The fast-growing sport of paintball is coming to The Bahamas and those looking for something different to do with their free time are invited to take part in a special event to be held this Thursday in Freeport.
Paintball Bahamas, the creation of young entrepreneur Bahamian Jeff `Cosmo' DeGregory, will have a soft opening this weekend and will offer both Bahamians and tourists an adventure game like no other in the Bahamas.
Located behind the bowling alley on Britannia Boulevard, paintball will offer people the chance to show off their shooting talents, get some aggression out and just have fun playing war games.
Tickets start at $45 and include all-day entry, tippmann markers, a safety mask, free air fills and 150 paint balls.
"We've had great interest in our game and we are already looking into local team competition. We are also opening just in time for the spring break crowd and hope to offer them another fun alternative during their vacation," said Mr DeGregory.
Paintbali Bahamas has a staff of ten on hand who will help monitor all the players on the course and will also run the onsite office, store and snack shop.
Mr DeGregory's partner in this new business is his mother, Marcy, who serves as the administrative organiser for the event.
"As the fastest growing sport activity in the US I knew Jeff was on to a great idea. I've worked in the tourism business for years and our tourists want something fun to do on one of their vacation days, especially for their young teenagers or college students.
"They love the beach but if they get too burned or it's cloudy they want something fun and active and we can provide that for them" she said.
Paintball Bahamas will be open for those persons 18 years and older. Younger players will need to have parental approval to play the game.
Source: The Tribune
