Skirmish celebrates 25 Years of Paintball in the UK.

It’s a quarter of a century years since Skirmish first introduced paintball into theUK. Founded in 1984, Skirmish was one of the original pioneers, bringing thesport to Britain from America, where it originated.

The silver anniversary themed playing area was built to celebrate. Large silver number 25 shaped barricades were installed and big silver spheres rolled in for players to take cover behind. Silver paintballs completed the experience.

Skirmish Director Lawrence Barwick said; “The bright new features brought a fresh dimension to the action. Customers particularly enjoyed sheltering and shooting from behind the silver balls whilst moving forward towards their objectives at the same time”

"It’s asuperb demonstration of the fun of paintball and a great reminder of how long the game has been established in this country” He added.

It all begun over in the USA when Cow Herders marked cows due for rounding up with paintball pellets fired from special guns, but very soon discovered how much fun it was to shoot at each other instead, and the game was born.

Modern paintball has evolved into an exciting, action packed outdoor leisure activity,suitable for both sexes from the age of 11 and upwards, from all walks of life.You do not have to be young or super fit to play; all you need is the abilityto have fun and a sense of humour.

Paintball is now one of the fastest growing sports in Europe. It is popular for groupsand families, corporate team building, school outings is a well established stag and hen party activity.

Last year over 150,000 people visitedSkirmish sites across the UK and shot over 50 million paintballs.

Lawrence continues “I put our success in theUK down to well organised venues with innovative evolving game designs, a commitment to high quality customer service and personal safety”

“The best sites are family owned independent businesses so a personal service is guaranteed. Plus a strong governing body; The UKPaintball Sports Federation - UKPSF also helps to ensure standards are rigorously maintained” he added.

Skirmish only uses the highest quality protective paint balling equipment and all visitors receive comprehensive instruction on its use. Games are fully supervised at all times by highly trained and experienced marshals, who ensure fair play and individual safety at all times.

For further information please contact: Jonathan Mellor, Marketing Manager, Skirmish Paintball,

t 01548 531463 m 07799 237575 jmellor.skirmish@live.co.uk