[Ratticis]

So I posted this in the sports forum too, but I really want feedback and ideas.

Wheelchair Paintball

The game is played in a hockey arena or simaler setting. Two U shaped scoring bunkers are located where the hockey goals would normally be and two shelters are created on each blue line. Each team consists of 5 players classed simaler to that of wheelchair basketball (details below).

• Class I - Complete motor loss at T-7 or above or comparable disability where there is total loss of muscle function originating at or above T 7.
• Class II - Complete motor loss originating at T-8 and descending through and including L-2 where there may be motor power of hips and thighs. Also included in this class are amputees with bilateral hip disarticulation.
• Class III - All other physical disabilities as related to lower extremity paralysis or paresis originating at or below L-3. All lower extremity amputees are included in this class except those with bilateral hip disarticulation (see Class II)

Each classification will be given a numerical value or factor as follows: Class 1: 1 value point Class II: 2 value points Class III: 3 value points.
At no time in a game shall a team have players participating with total points greater than twelve (12) on the floor at the same time.

The object of the game is to either eliminate all the players on the other team by shooting them or by capturing the other teams flag and returning it to your own scoring bunker. In order for a goal to be awarded both flags must be in your bunker, so if your flag is captured and your opponents flag is not in their bunker you have a chance to recapture your flag.

If a player falls play is halted until that player can be up righted. All players are then aloud to return to shelter on their own side. The flags return to their original location and the game is restarted.

If a player intentionally falls in order to cease play or stop the other team from scoring and the other team has possession of the flag play continues until the appropriate time as long as the player is in no immediate physical danger. The player is then disqualified for the remainder of the round.

Simaler to tennis, the game is divided into rounds with the winner being determined by a best 2/3, 3/5, ect scenario. The number of rounds is determined before the game begins.

[Ratticis]

Seriously? Nobody has an opinion on this? So far the AB reaponce is "I don't get it, sounds stupid, would be too slow and boring, god doesn't want you to play sports, it's not fair to split people into classes like that" and a few other sorted stupid comments.

[Denny]

Here is my feed back. I have not played this game before, nor it is appealing to me. For that reasons I am out.

[CR_L1]

Hi Ratticis,
This sound fun mate, use to love paintball (probably love it more now the buttocks & thigh hits wont hurt) you could well be on to something here.
The only problem I have with it is finding nine more gimps in my area.
CR

[Doodle]

Hey Chris. It do does sounds fun, but I think the quad bike would be much more fun, but thats my opinion. I may be sorely mistaken when I try it out!

[gordonr]

Ratt,

I am enthusiastic.

I see what problem people could have in fidning players, but this is another of those sports like wheelchair basketball, where AB's could be brought in to fill out the teams.

And if there are enough people able to play wheelchair basketball in your area, then I think that the chances would be good of organizing a game of paintball as a special occaison.

Yes, I see the obstacles, you have to find a hockey rink, you have to invite the players. But I think a few motivated people could do this in many communities. And from that point inter-community would become possible too.

I really think this is a sport that could take off. Paintball itself is wildly popular right now, and an indoor level field version would be really accessible and competitive.

Quads could be accomodated by pistol supports, and really limited strength could be accomodated with a fixed gun. Aim your chair and fire.

Imagine that! A ventilated quad charging over the line firng on full automatic. And in the rear corner a dead eye sniper nailing anybody who tries to stop him.

Now there is excitement.

Best Regards,

Gordon

[Ratticis]

Thanks guys! Ya, finding people is a problem for me too, I'm the only gimp under 60 in the area. BUT, that doesn't dampen my enthusiasm. This is canada, lots of hockey rinks! I'm sure cpa would help out too, but I need to get home and do some research first. It's definitly something I'm enthusiastic about.

[qbounce]

Two things I forsee as problematic.

First, who's gonna clean up all the paint on the rink? I mean, isn't that stuff messy and difficult to clean off?

Next, I can see the falling down rule being the most difficult contention. People will be falling out of the chair all the time. And who's to say whether it's done on purpose or not? With practice, even that can be done well, and as a tactic to get the flag back.

Maybe freezing in place until the fallen one is righted again would be easier, and then there would be no motive to fall, or to restart the position of the flag.

Lastly, why not use 4 on 4, or three on three? If you want difficulty, throw in some blocks of some sort for protection. Hell, move it to a skate park . . . . now THAT'S excitement!!!

[Ratticis]

All good ideas that had also crossed my mind. Ya, I kinda rethought the falling thing after too

[gordonr]

How about a straight up high-noon one-on-one Texas style duel?

(this would be great where only two people can be found)

Start out at opposite ends of a one hundred yard long cement or asphalt path (no problem for the chairs)

Each one has six or ten, or how many shots, but each the same number.

No cover.

No running away.

Move forward and fire at will.

First lethal hit wins.

If you run out of ammo with no hits and before the other guy you are toast.

ha, ha!

Alternatively, face off at twenty yards or so and each fire ten rounds. Winner goes to the greatest number of hits.

Or fire one round t a time. Score goes to the hit and if a double hit referee will cal which was first.

Gordon