About the 9th May (Intro day)

Since there is alot of interest in the sport airsoft we are holding a introduction afternoon. During this afternoon airsoft will be fully explained.  The afternoon will include a run down on airsoft rules, history behind it, safety etc. This is the ideal opportunity to invite along interested freinds, parents and give them a view of what we do. 

When: Sunday 9th May, 2.30 pm

Where: FMS: 141 Harrisons Line, Ashhurst

Those who need to be there (pretty please!):
Mikey
Mr T
Elle
Tim C
Tim H
Tim T
Robert B
Jono M
... and bring along your airsoft gun to show off.

Everone else is welcome to bring along prospective members - (no dickheads please), families parents, this is for all ages, not just young people.

The afternoon will consist of soem speaking by ATA members outlingin gthe club, airsoft, safety and gear etc, aim is to take no more than half an hour, along with a chance for them to have al ook at our gear up close. Then proced over the road and run through a coupel of practical shooting courses for the fun of everyone + plus give the new people some hands on experience and also let us see if they are responsible or not. Hopefully as a result of this we will get some new memebers, and these will have met some ata members who can guide them thorugh their first airsoft game. Its not adopt-a-noob.... well... maybe it is a bit.

Agenda:

>
> 1. 1. Intro < Richard > welcome, outline of ATA
> club.
> Explain How and why ATA was formed, what we want to achieve, who is
> involved, how often we play, what we expect from our members (5 min)
>
> 2. Airsoft < Elle > background info. Origin of sport,
> what
> we actually do and how games are played, styles of airsoft play eg
> woodlands, urban, cqb, bush, nighttime - typical roles of players in
> games eg defensive, offensive, medic, sniper, types of game eg bunker
> assault, VC trail, hostage rescue etc. (5-10 kin)
>
> 3. Safety < Tim C > Safety: clothing, footwear,
> procedures,
> legal issues, essential safety equipment, (5 min)
>
> 4. Toys < Tim C or Tim T > intro to guns. Intro the other ATA members present, and give a quick spiel
> on types of
> guns, then close the meting and let everyone have a good close up look (20 min).
>
> 5. Move over road and run through PSC (40 min +). Run 2 courses side by
> side, Mikey and Mr T conducting one each, with 2x ATA members in support on
> each. Try and run everyone through each course. One with GBB and sniper
> rifle, other with SEG (ata members to prep and coach each noob one-on-one).
>
> Total 90 minutes +
>
There will be time for questions after each segment. ATA people attending need to be prepared with their airsoft gun and i believe elle would like you in kit as well. We dont need a huge quantity of guns (ie one G36 will do - pref Tim C's one), but a good variety to be able to show off segs, snipers, GBB, EBB, etc. You can expect to have some new people want to perv at your stuff and be prepared for questions etc. When we do the practical courses (unless th eweather kills it) myself and Mr T will supervise a course each (ie marshal and time), and we ask you to teach each noob how to operate, sight and fire well enough to hit the half dozen or so targets on the (timed) course. If you want to host a new noob along to a game in the future that would be lovely too.

Any questions ?

Are we gonna do a segment like Mark did and put the fear of god in all the newbies. Man, when he did that over a year ago. Wowsers! It wasn't anything I didn't know but the way he put it really got the message across.

I dont think so. It was very effective, yes, but largely becuase of marks desire to not meet us in his professional capacity or see someone facing criminal charges. GOod pont thou, that will need to be covered.

here is a link to an invite letter you are welcome to use

http://webhost1.inspire.net.nz/~nyloc/ATA%20intro.doc

So mikey ca i come to the intro day considering i am still a noob

Anyone is welcome, from the very new to the not so new.

Really it's a good opportunatey to be informed about airsoft.