UKPBA

What is the UKPBA?

The United Kingdom Paintball Association (UKPBA) is a non-profit making body dedicated to the promotion and protection of the sport of paintball in the UK.

Established in 1989, the UKPBA has a membership in excess of 500,000 people – all of whom play paintball or have played paintball in the past. The UKPBA is believed to be the largest representative body of British paintball and has a fair claim to be considered the governing body of paintball in the UK.

In March 2005 the Association changed its membership structure to also admit trade members. All of the site operator members have been inspected and approved by the UKPBA as accredited sites, so as to maintain a premium standard of facilities and services amongst all trade members. All accredited members are recognised by the UKPBA logo.

In order to gain accredited status, all trade member sites must meet the following criteria and conform to the UKPBA Code of Conduct, including (but not limited to):

  • Maintain a policy of full Public Liability Insurance.
  • Maintain a policy of full Employers Liability Insurance.
  • Pay all staff through a PAYE system (deduct tax and NI).
  • Fully account for VAT, and provide a till receipt for every purchase.
  • Maintain an explosives registration with the LPA.
  • Conduct a full site risk assessment, including a full schedule of reviews.
  • Maintain a ‘safe zone’ according to the following standards:
    • No paintball markers permitted outside of the gun zone
    • High mesh netting/fencing to prevent ingress of paintballs
    • Flushing WC’s
    • All-weather seating areas
    • Licensed catering facilities
    • First aid equipment and facilities
  • All senior marshalling personnel to be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • All players provided with fully integrated goggles, incorporating a fully articulated plastic head guard.
  • All marshalling personnel to be trained to UKPBA Grade 3 Standard or above.
  • Gas propellant bottles and markers to be serviced by a qualified air-smith.
  • Gas propellant bottles to be replaced in accordance with the date stamp.
  • All paintball jumpsuits to be laundered between every use.
  • Kitchen staff to hold Basic Food Hygiene qualifications.
  • All relevant staff to hold a suitable First Aid qualification.
  • Commission and adhere to an ecologist’s woodland management plan.
  • Grant entry to no player under 10 years of age.
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