July 08 - 10, 2022
Invasion of Normandy (ION)
The World’s Largest Paintball Scenario
20th Anniversary Game!
Join Skirmish and over 4,000 paintball players as we gather to recreate the Infamous World War II D-Day. Play two days of scenario game paintball, camp on site and shop at the largest vendor show in the world of paintball. Plus, all registered ION players can battle from Castle to Castle in our FREE Castle Night game on Friday. Will you storm the beaches with the Allied Troops to keep the Axis from advancing or will you help the Axis forces to keep the Allies from advancing? Keep scrolling for game details. Click here for the official ION game map
INVASION OF NORMANDY RATES
Now through Game Day
- $89.99 per person - Entry for three days of play (Friday Castle Nights, Saturday/Sunday ION, FREE primitive camping and parking all three days)
- NOTE: Advance reservations via phone and online will close on July 5th at 5pm. Walk-ons will be welcome on game day!!!
- Pre-purchase unlimited discounted cases of paintballs per person
- Now through 5pm on July 5th
- $75.00 per case (rec paint | Empire Custom) | 2,000 paintballs per case
- $85.00 per case (upgraded paint | Empire Premium | 2,000 paintballs per case
- May be purchased online or by calling us at 570.325.8430 prior to 5pm on July 5th, or at the fields on game day
ION GAME MAP
ION EVENT & MISSION SCHEDULE
ION GROUP LEADER BENEFITS*
- 10+ players
- One person plays Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy scenario game for FREE
- 1,000 FREE paintballs
- 20+ players
- Two people play Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy scenario game for FREE
- 1,000 FREE paintballs
- 30+ players
- Three people play Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy scenario game for FREE
- 2,000 paintballs – that’s one full case!
- 40+ players
- Four people play Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy scenario game for FREE
- 2,000 paintballs – that’s one full case!
- *ION Group Leader Benefits are valid with advance reservations only & based on paying people present game day
Invasion Of Normandy Dates
- July 8th - Free Castle Nights Game
- July 9th & 10th - ION Scenario Game
Invasion Of Normandy Schedule
- Check in, Paint Sales, & Equipment Upgrades
- Friday: 2pm -9pm
- Saturday: 8:30am - 8pm
- Sunday: 8:30am - close
- Free Castle Nights
- Friday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- ION Game Times
- Saturday: 12noon - 10pm
- Sunday: 9:30am - 1:30pm
- Awards and Player Raffle
- Sunday: 2pm
- Food Stand
- Friday: 12noon - 8pm
- Saturday: 7am - 9pm
- Sunday: 7am - 3pm
- Vendors
- Friday: 2pm -9pm
- Saturday: 8:30am - 8pm
- Sunday: 8:30am - close
Invasion Of Normandy Command Staff
Commander of Axis Forces: Mike Conklin (RTM Mike)
- Chief of Operations: Adriana Andreko
- OKM - Navy Command: Samuel Scott
- OKW - Ground Command: Doug Sholander
- OKL - Air force Command: Mike Elward
Supreme Allied Commander: Colin Sayers, Blacklisted
- S.A.C.: Colin Sayers, Blacklisted
- D.S.A.C: Ryan "Rip" Galvin, Wildcards Militia
- 21st A.G.: Patrick "Mercer" Whalen, Task Force Black
- 12th A.G.: Steve "Frosty" Solo
Invasion Of Normandy Game Details
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ION Paint Discounts
- Now through Game Day: Pre-purchase unlimited discounted cases of paintballs per person
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- $75.00 per case (rec paint | Empire Custom) | 2,000 paintballs per case
- $85.00 per case (upgraded paint | Empire Premium | 2,000 paintballs per case
- Invasion of Normandy Prepaid Paint Policy: Refunds will be given on pre-paid paintball orders cancelled prior to 12noon on Thursday, July 7th. After that time, there are absolutely no refunds on paintballs. 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. Paintballs are non-transferable.
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Rental Equipment
- Tippmann 98 rental guns are free with a valid driver’s license that will be used as a security deposit until the rental equipment is returned. We permit two Tippmann 98 rental guns per one id.
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Fills
- N2 Air Fills, 3,000 and 4,500 psi, are FREE!
Scenario Game Rules
Game Map
Event Schedule | Missions | Props | Points
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Chrono
- 280 fps max. Chrono Stations will be at your insertion point. Roaming judges will also be checking with hand-held devices. If you are shooting hot, you will be removed from play immediately!
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Medic Cards
- You will be issued your medic cards at check in. If you are shot during the game, you will be required to find a medic ref to mark your card. After three marks, you must leave the field and reinsert at your insertion point.
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Food
- Available for sale throughout the game.
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Water
- Available for sale at our food court, we strongly recommend you bring extra water!
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Camping
- Free on-site primitive camping is available during the event. You are responsible for all necessary camping equipment/gear. Small RV's and campers are also permitted (no hook-ups). Open fires are NOT permitted. There will be portable restrooms and hand washing stations on site.
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Credit Card/Cash
- Cash is quicker but we accept all major credit cards.
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ATM
- There is an ATM located at check-in.
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Permitted Items
- Flashlights, Paint Grenades, Perimeter Warning Devices, and Thermal Imagers.
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Prohibited
- Guns shooting over 280 fps, Hot Burning Smoke, Knives, Firearms, Flares, Rope, Wire, Portable Shields, Spotlights, Laser Sights.
- No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Open Fires, No Fireworks, No Motorized Vehicles after 9pm, No Enola Gaye Smoke! No First Strike Rounds! No Switching Teams!
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Vendors
- Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy event is host the largest paintball vendor show in the industry. As the date nears, we will post a list of the vendors on our social media channels. If you are interested in becoming a vendor and showcasing your products to thousands of paintball players, please contact Sky Fogal at SkyF@Skirmish.com or give him a call at 570-325-8430 ext. 129 for details.
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Media/On Field Photographers
- Photographers/members of the media are permitted access to the playing fields and vendor area but MUST be registered in advance. Please contact: Nikki Hurley, Director of Marketing, at NHurley@Skirmish.com or 570-732-0690 for details and pricing. Note, if you are a registered player, you do not need to register for a media pass.