2009 Queen's Birthday Tournament (Palmerston North)
The 2009 Queen's Birthday Tournament was a paintball competition held on 30–31 May 2009 at Aces High Paintball, Flygers Line, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Eleven teams competed across two divisions. SCK Factory won Division 1 and Muppets won Division 2.[1][3]
Organisation and format
[edit]The tournament was announced on 9 November 2008. The announcement, updated on 30 March 2009, specified New Zealand NPPL rules, field paint only and the following divisional formats:[1]
| Division | Advertised paint allowance |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | Unlimited paint |
| Division 2 | Paint in players' loaders plus 12 additional pods per team per game |
The organisers presented the limited-paint option as a way to reduce participation costs. The proposal prompted discussion about affordability, attracting new teams and retaining unlimited-paint competition.[1][2]
In their post-event report, the organisers credited Go Deep Scuba with supplying compressed air and Paintball Direct with supplying paint, a generator and tents.[3]
Entry arrangements
[edit]The advertised fees and facilities applied to both divisions.[1]
| Item | Advertised details |
|---|---|
| Team entry paid before 1 May 2009 | NZ$450 |
| Team entry paid from 1 May 2009 | NZ$550 |
| Entry conditions | Non-refundable |
| Paint | NZ$75 per case, with no minimum purchase |
| Paint policy | Field paint only |
| Compressed-air fills | 3,000–3,500 psi |
Results
[edit]The organisers published the final placings on 5 June 2009.[3]
Division 1
[edit]| Place | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | SCK Factory |
| 2 | AssassinZ |
| 3 | Dragon |
| 4 | Flashpoint |
| 5 | Syndicate |
| 6 | Phoenix |
Division 2
[edit]| Place | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Muppets |
| 2 | Pirates |
| 3 | Arachnids |
| 4 | Happy Meal |
| 5 | Skullz |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- “2009 Queen's Birthday Tournament – Palmerston North”. NZ Paintball Message Boards, announcement posted 9 November 2008 and updated 30 March 2009; archived 30 March 2009.
- “2009 Queen's Birthday Tournament – Palmerston North”, discussion page 2. NZ Paintball Message Boards, November 2008; archived 1 April 2009.
- “Teams Competiting in Queens Birthday Tournament – Palmerston North”, page 6. NZ P8NT forum, including “2009 Queen's Day Tournament Placings and Thank You”, posted by nzteza on behalf of the organisers, 5 June 2009; archived 18 February 2013.