Participating in Paintball: Adventure or extreme sport?
According to Jessica (2012) paintball is recognised as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in over 104 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Whether homemakers or high-school students, professionals or retirees, a...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
AfricaJournals
2014-01-01
|
| Series: | African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: |
http://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/revised_art_7_vol_3_1.pdf
|
| Summary: | According to Jessica (2012) paintball is recognised as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports.
Paintball is played in over 104 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Whether
homemakers or high-school students, professionals or retirees, all paintball players share in common a love for
adventure and a strong competitive spirit. Some confusion exists in industry and amongst players on whether
paintball is and adventure or extreme sport as well as terminologies used. The article serves to analyse and clarify
the unique terminologies used in paintball and debate classification of paintball as either an adventure or extreme
sport. A detailed description of equipment used, player categories as well as formats that are employed are
discussed so as to elucidate for readers who are unfamiliar with paintball. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2223-814X |