Starting a Paintball Club in High School, Part 2

The second installment of pointers for starting a club:

3) About the constitution: The mission statement is the first thing people will see when approving your club... make sure it shows how responsible you and your club members will be, and how you will allow anyone in the school (despite not having gear) join. Have clear rules and consequences for those rules.

4) This will be one of your most important selling arguments: “A Paintball Club will get students who are generally not involved with the school, involved with the school.” Stress this point, and use your petition to back it up! Kids who are involved in extracurricular activities tend to perform better in school. Administrators are always looking to increase student involvement in extracurriculars.

5) You will also need to think about transportation. If you meet at the school before your paintball outing then will you need buses? Buses cost $$$, how about carpooling? How will you pay for everything? Members only, or will you hold fundraisers? Also, don't just say sponsors, have a specific plan in place. Lastly, when, where and how often will you meet?