2012 Paintball Asia League Series
The 2012 Paintball Asia League Series was a season of the international Paintball Asia League Series (PALS). It comprised an opening tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, the Malaysian Open in Putrajaya, and the season-ending 2012 Paintball World Cup Asia in Langkawi, Malaysia.[1][2][3]
Thailand's Infernal won the overall Division 1 championship and took Division 1 victories at the Malaysian Open and World Cup Asia.[2][4]
Calendar
[edit]| Round | Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2–4 March 2012 | 2012 PALS Thailand | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2 | 25–27 May 2012 | 2012 Malaysian Open | Putrajaya, Malaysia |
| 3 | 8–11 November 2012 programme; competition 9–11 November | 2012 Paintball World Cup Asia | Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi, Malaysia |
The Malaysian Open was advertised for 25–27 May; the subsequent event report described its programme as beginning on 24 May.[2][5] World Cup Asia was advertised for 8–11 November, while its tournament record lists competition on 9–11 November.[3][6]
Round winners
[edit]The following teams won the numbered divisions at each round. These are individual tournament winners rather than overall season standings.[1][2][7]
| Round | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Division 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Shockwave Canada | Rockstar Canada | Golden Dragons | — |
| Malaysian Open | Infernal | Grammaton Clerics | Golden Dragons | Xcavatos |
| World Cup Asia | Infernal | Votolocos | East Coast Legion | Tally Bun X |
The Thailand event's published results covered three divisions.[1]
Thailand round
[edit]The opening tournament took place in Bangkok. Its programme included a player clinic with Thomas Taylor, photography instruction from Gary Baum and Dez Foo, and a MacDev technical clinic before competition began on Friday.[1]
Shockwave Canada won Division 1 ahead of Destroyer, Demonz and STK. Rockstar Canada won Division 2, while Golden Dragons won Division 3.[1]
Malaysian Open
[edit]The second round combined PALS with the Malaysian Open and the third round of the 2012 Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit. The event was organised through a collaboration between PALS Event and Nemesis Legion Paintball Club.[2][5]
Contemporary coverage reported 87 teams competing across four divisions. Infernal won Division 1 ahead of Demonz and STK. Grammaton Clerics, Golden Dragons and Xcavatos won Divisions 2, 3 and 4 respectively.[2]
Paintball World Cup Asia
[edit]The final round took place at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi, using indoor, air-conditioned playing facilities and artificial turf.[3]
Infernal defeated STK 4–2 in the Division 1 final. Nemesis Legion finished third after defeating Xtioneer 3–2.[4]
| Division | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | Infernal | STK | Nemesis Legion |
| Division 2 | Votolocos | Dodo Flinguers | Republik CMX |
| Division 3 | East Coast Legion | Duckside | CMX Hamoon |
| Division 4 | Tally Bun X | Xcavatos | Mad Bunnies |
World Cup Asia placings were published by Social Paintball.[7]
Intercontinental Cup
[edit]The separate Intercontinental Cup was held alongside World Cup Asia. Edmonton Impact finished first, followed by San Diego Dynasty, Los Angeles Infamous and Infernal.[7]
Before the event, the organisers identified Datis, STK, Infernal and Xtioneers Xfox as the Asian representatives, selected through their accumulated points in the 2011 PALS season.[3]
Overall championship
[edit]Following World Cup Asia, Infernal manager Wasitpon Tanrungsri confirmed that the team had secured the overall PALS championship.[4]
See also
[edit]- Paintball Asia League Series
- 2011 Paintball Asia League Series
- 2013 Paintball Asia League Series
- Paintball in Malaysia
- Paintball in Thailand
References
[edit]- PALS Thailand 2012 – The Experience, Coldfire Promotions, Social Paintball, 7 March 2012. Opening-round programme and results.
- 2012 PALS Malaysia Open Recap and Photos, Mazzy Mao, Social Paintball, 5 June 2012. Second-round organisation, participation and results.
- The 2012 PALS World Cup Asia and Intercontinental Cup Are Coming, Mazzy Mao, Social Paintball, 6 September 2012. Final-round programme, venue and Intercontinental Cup qualification.
- Paintball: Infernal Muncul Juara Baru WCA 2012, Suryati Mohd Nor, mStar, 11 November 2012. World Cup Asia Division 1 scores and Infernal's overall championship.
- PALS 2nd Leg / Malaysia Open 2012 / MPOC 3rd Leg Is Around the Corner, Mazzy Mao, Social Paintball, 7 May 2012. Advertised Malaysian Open dates and event collaboration.
- World Cup Asia 2012, PBLeagues, competition record for 9–11 November 2012.
- 2012 PALS Paintball World Cup Asia Results and Photos, Israel L., Social Paintball, 13 November 2012. Divisional podiums and Intercontinental Cup standings.