As reported by Chris Justus of WJCL/FOX 2 News in Georgia:

A viewer contacted The Coastal Source, emphasizing their concern about the dangers of a popular extreme sport: paintball. Consumer Reporter Chris Justus contacted Billy Smith, owner of Low Country Paintball in Ludowici, and spoke with him about the precautions one should take when participating in the fast-paced sport.

These following points show that paintball, although seen by many as dangerous, unsafe and reckless, can actually be a safe and exciting sport when played with proper protective gear and adequate supervision.

-The sport is safer than many popular sports: “American Sports Data” has researched American sport participation and fitness since 1983; it states that sports such as basketball, soccer, jogging, and cheerleading claim more injuries. Paintball was not even on the “Top 25” list of “U.S. Sports Injuries.”

-Only 0.2 injuries for every 1,000 exposures—one of the least harmful sports in the world.

-No physical contact involved.

-Protective gear prevents injuries.

-Confined to enclosed, supervised fields.

-Referees control game, preventing reckless actions.

-Great exercise during long summer games.

-Gets kids out of house during summer—not playing video games/meet new friends.

-The average person will suffer a paintball injury only once every 500 years.

-Protective Gear: full coverage head mask, elbow/arm shielding pads, barrel cover, long sleeves and long pants, Closed-toed shoes

Billy Smith notes that most injuries people hear about involve paintball players who participate with little or no protective gear, and who play in their own backyards, usually with no adult supervision.

For more information about Paintball or paintball sports injuries visit: americansportsdata.com

Copyright 2009 The Coastal Source

The actual on-camera news report can be viewed at:

http://www.thecoastalsource.com/news/local/story/Paintball-To-Play-or-Not-to-Play/6dVGRjPuSUGVJy7NU-2gxg.cspx

Thanks Fox 2 for airing a positive report about paintball!

Week Day Private Openings Now Available!

Beginning June 8th and continuing through August 14th, Twisted will be available for special private openings Monday through Friday. Minimum requirements are 20 players (guaranteed*) with reservations in advance. So, if you want the entire field to yourself, gather up some friends and give us a call!

Of course, we will continue to offer private groups (minimum of 10 players with reservations) during our normal hours of operation. Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-5!


Have a great summer and we hope to see you....at the field!

*The group will be charged for 20 players regardless of the exact number present on the date of the special opening. The field will not be available during the week of June 22nd or August 3rd.

X-Ball Fun Day

It's time for another X-Ball Fun Day!

Sunday - May 10th
11:00am through 5:00pm

Play with and against national level players.
All levels of experience welcome.

All proceeds benefit PSP team Vck!

Thanks For The Kind Words!

Recent feedback from some of our private groups:

*We had a blast! Thank you for welcoming our group on an already-busy day. All of your staff members were very professional and courteous, and the boys had a great time! The personal attention you gave us was fantastic, and we all felt very much at home. Thank you for providing this safe and fun environment for our young ones! We look forward to our next visit! -Margaret

* Our ref, I don't recall his name...was very good, and much better than those I have seen at several other parks. -Jay

*Everyone had a blast even my little sister, it was her first time playing. She shot my friend in the rear and she was really happy about that and wants to do that again. By the way, Cam from VCK was our ref the last private group I was in and he was really cool. -Ben

* Keith was a great referee...polite and helpful. -Josh

* I was very pleased with everyone there. The staff was very helpful and knew what they were doing. We didn't have any trouble getting exactly what we needed at any time. We would love to return. –Pam

It was a pleasure having all of these groups at Twisted. If you are interested in booking your own private group, give us a call!

OPEN...

We will be OPEN on Friday, April 10th (10:00a - 5:00p). Spend your school holiday...at the field!

April Events!

Sunday, April 5th

X-Ball Fun Day
11:00a - 4:00p
Play with and against national players.

All experience levels welcome.
Always a giveaway or two.
Concession stand.

Streetball pickup up game format.

All proceeds benefit PSP team VcK


Saturday, April 11th

Easter Egg Hunt
9:00a - 5:00p

Easter eggs will be hidden on various playing fields throughout the day.

Eggs will contain such prizes as:

* free entry
* free paint
* Twisted t-shirts
* candy
* drinks
* and other goodies we dig up

CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY 4/12/09

New Rental Equipment...New Playing Field!

Check out our new Vibe rental equipment! An electronic semi-auto gun powered by Ninja 48/3000psi compressed air tanks. They are so amazing!

Also, you just have to play our new "HyperBarrel" field - a combination of hyperball tubing and barrels. Players are raving about it!