Up to 16 people can participate in paintball at the same time. (submitted photo/Julia Groves)

By Derek Cornet

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Julia Groves and her brother, Solomon, have launched a recreational paintball business 15 minutes north of La Ronge.

The siblings were inspired by their father, Sean, to open the business after he and some friends originally started the endeavour several years ago. Groves stated her dad, who launched it with a group of mostly RCMP officers, was left with it when many of them moved away and he had to shut it down because of the workload he has as a doctor. It wasn’t until earlier this year the Groves siblings decided to get it up and running again.

“We have been running games here and there for schools and stuff,” Julia said. “Whenever they would want to do a game, we would set it up for them. We have been consistently doing this over the past few years, but it hasn’t been a formal business so to speak.”

Up to 16 people can participate in paintball at the same time and customers are also supplied with all the necessary safety gear to play. Groves stated paintball is dangerous, which is why wearing gear is important, as well as following all the rules. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to play, but they are welcome to attend and watch.

Paintball is a game most people will enjoy as there is no specific way to play, Groves added, and the paintball course is open seven days per week. She stated they are also thinking about having drop-ins on Sundays, so those who want extra practice or want to play by themselves can do so. Those who want to play need to register before showing up and they can call 1-306-420-0317 to arrange a game.

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“We’re really adamant about reading the safety rules and make sure everyone knows what they are getting into before they step out on to the field,” Julia said. “Getting hit by a paintball does hurt and you have to accept it’s going to hurt, but you also have to keep in mind we have rules to protect you for a reason like keeping your mask on at all times.”

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