Our owner and operator, Bradley Gustafson, was born in Quincy, Illinois and raised in Cumming, Georgia. Throughout his youth and into adulthood, Bradley has always been heavily involved in team sports and outdoor activities. One of Bradley’s favorite sports was paintball. Bradley played for a tournament paintball team in Georgia, traveling around the country competing. Now, with 2 children, Lucas, 5, and Evelyn, 2, Bradley had come to the conclusion that playing paintball was a thing of the past, until now…sort of.
On a trip to Orlando, Florida, to watch his prior paintball teammates compete at World Cup, he stumbled across Gellyball. With traditional paintball, generally older teens play due to the intensity of play and equipment requirements. Seeing children as young as five out playing “paintball”, with just a few minutes of instruction, was awesome. Even kids Lucas’ age were out there. What a great way to introduce the sport of paintball to kids, and maybe get a little field time for himself, plus, Bradley could bring the game anywhere. “After multiple traditional bounce house rentals, trampoline park parties etc., I think families are looking for some new options, I know my kids are.” Gellyball is just that. The field can be set up almost anywhere, and Bradley can teach kids the game of paintball, without the dangerous, expensive, messy equipment and paint.
“My ultimate goal is for kids to have fun, safely, and adults too! Parents are encouraged to participate. I rarely see adults wanting to play in a bounce house, but they are always lined up right next to the kids for the next match. We’re so excited to introduce Gellyball to the Suncoast, and can’t wait to watch everyone having fun!”
