[Timmer1717]

So my dad recently sold his business and we now have this big ass old industrial building. Its 3 stories and we've been trying to figure out what to do with it. I said we build a paintball field. Big first floor could be a cool urban course. Middle could be speedball, and a nice proshop up top. Just wondering if anyone knows what it would cost to get this all up and running and how we get certified and all that good stuff. Also, reballs instead of normal paint? Keep it cleaner inside but how would we pick them all up and would it be cost effective? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Throw some ideas out too if you got em

[SON1C]

i think you should have cheap reball days, but not all reball, thats not appealing to me

[NJC]

but the proshop on the first floor, would rather walk into a pro shop, get my paint, then go up to a field. you will need an industrial grade air compressor and a fill station

[GuyGrim]

Go to the U.S Small Business Administration and get their Business Plan Template. The physical act of completing this plan will help you determine everything you need to know.

[SON1C]

i thought that ^ but figured the third floor would be the smallest aka best for shop and bot would be best for field, however if all equal definitely shop the first floor

[DBeck]

i actually love the idea have maybe two speedball fields one reball one paintball. youd have to hire some refs buy some bunkers create a proshop buy turf buy the paint and the markers then you got to create a food are maybe a nice little deep frier place u also need netting maybe some touch up to the place itself fill statoin compressor and a create bathrooms. maybe even start a team and a lil birthsay area. however this all comes at a cost that cud cost upwards to 500000 but as little as maybe 25000

[GuyGrim]

Yes, Pro shop, registration, and chrono on first floor. You can also create air systems on each floor.

[Timmer1717]

if i get a chance to run in there soon i will take some pics. thing is, the top floor is already really nice office space so thats where i was thinking the shop could go. the rest is concrete industrial stuff...

SON1C, on 24 July 2012 - 07:09 PM, said:

i think you should have cheap reball days, but not all reball, thats not appealing to me

this is my other concern: mess Thats why i was thinking reballs to keep the place as clean as possible but we could always go in once a week and pressure wash it out?

This post has been edited by Timmer1717: 24 July 2012 - 07:47 PM

[paintballguy2255]

Timmer1717, on 24 July 2012 - 07:45 PM, said:

if i get a chance to run in there soon i will take some pics. thing is, the top floor is already really nice office space so thats where i was thinking the shop could go. the rest is concrete industrial stuff...

SON1C, on 24 July 2012 - 07:09 PM, said:

i think you should have cheap reball days, but not all reball, thats not appealing to me

this is my other concern: mess Thats why i was thinking reballs to keep the place as clean as possible but we could always go in once a week and pressure wash it out?

You would have to deflate the bunkers,move them,wash,reflate,and set up,every week.For a guide to opening a field,PM me.

[Impulse3159]

Location?

[tallsmallboy44]

Is this for sure? Also where would it be at? Sound awesome.

[paintballguy2255]

Location:Ohio,it says that under his username.

[picaboo8]

http://app1.sba.gov/.../bptemplate.pdf

[TooTallNiCo]

My local field, Brew City Paintball, opened up in December. They are located in an old warehouse with a pro-shop and two fields inside. I can give you the owner's email and the number for the field if you want to get into contact and see how he runs things and keeps the place clean

[jimbob23929]

I would suggest partitioning the first floor into a pro shop and speedball field. That leaves the entire 2nd floor for an urban field. You could the use the top floor for administration offices/employee area for your refs to put their gear and what-not. My field also has a deal with mark's pizzeria and they serve the entire menu (gets delivered) so that could be an option.

Also, reballs often turn people off of fields. My field has the refs scoop the paint off bunkers every game then cleans the bunkers more thoroughly after open play. this keeps the bunkers inflated for much longer.

This post has been edited by jimbob23929: 24 July 2012 - 11:40 PM

[YoungGun32]

If you have enough room put the pro shop on bottom floor up front and airball field behind it with plexi glass windows diving them so people can watch. It can be the "premiere" spot and make it available for renting for teams and such.

[picaboo8]

Also....how close is the closest field to where that building is?

[GuyGrim]

picaboo8, on 24 July 2012 - 11:51 PM, said:

Also....how close is the closest field to where that building is?

I am jealous! This sounds like a fun opportunity. Good luck. You have received alot of really great suggestions, so far. With regards to the pro shop on the 3rd floor? Don't just think of people walking in off the street to buy markers, pod packs, paint, etc. Coming from someone who knows a little about retail - The harder you make it for people to shop, the easier it is for them to buy stuff online. Trust me, people will think twice about shopping there if they need to walk a flight of steps or even use an elevator. God help you if they have to walk down a hallway.

Easy in, Easy out, Easy cash!

The fact that the first floor is concrete slab, makes it easy to subdivide for different uses. How large is the building? How many square feet on each floor? Also, is it clear span or are there posts / columns or walls in the way?

[SON1C]

Pics!

[tallsmallboy44]

paintballguy2255, on 24 July 2012 - 10:48 PM, said:

Location:Ohio,it says that under his username.

Thats awesome. I am hoping near Cleveland.