About Us
Learn More about the Paintball Club at Virginia Tech
What is Paintball Club at Virginia Tech?
Our Mission
The Paintball Club at Virginia Tech is committed to fostering, developing, and introducing the student population to competitive college paintball. From recreational paintball to X-ball, our mission is to introduce Virginia Tech students to the exhilarating world of paintball and ignite a passion for the sport. We strive to cultivate a competitive, tight-knit team environment that empowers our members to learn, grow, and excel in paintball.
We wouldn’t be here without the support from Virginia Tech and our passionate club members. We are growing more and more each year and appreciate each person that is willing to try something new and explore what paintball has to offer
Club History
2005 – The Paintball Club at Virginia Tech is first started and registered at Virginia Tech
2013 – The Paintball Club at Virginia Tech attends their first recorded college paintball tournament at MSCC Event #2 against 18 other colleges. They had 2 lines named Virginia Tech Maroon and Virginia Tech Orange
2014 – They attend the first NCPA National Championships against 51 other colleges and make 36th place
2015 – They attend the 2015 National Championships against 50 other colleges and reach an impressive 17th place
2017 – The Paintball Club at Virginia Tech reach 2nd place against 34 other teams during the 2017 National Championships!
2021 – After diminishing numbers during COVID, the team is dissolved
2024 – The Paintball Club at Virginia Tech is reinstated at Virginia Tech
2024 – They earn 1st of 7 teams at the C3XL Easter Shootout tournament!
Get to know the passionate individuals behind the Paintball Club
We’re a dedicated team ready to take you to the next level
John Gorak
Club president
Ethan Babaran
Vice president
Andrew Tomski
Head Coach