Introducing this year’s Mother-Son Event:
BATTLE AT THE PIT
A Nerf showdown like no other — a full-on foam dart ADVENTURE!
The Pit (Columbia Academy’s old gym)
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Ticket Pricing (No Extra Fees!):
$45 – Non-Member Pair (Mother + Son)
$40 – Member Pair (Mother + Son)
$15 – Additional Son Ticket
B.Y.O. Nerf blaster – we’ve got the rest!
What to expect:
Nerf battles
Shield-making
War paint stickers
Fort building fun
Safety goggles
Nerf darts
Target practice area
Professional photo
Two action-packed waves:
Wave 1: Ages 4–7
3:30pm-5:00pm
Wave 2: Ages 8–11
5:30pm-7:00pm
No “playing down.” Older siblings may not join the younger age group.
Have sons in both age brackets? Here's your mission plan: If you don’t want your younger son to “play up,” you can attend both waves for the price of one pair + one sibling ticket. Just remember: the child not actively playing cannot stay in the gym during the other Wave. Have dad, a family member, or a friend nearby to hang out with them between waves.
Mother Son: Battle at the Pit – FAQs
Tickets & Registration
Q: Do moms need separate tickets for each son?
A: One mother-son pair ticket + $15 sibling ticket per extra son.
Q: If I have sons in both waves, how do tickets work?
A: You only need one pair + one sibling ticket — you can play in both waves.
Q: Will tickets sell out?
A: Yes! Each wave is capped, and tickets are going fast.
Age Groups
Q: Can older siblings join the younger wave?
A: Nope — no “playing down.”
Q: Can younger siblings play in the older wave?
A:Yes — moms can choose to have them “play up.”
Q: If I’m playing in both waves with both sons, can the one not playing hang out and watch?
A: No — only kids in that wave can be in the gym. The sibling not playing needs to be with dad, family, or a friend outside the gym until it’s their turn.
Q: What if I don’t want my little one to “play up”?
A: You can join both waves with one pair + sibling ticket.
Event Experience
Q: Do we bring our own Nerf blaster?
A: Yes! Each boy brings his own Nerf blaster.
Q: Are safety goggles included?
A: Yes — provided thanks to Dr. Fleenor!
Q: Are darts included?
A: Yes — provided thanks to Kings Firearms!
Q: What else is included?
A: Sweatbands, war paint stickers, shield-making, fort building, target practice, structured Nerf battles, goggles, darts, and a professional take-home photo. Team Sweatbands provided thanks to Mica and Rachel Fleming!
Q: Will there be snacks?
A: Yes — water + a small post-battle snack.
Logistics
Q: Where is the event held?
A: At The Pit – Columbia Academy’s old gym (1101 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401).
Q: What time should we arrive?
A: Arrive 10–15 minutes before your wave starts.
Q: How long is each wave?
A: Each session is 90 minutes of foam-dart fun!
Dart FAQs
Q: Will darts be provided at the event?
A: Yes! We’ll be supplying standard-size Nerf foam darts for all participants to use.
Q: What if our blaster takes a different size dart?
A: If your blaster requires non-standard darts, please bring your own darts — we’ll only have standard ones available.
Q: What kind of blaster should we bring?
A: Any Nerf-style blaster is great, as long as it works with standard darts or you bring the right darts for it.
Q: Do both moms and sons need their own blaster?
A: Yes! This is a team effort — each player (mom + son) will need their own blaster to fully participate in the battles.