Airsoft Players, Teams and Tournaments
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Those who don't participate in the airsoft sport often assume that all airsoft players are a little nuts. Considering that the entire game is built around hunting down other people and eliminating them with equipment that has brand names like Jing Gong, Dboys, and Star Rainbow, I guess we are a little nuts! In reality, airsoft players are actually those who just enjoy the patience, planning, strategy, skill, and teamwork that go into the sport. Airsoft players know that the sport builds self-esteem, concentration, and provides great exercise. Rarely do airsoft games involve a frenzy of shooting; they are played around a certain scenario with rules, strategies, real planning, and airsoft safety.
Airsoft enthusiasts usually form teams that they play with on a regular basis, and through this, they learn reliance and trust of others. They learn to set aside their own ambitions for the good of the team and to take direction from the leader. When they are victorious they get to share in the thrill of victory with others.
Most veterans to the airsoft sport are glad to find new members and share their years of experience and skills with newcomers. They look out for the amateur players on the skirmish field and point out strategies and key moves. They teach how to plan their battle, wait for the right opportunity to strike, and make quick adjustments when they see their enemy doing something unexpected. Unfortunately, there are some players that ignore the rules of the game, or keep themselves separate from the team and do their own thing, so to speak. These types of competitors can detract from the entire experience, but thankfully they are few and far between. Luckily, because of the teamwork requirements of airsoft, most players on the field are mindful of good sportsmanship, even when caught up in the adrenaline of the competition.
Once you build and develop a good airsoft team you may want to compete in airsoft tournaments. Airsoft tournaments have been springing up all over the world in recent years as the popularity of the sport grows. Most are what is called scenario style, meaning that there is a certain objective that airsoft teams must accomplishment to win; it's not just a free-for-all of shooting at your opponents. Some airsoft teams even play professionally, and spend thousands of dollars to tour the country and play different fields or in different tournaments.
If you're looking to join a game, team, or tournament, it's important to find the right airsoft group. Even if you're not interested in making airsoft a full-time pursuit, most airsoft teams that play casually welcome newcomers to their roster, provided of course you have your basic equipment and understanding of how the game is played. If you find an airsoft field near you, you can check with the owners about scheduled and tournament play. They can also let you know what teams are looking for new members and the skill level required to join a game. With a little or a lot of commitment you can enjoy the airsoft sport, a game of military-style planning and strategy.
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wow! what a great artical. I think I will join the local airsoft club now.
semper fi!
I never really considered airsoft tournaments before - just never thought about it. I have always just had fun with targets, but now after reading tis article, I'll be checking into competition play soon.
Nice artical Daryle
You know this is really awesome. I am sending this over to my brothers. They both a in to paint guns and I know they would get a real kick out of this. Thnks!!
airsoft is better than paintball. There is still hope for them.
Very nice article,where can I find a tournament? My two friends and I want to play in touraments but we are only fourteen years old..if anyone can help please comment.
i live in michgan and i whant to start a team and i do not know if there are any tournaments in michigan.
Check out Airsoftforum.com Every and any tournaments in various states are listed there.
once a ten year old kid said he was going to an airsoft tournment. was he lying?
i need kidz for a tourney im massachewsetts
I ma ten and I am very good at shooting guns i have been shoting real guns at targets and airsoft i have noticed that i am smart with guns too. i really want to join an airsoft team in atkanta for younger kids does anybody know where one is?
please join my team e-mail me at moosesam@gmail.com
As a child living on a military base my eye's came to see a part of teamwork an average individual does't.This is why i've been with the same team for over 7years.team trust is all about the TEAM and the GOAL of that team.me and the team run drills often and don't stop until we ALL see PERFECTION.
hi do you know a good airsoft arena for an overnight airsoft war?
how old do u have to be
Depends on the team or the feild. Usually 18, but sometimes with parental consent or supervision you can go in under 18 years.
Hi all i was wondering why all you air-soft player dress in active military members uniforms yawl have no right to wear them you guys did not earn them or shed your blood in Iraq. Only if you are prior military then it is ok but just answer me why us service members do not like it.
Some of you guys are asking all these questions but you arn't saying where you are currently living. This isn't going to help us find you tournaments and open airsoft events. I live in the state of Ohio and there is a website that has airsoft stuff all for the state of Ohio. The site URL is http://airsoftohio.com and they have event dates, and everything. I just recently started and airsoft team for the people that live in Ohio. But we only take in members that are near where we live in ohio. We have a website. I put our website in the URL box. Ill put it in here also so you can just copy and paste it. Well thanks for the nice article. All airsofters enjoy new people. We like to help the new people learn tactics and more. Keep Airsofting!!! http://ratairsoft.darkbb.com
how old do you have to be
Age requirement depends on the team or the field. Usually 18, but sometimes with parental consent or supervision you can go in under 18 years.
nice im starting a team
i need to know a liitle more on what to look for when finding a tournament
that was a good article and decently funny
i need kids for a team in rockland mass
hey i am looking to build an airsoft team in the chicago area, well kinda close to chicago more like aurora, but if anyone knows how to get into tournaments can u tell me so i can enter in it, btw contact me if you are interested in joining my e mail is ninjaairsofter@comcast.net and the team has two people, im 15 so yea my team name will be The Black Ops or Team Black Ops
hey i live in alberta if anyone has a tournement going on anywhere in Alberta then email me at true.calum@gmailc.om
i live in texas so if there are any tournements going on let me now
Hey guys im a thirteen year old kid and i really want to do a torny for airsoft do u thing that u cold tell me of any places in pa. thanks GO AIRSOFT
hey guys i live in downing town pa and i want to join a teem do u if u have any suggestions please let me know at kings84@live.com thanks go airsoft
Take a look at the OnTarget Airsoft MySpace Page, friends section
http://www.myspace.com/ontargetairsoft
Plenty of teams and players from around the US you can link up with.
I'm only 13 but trust me, I'm pro with an airsoft gun. I have a G36c G608 and am looking for a team for Massachusetts. Anyone up for it? I'm looking for players around my age. Email me if you need a player- willizle1@gmail.com
Jesse,
On our website www.OnTargetAirsoft.com there is a link to the TEAMS & FORUMS section (right had side). There is a team out of kenosha, WI that you might want to link up with. Also, some of the fields will allow under
18 if parents are present and sign a waiver. Remeber, we all have to start somewhere. Today's "Stink" is tomorrow's Talent. Good Luck!
Daryle
www.OnTargetAirsoft.com
im 13 an i lov aisoft what should i do to get on a team
I play airsoft with my frends and after reading this i am going to join a team.
I live in Eastern Mass, and I have been plaing airsoft sence I was nine, I am sixteen now and have had no luck in finding an Airsoft Team. This article was well written and very useful but those people who are like me, and can't get to the events at Ohio and the like, need to know if their are local teams in the area and if we can join in. If any one can help out send me an email at cody262ace@msn.com. Thanks!
use two tone guns all the time havin matches with mates and wont to join a team for under 16s in exeter ,devon email me if you no any were please at williamjrae@hotmail.com cheers
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grady sewell says:
17 months ago
good artical