Gel Ball FAQ

Gel Ball Paintball:
Players must be aged 10 years and over on our field. Players 11 and under will be provided with body armour but must hire a full face mask
Players under 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign off on their waiver
Gel blasters are classed as toy gun replicas
The projectiles are water beads known as gel balls
Blasters capped at 300fps
No maximum rate of fire for standard blasters. Capped at 20bps for HPA blasters.

Paintball
Minimum age to play is 15 years old
Players under 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign off on their waiver
Paintball markers are classed as weapons
The projectiles are paintballs
Markers capped at 270fps
Maximum rate of fire is 5bps

Session run on

• Friday evenings 6.00pm
• Saturday evenings 5.00pm
• Sunday mornings 9.00am

A gel ball session goes for 3.5 hours, inclusive of 1 hour check in time.

• Yep. Acceptable forms of ID are driver’s license, school ID, or passport.
• For players without a form of ID, a parent/legal guardian’s ID will be used against their waiver
• If you are hiring a blaster or any of the optional equipment, your ID will be held until the end of the session, when all the equipment has been returned.

You’re welcome to bring their own blasters and gear to Spec Ops, provided it complies with our rules and safety standards.

• Blaster must shoot less then 300fps.
• We will chronograph your blaster.
• HPA blasters are allowed but must shoot less than 250fps and single shot only.
• Safety glasses must cover the entire eye and must be able to withstand a gel ball hit. No mesh eyewear is permitted.
• We understand there is a lot of different gel balls out there, so we run by a simple common sense rule, if you can crush the gel balls between bare fingers, it’s good to go! If you can’t, it’s too hard to use on our field.
• Players can bring their own torches, provided they are not too bright.
• Blasters must be kept in a concealed bag during transport

This depends on how trigger-happy you are! It’s entirely up to each person how many gel balls they go through. On average, each person uses between 5000 and 7000 gel balls per session.

Gel ball is a fantastic sport for anyone! We make every effort to make Spec Ops a welcoming venue for players of any gender, every shape and size, physical ability and level of experience. Players must be aged 10 and over to play gel ball on our field.

While we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot for your preferred date and session time, we also welcome walk-ins for our sessions. It is important to note that if you require to hire a blaster, pre bookings are essential as we have limited number of rental blasters.

• On arrival, you will need to complete a waiver if you haven’t done so online. The minimum age to play gel ball on our field is 10 years and over.  Players under 18 years will require a parent/guardian to complete their waiver on their behalf.
• We’ll check you in and assign you to a team. Teams are assigned based on level of experience, not age.
• If hiring equipment, the hirer’s photo ID will be held until all equipment has been returned at the end of the session.
• Players with personal blasters, you’ll have the opportunity to chronograph your gel blaster to make sure it shoots less than 300fps.
• You’ll receive a compulsory safety briefing each time you play, each team will then receive a game brief for the first game.
• All safety equipment is checked to ensure it is fitted correctly, then it’s game on!
• During the 2 – 2.5 hour game play, each game can last between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on how the game scenario plays out. Some games may be played with adjusted lighting or no light.

Players are assigned to gel ball teams according to their level of experience, so your child may play alongside adults. Our highly trained and experienced staff will make sure everyone keeps safe, understands the rules and has an excellent time.

If you need to wear your glasses/spectacles, you will need to hire a full face mask ($5) to safely protect your eyes.

• Photo ID.
• Enclosed footwear is mandatory.
• We recommend wearing a light long sleeve shirt and pants.
• A change of clothes if you’re heading out after!  As we are a paintball field, there is a chance of getting paint on your clothes.  The paint is non toxic, water soluble and will come of in the wash.

Sometimes. When a player gets hit, it usually feels like a slight sting that fades quickly. It’s similar to a firm flick on the arm.

Lockers are available onsite for hire

As we are a paintball field, you will most likely get paint on yourself and your gear. However, rest assure that the paint is water-soluble and the paint should wash away with water. However, please don’t wear anything you wouldn’t want to get stained, just in case.

At the moment, we maintain consistent pricing for all players, regardless of group size. This approach ensures fairness for everyone participating.

• Gel Ball can be thirsty work! Snacks and drinks are available to purchase at Spec Ops, including chips, chocolates, water, sports drinks, soft drinks and energy drinks. We’re also right next door to the Normanby Hotel, where you can grab a feed after the session.
• Alternatively, you are also welcome to bring your own food and drink. Please note alcohol and other intoxicating substances are prohibited onsite.

We do not sell gel blasters, but we do have a small selection of gel blaster accessories available for sale.

Certainly! We have a large viewing area whereby spectators can observe the game. There is also a screen with live footage of the session as the game is running!

Spec Ops is easily accessible by public transport, and we also have plenty of onsite parking available.

Driving directions:
You enter Spec Ops via 46 Kelvin Grove Road, just 5 minutes from the Brisbane CBD (less than two kilometers). We’re within walking distance of the QUT Kelvin Grove campus, behind the Normanby Hotel. We have plenty of onsite parking available

Public Transport options:
The Normanby Busway Station is the closest bus station. It’s located on the Inner Northern Bypass beneath the MA Howell Indoor Sports Centre at the Normanby Fiveways. There is pedestrian access via two arrival towers with stairway and lift access from Kelvin Grove Road.
Buses that stop here: 66, 325, 330, 333, 340, 345, 359, 390

Train
Closest train station: Roma Street train station (1.1 Km away)

While we have had players in wheelchairs play gel ball on our field, we currently do not have disability facilities.

All bookings are non-refundable. To reschedule or amend a booking, we require a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. Bookings can be moved to an alternative date and time within 12 months, with all payments and deposits held in credit.

Please note that we do not provide refunds, credits, or transfers for players who do not attend on the scheduled day. For more details, please refer to our refund and cancellation policy

If they’re about gel ball or paintball, we can definitely help! Give us a call on (07) 3839 5134 or shoot us an email at [email protected]