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Questions and Answers about Skirmish USA Paintball You and your friends may have several questions about your upcoming day of Paintball here at Skirmish USA. The following are frequently asked questions and answers!

Q: Where is Skirmish Located?

Where is Skirmish Located?A: The Skirmish fields are located at 211 North Meckesville Rd, Albrightsville Pennsylvania.  It’s an easy drive from I-80 and the PA Turnpike!

 Q: Where are the GPS Coordinates?

A: The GPS Coordinates that should be used for driving directions to the Skirmish Fields & Check-In area are:

N 41° .521’ 

W 75°32.964’

Q: What is Skirmish?

What is Skirmish?A: Skirmish is a capture-the-flag team sport, played on a heavily wooded site with trout streams, waterfalls, natural and man made obstacles. The objective is to capture the opposing team's flag and return it to your team's base. Ambushes are frequent and alertness is essential. It is great exercise, fun, and very exciting.

Q: When is Skirmish Open?

When is Skirmish Open?A: Skirmish is open 7 days a week, year round. Our paintball reservation lines are staffed from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (EST). During off-hours, you may also leave a message at 1-800-SKIRMISH (1-800-754-7647) or send an email.

Q: Who Can Play?

A: Anyone 10 and over. 

Q: What Does Skirmish Provide?

What Does Skirmish Provide?A: We will provide all the necessary equipment for playing, including: Field Judges, Paintball Gun, and FREE CO2/N2. Paint can be purchased for as little as 3½¢ per ball. We also have change rooms, snack bar, souvenir photos, and full-service gun and equipment sales.

Q: Can I bring my own paintball gun?

A: YES!! You are permitted to bring your own gun. We allow both pump and semi-automatic .68 caliber paintball guns. Full-Autos are not permitted!! All personal guns will be chronographed by our judging staff, and must be 280 f.p.s.

Q: Do We Need Reservations?Do We Need Reservations?

A: Reservations are highly recommended and a necessity if you want to be guaranteed play. We do our best to accommodate last minute add-ons or walk-ons but cannot guarantee play or equipment unless you have reservations.

Q: How far in advance do we need to make a reservation?

A: We recommend making reservations two weeks prior to the trip date, earlier if possible. We will however accept reservations up until the day of … as long as there is still availability.

Q: How Do I Make Reservations?

Make Reservations to Play Skirmish Paintball Make Reservations to Play Skirmish Paintball A: Reservations are simple. Just pick a date, tell a few friends, and then give us a call at 1-800-SKIRMISH or click to our online reservation form.

Q: What About a Deposit?

What About a Deposit?A: A $15.00 per person deposit is required to hold your trip date and time. Payment in-full must be received 14 days prior to the day of your trip. When making reservations within 14 days, we will ask for full payment. We accept all major credit cards, personal checks, and money orders.

Q: What is Your Cancellation Policy?

A:  Cancellations made more than 2 weeks prior to a trip may be rescheduled or refunded. If you cancel within 14 days of your trip, we would be happy to reschedule or send rainchecks.
Please note, pre-paid paint policy is not the same as our cancellation policy!

Q: Can we pre-pay for paintballs?

A:  Yes, you can now pay for your paint in advance when making your reservation. 

Q:  What is the pre-paid paint cancellation policy:

A:  Refunds will be given on pre-paid paint orders cancelled within 24-hours of play.  We reserve the right to retain all pre-paid paint money on no-shows, day of play cancellations, or late arrivals who are unable to play.  There are absolutely no refunds on pre-paid paint the day of your trip!

Q: Do We Need to Bring a Group?

Do We Need to Bring a Group?A: Individuals and groups of all sizes are welcome. For individuals or small groups (less than 20 people) we will form teams, let your party stay together, and do our best to match you against a group of equal size and skill. If you have a group of 20 or more, you will play on a variety of private playing fields all day—just you and your friends!

Q: What Kind of Equipment Do You Use?

What Kind of Equipment Do You Use?A: We use Tippmann '98 semi-automatic guns and V-force goggles/facemask system.

Q: Can I Bring My Own Paint?

A: No! We allow field paint only here at Skirmish.

Q: How Much Paint Will I Need?

How Much Paint Will I Need?A: The average player shoots approximately 700 paintballs per day. All Players MUST use Skirmish USA paintballs. Leftover Skirmish Paintballs will be accepted for one year.

Q: What's the weather like at the Skirmish Fields?

What's the weather like at Skirmish?

A: http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USPA0849

Q. I am coming with players under the age of 18 and their parents will not be accompanying them, do their parents need to fill anything out?

A.  YES, you must download and fill out our parental consent form.  Click here for a copy of this waiver Then, bring the consent form with them the day of play.

Q: What Are Your Policies on Safety?

What Are Your Policies on Safety?A: We have maintained an excellent record of safety over the last 24 years.

However, any outdoor adventure activity offers varying degrees of inherent natural risk. The individual's concentration to the task and various other factors contribute to your paintball adventure. Therefore, Skirmish USA cannot assume responsibility for property loss or personal liability. If you question your physical abilities, please consult your physician. You will be asked to acknowledge your acceptance of these conditions before your day by signing a waiver of liability form agreeing to participate at your own risk. Click here for a copy of the waiver form. This is just a copy of the waiver for you to review, please do not fill it out and bring it with you!


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1-800-SKIRMISH (1-800-754-7647)

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1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

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211 North Meckesville Rd
Albrightsville, PA  18210

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