Saturday May 16th, 2009 Westworld Paintball invites all Active Military Personnel to come play at their fields!
We would like to thank our Soldiers who have done so much for our country.
Both Splatter Ranch (outdoor) and Xtreme Pursuit (indoor) will be accepting Military ID’s in lieu of field fees!
We Thank You and we’ll see you soon!
For any questions please call:
(602) 447-8200 Ext.0
Even though the whole idea of staying active is to work up a good sweat the summer months in Arizona take that to the extreme. The choices are limited to those healthy-minded folks who want to keep active during the time of year when exercising outside just isn’t a wise option. Luckily, Sports Arizona Monthly has sniffed out a list of indoor activities and places to do to them for those who don’t want to sit down, as the temperature goes up.
Paintball is a sport obviously gaining a foothold in popularity across the country.
What about a Paintball movie? Heck, they’ve made Dodgeball and Ping Pong movies, right?
Wait no longer. Paintball is hitting the big screen, and is showing this weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Director Daniel Benmayor has concocted a Paintball/horror movie about a bunch of enthusiasts who sign up for a weekend Paintball adventure that goes horribly awry.
“A GAME OF SKILL & TREASURE”
Westworld Paintball takes a new spin on an old tradition. On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 Xtreme Pursuit and Splatter Ranch will be hosting a Paintball Treasure Hunt featuring special games with prizes hidden all over the fields.
HERE’S HOW THE GAMES WORK:
Three (3) games will be held throughout the day beginning in the morning. Each round will last apx 10 to 20 minutes. Players will each be allowed 20 PAINTBALLS ONLY to start the game with. Collect eggs with special prizes inside while fighting back your opponents with accurate shots. Game ends when time runs out or objectives met.
THE KEY TO STAYING ALIVE:
Accuracy is everything! You only get 20 paintballs to start so this isn’t about “Spray & Pray”, every shot has to count. Here’s the fun part. Some of the prizes on the field are EXTRA PAINTBALLS! Find them and increase your chances. Share paint as long as you’re alive, once eliminated your paint dies with you. Strategy on the field will make or break you. Put your thinking caps on and find the treasure!
PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES:
Hidden throughout the fields you will find; Extra Paintballs to play with, Free Field Passes, Coupons for Gear & equipment, 1-Month Membership Cards and the Grand Prize of a 1-year Membership. Keep all prizes you pick up before you’re eliminated.
Don’t miss out on this amazing game and the chance to win great stuff. Only Westworld Paintball can offer you Easter fun at an affordable price. See you on the field!
*Admission = $25 with equipment rental $20 without rental
Xtreme Pursuit Splatter Ranch
4240 W Camelback Rd SW corner of Jomax & Scottsdale Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019 Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Do you believe strategy in paintball is important? Well, the answer to that question is YES, if you want to win more often than lose. You must plan your strategy before each game.
For example, last week my team played a 5 game set of “Capture the Flag” at Splatter Ranch (Scottsdale). The only two games we lost were games that started without a plan of attack and defense strategy. The games we won included some basic tips and tactics that everyone should know. Let’s begin with a couple of intermediate to advanced paintball strategies…
1. STUDY THE OPPOSING TEAM: Knowing their strengths and weaknesses gives you an advantage because you can plan paintball tactics that work to your advantage. For example, if you know who the stronger players are, you can focus on them at the beginning of the game. Once they’re eliminated you can then pick off the weaker players.
2. Know Your Own Strengths: If you want to be part of a team, know what strength you bring to the table. For example, if you are a quick player, meaning you can run faster than most, you may want to move up to the front of your team. If you feel that you are not as fast, anchor the back and support your teammates who are up front. Maybe protect the flag (if you are playing “Capture the Flag” or related games.) Anticipating where your opposition is going to attack is a challenge in itself so, stay alert and in a position to best defend you base. If your strength is shooting, like shooting to your left or right, volunteer to move up the opposite side of your better shooting side.
3. Movement: The game is won and lost by obtaining some kind of advantage. Paintball strategies that incorporate lot of movement usually have the advantage. In paintball, advantage is in movement (usually). When all else fails, shoot and move to gain a better position. Keep your opponent from viewing your next move by shooting at their position a few times, As long as you’re firing at them their head will be down allowing you to move quickly to your next position. A better advantage is when you move to a position that gives you a better angle on your opponent without him or her seeing you get there. Staying in one position just increases your chance of getting eliminated. If you don’t get an angle on your opponent, move to a better position. And if you don’t eliminate your opponent after a few attempts, move! There is no point having a shootout that can possibly get you eliminated. Besides, the enemy could have someone moving in on you while you’re in that fight. If you get to a better position, don’t give your position away by immediately standing up and shooting like crazy. This will give your position away. Take a peak to see what your battle field looks like. There may be a few targets, or there may be an even better position (or bunker) that might give you better protection, plus an advantage.
4. Pinching: “Pinching” is very effective. Basically, pinching is where you attack from both sides of the bunker your enemy is in. If you don’t eliminate the player, they may be forced to get out, and this gives you a better opportunity to eliminate them. Paintball tactics that incorporate pinching are very effective when done properly.
5. Make your first shot count: Aim, and then shoot. If your first shot misses, fire a few more shots quickly. Shoot in bursts because not every paintball will break when your target is hit. Then, get back into a defensive position. Fire at anything that is sticking out or exposed. That includes the gun, hopper, feet, visors, etc. Practice shooting while moving. This is more difficult than it sounds. But it’s also a very effective means of protecting yourself and also eliminating your opponents as well. Try to keep your gun as level as possible by keeping your body from moving up and down. I’ve found that being in a slight crouch and running a bit slower than usual will make your shots more accurate. Set up a target; run side to side at different distances; try to hit the target. Try running slowly and at a slight crouch. This will come in handy on the battlefield because, most people are simply running and shooting with their gun flying around. Conversely, shoot in front of your opponents while they are running. Paintballs are not as fast as bullets so let your opponent move into the path of your paintballs.
