Everything that happens from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, so you can show up relaxed and ready to play.
One of the most common things first-timers say before a paintball session is that they are not sure what to expect. The game itself, they can picture. Everything around it is less clear.
This guide walks through exactly what happens on the day at Ultimate Paintball in Camden, from the moment you pull into the car park to the moment you leave. No surprises. Just the full picture.
Arrive 30 Minutes Before Your Session
The team asks all groups to arrive 30 minutes before their booked start time. That window is not buffer time. It is the window for everything that needs to happen before your first game: purchasing packages, getting geared up, and completing the safety briefing. Arriving on time means your session starts on time.
When you pull into the car park, a member of the Ultimate Paintball team will meet you there. From that moment, you are looked after. You do not need to know where to go or what to do next. The team takes you through everything step by step.
Packages, Waivers and Overalls
The first conversation in the car park covers your package options. The team will walk you through the recommended paintball amounts for your group size and session length, explain the optional safety gear available, and make sure all waivers are completed before moving on.
From there, the group heads down to the HQ where you pay for your packages and receive your overalls. Free camo overalls are included for every player, which is not standard at most paintball venues. They go on over whatever you are wearing and keep your clothes clean and protected throughout the day. For the full rundown on what to wear underneath, check the what-to-wear guide before you arrive.
Teams, Briefing and Gear
Once everyone is in their overalls, a referee gathers the group and divides the players into two teams. At Ultimate Paintball, you are either the yellow team or the green team.
The safety briefing comes next. It is thorough and important. There are two core rules every player needs to understand before stepping onto a live field.
The first is the mask rule. At no point on a live firing field should any player lift or remove their mask. Paintballs travel at 300 feet per second. At that velocity, they can cause serious eye injury or knock out teeth. If you need to adjust or remove your mask for any reason, the process is simple: raise your hand to get the referee’s attention, then wait for them to stop the game and clear the field before doing so. Safe zones are built into the property specifically for mask adjustment and cleaning between games.
The second rule is the six-metre safe firing distance. Players are not permitted to shoot anyone within six metres. If you find yourself within that distance of another player, the rule is to call out “surrender.” That player is automatically out. Anyone found shooting a player within the safe distance is ejected from the field for the rest of the day, without exception.
After the briefing, the group moves to the staging area to collect paintball goggles and ammo belts.
The Firing Range
Before heading to the first battlefield, every group runs through the firing range. Players collect their paintball markers and take a few shots at the dummies and targets set up on the range. This serves two purposes: the team checks that every gun is working correctly, and players get a chance to learn how to use their marker and dial in their aim before the first game begins.
It takes a few minutes and makes a noticeable difference to the quality of the first game for players who have never held a paintball gun before.
The Games
From the firing range, the group moves to the first battlefield. Each referee has their own take on how to run the game modes on each field, so the briefing at each battlefield covers the specific rules and objectives for that session.
A typical booking covers three to four battlefields, depending on the paintball package purchased. Each game runs for roughly 20 to 40 minutes and is split into two halves. Teams swap sides at halftime, so every player gets to experience both the attacking and defending roles on each field. You do not spend the whole session stuck on one side of the objective.
Between games, the team delivers paintballs directly to players on the field, so there is no need to walk back to the main area to reload. Field-side huts near each battlefield have drinks available. The turnaround between games is designed to be fast, keeping momentum up and downtime low.
The End of the Day
When the group runs out of paintballs, the session wraps up. Players are brought in, de-geared, and asked how their day went. From first arrival to last game, most full sessions run between two and three hours.
Groups that want to extend the day will find the Camden Valley Inn right next door for food and drinks. After a few hours on the field, the post-game wind-down tends to look after itself.
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go
- Arrive on time. The 30-minute window before your session is built into the schedule. Arriving late pushes everything back.
- Wear layers you can move in. The overalls go over your clothes. Comfortable, flexible clothing underneath makes a difference.
- Closed-toe shoes with grip are essential. The terrain across 120 acres of bushland is uneven in places.
- Groups of 30 or more receive a free private session valued at $220. Worth knowing before you finalise your headcount.
- The organiser gets bonus paintballs as a thank-you for pulling the group together.
For everything else, the frequently asked questions page covers age requirements, group sizes, what is included in each package, and more. See full pricing and packages to find the right option for your group before you book.
Ready to lock it in? Book your group or call (02) 4648 4000.
