4. WHAT IS FAVELA PAINTBALL?
• An outdoor paintball field located in the middle of the favela of Santa
Marta of Rio de Janeiro
• Groups of 6-20, evenly divided into two teams
• All equipment and transportation included
5. What to bring?
- Sports clothing
- Closed toed
shoes
- An open mind
- A camera
6. MEET MY BUSINESS
PARTNER, ANDRE…
• Andre grew up in a dangerous
favela in the north of Rio
• He moved to Santa Marta to
marry his wife 10 years ago
• After playing professional
paintball, he decided to bring
his passion to his community
• Everything we do is intended to
give back to this community
• Residents of Santa Marta play
at a steep discount and often
congregate at the field to
socialize
7. IS FAVELA PAINTBALL CULTURALLY
INSENSITIVE?
• People who have never been to
a favela ask: “Why are you
simulating battle in a place that
was so recently plagued by
violence?”
• In reality, paintball is just a
game
• Games build community and
bring people together
• People from the community are
very supportive of Favela
Paintball and often enjoy
playing themselves
8. COME PLAY AND FIND OUT FOR
YOURSELF
• Telephone: (21) 8194 4059
• Email: StewartalsopIII@gmail.com
• Website: www.offtrackrio.com
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ottrio
• Twitter: @offthetrackrio