Editing Ian Southern (section)

==== First Division ====

First Division incorporated major tournaments already established or being introduced to the New Zealand competition calendar.

These included:

* [[New Zealand Paintball Nationals]]
* Queen's Birthday tournament
* [[Northland Open]]

First Division tournaments were generally scheduled approximately three months apart.

The major events provided competition for established teams from different regions of New Zealand.

Teams competing in Second Division were also encouraged to enter First Division events for additional experience.

However, Second Division entries could not win the First Division championship, and their performances in those tournaments did not contribute to their Second Division standings.

The arrangement was intended to preserve a distinction between established tournament teams and newer competitive players.