Best way of getting into tournies

[Hidden Hippo]

Hi everyone,

Just getting back into the sport after a 5 year absence or so. Replaced all my kit etc so now running with a DM6, Reloader B, Pro Axis and a 68/4500 Dye bottle.

However, how did most people get into playing tourny style paintball? There are a fair few sites nearby - the two Skirmish sites in Bristol being closest, but places with Supair type fields seem few and far between.

So, how did you get into tournies, and what advice would you give to someone want to start?

Cheers.

 

[Blue Beanie]

join a team, play as much as possible until you find one

 

[spangley_special]

there are a few teams who also play the walk ons at skirmish bristol I believe

 

[Blue Beanie]

try talking to hyperlite on here, he is from snatch which is up your way or register here: http://teamkinetic.find-forum.net/ and post up in the recruitment section
and play the skirmish walkons mate they are some seriously fun shut, went to the last one and theres one next weekend at cribbs

 

[hello_moto]

best way of getting into tournies:

LEARN TO DRIVE.

Cant do jack if you dont have the ability to get to the tournie venue in the first place - a major problem for me, right now

Sure it's possible to hitch a lift or use public transport but it's a lot of hassle.

 

[Hidden Hippo]

Driving is a major issue. I can drive, but unfortunately can't afford a car (well, the initial outlay on one anyway).

 

[RICH HARRIS]

Contact Chris Pelling as he runs the NSPL southern tourney series and im sure he can advise ya on how and where to get involved.

 

[Hidden Hippo]

Thanks for all the help, especially Cool3108. Going to try and get down to Newton Abbot to train with Kinetic (although I'll have to sort the transport issue first, think I've got an uncle somewhere near though). Also going along to Skirmish Bristol this weekend, probably won't see any tourny players there, but will be good fun.

 

[Stan]

Thanks for all the help, especially Cool3108. Going to try and get down to Newton Abbot to train with Kinetic (although I'll have to sort the transport issue first, think I've got an uncle somewhere near though). Also going along to Skirmish Bristol this weekend, probably won't see any tourny players there, but will be good fun.

Come and say hi...

 

[Hidden Hippo]

I'll make sure I do. I'll be the one with the DM6 and the Angel jersey.