Editing Malta Paintball (section)

== Development programmes ==

=== Player development and participation ===

Malta Paintball operates a player development programme intended to increase regular participation in competitive paintball.

Its activities include introductory sessions, equipment familiarisation, coaching and training for both recreational and tournament-oriented players.

The organisation has obtained a Sup'Air inflatable-bunker field and is working towards establishing facilities suitable for regular local training and organised competition. [12]

Its development plans include training on internationally recognised tournament layouts and arranging coaching clinics involving experienced overseas players.

=== Women's paintball development ===

Malta Paintball maintains a programme intended to increase women's participation in paintball.

The initiative seeks to provide opportunities for women as players, referees, officials, photographers, pit crew members and sporting administrators.

The organisation has made a limited amount of loan equipment available and is seeking additional funding to expand access to the sport. [13]

One of its stated objectives is to develop a women's national team capable of entering a future UPBF Nations Cup.

As of October 2026, the organisation was recruiting participants and had not yet assembled a complete women's national team.

=== Referees and officials ===

Malta Paintball is developing a programme to train referees and tournament officials.

The proposed programme includes classroom instruction, practical officiating experience, competition rules, player safety, marker chronographing and tournament administration.

The organisation has identified 2027 as the intended start of structured referee training, subject to funding and the availability of suitable trainers. [14]

It also intends to obtain equipment including chronographs, referee uniforms, scoreboards, timers, scoring buzzers and other competition infrastructure.