New SE Wisconsin Field

[the JoKeR]

The previous thread didn't really specify where the field was. Here's the thread and some more info:

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61456

The place is in Racine WI. I stopped by today to take a look. They're not open yet, and are still building bunkers and such, but it looks like it'll be a good place for indoor play. I talked to one of the owners for a while, and I get the impression that he's really committed to making it a good safe place to play. They only have the one field, but as long as they change the design regularly to keep it interesting, that shouldn't matter. Rentals will be available, fills to 4500 (hopefully), and FPO. Pretty typical stuff. They might be open as early as this Wednesday, but Saturday for sure (his words!). I'd call first to be safe. Interest was expressed in 3 or 5 man tourneys, and I'm sure they'll have no problem getting enough teams to make it interesting.

[SirOssis]

what kind of flooring?

[the JoKeR]

I probably mentally blocked this out, but it's cement. I'm hoping it gets nice and slick like BFG Paintball in Germantown, since it's a ton of fun sliding on kneepads into a bunker. Either way, it's not a huge field, so I'm guessing either way it'll be fine.

[MPC-Tim]

What is the aproximate size and will there be sup air? I know you just checked it out so you may not have the answers.

Also, I think I played against you a couple of Fridays ago at BFG when it was 3 on 3 most of the night. I was the guy with the A-5. I was a fun night even with so few people.

[AutomagRT1483]

I was in there on Friday last week, nice place. I like that ref station thats above the playing field. It's too bad that I wont get to play there this weekend since I have to run out to Paintball Sam's to get my RT Pro looked at.

[the JoKeR]

For the size, I'm *guessing* it's about 45x100 or so (complete guess, by the way), although it won't be completely rectangular due to the second story ref-stand on one side. Close enough, though. No idea on sup-air, although it'd be a great way to change the design regularly and keep it fresh. That'd probably be a pretty huge start-up expense for a new business, though. I don't know the owners, their plans, or anything like that. I just stopped by and they were nice enough to talk to a guy in shirt and tie for 20 minutes or so. If nothing else, I hope I gave them some useful ideas. (HAVE A 3 MAN TOURNEY!!)

Tim-
I've been to BFG the last three Fridays, and I'm pretty sure I remember who you are. I had the blue Warp fed Defiant, blue mask and jersey, blue etc. Otherwise known as "that big slow guy who shoots a lot". Are you still involved with the ownership/management of the field?

AutomagRT1483-
Give Steve my regards. He hasn't taken all my money in a while!

[AutomagRT1483]

Will do JoKeR

[Smoke]

I did too mention where it is! Corner (kinda) of Douglas Ave. and South St. Anyways, I talked to them today, and they said they would be doing compressed air, don't know bout nitro. Pretty sure it will open on Sat. Don't know about prices or anything yet, but from the sounds of it, they should be pretty reasonable. The bunkers are probably going to consist of 55 gallon drums, maybe some cable spools. They got 2 huge mats they're gonna put up. Anyways, I encourage everyone to check this place out, it's definatly gonna be worth it! Hey joker, look for me at the field on Sat. -SMOKE-

[FESTUS33]

Originally posted by AutomagRT1483
I was in there on Friday last week, nice place. I like that ref station thats above the playing field. It's too bad that I wont get to play there this weekend since I have to run out to Paintball Sam's to get my RT Pro looked at.

Then you'll get a chance to see the FSE-LX
are you coming out saturday or sunday,
I'll be there both day's.
Rick

[the JoKeR]

Originally posted by automagfreek
I did too mention where it is! ....... Hey joker, look for me at the field on Sat. -SMOKE-

You didn't mention WI in the thread title. I just happened to trip over it wondering where there was a new field, and was happy to hear it was <10 miles from my house, not 1,000. Just trying to give the local fields all the chances possible for a big AO kickoff.

I won't be there till Sunday at the earliest. Already have non-paintball related plans.

[skipdogg]

sweet, a new indoor. I'll have to check it out!

[AutomagRT1483]

Festus33,

Hopefully both days, don't want to miss the Polar Bear Event this weekend. Plus, I really do want to see your gun

[FESTUS33]

Originally posted by AutomagRT1483
Festus33,

Hopefully both days, don't want to miss the Polar Bear Event this weekend. Plus, I really do want to see your gun

Cool Dude I may be a little late on saturday,cuz I have
to go trap shooting in the morning
But I hope to be there by 1:00-1:30 I hope to see all
the Wi. AOers there.
Later
Rick

[AutomagRT1483]

Hey FESTUS33, you think anybody out at Sam's would be willing to buy an Autococker that I wish to get rid of???

[FESTUS33]

Originally posted by AutomagRT1483
Hey FESTUS33, you think anybody out at Sam's would be willing to buy an Autococker that I wish to get rid of???

It would'nt hurt to bring it with, You never know unless
you try. You could also write it up and post it on the
bulletin board there. Timmy63 has been talking about
getting one to mess around with, but I don't know if he's
ready to take the jump yet. Heck I've been thinking about
it my own self, I just can't afford it right now.
There fun gun's for machinist's to mess around with.
Rick