Back To School Special - Sunday 8/22

In celebration (err...commiseration) of going back to school, we are offering a BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL on Sunday only.

Play all day for $37.00!

Includes entry, rental equipment (if required), all day air and 1,000 paintballs!!

You must mention Code FB82 in order to get this great deal!

Teaching History On A Paintball Field!

Via Amarillo.com

One taught a history lesson on a paintball field.

Another invited families to join in line dances after a Valentine's Day music program.

Their creativity in the classroom and passion for education set them apart Thursday as the 2010 Region 16 Teachers of the Year. The secondary award went to Jeff Frazer, a history and government teacher at Caprock High School. The elementary award went to Becky Casso, a music teacher at Hillside Elementary School.

Education involves communities, parents, school districts and students - and the efforts of more than 6,000 teachers employed by Amarillo-area public school districts, said John Bass, executive director of Region 16 Education Service Center.

"That teacher is really what makes learning happen," he said.

Each fall, Frazer's students in Advanced Placement U.S. History study the Civil War. Instead of relying on a textbook to explain war, Frazer goes with his students on one weekend to a paintball field for a battle. His students then write about their experiences. The activity also provides a way for students to get to know one another early in the school year.

"Some of the best papers that I have ever received come from that assignment," said Frazer, who is starting his 26th year in teaching.

Parents sometimes ask questions about the activity, and Frazer responds by letting them read the papers, he said.

"That's as close to war as I ever want them to get," said Frazer, 48.

Casso, whose career spans 29 years, finds a way for every child to connect with music, she said. Musicians are akin to doctors who specialize in different fields.

"Everyone's a musician," said Casso, who also plays French horn with the Amarillo Symphony. Some sing, some play instruments and others dance.

Casso, 51, enjoys helping young children find their natural talent, sort of like a miner who finds a diamond from a rock, she said. A sign caught her attention next to the polar bear exhibit at the Central Park Zoo in New York, which articulated her feelings about education. She challenged other teachers with the statement, as well.

"Let the beauty you love be what you do," she said.

Exciting New Private Group Option!

Beginning August 1st, we will offer our guests two options for private groups:

Standard Group:
*Unlimited play time (stay all day or as long as you like)
*Minimum of 10 players
*Private referee
*Standard pricing dependent on each guest (personal equipment or rental)
*Use of approved outside paint for personal equipment users
*Choice of arrival time
*Players may pay individually upon registration

Flat Rate Group:
*Limited to 3 hours of play time
* NO minimum player requirement
*Private referee
*$300.00 flat rate
*Includes: entry/rental equipment for up to 10 players and 5000 paintballs
*Field paint only
*Additional players $30.00/each (includes 500 paintballs per player)
*Designated time slots
*One lump sum payment

Reservations are required for either group option.

Designated time slots for the Flat Rate Group: Saturdays 10:00a and 2:00p. Sundays 11:00a and 2:00p

We Are POA Preferred!

As a member of the Paintball Operator's Association, we have pledged to promote the sport of paintball on the local, regional and national level by implementing and maintaining a conduct for play and meeting a set of required minimum standards. We have made a public commitment to offer a safe field environment as well as an exciting paintball experience to all types of players.

If you are "shopping" fields for an upcoming paintball event or just looking for a leisurely day of play, be sure to inquire as to whether the field is "POA Preferred".

Twisted will be closed on Sunday, 7/4 so that our employees and guests can enjoy celebrating our great nation's day with family and friends. Of course, we will be open regular business hours on Saturday 7/3. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Notice Of Policy Change - Effective 9/1/10

Effective September 1, 2010 we will no longer allow the use of OIL BASED paint (regardless of the manufacturer and point of purchase) for personal equipment users. All paint must have an "EcoFill" stamp on the box or pass an "oil test".

ALL OUTSIDE PAINT MUST BE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION UPON ARRIVAL.

Our "Field Paint Only" policy for rental equipment still applies.

Congratulations To The Class Of 2010!

We are so proud of all of you who are graduating in the coming weeks! In celebration of your success, we are offering FREE* entry to any member of the Class of 2010 between May 29th and June 13th! So come out and commemorate your achievement with a day of paintball!




*Small Print: Student ID required. Entry includes both personal equipment and rental equipment (if required). Paint purchase is required. Remember - all personal equipment users receive a paint upgrade to V-1 at no additional charge. One time use only.