CamoMeat (New Zealand Paintball Team)
CamoMeat was a New Zealand competitive paintball team based in Auckland, with documented tournament activity from 2014 to 2016. The team competed in the South Auckland Paintball Club (SAPC) Race Series, the New Zealand Paintball Players League (NZPPL) and the Auckland Paintball Cup.[1]
CamoMeat finished fourth overall in the SAPC Open X-Ball standings in both 2014 and 2015. Its best documented tournament result was second place at the July 2014 SAPC event.[2][3]
The team's PBLeagues profile identifies Outpost 43 in Auckland as its home field.[1]
History
[edit]2014 SAPC Race Series
[edit]CamoMeat competed in all four rounds of the 2014 SAPC Open X-Ball Race Series.
The team achieved its best result at the July event, held on 12–13 July 2014, finishing second among seven teams behind ADHD. Disposal Unit finished third.[2][4]
| Tournament | Dates | Position | Ranking points |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Race #1 | 8–9 February | 5th of 6 | 28 |
| May Race #2 | 3–4 May | 4th of 8 | 55 |
| July Race #3 | 12–13 July | 2nd of 7 | 85 |
| September Race #4 | 27–28 September | 5th of 5 | 10 |
CamoMeat finished fourth in the season standings with 178 ranking points, behind ADHD, Disposal Unit and Tempest.[2]
2014 International Pacific Championship
[edit]On 25–26 October 2014, CamoMeat competed in the 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship at Asylum Paintball in Kingseat, Auckland.
Eight teams participated in Division 1 X-Ball, including South East Cartel from Australia and Phoenix Tahiti from French Polynesia.[5]
CamoMeat finished eighth overall.
Its match results included a 3–3 draw against Mischief Militia and defeats against Kamikaze Knights, Phoenix Tahiti, Legacy NZ, South East Cartel, Trauma and Low Gear.[6]
2015 SAPC Race Series
[edit]CamoMeat returned to the SAPC Open X-Ball competition in 2015, participating in all four events.
| Tournament | Dates | Position | Ranking points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event 1 | 31 January – 1 February | 6th of 8 | 35.71 |
| Event 2 | 11–12 April | 4th of 7 | 55 |
| Event 3 | 13–14 June | 3rd of 5 | 55 |
| Event 4 | 1–2 August | 4th of 4 | 10 |
The team's best placing was third at Event 3 in June.
At that event, CamoMeat recorded two victories against ADHD, winning 4–1 and 4–0 in separate matches.[7]
CamoMeat finished fourth in the 2015 SAPC Open X-Ball season standings with approximately 155.71 points, behind Auckland Faction, Addicted and ADHD.[3]
2016 Auckland Paintball Cup
[edit]CamoMeat competed in the Auckland Paintball Cup on 16–17 April 2016.
The team entered Division 2 X-Ball and finished fifth among eight competitors.[1]
Its recorded matches included victories over BOP Requiem (3–2), ADHD (5–4) and Phoenix Tahiti (3–2).[8]
This is the latest tournament appearance listed on the team's recovered PBLeagues profile.
The absence of later results does not establish when the team ceased competing.
Tournament record
[edit]| Year | Competition | Division | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SAPC July Race #3 | Open X-Ball | 2nd of 7 |
| 2014 | SAPC Race Series | Open X-Ball | 4th overall |
| 2014 | 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship | Division 1 X-Ball | 8th of 8 |
| 2015 | SAPC Event 3 | Open X-Ball | 3rd of 5 |
| 2015 | SAPC Race Series | Open X-Ball | 4th overall |
| 2016 | Auckland Paintball Cup | Division 2 X-Ball | 5th of 8 |
Sources: PBLeagues official tournament records and season rankings.[1][2][3][5]
Team records
[edit]CamoMeat's PBLeagues registration is dated 24 January 2014 and identifies Auckland as its hometown.[1]
The profile lists Outpost 43 as the team's home field, while its recorded SAPC and NZPPL appearances took place at tournament venues including Asylum Paintball.
Historical roster records exist for the team's tournament appearances, but the individual player lists have not been recovered from the publicly accessible records.[6][8]
The team's precise founding date, complete playing rosters and final period of competitive activity have not been established.
See also
[edit]- South Auckland Paintball Club
- New Zealand Paintball Players League
- 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship
- ADHD (paintball team)
- Phoenix Tahiti
- Asylum Paintball
- Paintball in New Zealand
References
[edit]- CamoMeat – Team Profile. PBLeagues. Auckland hometown, Outpost 43 home field, registration date and tournament history from 2014 to 2016.
- South Auckland Paintball Club – 2014 Season Rankings. PBLeagues. CamoMeat's four event results and fourth-place season finish.
- South Auckland Paintball Club – 2015 Season Rankings. PBLeagues. Complete 2015 Open X-Ball standings.
- SAPC July 2014 Race #3 – Final Rankings. PBLeagues. Official results confirming CamoMeat's second-place finish.
- NZPPL International Pacific Championship – Final Rankings. PBLeagues. Official Division 1 X-Ball results, 25–26 October 2014.
- CamoMeat – 2014 International Pacific Championship Matches. PBLeagues. Tournament match results and archived roster record.
- SAPC D4 & Open Event #3, 2015 – Match Schedule. PBLeagues. June 2015 results, including CamoMeat's victories against ADHD.
- CamoMeat – Auckland Paintball Cup 2016. PBLeagues. Division 2 match results and archived tournament roster.