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"Technical" Meeting: Thursday July 12th

We're having a picnic and relaxing evening instead. See the Social Meetings page for more details and to sign up.

Planned Lunch: Thursday July 19th

11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court. Look for geeks sort of near Barnes&Noble. If the weather is nice, people from downtown may choose to walk together to lunch, it's a 30 minute walk.

Planned Social: TBD, July

Paintball at Skyline Raceway. Exact date and time will be announced when known.

Number of players: Ideally we need 6 or more players, although on weekends sometimes there are people at the field that can fill in but we cannot count on that.

Eligibility: All players must sign a waiver before play, no exceptions. If you wish to bring your kids, they must be at least 12 years old to play. Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian also sign the waivers. I can provide waivers directly to anyone who would like to complete them before the event.

Directions: Skyline Raceway is located just off of 40th Street. Take 63 south (Broadway) to just past Fleet Farm and take the 40th Street exit and head up the hill, it is about 1 mile on your left with big signs marking the entrance.

Cost: There is a $10 field fee per player which covers the cost of your rental equipment, other than that you only need to purchase paint. Only field paint is allowed, you cannot stop off at Wal-Mart and grab a bucket of paint. The cost of paint is $65 per case. A case consists of 2000 balls, the case is separated out into four 500 ball bags. You do not need to purchase an entire case, you can buy a single bag if that is all you are going to shoot. Several players can easily split a case of paint an play for quite some time on that amount. The paint they use at the field is excellent quality.

Equipment/Clothes: If you already have your own equipment you are welcome to bring it and use it as long as your marker meets the chronograph requirements (feet per second). Otherwise just use one of the rentals. The field does not use CO2, so if that is what you are using, then be sure to top yourself off before you arrive. As for clothing, wear something baggy, the balls will not break on you as easily. Also make sure that it is clothing that you do not mind getting messy in. The dye does wash out, but with some materials it can be a bit stubborn. For those really concerned and it hurting padded vests are available for your use at the field. Also for the guys, you might want to consider protecting the goodies, getting hit there will sit you down for the day…

Type of play: The field at Skyline is what is known as a “Speedball” field, there is no woods and there are no trees. Picture a field almost 50 yards long and 30 yards wide enclosed by nets. In the field are large inflatable obstacles called bunkers, each end of the field is a mirror of the other end so the sides are equal. Each game lasts 3 minutes, it is very fast paced and very fun, it really gets your heart pumping. This is very different from “Woods Ball” where you may not even see another player for 20 minutes. You will get shot! You will shoot other players! You will have fun! We have people of all ages and skill levels playing together, husbands bring even their wives to play, so bring your significant other and shoot them! You know you want to :)

Here is a link to the MDC Sports website with a few pictures of playing at Skyline to give you a better idea.

Planned Technical Meeting: Tuesday August 14th

Watch for coming location

Speaker needed. Willing to present but don't have a topic? Not a valid excuse any more! See the Requested Topics List on the Meetings page.

Planned Lunch: Thursday August 16th

11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court. Look for geeks sort of near Barnes&Noble. If the weather is nice, people from downtown may choose to walk together to lunch, it's a 30 minute walk.

Planned Social: TBD, August

Most likely will be Saturday August 4th. Geocaching followed by potluck/picnic/ice cream. Come for either or both as your interest level and time allows.

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