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    Battlefield Sports

    Battlefield Sports Spitfire - Donated by Nicole Lander
    Battlefield Sports Berserker - donated by Nicole Lander
    Right On Target book - Donated by Nicole Lander
    Photo of Peter Lander conducting a brief using the Beserker series created by Battlefield Sports
    Photo of Nicole Lander displaying the Battlefield Sports product, the Morita
    Article about a couple of who got married having a laser battlefield wedding

    Founded By: Peter and Nicole Lander

    Originated: 1999

    Personnel of Note:Peter Lander – FounderNicole Lander – Co-Founder

    First Field: AJ Hackett, Smithfield Cairns, Queensland, Australia in 1999.

    Equipment Overview: The Small Arms Transmission Receiver (SATR) technology used in Battlefield Sports equipment was developed by Peter Lander and provides sound effects and real-time feedback to players. Numerous models of their tactical equipment utilize the SATR system including the M4 and G36 designs. They have created more than 69 realistic looking taggers designed to resemble rifles, handguns, machine guns and SMGs. The gear is well suited for outdoor use thanks to a coating on the electronics which allows for use in rainy and muddy conditions.

    Historical Synopsis: Peter Lander’s inspiration to develop the Battlefield Sports equipment came from a visit he made to a location operating with Vultrek equipment in 1986 (as shared in a December 2002 interview with Barter Bulletin). The concept of laser tag was appealing, but Lander felt there were spacial limitations to playing in an arena and too much emphasis on individual game performance as opposed to working with a team. A technological advancement that allowed infrared lasers a range of up to 150 meters allowed for Lander’s to develop an outdoor laser tag system in 1998, making use of the greater range now possible for an outdoor field. Battlefield Sports became a national finalist for the Endeavour Award in 2015 from a leading publication in Australia serving the manufacturing industry. The Endeavour Awards spotlight the achievements of industry leaders striving for “best practice” in manufacturing.