Howdy Matt,
You've got a good additude so far and a willingness to learn, both of which will take you far in this hobby and the AA community. I wouldn't worry too much about the team aspect, unless the team is just your buddies getting together to have fun.
You've got 2 things working against ya right now:
1. You're in Buckeye. Both major CQB fields are on the eastside. If you can make it out this far, I would recommend Tempe Paintball. It's the better of the two fields and a favorite amongst AA'ers. As far as outdoor fields go, there's Fear Farm in Avondale. It's a pretty good field. There's usually a Sunday game at New Hatfield. Both these are very nicely run games. All these are still a fair drive from Buckeye.
2. Most big games (Havoc, the Phantom monthly games, big ops at Fear Farm, ect.) require you to be 18+ or have a guardian/sponsor present (Havoc requires <18 to have heir parent play with them). Some of these also require/recommend midcaps, if you don't have em.
Check the local game forum for games. Just think you're gonna have a hard time being in Buckeye.
Other than that, glad to have ya aboard!
P.S. check out Evike or airsoftgi for the replacement part for your pistol. Might want to post on the want to buy board. Maybe someone has an extra.
