What is paintball?
Paintball is the fastest growing fun sport in the world. Traditionally paintball is played in a forest where players are divided into two teams and they battle to defend and attack positions in game areas with different scenarios. Each player is issued with a camouflage suit, protective facemask and goggles a padded hood and a paintball marker (gun), which fires a coloured paint pellet.

Do I have to be physically fit?
Not at all! Average physical fitness is sufficient. Perspiration and a few aching muscles will occur! There are breaks between games. Each player will find his / her own level of participation be it all out action or a little more laid back!

Does it hurt?
The objective of the game is to win each 'mission' but only by compliance with the strict safety codes of practice, which do not allow shots that are too close. The paint pellets break on impact and there may be a stinging sensation for a short period.

What age do you have to be?
Thirteen years and over. We cater for student games (15 to 18 years) on weekdays only. These are always kept separate to adult games for everyone's enjoyment.

Is it safe?
Safety standards and observance have the highest priority when running paintball games at Skirmish. Any person, who breaches the safety standards or refuses to comply with an instruction from a marshal, is removed from the game area.

Is Skirmish covered by insurance?
Skirmish has full public liability insurance and a certificate is available to fax or post on request.

What about first aid if required?
Three members of Skirmish staff have completed first aid courses so there is always someone who can help if required. It must be remembered that Skirmish has a second to none safety record and very little treatment if any is ever required.

How long does it take to play?
There are different options for playing ie fullday, half day, evenings (summer). When you book in we will indicate how long you are going to be on site and the finishing time.

What clothing do I wear?
Wear clothing suitable for outdoors adventures i.e. a tracksuit or something old that you wont worry too much about. Wear old, sturdy footwear and bring a spare pair to change into afterwards.

What clothing is provided?
We provide a camouflage suit and snood (head cover).

Are there changing facilities?
There are male and female changing facilities.

Are there shower facilities?
There are no shower facilities.

What about items of value, when we are playing?
Each group is given a basecamp hut, where they assemble to get ready for the game. Each hut has a lockable security box to deposit valuables and the group leader holds the key.

Can I wear glasses?
Glasses can be worn under the facemask. If they are not essential you should try not to wear them. If contact lenses could be worn, this would make it more comfortable.

What type of paintball marker (gun) and mask do we use?
The paintball marker used is a semi-automatic Tippman 98 and the mask is a Scott full-face mask including mouth cover.

Can I bring my own equipment?
Players may bring their own facemask and camouflage suit. Skirmish only operates with markers that are approved by the relevant authorities.

How do the games work?
Groups are divided into two teams. Each of the five game areas has a different scenario so the winning teams success will depend on what that game involves. Some games involve both teams trying to storm each others camp simultaneously, some are attacking and defending over two legs with the quickest attacking time determining the winner. We try to vary games and make them as interesting and enjoyable as possible.

Are the games monitored?
At all times, our marshals are in control of the game area. Their job is to monitor safety observance, issue instructions to players, adjudicate on 'hits', direct people to the safe zones, motivate teams to move forward and declare the game over.

How many games will we play?
You will play four to five games, depending on which option you chose. Some of these have two halves.

How can I book?
Start by contacting the office by telephone 1890-222-773 or use booking form here, or email info@skirmish.ie. Select a date and time you want to play. Confirm how many players are in your group. Depending on availability we will provisionally book you in. When you are certain about your details, you can confirm your booking with payment, which has to be done in advance of playing date.

What payment is required and how can I make it?
To secure/confirm your booking, payment of the game fee, per person, must be made in advance. Payment may be made by the following methods; Visa, Amex, Mastercard, Laser, cheque, bankdraft, postal order or cash to our head office.

How much does it cost?
The cost varies between students and adults. There are a variety of packages available depending on weekday, weekend, evenings (summer) or early morning specials.

Is there food available?
We sell hotdogs, and a selection of bars, crisps and drinks.

How do I get there to Skirmish Paintball Roundwood Co. Wicklow?

• From Dublin
  Drive South on the N11 from Donnybrook / Stillorgan. Continue through Loughlinstown onto the Bray bypass motorway. When you reach Kilmacanogue there is a new flyover. Just past the Shell station turn off to the left to go over the flyover and follow the signposts for Roundwood and Glendalough. Follow the road to Round wood for six miles until you reach a crossroads at Djouce Golf Club. Go through the crossroads for a further three quarters of a mile to the next left turn. There is a Skirmish sign on a pole at the junction. Turn left and we are half a mile down on the right hand side.
• From Gorey / Arklow / Wicklow
  Drive North on the N11 and proceed into Ashford Village At the roundabout turn left for Roundwood / Glendalough. Three hundred metres from the roundabout there is a left turn for Glendalough. Follow the road to the junction with Annamoe bridge. Turn right for Roundwood. Go through Roundwood and take the right fork as you exit the village. Proceed for three miles to the next right turn, with a sign for Vartry Drive. Turn right at the junction and we are half a mile down the road, on the right hand side.
• From Midlands West
  From Blessington going South on the N81. From Baltinglass going North on the N81. Drive until you come to a junction for Hollywood / Glendalough. From the North the junction is on the left. From the South the junction is on the right. Follow the road all the way to Glendalough. Proceed to Laragh, Annamoe and Roundwood. Go through Roundwood and take the right fork as you exit the village. Proceed for three miles to the next right turn, with a sign for Vartry Drive. Turn right at the junction and we half a mile down the road on the right hand side.

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