Players of War Airsoft site rules are as follows:
NOTE: Players of War Airsoft is for players aged 18 and over. ID will be required at sign-in if you look near 18. DO NOT email us asking if you can play if you are under 18 - there are NO exceptions to this rule.
We're Green! It is a site requirement to use fully bio-degradable beebs. These will be available to purchase on site and are also available from Airsoft World. Ammo will be spot checked for compliance.
Littering will not be tolerated at our site. We will be providing 2 bins on site - one for recyclable bottles/cans and one for general waste. Please use these bins provided and place the correct waste in the correct bin.
Eye protection (mask or goggles) is mandatory outside the Safe Zone. We reserve the right to test goggles to ensure they are safe (this will involve shooting them at close range).
Magazines must be removed before entering safe zone.
Fire select switch must be in working condition and be set at "safe" in safe zone area.
All players must listen to the safety briefing held at the beginning of the day.
All players will conduct themselves in a way as to not endanger other players or members of the public.
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted during gameplay. Anyone suspected of being intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave.
Players will adhere to the site FPS and engagement distances as outlined below. Anyone shooting below the engagement distances will receive a warning. A 2nd warning on the same day will result in being asked to leave the site. Snipers will lose their sniper privileges if caught shooting below their 30-metre engagement distance.
NOTE: Glass beebs are not permitted on site. Anyone caught using them will receive an instant ban as well as possible police prosecution.
C02 Pistols are also not permitted on site. These pistols are designed for practical shooting/target practice and are NOT for airsoft. Anyone caught using a C02 pistol on site will receive an instant ban. *Some C02 pistols are within site FPS limits - if you have one, please declare it for chronoing.
Rules During Play:
Marshals and site administrator's words are law during a game. Players will not argue or dispute with a marshal or administrator's call. If you believe you have been treated unjustly, please report this to another marshal or site administrator.
If you are hit with a BB, or are within five metres of a grenade blast, then you are considered “hit”, and should immediately let your opponent know so by putting one hand in the air and loudly shouting “Hit!” Depending on the game/medic rules (which will be outlined during the game brief), you will proceed either to spawn, await medic, fall-back or leave the game.
Any hit hard enough to be felt or heard counts (even if it deflects off something near you).
Shots from your own team count. If your team-mate shot you then you are just as dead as if the BB had come from an opposing player.
Gun hits DO count at P.O.W. If your main weapon is hit, you cannot use it until it has been "repaired" (respawn). If you are carrying another weapon/pistol, you may continue playing with your secondary weapon or one borrowed from a team-mate. You CANNOT use your hit weapon until you respawn. Hits to holstered or slung weapons do count as body hits – So please listen for BB impacts if you are wearing anything else that might stop you feeling the hit (webbing, pouches, etc.).
If you think that you have hit an opponent, and they do not respond, fire at them again. Bear in mind that many times, you may think you are hitting them, but you are not.
If you think someone is cheating, take note of the player in question and locate a marshal immediately. Inform them of the situation, and they will deal with the player in question. DO NOT SHOUT AT OR ACT AGGRESSIVELY TOWARDS ANOTHER PLAYER IF YOU THINK THEY ARE CHEATING.
Players must listen and watch for their opponent declaring themselves "hit", and should ensure that they are not at any point firing at someone once they have shouted "hit".
If you have been eliminated, and are either standing still or moving to a spawn point, remember that you may not communicate with other players. This means verbally or with hand or eye signals. When you are hit - you are dead/injured and, therefore, if you pass on information to a team-mate you are cheating.
Face shots are discouraged. If you have a full or part body shot available, then it is good sportsmanship NOT to shoot another player in the face. If, however, the gameplay has you looking over a barricade, then you should expect to be shot in the face/head if that is the only area showing.
Spawn camping is off limits. Be aware of the opposing team's spawn point and keep your distance. The ONLY time this is permitted is during a game where a spawn is to be captured AND the other team has an alternate spawn.
If you need to leave the game and return to the Safe Zone. You MUST go to your team's nearest respawn point before rejoining gameplay.
If medic rules are in play, and you are waiting to be bandaged/medic'd, then you may shout “Medic” so that your nearby team-mates may attempt to medic you. You may not give directions or any other information.
Emergencies:
In the event of a genuine injury/emergency, please put your weapon on "safety" and shout “Man Down”. This call is only ever to be used in the event of a real injury/emergency.
Locate a marshal immediately and we will halt the game, and take appropriate action to ensure the injured player’s safety.
If you hear “Man Down” called, you should also engage your weapon’s safety and stay where you are. Repeat the call if necessary and point any nearby marshals in the direction from which you heard it.
If you see another player obviously unaware of the situation, please raise your hand and approach them to let them know that play has been stopped.
Please ensure that you have completed the “Emergency Contact Number” section of the sign-in sheet and on the Player Registration Form with details of the person for us to contact if you are involved in an accident or require us to contact someone on your behalf.
The FPS limits for the Players of War Airsoft site are:
Maximum 350 fps SEMI or automatic rifles & pistols (includes PSG1) with 0.20g BBs for chronoing.
Maximum 500 fps (gas only) for bolt action sniper chronoing with .20g bb's for users that have completed our Sniper Program and have been approved to play (see below). Gas rifles should aim for 440 fps, but we will allow fluctuations of up to 500 fps due to the inconsistent nature of gas (ie: temperatures affecting the fps).
Maximum 440 fps (spring only) for bolt action sniper chronoing with .20g bb’s for users that have completed our Sniper Program and have been approved to play.
ANY rifle over 500 fps will NOT be permitted on site.
Engagement Distances:
Sniper Bolt Action Rifles = 30+ metres
***Snipers MUST carry a side arm***
AEG’s – Single Shot = Under 25 metres
AEG’s – Full Auto = 25+ metres
Pistols = User Discretion, but NO close-contact shots (ie under 1 metre)
*SPECIAL NOTE TO SNIPERS*
Sniper rifles are not permitted to be used if you have not previously played at P.O.W. You must attend a minimum of 3 games, using an AEG (which falls within our allowed FPS limits) before being considered for our Sniper Shadowing Program. Once you have achieved this, you may be permitted to use a sniper.
All sniper rifles must be chronographed and approved (by admin/field marshal) prior to use on the field. (Chronoing not required at every game but admins/field marshalls reserve the right to chrono any gun).
*MANDATORY* You must have a pistol or small AEG and it must be carried at all times along with your sniper rifle.
Snipers caught shooting below their engagement distance will immediately lose their sniper privileges.
SPECIAL NOTE TO SYSTEMA/ICS USERS - Anyone caught modifying/upgrading their weapon during gameplay will be banned instantly
Cheating/Lying & Aggressive Behaviour:
Players of War Airsoft operate with strict rules regarding cheating, lying and aggressive behaviour. We want our site to be one of enjoyment and, therefore, we have a zero tolerance policy to ensure one person's poor behaviour doesn't ruin the game-day for our other players.
If you are accused/caught of an infraction during a game, you will be warned by a marshal. All infractions will be recorded on your player registration sheet. A second infraction during the same day means you will receive a final warning. A third infraction during the same day will mean you will be asked to leave the site and not return.
If you receive one or two warnings on a game day and you return on another game day with no warnings, your record is cleared, however you will be noted to site marshals for observation. If, however, you are caught breaking rules on the second game day - you will receive an instant ban from the site and asked not to return.
