Speedball

[Super Nick]

This is going to sound stupid, but does anyone have any pictures of a speedball field? There aren't any fields near me and I would like to get a picture because I'm planning on building my own.

[Sudden Impact]

http://www.suddenimpactpaintball.com

This is my speedball field.

Hope it helps...

[Super Nick]

Thanks, Sudden Impact. That was exactly what I was looking for.

[DraXsuS]

this a discrition of a speedball field (ITS FORM CPA-ONLINE.ON.CA)


Speedball
Concepts and Options

Speedball .. it's all the rage in the tournament scene. However, in the recreational paintball scene, speedball remains something to do, usually, during the later hours of the day or during the
lunch break while waiting for the slowpokes to finish eating and getting ready for the next game.

Regardless of how you are using speedball in your operation, chances are you do (or should) have at least one speedball field available for your customers.

The Concept

The concept of the game of speedball is quite simple. Fast paced, action packed games of single flag (center flag) capture!

Typically, a speedball game lasts no more than 5 minutes (although they usually don't even go that long) and are best suited for teams of no more than 5 to a side. Close quarters and a
shortened play time makes for alot of paint being thrown so safety should definately be a high priority for the referees on the field at the time!

The Fields

There are a number of options for speedball fields, from the nearly free to the quite expensive. The typical speedball field is somewhere in the range of 80 to 120 feet wide and anywhere from
120 to 240 feet long, depending on the style of play you want to use, and the materials chosen to build the field. Of course, there are other options, such as circular, diamonds, oblong fields,
etc.

Expensive

1.Sup'Air Ball - These fields are made up of inflatable cones, cylinders and other shapes spread evenly on either side with a flag in the center of the field. There are only a couple of
companies that commercially manufacture these fields but the major benefit is that the entire setup can be packed up into the trunk of a car!
2.Hyperball - The Hyperball field is made up of large diameter PVC Construction tubing (corrugated tubing, typically used for sewar systems and the likes). With this, you can mix and
match and design almost any kind of field you wish (within the limits of the materials of course). Typically with a very large tube, upright, in the center of the field, having a number of
smaller tubes on a diagonal from the top down.
3.Plastic Barricades - There is at least one, if not more than one, company out there that markets a pre-fabricated, interlocking plastic barricade system for paintball. Somewhat portable,
but very configurable.

Inexpensive

1.Plywood Bunkers - Make up 4x4, L, and X Shaped plywood bunkers and place them on the field. You can make these bunkers high (for standup play), low (for hunker down in the
bunker play) or anything in between and mix and match as you wish since you're making them yourself!
2.Other Materials - Old Tires (get them from auto shops for free), 30 gallon barrels/drums, wood pallettes/skids, Logs, Boulders, old Cars, etc. Essentially : anything you can get your
hands on! BUT, make sure there are no sharp edges, nails, etc for people to get hurt on or you'll be looking at those law suits coming in!

[Super Nick]

Thanks guys. I'm going ot make the field out of tires, barrels, big spools, telephone poles, pipe, and plywood. I'll have a mixture of everything. I knew having a packrat father would come in handy some day. :D