6. Terrain: Look for any advantages throughout the terrain. For example hills, trees, washes. You can start at the base of a hill and slowly climb up at a crouch. As you near the top, pop-up and take a quick look and then fall on your belly for protection. This way you get a good look to see what targets are available. If you are protecting a flag and there are trees, look for trees that give you good protection and allow for movement. Or, try sitting in the tree and surprise a few opponents. After they are hit, move. Also, look for holes and gaps to shoot through to hit your opponent. The most effective paintball strategies will use consistent movement. Trick your opponent. Fire at an opponent from one side, keeping him or her busy. Have your teammate sneak to their weak side and eliminate them. Find bunkers with good back protection to keep opponents from coming around and surprise attacking you without protection.
We love to hear from our fans. If you have or hear about a favorite battle plan, tactic or scenario game, we want to hear about it. Each month our newsletter will feature a new tip or tactic, and if we choose yours, you will be featured here and receive a FREE DAY OF PAINTBALL!
I sort through them to determine the most creative, helpful and universal tactics or scenarios and pick them to be posted. Keep your eyes open, we may be inviting you to test your tactic for FREE!!!
Can’t make it out to Glendale for the 2009 Phoenix Open of paintball February 19th-22nd? Stuck in a cold weather city longing for the summer so you can take on your friends on the paintball field?
Paintball Sports Promotions (PSP) has the answer for you.
PSP will be webcasting the 2009 Phoenix Open live and for free. The webcast will feature 8 cameras to capture all the action. Cameras will be focused on action across the field, the teams’ pits and the commentators box.
The webcast will also include interviews with the game’s top players.
Looking for some hard hitting action in Glendale now that the Cardinals’ run is over? The adrenaline-fueled 2009 Phoenix Open is just the thing for you, and no it’s not golf, it’s the premier paintball tournament in the Valley.
The event is taking place February 19th through the 22nd at the Glendale Youth Soccer Complex outside the University of Phoenix Stadium. The event not only includes the tournament, but also a paintball tradeshow for fans and enthusiasts alike.
The best part? The event is free for spectators.
Looking to get a little more hands on? Registration for the event is now open and. Entry fees are:
Semi-Pro - $3150
DI - $3000
DII - $2700
DIII - $2550
DIII Intro - $2150
DIII Race2-2 - $1200
DIV Race2-2 - $1050
For one day only, the 2008 SCXL XBALL Division Champs “L.A. Hitmen” will conduct their extensive paintball clinic at our indoor arena “XTREME PURSUIT”. Never before has this clinic and training session been offered in Phoenix. L.A. HITMEN will be on hand for pictures and autographs before and after the game. Don’t miss your opportunity sharpen your skills, learn the in’s and out’s of paintball and strategist with the best in the game.
Meet Sonny Lopez and Tony Tran as they go point by point into improving your game.
Here’s what you can expect:
HITMAN 4-Hour Clinic
Breakouts
Snap Shooting
One-on-one training
Muscle Memory Training
Body Mechanics
Theories & Individual Weakness Review
1-on-1 Tournaments
Prizes and Awards will be given to all participants:
First Place tournament winner will receive: a custom laser engraved pump gun, with LAH serial number, brand new in the box.
Second and Third Place winners will receive L.A. HITMEN Straps (JT Goggle based).
All participants will receive Certificates of Completion and a clinic t-shirt.
CLINIC REGISTRATION: $100.00 (register by Friday 02/13/09; After- $125.00 at door)
Exclusively at Westworld Paintball, Philadelphia All Americans paintball team will be at Xtreme Pursuit indoor arena to meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures. The All Americans are 2003, 2004 NXL Champions, 2004 World Cup Champions, 2005 PSP Champions.
For 1-day ONLY, you can meet these Superstar players only at Westworld Paintball’s Xtreme Pursuit.
Looking for a place to go paintballing this Holiday season? Look no further than Westworld Paintball: Westworld was recently named the “Best Place to Splatter Your Friends” by Phoenix New Times. Here is what the New Times had to say:
When asked for the best method of removing fresh paint from clothing, many homespun experts swear that fiercely scrubbing rubbing alcohol or hairspray into the stains will do the trick. If those remedies are to be believed, then your friends had better stock up on both drugstore staples, since you’re gonna be covering their asses with more pigment than a Sherwin-Williams store during a heated face-off at Westworld Paintball Adventures. Oh, they can try cowering behind inflatable cylinders, plywood bunkers, or other obstacles dotting the 30,000-square-foot Xtreme Pursuit Indoor Arena, but just like the Terminator, you’re going to track them down and pound them into next week. Westworld also has a 20-acre open-air Splatter Ranch course in Scottsdale where you can stage a showdown outdoors. Both venues feature fully stocked pro shops and technicians who can supply you with air guns, CO2 canisters, protective gear, and other equipment necessary to rain paint down on your buds (or any other n00b that gets in your way). - Phoenix New Times
Westworld Paintball Locations: Xtreme Pursuit
4240 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
602-447-8200
Splatter Ranch
West of Scottsdale Rd on Southside of Jomax in North Scottsdale
(There is no physical mailing address for this location)
602-447-8200
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