THE STORY BEHIND NORMAN PAINTBALL

One Christmas morning the Norman boys awoke to find Christmas presents under the tree. This Christmas would be one of the best, as it was the Christmas that the Norman family got their first paintball markers. That same day in the cold and snow, the Normans tried out their new markers (brass eagle talons). It was love at first try. They would continue to play and invite more and more of their friends to join in and this was tradition all the way up to the time Josh left for the U.S. AIr Force.

After managing a field for 3 years while in the military, Josh Norman returned home with dreams of opening his own field. These dreams were shared with both Craig Norman (Josh's father) and Matt Howie (Josh's best fiend). They both thought it was a great idea as well. Matt and Josh had grown up playing paintball in the very same woods that Norman Paintball is now located in.

In the beggining things were extremely slow, but giving up was not an option, the owners were just happy to have a few players to play with on the weekends. As time passed the word spread and soon the field would develop into the wonder that is now.

MORE ABOUT JOSH NORMAN

Due to the demands of the field and Craig Norman's relocation, the field is currently owned and operated soley by Josh Norman. Josh has a background in information technology and currently holds his Masters in Technology from EIU. Josh has been an entrepeneur since the 6th grade when he used to sell bubblegum to his classmates to support his candy habbit. Josh loves the sport and continues to keep Norman Paintball open solely to provide the same opportunity he had to others, creating an environment that is safe and enjoyable to play paintball.

For career informations including Josh's education, awards, training and volunteer work, click here.