The Valley Dispatch

June 1, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What Are Gel Blasters? A Parent’s Guide to GelBlasters at Champion Valley

GelBlasters is our newest activity at Champion Valley, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. GelBlasters shoot small hydrated “gellets” out of a battery-powered blaster. If you’re old enough…

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May 25, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Offsite Paintball Rentals: Bring the Paintball to Your Property

Did you know we offer offsite rentals? Well. Now you do. An offsite rental means you pick up equipment from us, take it to your own property, or property you…

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May 18, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Why Can’t You Bring Your Own Paintballs? (OFP Policy Explained)

“Because then how would you make money?” Tempting answer. Incorrect answer. Mostly. You’ll notice almost every paintball field, especially in the Midwest, has an OFP policy. That stands for On-Field…

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May 11, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Common Paintball Myths Busted: Freezing Paintballs, FPS & Mask Safety

Every year I hear the same legends. The same “back in my day” stories. The same cousin-of-a-friend horror tales. So call me Adam Savage. Let’s bust a few. Myth #1:…

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May 4, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Is a Champion Valley Season Pass Worth It? (Cost Breakdown & Savings)

Great question. Let’s break it down. We offer three season pass options: Paintball Season Pass Airsoft Season Pass Adventure Season Pass All of them include: Free admission for open play…

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April 27, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Does Paintball Hurt? What to Expect Before You Play

Yes, I could end the blog here. But I know the next question is always, “Okay, but how much does it hurt?” And honestly, pain is kind of hard to…

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April 20, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

How to Plan a Successful Birthday Party (Lessons From Hosting Thousands)

How to Throw a Birthday Party That Actually Slaps We’ve hosted thousands of birthday parties. Most are a smashing success. A few involve epic meltdowns. Some are just… mid. It…

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April 13, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

👉 How Birthday Parties Work at Champion Valley (Paintball, Airsoft & More)

If you’re planning a birthday for someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys out-of-the-box parties, or gets a little too excited about the idea of shooting their friends, you’re in the…

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April 6, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What Should I Wear to Paintball?

Super common question! If you’d rather watch the answer, here’s a TikTok about it. If reading is more your thing, here’s the short version: The only absolute requirement is closed-toe…

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March 30, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What Does It Actually Cost at Champion Valley?

Honestly, our pricing is more confusing than I’d like it to be. Confusing enough that I decided a whole blog post made more sense than trying to cram this into…

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