Despite the beautiful weather, we had lower turnout - but that is to be expected - today is a day for honoring all the moms out there. We added one new club member though - thanks for coming out! The big news of the day was a one on one - Ted versus Tony in the Hornet’s Nest. All reports are that it was an intensely fun (and exhausting) game that was great to watch!

See you all next weekend!

Today was installment # 2 of the “Scenario Challenge” Scenario. As you are aware, this years’ format is different than many years past; those interested in Captaining a team signed up with Kathy on Opening Day, and each month a different Captain/Co-Captain is selected from the list and they duke it out for a chance at the semi-finals, to be played in the months of August and September. Those winners will go on to face one another in BIG GAME XVI.

Next up for May were Brad and Rod, representing the Gray team, playing Dave and ___ of the Blue team. Since only the Captain and Co-captain are guaranteed, teams were quickly divided using the “playground rules” method (with certain accommodations made for groups that came to play together). After the teams were decided, we ended up with even teams, estimated to be around 16 players per team. Teams were released directly from the Neutral Zone for both the break and the re-insertion for the two hour game.

The basic format of this game and all subsequent games leading up to BIG GAME XVI are as follows:

Across the 24 acre property, five flag pole levers were placed in wooded locations - none of which could be directly guarded from a building. Captains and Co-Captains each had life cards as well. This month’s “Winner Take All” Mission was Karl. He was an escapee hiding somewhere on the property. His goal was to remain uncaptured for the duration of the game, armed initially with only a PGP with 10 balls. If shot (i.e. “captured”) Karl was the property of whichever team shot him… but he could escape at any time if not actively watched. His personal gun with full hopper was also hidden on the field prior to the game start, so if he was successful in escaping, he could sneak to his hidden weapon to re-arm himself. Whichever team captured Karl then needed to have him at a flag pole lever they controlled by the conclusion of the game to count for team score. In an additional twist for Karl, Nate was released onto the field of play to hunt Karl exclusively. Nate’s only job was to get Karl’s weapon, thusly making it easier for either team to capture Karl. Total points available for the game were 1,000, divided up as follows:

(2) Captains - 5 life cards each at 20 points = 200 points possible

(2) Co-Captains - 5 life cards each at 5 points =  50 points possible

Five Flag stations at 100 points each = 500 points possible

Team Mission (Karl) - Winner-Take-All -  250 points possible  

What an exciting game! Flag poles changed colors many times, as well as control of different fields. Nate did as he promised about a half hour into the game, tracking and disarming Karl, whom he found up in the back corner of the Pasture. Joe and Bill of the Gray team were able to find Karl later in the game, disarming him from his secondary weapon. Karl was a sly one however - he kept his captors on their toes.

With only a few minutes remaining in the game, Tony of the Gray team snuck in and changed the pole lever nearest the Hillbilly Hilton to Gray, then called out to Bill at the edge of the Pasture, who still had posession of Karl. Karl then escaped from Bill, running at full-speed from him out of the City, towards (and hopefully past) the pole lever. Bill was a quick one however, sending massive ropes of paint at Karl until he surrendered. Gray held Karl at the base of the pole lever, but the moment Bill’s gun began acting up and Tony was distracted by the looming Blue forces surrounding them, Karl again bolted from his captors and out of sight. With .02 seconds remaining in the game, Blue had re-captured the Hilton pole lever.

Blue seemed to have a fairly commanding lead for most of the game, controlling more of the flag poles, but in the end the GRAY TEAM, led by Brad and Rod, won May’s game by controlling 3 of the 5 poles (nearest Cottage, Tippmann and Mine Field), along with life cards points added in. Since Karl evaded capture, those 250 points were not awarded to either team. Brad and Rod will move on to the Semi-finals to be held in August, facing Todd and Jerry of the BLUE TEAM.

Thank you for such an exciting and well-played game. We will see you again next weekend!

Sunday was a beautiful day for paintball! Thank you to our 13 newest club members of the 2012 season.

It was great to have you with us. Lots of paintball was played today, and I must say, everyone played with honor and really put forth good efforts all day. Lots of communication and sportsmanship from every player I saw out there. Great job and amazing to watch!

Thank you all for all your hard work over the weekend. This up-coming Sunday is the next installment of “Scenario Challenge 2012″ so see you then! We will also be continuing our Bake Sale next weekend since Weenie Kings will not be in attendance, so bring a few extra bucks with you to get your sugar-buzz on for the game!

Our Fundraiser totals for the 2012 Season so far are as follows:

DONATIONS FROM PAINTBALLS (at $5 per Case): $90.00

DONATION JAR: $187.02

REFUND OF BOTTLE/CANS (from out back & from the house): $12.00

AIRSOFT EVENT (Pizza and Bake Sale) $ 146.00

AIRSOFT EVENT (cash donation for use of Splatmandu) $ 100.00

BAKE SALE on 4.29.2012 - $20.00

TOTAL: $555.02

We thank you for coming to our fields to play, and thank you for your donations to the Domestic Assault Shelter, which included: Splatmandu Bake Sale - $100.00, Pizza - $46.00, and cash $191.22 (includes $100.00 donation from event, and even a winning $2.00 lotto ticket!) and canned goods for the Domestic Assault Shelter. Special thanks to Jerry and Onnika, who took the first shift overseeing the Bake sale and running for the pizzas.

To all our Airsoft friends:We appreciate your generosity to our cause and for taking such good care of the fields while you were here. Because this has been such a successful event, we are working on another event in late September / early October - with all proceeds to benefit the Domestic Assault Shelter as well. Organizers are still working out the details, so we should have more information later in the season.

Let’s all give a warm welcome to “Hef” and Miss April. Their offspring will be sure to warm our bellies come fall!

the campsites added to nearby SOBWAL Sanctuary

Thanks to those that came out to play this weekend. We added five new club members on Sunday. Chances of rain throughout the day were forecasted, so even though the numbers were lower, that didn’t stop the fun!

During the week, Ted and Tony have still been working hard on the fields and they are looking great! Since the turnout has been low for weekend help, Kathy has been working especially hard on her Saturdays off building blinds, mowing fields etc. If you have any spare time, supplies, etc. Splatmandu could really use your help!

Reminder: Since Weenie King Mike will be unable to be here for May’s Scenario Sunday, we are having a BAKE SALE on May 6th to help generate some funds for the DASAC. Anyone willing to bake and donate snacks (or buy some) - we’d greatly appreciate it!

Thank you everyone and have a great week.

In order to generate more funds for the Domestic Assault Shelter, we will be having a BAKE SALE at May’s Scenario Sunday. If you want to bake some goods to donate to the cause, we’d greatly appreciate it - but we would love donations for the goods more! Bring your sweet tooth and a few extra dollars with you to Scenario! See you soon.