Area 66 - Site Safety Information

Area 66 Paintball & Airsoft will make an effort to provide a safe, healthy environment for all participants and staff. These rules are here to protect you and everyone around you. Area 66 Paintball & Airsoft reserves the right to refuse participation if you fail to follow health and safety guidelines or the instructions of the Area66 staff.

Briefing

Before any games the staff will deliver an introduction and safety brief. This includes instructions on all site safety rules, protective equipment, safe use of smoke and pyrotechnics, accident and emergency procedures and the rules of the game. Players that are new to the site can request a tour and receive an explanation of the geography, hazards and an introduction to the site staff.

Personal Safety

Players must sign in on game days and waivers must be completed and updated on a yearly basis.

Any medical issues should be notified to a marshal and included on your waiver form.

Players with medical conditions are responsible for making sure they keep any required medication (asthma, diabetic, epipen, etc) on them at all times while playing.

No alcohol or drugs are to be brought into or consumed on site. Anyone found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to participate.

If you are injured or ill in any way please report it to a member of staff immediately.

Personal Belongings

Personal belongings are left in the safe area at your own risk. Please report any lost or stolen items immediately to a member of staff.

Car park vehicles, and personal belongings within them, are left at your own risk.

Eye and Face Protection

Protective eyewear must be worn at all times within the game zone. The only place you can remove your eye protection is inside the designated safe area. Players found to be removing their eye protection within the game zone will be removed immediately from the game for their own safety.

For airsoft:

Under 16’s must wear full face covering rated for paintball safety and must have an adult on site at all times for the duration of the event. Under 18’s must wear safety rated eye protection and a mesh lower to provide full face covering. Adults must wear at least safety rated eye protection, but full face covering is recommended.

Eye protection must fully cover your eyes from all angles of impact with no gaps large enough for a BB to pass through. Area66 staff may test eye protection if in doubt.

Hearing Protection

Pyrotechnics and other blank firing devices that may cause loud noises are permitted at Area 66 Paintball & Airsoft. Hearing protection is recommended and Area 66 will not be held responsible for any injuries caused by participants who do not have adequate hearing protection.

Airsoft Weapon Limits

Airsoft RIF magazines must be removed and the barrel cleared before entering the safe zone. No dry firing of airsoft RIFs is allowed in the safe zone.

No blind firing allowed. You must be able to clearly see what you are shooting down your sights and the length of your gun.

All guns must be chronographed prior to commencing the day. They must not exceed the posted Joule limits for each class below. Guns may be spot teste2d throughout the day to ensure compliance.

Full Auto weapons, pistols and shotguns 1.2 joules

Semi Auto Locked DMR's 1.88 joules

Bolt Action Rifles 2.32 joules

The minimum engagement distance for automatic fire is 20m. Semi auto only under this.

DMR and Bolt Action Rifles engagement distance is 25m. DRM and Bolt Action players must have a side arm or secondary weapon to use under 25m. DMRs are allowed one shot in the air at any time.

Paintball Rules

Paintball guns must have the safety on and barrel socks on the marker at all times within the safe zone.

All markers using 0.68 paintballs must chrono at 280fps or less. First Strike Rounds are restricted to bolt action markers only.

0.43 and .050 pistols producing less than 7.5 joules of energy do not need to be chronographed, but must be inspected by site staff prior to use.

Safety Signs

Safety signs are positioned across the site. Pay attention to these signs and to the instructions of the marshals when moving around the game area. Any areas that are not accessible due to safety concerns are indicated with a clear boundary.

Environmental Safety

Sturdy boots are recommended and running is at your own risk. This is an outdoor site with varied terrain so be careful of trip hazards and mind your footing, especially when playing in uneven areas or in wet conditions. The site boundaries are clearly marked by yellow tape and pay attention to marshal briefings for any other hazards to be aware of.

Pyrotechnics, grenades and smoke

Pyrotechnics can only be purchased and used by persons over the age of 18 years. We may ask for identification and reserve the right to refuse to sell to anyone suspected of being under 18.

Pyrotechnic grenades can be thrown underhand only. BFG grenades are allowed on site, and must be thrown underhand only and no higher than head height, or can be “posted” through windows.

MK5 and MK7 Thunderflash and EG Smoke grenades can be purchased on site.

Photography

Photographers may be present on site and photographs may be published on our website and social media pages. If you do not want your photograph to be published, please notify the photographer or a member of staff. Anyone under 16 will be asked to confirm consent to pictures being taken, so let a marshal or photographer know immediately if you do not consent to this.

If your photograph has been published and you want it to be removed, contact us and we will do so as soon as possible.

Covid Safety

Anti-bacterial hand wash is available for use at the reception area and in the toilets. We recommend customers wash their hands before and after their sessions.

Anyone exhibiting the symptoms associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) should not attend an event at our venue.

If you have a booking with us and are either ill or concerned about your health, please follow public health recommendations and do not visit us.

Although things are now returning to normal, and we operate an outdoor site, it remains your responsibility to make sure you maintain your distance from others and keep yourself and others safe by follow public health recommendations relating to COVID-19.

Contact

If you have any other concerns with regards to safety, do not hesitate to contact us through the website or social media.

A copy of our Risk Assessment can be provided and our Employers/Public Liability Insurance Certificate is available for inspection on request.