Well I sent out and inquiry for liability insurance to
http://www.allsportinsurance.com/ out of Vancouver. I asked them to estimate one site insurance for the hump and for a Island wide orginization that would cover any and all sanctioned practices, games and Tourneys. At all locations were members are playing.
To do this we would need to form a organization for non-profit. We would need to meet the min requirements for officers. Then need to figure out how to obtain funding, through members fees, fundraising, tag days (we qualify as a non-profit), business sponsorships, etc.
It is doable, the bike clubs and other groups can do it so can we. We just need support and quality work from a small group of people willing to be officers. Then support from the island Paintball Community to become members.
Fields like the Hump which are covered by this group would have to be run like a rifle range. Members play free as much as they want and non-members would need to pay 2-5 bucks to pay for their insurance coverage. That would be enforced by members that are currently playing at the time they are there. Which those logistics can be figured out at another time.
The goal would of course need to keep the renegade / outlaw paintball feel alive and not cost a stupid amount for membership. We could do voting and non-voting memberships which would provide cheaper membership fees for those just into playing and nothing else. Many things to think about and discuss and it is doable if we are willing to wade through the BS and just Get'R Done!
The benefits could be huge. A formal organization to sponsor, groom and develop leagues on the island. Provide insurance for teams practicing and traveling to tourneys. Ability to fundraise and apply for tag days in every community. Become more visible and attract more younger players and families.
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 12:43 AM
