{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe rules banning shooting at human targets (\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.36 Archery\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.3\u0022\u003EPOR 9b3.1 Archery\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9b.3.5 Shooting\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.3\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.3.5 Shooting\u003C/a\u003E) refer to archery activities and most shooting activities. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPaintball guns (as well as toy/nerf guns, laser guns and water pistols) are not affected by these rules.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How can we take part in paintball when there is still a rule that says we can\u2019t shoot at human targets?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs with any activity, if a parent/guardian doesn\u2019t want their young person to take part in an activity or event, then the young person won\u2019t attend the activity or event. Paintballing and paintball games are an optional activity within the programme, so there is no requirement to take part in it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What happens where a parent or carer doesn\u2019t want their young person to take part in paintball?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScouts hasn\u2019t imposed any age restrictions on this activity. However, both the United Kingdom Paintball Association (UKPBA) and United Kingdom Paintball Sport Federation (UKPSF) include requirements around age for all of their sites. The site you are looking to use will be able to let you know what these requirements are.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is the minimum age for members to take part in paintball?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe term equivalent body is included to ensure that overseas providers (who won\u2019t be members of UKPBA or UKPSF) can still be used as long as they are members of an equivalent regulating body in their country and run paintball to the equivalent standards that are required by the UKPBA or UKPSF.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What is meant by an \u2018equivalent body\u2019 to the UKPBA or UKPSF?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBoth the UKPBA and the UKPSF have site locators on their websites.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where can I find sites that we are able to use to run paintball?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll under 18s taking part in paintballing and paintball activities must have the permission of their parent or carer. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBefore the activity, parents and carers must be made aware of the risks of the activity and then be asked to give permission. This information may be passed on through the use of the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003Eactivity information form\u003C/a\u003E, an email or a parent and carer meeting. The parent and carer permission can also be gained in a number of ways from a permission form to the parent and carer dropping the young person off at the paintballing centre. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen choosing how to do this, consider the age of the group and the interaction you normally have with the parents and carers.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, an Explorer Scout who arrives at meetings on their own, an email or form may be more appropriate, whereas for a Scout who is dropped off by the parent or carer, it may be suitable to have verbal consent.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What does \u2018have parental permission\u2019 mean?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, but please remember the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Code of Conduct (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E rules about physical contact and be mindful of the way in which the group will participate. This should also be considered for joint Explorer Scout and Scout Network events.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can adult members participate with young people?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECareful consideration should be made before joining a public session. In a competitive environment disagreements can happen, which could lead to intimidation and upset for our young people.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Should we join a session open to the general public?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo. Paintballing can only be run as an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/externally-led-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Externally Led Activities\u0022\u003Eexternally-led activity\u003C/a\u003E using an external provider.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can I set my Scout activity centre up to run paintball?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, providing it is run by an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/externally-led-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Externally Led Activities\u0022\u003Eexternal provider\u003C/a\u003E who is independent from the Scouts. In these situations the external party must be a member of the UKPBA or the UKPSF, have public liability insurance as specified by the regulating body, and both parties must have completed a risk assessment to consider the suitability of the site.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can paintballing be run on Scout property?"}]}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Read the most frequently asked questions related to paintballing.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"27/01/2021","redirectUrl":"","id":50130,"nodeName":"Paintballing FAQ\u0027s","title":"Paintballing FAQ\u0027s","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Paintballing","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Read the most frequently asked questions related to paintballing.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC81MDEzMCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/paintballing-faqs/"}