Combat sports

    Free Paintball Waiver Template

    Mask rules, velocity limits, close-range hits, and the field boundary language that keeps a fast game defensible.

    [Business Name]

    Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

    paintball activities

    1. Participant Information

    Participant full name: ______________________________

    Date of birth: ____________________ Age: __________

    Address: ______________________________________________

    Phone: ____________________ Email: __________________

    Emergency contact name: ____________________________

    Emergency contact phone: ___________________________

    Date of paintball activities: ____________________

    2. Activity and Voluntary Participation

    I am requesting to participate in paintball activities operated by [Business Name] ("the Company"). I understand that paintball involves being struck by paintballs travelling at speed, and that welts, bruises, and stinging impacts are normal outcomes of the game.

    I confirm that my participation is entirely voluntary, that no one has pressured me to take part, and that I may stop participating at any time if I believe conditions are unsafe or beyond my ability.

    3. Assumption of Risk

    I understand that paintball activities involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by the Company, and that those risks include, but are not limited to:

    Permanent eye injury or blindness if a mask is removed inside the playing field

    Welts, bruises, abrasions, and bleeding from paintball impacts

    Injury from close-range hits, including to exposed skin, ears, and neck

    Falls, sprains, and collisions while running across uneven field terrain

    Impact with bunkers, netting, obstacles, and other players

    Marker malfunction, barrel blockage, and compressed air system failure

    Serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death

    I have read this list, I understand it, and I knowingly and voluntarily accept every one of these risks, including risks that may arise from the negligence of others or that are not specifically listed above.

    4. Rules and Instructions

    I agree to follow all posted rules, safety briefings, and instructions given by [Business Name] staff, including:

    Masks stay on at all times inside the netted playing field, without exception

    Barrel covers fitted whenever the marker is outside an active game

    All markers chronographed to the field velocity limit before play

    Honouring surrender rules and minimum engagement distances

    No blind firing, physical contact, or climbing on bunkers

    Staying inside marked field boundaries at all times

    I understand that failing to follow the rules may result in my removal from the activity without a refund.

    5. Equipment

    I agree to inspect any equipment provided to me before use and to immediately report anything that appears damaged, worn, or unsafe. If I choose to use the equipment, I am confirming that I accept it in its current condition.

    I accept responsibility for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of equipment that is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond normal wear while it is in my care.

    6. Alcohol, Drugs, and Fitness to Participate

    I confirm that I am not under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or any medication that impairs judgment, coordination, or reaction time, and I will not become so during the activity.

    I understand the Company may refuse or end my participation, without refund, if staff believe I am impaired.

    7. Health, Fitness, and Medical Authorization

    I confirm that I am physically able to take part in this activity and that I have disclosed any medical condition, injury, allergy, pregnancy, or medication that could affect my safety or the safety of others.

    Conditions to disclose: ______________________________________________

    In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize the Company to arrange first aid, emergency transport, and medical treatment on my behalf, and I accept financial responsibility for the cost of that care.

    8. Release of Liability and Indemnification

    To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of [State], I release, waive, and discharge [Business Name], its owners, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, and property owners (together, "the Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, and causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in this activity, including those caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.

    I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from any claim brought by me, by anyone acting on my behalf, or by a third party as a result of my conduct during the activity.

    This release is binding on me, my heirs, my personal representatives, and my estate.

    9. Parent or Legal Guardian Consent (participants under 18)

    I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named below and that I have full legal authority to sign this agreement on the minor's behalf.

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________

    I have explained the risks described above to the minor in terms the minor can understand. I accept every term of this agreement on the minor's behalf, I authorize emergency medical care for the minor, and I agree to indemnify the Released Parties against any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor.

    10. Acknowledgement and Signature

    I have read this entire agreement. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue. I am signing it freely, without inducement, and I intend it to be as broad and inclusive as the law allows. If any part of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining parts stay in full force.

    Participant signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

    Printed name: ______________________________________

    Parent/guardian signature (if participant is under 18): ______________________________ Date: ____________

    Printed name of parent/guardian: ______________________________

    This template is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Waiver enforceability varies by state and by activity. Have an attorney or your insurer review this document before using it with customers.

    How to use this paintball waiver

    Paintball's serious injuries almost all trace to one behaviour: removing a mask inside the playing field. Eye injuries from a single unprotected moment are catastrophic and permanent, and your waiver should call that out as its own clause rather than folding it into a general rules list.

    Velocity is the second pillar. Chronographing markers before play and enforcing a maximum feet-per-second is a standard of care, and documenting that participants agreed to it strengthens your position considerably.

    Close-range hits and surrender rules round it out. Welts and bruising are expected outcomes of the sport, and stating that plainly prevents a routine bruise from becoming a complaint.

    Before you use it

    • Give mask removal its own clause — it is the source of nearly every catastrophic claim.
    • Document your chronograph velocity limit in the waiver, not only on a sign.
    • State that welts and bruising are expected so routine marks are not treated as injuries.
    Read the full paintball waiver guide

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