By Chelsea Blair
The area’s newest business, Lewisburg Paintball, held their grand opening on June 29 with food, target practice, and discount paintball battles. Our community is always looking for new, exciting things to do, especially for kids, and Lewisburg Paintball decided to take advantage of a piece of property they own and bring something different to town. Located in the woods behind DealSmart, Lewisburg Paintball set up a paintball course for those who love the sport or would like to try it out.
The owner of Lewisburg Paintball said he was not interested in Paintball until he tried it last year. He has family members who are avid paintballers and encouraged him to join a game at their family reunion. He fell in love with the sport and decided that Lewisburg needed a paintball course.
Since their opening, they have been constantly working to make it a better place for the kids in the community. The goal is to get kids off on-screen games and into the outdoors, with plans to add more activities over time for all to enjoy. “Paintball is like gaming, but they are in the game,” he explains.
The company’s top priority is safety, and the next is fun. The owner claims that paintball is less dangerous than many other contact sports, with the appropriate equipment. They provide facemasks to ensure safety. They suggest that no under around 12 years of age participate in paintball battles due to safety concerns with keeping masks in place throughout the entire game. Parents are required to sign a waiver for underage children. Wearing loose layers of clothing can reduce the pain of paintballs to merely nothing. With it being summertime, it is best to schedule parties early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler, to keep from being overheated due to many layers. When it comes to fun, they want to ensure everyone feels welcome, whether you are a first-time player or very familiar with the game. They strive to be on the same level as others to teach them well and help them enjoy the experience.
Lewisburg Paintball is currently only hosting games based on appointment. You can schedule parties Saturday and Sunday during anytime and in evenings throughout the week. Also, on the last weekend of every month, there will be an open game day where anyone can join in on games without an appointment. Lewisburg Paintball added that the sport is not for everyone, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to try. You never know, you may love it!
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