintballing safe - Show Answer
Playing paintball is a safe, fun activity - we host thousands of players every year that have an awesome time. There is things in the woodland like tree stumps, rabbit holes etc. which u have to avoid but everyone is also fully insured and we are founder members of the UKPSF (United Kingdom Paintball Sports Federation).
- What about under 11 year olds? - Show Answer
Unfortunately, due to insurance reasons, all paintball players must be over 11 years of age or in year 6 at school to play paintball. Many sites require all players to be 12 years and over. It is only our excellent safety record that allows us to take on players as young as ten years.
- What about valuables? - Show Answer
We offer a valubles box for keys, mobile phones and wallets etc..
- What clothing do you provide and does it fit all sizes? - Show Answer
Our purpose-made camouflage overalls cover all sizes from action man to marque. They are freshly laundered daily.
- What do they need to bring? - Show Answer
Footwear is important. Ideally boots with ankle support and grip soles are great but old trainers are most commonly worn. All juniors are issued hoods, so underneath casual clothes should be worn. In winter, lightweight gloves can be useful.
- What do you provide for lunch? - Show Answer
Lunch consists of Burgers,hot dogs, beans and salads. if you are a veggie, we provide veggie burgers.
- What happens if a player does not turn up on the day and I have already paid for them? - Show Answer
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, credits can be carried forward and used for a future visit
- What happens on the day? - Show Answer
On arrival you will be greeted by our friendly staff, who will show you to your seating area. After filling in an entry form and paying any monies due, you will be issued with all your paintball equipment and clothing. This is followed by an introduction and safety speech. Then the action begins!
- What if the weather is bad? - Show Answer
We won't call off a game because of bad weather - it's only rain, but when it gets cold we do a nice cup of hot soup.
- What is the minimum age? - Show Answer
For juniors our age range is year 6 at school which is 10 coming on 11
- What is the postcode to put in my SAT NAV? - Show Answer
The post code to get to us, is BH20 7JL
- What should we bring? - Show Answer
Loose fitting clothes, trainers or lightweight boots and, perhaps, a thin pair of gloves in the winter months. (Paintball gloves are available to purchase on the day.) Extra money for paintballs and refreshments might be useful.
- What time do we start? - Show Answer
For the morning or full day it’s 9am and for the half day pm session it’s 12pm
- When should I book? - Show Answer
We usually ask that you phone at least two weeks prior to when you want to play. However, this is not a strict rule. If there is space and you want to play at short notice, we will always try to accomodate you, but booking early will avoid disappointment.
- Will they be safe? - Show Answer
Safety is our main priority. All games are fully supervised by our expert marshalling staff and the safety equipment we provide is second to none. The most important rule enforced is eye safety - goggles must never be removed on the games zones. Marshals patrol the games area to ensure the safety rules are adhered to and everyone is playing fairly.
- Will we be put up against a group of ex-SAS Rambos? - Show Answer
Definitely not! At Skirmish Dorset the majority of our customers are first timers and corporate groups, meaning everyone is there for a good laugh and a memorable, social day out. For regular players with their own equipment we offer a completely separate game zone.
