Future uncertain for paintball business (Flag Raiders)

The Saint · December 12th, 2007, 16:40

Well, if he needs a hand rebuilding the field elsewhere, I'm sure some of us wouldn't mind lending a hand building or raiding construction dumpsters. We should try to see this as an opportunity to play a part in a new field that's even more friendly towards airsofting needs.

13Fido13 · December 12th, 2007, 16:57

Hopefully he finds a new location soon, so we can get everything started. Maybe a field with more emphasis on airsoft?

Brian McIlmoyle · December 12th, 2007, 17:25

That will allow the business is the trick.

He got caught in an "official Plan" legal snarl. At least the counsel acknowledged the local value of the business enough to direct the planners to help him find a new location in the municipality. Also they are allowing a 1 year wind down and relocation plan... so clearly it is not the death knell for Flag Raiders.

Forever_kaos · December 12th, 2007, 18:14

I think it'd be awesome if they moved to London but hey

sad to hear

Sergeantmajor · December 12th, 2007, 18:21

screw politics...

indoor will stat open?

can't they build a huge tent or something? arent there like big indoor golf courses??? big white bulb?

Lawdog · December 12th, 2007, 19:05

That sucks.

Hopefully Joe will rise to this challenge and land on his feet.

LD

MrEvolution · December 12th, 2007, 19:23

Soccer Moms win again. (At least the environmental and Noise part)

I played my only 2 games there, but it was a great field.

Maybe all you guys can come to niagara...if you all ask the field owner nicely a million times im sure he would say yes.
www.niagaratactical.com
or
DMZ Paintball, but theyre site is down.

White_knight · December 12th, 2007, 19:47

DMZ! are you mad. never again am i giving that man any of my money. but yes FR, come on down to the Niagara region. we're ripe for the airsoft picken

NachoPuddin · December 12th, 2007, 19:49

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Originally Posted by White_knight

DMZ! are you mad. never again am i giving that man any of my money.

.....?

Koopa · December 13th, 2007, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Yuxi

Personally, I prefer FR as a field for what it has, what it is, and its prices, as well as just how god damn well Joe treats us. Many good memories from that field, I sure as hell hope Joe can find another area, because that man knows how to create and run a great field!

You havent been to Wasaga have you? Its like 3 FlagRaiders; Im bored of FR but Wasaga is so big its not possible to play on every field in a day. Im not a fan of the tacky cowboy town or the tank field but it has a lot of other forest type fields and much better built structures. And it has running water and electricity! And indoor facilties! This makes a big difference during those cold, frozen rain winter days.

FR is a great field though as it is closer and its great for night games. And Joe does treat us slightly better than Wasaga. It also has the old field which is great when you get sick of the new field. I hope Joe uses this as an opportunity to make the new new field even better than before

wildcard · December 13th, 2007, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuxi

I have, frankly I just enjoy FR more for a few reasons. Not to say I think Wasaga is a bad field, its certainly an excellent field, my preference simply goes out to FR.

Frankly relations with Wasaga on previous occasions were somewhat turbulent, and if I remember right there was talk of banning airsoft there years back, hence why I support Joe even more.

the talk about banning airsoft was because some irresponsible noob shot up some signs thinking that it was cool

MrEvolution · December 13th, 2007, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by White_knight

DMZ! are you mad. never again am i giving that man any of my money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NachoPuddin

.....?

Local field owner. Hes a bit of a tard.
A field is a field however.

Koopa · December 13th, 2007, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuxi

I have, frankly I just enjoy FR more for a few reasons. Not to say I think Wasaga is a bad field, its certainly an excellent field, my preference simply goes out to FR.

Frankly relations with Wasaga on previous occasions were somewhat turbulent, and if I remember right there was talk of banning airsoft there years back, hence why I support Joe even more.

I see your point

Double Tapper · December 15th, 2007, 13:55

There was a paintball field a couple of roads north of elmira,it closed
I am sure the land is still avalible.

Kingafk2008 · December 28th, 2007, 18:25

When the hell have they ever had 60 employees at a game?!? I have been there dozens of times, for huge paintball scenario games as well. The funniest is the guy, (employee), who comes over to the fence after the game every time I have been there, and complains about how he has to do the shut down by himself, and hopes someone just once will help him do it.

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December 12th, 2007, 16:40	#61
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Well, if he needs a hand rebuilding the field elsewhere, I'm sure some of us wouldn't mind lending a hand building or raiding construction dumpsters. We should try to see this as an opportunity to play a part in a new field that's even more friendly towards airsofting needs. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

December 12th, 2007, 16:57	#62
13Fido13 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sudbury, Ontario	Hopefully he finds a new location soon, so we can get everything started. Maybe a field with more emphasis on airsoft? __________________ Level 2 BA Certified

December 12th, 2007, 17:25	#63
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Finding a municipality or location That will allow the business is the trick. He got caught in an "official Plan" legal snarl. At least the counsel acknowledged the local value of the business enough to direct the planners to help him find a new location in the municipality. Also they are allowing a 1 year wind down and relocation plan... so clearly it is not the death knell for Flag Raiders. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

December 12th, 2007, 18:14	#64
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	I think it'd be awesome if they moved to London but hey sad to hear __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

December 12th, 2007, 18:21	#65
Sergeantmajor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada	screw politics... indoor will stat open? can't they build a huge tent or something? arent there like big indoor golf courses??? big white bulb? __________________ "Lieutenant John Chard: The army doesn't like more than one disaster in a day. Bromhead: Looks bad in the newspapers and upsets civilians at their breakfast." - ZULU (1964)

December 12th, 2007, 19:47	#68
White_knight Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006	DMZ! are you mad. never again am i giving that man any of my money. but yes FR, come on down to the Niagara region. we're ripe for the airsoft picken __________________ Burnaby / Vancouver area Age verifier Last edited by White_knight; December 12th, 2007 at 19:49..

December 15th, 2007, 13:55	#74
Double Tapper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The land of the over regulated and the banners	There was a paintball field a couple of roads north of elmira,it closed I am sure the land is still avalible.

December 28th, 2007, 18:25	#75
Kingafk2008 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007	When the hell have they ever had 60 employees at a game?!? I have been there dozens of times, for huge paintball scenario games as well. The funniest is the guy, (employee), who comes over to the fence after the game every time I have been there, and complains about how he has to do the shut down by himself, and hopes someone just once will help him do it.

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