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WINTER 2024
Battle Arena is closed for the winter.
Check back in the spring of 2025! 🙂
ABOUT US
FUN for the Whole Family
At IRL Battle Arena we have over 3 decades of experience with archery, paintball and other live action combat sports. Drawing from that experience we create safe, family friendly games “In Real Life.”
The equipment we use includes inflatable bunkers, low-poundage bows shooting foam-tipped arrows, laser tag pistols and NERF blasters. All games are safe and use soft projectiles that do not hurt, making Battle Arena matches family friendly for adults and young kids alike.
The types of games that we offer run the full gamut of what players have come to expect from online shooters or IRL sports such as paintball, including Capture the Flag, Team Death Match and Battle Royale. No matter your age, we will get your adrenaline pumping!
SAVVY
I.R.L.?
“IRL” is an internet acronym for “In Real Life,” as in “sorry guys, I can’t play Fortnite tonight, I‘m going to Battle Arena with my IRL friends!”
THE BENEFITS
IRL vs. ONLINE GAMING
EXERCISE!
Physical activity improves health, boosts mood and is the single best source of physical and emotional well being across all age groups and demographics. Childhood obesity is on the rise due to decreased physical activity among kids. Older folks need every excuse to get up from the desk to get their cardio pumping. Like anything else, screen time is fine in moderation, but debilitating in excess.
FRIENDSHIPS!
Decades of research in social psychology proves that face-to-face socialization boosts mood, improves health and powerfully contributes to feelings of wellbeing and happiness. Revive old relationships by organizing a private game, or meet new people by registering for one of our public Pick-Up Groups (PUGs).
QUICK SUMMARY
EVENTS WE HOST
Laser Tag
Pew pew! Our blasters shoot IR like your TV remote. Harmless. 100% non-contact. Accurate. Long range. No argument about who is hit!
Nerf Battles
Our Nerf blasters shoot harmless “Rival” foam balls at 100 feet/second. These ain’t yer grandad’s nerf guns. Great fun for kids of all ages!
Combat Archery
Actual 25# recurve bows shooting foam-tipped safety arrows. Full-face safety masks. Like paintball with bows, but without the welts!
Challenge Duels
Challenge friends or co-workers to a good ‘ol fashioned head-to-head duel! Choose your weapon from Nerf, laser tag, or combat archery!
INDOOR OR OUTDOOR
VENUES
OUTDOOR public VENUE
MT DOUG PARK
IRL Battle Arena's most commonly used outdoor public venue for play "anywhere" laser tag is the picnic area beside the Ash Road parking lot of Mt. Doug Park. This location has ample parking, excellent washrooms, picnic tables and an area of forest perfect for our games. Other locations are also welcome, upon request.
INDOOR VENUE
GLENLYON NORFOLK GYM
Starting September 2023 IRL Battle Arena will be offering 2- or 3-hour Saturday bookings in the gym at Glenlyon Norfolk's elementary school on Beach Drive in Oak Bay. Bookings will be available for Nerf, Laser Tag or Combat Archery most Saturdays. As time goes on we plan to expand to include other venues around Greater Victoria and the West Shore.
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WAIVER FORM
All players must fill out and sign a waiver prior to playing any of our games. Players 18 years or older sign on their own behalf, and those under 18 must sign their own form and have a parent or guardian sign the form as well.
We have adopted a “touchless” waiver form system. Scan the QR code with the camera on your mobile device or click the button below on any web-capable device.
Please ensure all players fill out the form before game time.
Serving Greater Victoria BC