Wolverine Paintball opened in spring 1999 and has hosted over 30,000 players without a single paintball-related injury. Safety isn't marketing language here—it's the foundation of how they run the field. First-timers check in and complete a waiver (anyone under 18 needs a parent signature). You'll d...
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Wolverine Paintball opened in spring 1999 and has hosted over 30,000 players without a single paintball-related injury. Safety isn't marketing language here—it's the foundation of how they run the field.
First-timers check in and complete a waiver (anyone under 18 needs a parent signature). You'll discuss gear options—rental packages or your own equipment—then select how much paint and air you need. All players receive a safety briefing before heading to the field. Your marker gets chronographed to ensure it's running at 280fps or less. Field referees divide players into teams, start and stop games, keep time, and enforce safety rules.
Wolverine requires field paint exclusively. Here's why: controlling paint quality means controlling safety and performance. Older paint that's been sitting for a year "might as well [be] rocks." Different brands have different bore sizes—switching brands mid-day can change velocity by 50fps. Wolverine's paint uses PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) fill and food coloring, it's biodegradable, and it won't stain clothing. All players use the same quality product, which lets them buy in bulk and pass savings to players instead of charging extra fees for outside paint.
Smaller, lighter paintballs than standard .68 caliber. Reduced mass means lower impact energy (5 joules vs. 13 joules at the same velocity). Less bruising, lower cost, lighter gear across the board—markers, loaders, tanks, everything.
Cheap paintballs have dimpled or out-of-round shells, heavy seams, weak fill, and lower pigment. Premium balls have rounder, more consistent shells, brighter PEG fill, and perform accurately. Wolverine sells only the highest quality, freshest paintballs because "we shoot what we sell." Discount-store paintballs sit on shelves until they're dented or dimpled, then break in your gun or shoot wild.
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Waivers | Required. Under 18 = parent signature needed |
| Masks | Paintball-approved mask worn at all times on field/chrono area |
| Chronograph | All guns must be 280fps or less |
| Trigger Guard | All markers must have one installed |
| Barrel Blocking Device | Required when off field or chrono area. $$ fee for lost devices |
| Firing Zones | Designated areas only. No blind shooting or over boundaries |
| Overshooting | More than 3 hits = overshooting. Not tolerated |
| Point Blank Distance | Maintain 20ft minimum between opposing players. Call "point blank" if closer |
| Bunker Elimination | Tag bunker and call "bunker!" (3 walls or fewer = bunker) |
| Eliminated Players | Call "hit," raise marker/hand, leave field with barrel sock installed |
| Conduct | No fighting, profanity, verbal abuse. No alcohol |
| Gun Types | Semi-auto only. No full-auto. Tournament ramping on speedball field only |
Wolverine cleans and sanitizes all rental masks in a dishwasher. Each mask is numbered so you can grab yours between games instead of wondering which one is yours.
| Option | Cost | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $15 | No field fee or air fills on walk-on days |
| Annual | $180 | No field fee or air fills on walk-on days |
Bring your own food (including cake for birthdays). No grills or alcohol. Wolverine sells soft drinks and snacks at the counter.
No hard minimum—it's more emotional than physical. Every kid develops differently. First-timers ages 10-11 should have an adult or older family member play alongside them. Parents decide if their child can handle the sport's stresses.
With over 30,000 players since 1999 and zero paintball-related injuries, Wolverine is safer than riding a bike—as long as safety rules are followed.
Call or check field conditions before driving out on extreme weather days.
1. Safety: Chronographs, trained referees, safety briefings, barrel plugs, mandatory masks 2. Convenience: Paint, air, and gear available on-site 3. Better gameplay: Professionally designed fields with bunkers, trenches, speedball arenas—way more than your backyard 4. Community: Mix with different players, learn techniques, make friends, improve your game
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