The Valley Dispatch

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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March 23, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

The Ultimate Bachelor Party Playbook

Paintball is one of those quintessential bachelor party experiences. In 2025, 30% of our groups were bachelor parties. Who doesn’t want to get their bros together and shoot each other?…

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March 9, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

The War on Couches: Why Outdoor Activities Matter More Than Ever

It’s 2026. There is an imprint on my couch that may never fade. My screen time report judges me weekly. I bounce from a medium screen, to a big screen,…

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February 4, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What’s The Difference Between Regular Impact Paintball and Low Impact Paintball

Good question, I’m happy you asked. There are some general differences between the two and then some specific Champion Valley differences between the two.    First and foremost the only…

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