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'''Tauranga 5 Man''', also referred to as '''Tauranga 5s''', was a five-player tournament [[paintball]] competition held in [[Mount Maunganui]], near Tauranga, [[New Zealand]], during the late 2000s.

Contemporary records from the [[NZ Paintball Message Boards]] document tournaments during 2008 and plans for a six-round championship in 2009. The competition used an inflatable speedball field near the Mount Maunganui speedway and was intended to accommodate both experienced and developing players.[1][2][3]

== History ==

=== 2008 season ===

The Tauranga 5 Man competition was advertised in April 2008, with plans for monthly tournaments.[1]

The venue was described as a speedball field near Tip Lane, Mount Maunganui, close to the local speedway.

The playing field measured approximately 32 by 62 metres and used 21 inflatable bunkers.[1]

The original competition format included:

* Five-player teams.
* Hopper plus two additional pods of paintballs.
* Player refereeing, with a head referee responsible for final decisions.
* Field paint only.
* Entry fees of NZ$35 per player.
* Paintballs priced at NZ$85 per case.

Compressed-air facilities were being developed, and players were initially advised to provide their own high-pressure air supplies.

The May tournament was cancelled because of insufficient team entries. A later announcement confirmed that an event would be held on 10 August 2008.[1]

=== August 2008 tournament ===

The competition took place on 10 August 2008, as confirmed by reports posted following the event.[2]

Contemporary discussions identified prospective participants associated with Final Impact, Legion-esque and a newly formed team called N.S.S. (Never Stop Shooting).[1]

N.S.S. subsequently confirmed its attendance and described receiving assistance from more experienced players during the tournament.[2]

Photographs from the event were shared through an online gallery, although complete team standings have not been recovered.[2]

=== September 2008 tournament ===

A further tournament took place on 14 September 2008.

A post-event report confirmed participation by players travelling from Auckland and described the event as an opportunity for experienced competitors to assist newer teams.[3]

The organisers continued to encourage participation from surrounding regions, including Hamilton.

Complete results from the September competition have not been recovered.

=== Later 2008 events ===

The October tournament was replaced by a training session after several teams withdrew.

The November round was cancelled because of a scheduling conflict with another paintball event.

Although a December tournament was initially proposed, a subsequent announcement confirmed that the playing field would be closed during that period.[3][4]

== 2009 season plans ==

In November 2008, plans were announced for a new Tauranga 5 Man championship during 2009.[4]

The proposed competition was revised several times. By January 2009, organisers were advertising a six-round series with championship events every second month and additional training sessions between tournament rounds.[3][4]

The published format included:

* Five-player teams.
* A maximum of 12 additional pods per team per game, plus loaders.
* NZPPL rules.
* Field paint only.
* Entry fees of NZ$40 per player, including compressed air.
* Paintballs priced at NZ$70 per case.
* Compressed-air fills advertised at 4,000 psi.

A championship trophy and prize money of up to NZ$500 were proposed for the leading team, subject to sufficient entries.

The opening round was rescheduled to 22 February 2009 to avoid a clash with the [[Hawke’s Bay Triples]] tournament.

An announcement dated 18 February indicated that four teams were expected to participate.[3]

The surviving records do not establish the final results of the opening round or whether the full six-round championship was completed.

== Competition format ==

The Tauranga 5 Man competition was designed as a local five-player speedball tournament, with limited paintball allowances intended to make participation more affordable.

Its organisers also promoted training opportunities and encouraged experienced players to assist newcomers.

The proposed 2009 programme included regular training sessions between championship rounds, providing opportunities for players to develop their tournament skills.[3][4]

== Historical records ==

Surviving information about the Tauranga 5 Man competition is preserved through archived discussions from the [[NZ Paintball Message Boards]], hosted on Yuku during 2008 and 2009.

These records document tournament planning, competition rules, equipment requirements, cancellations and reports confirming that events took place.

Complete tournament standings, championship results and the competition's final operating date have not been established.

== See also ==

* [[Paintball in New Zealand]]
* [[Paintball tournaments in New Zealand]]
* [[NZ Paintball Message Boards]]
* [[Hawke’s Bay Triples]]

== References ==

# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090330222048/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Tauranga-5-Man.html NZ Paintball Message Boards – Tauranga 5 Man, original discussion and tournament announcements, April–August 2008].
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090401082230/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Tauranga-5-Man.html?page=2 NZ Paintball Message Boards – Tauranga 5 Man, August and September 2008 discussion, archived 1 April 2009].
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090402113803/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Tauranga-5-Man.html?page=3 NZ Paintball Message Boards – Tauranga 5 Man, September 2008–February 2009 discussion, archived 2 April 2009].
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090330230833/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/4205/t/Tauranga-5-man-2009-series.html NZ Paintball Message Boards – Tauranga 5 Man 2009 Series, November 2008–January 2009 announcements, archived 30 March 2009].

[[Category:New Zealand paintball tournaments]]
[[Category:Paintball tournament series]]

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Admin: Refocus as 2008 Tauranga 5 Man; preserve confirmed events, cancellations and separately dated 2009 plans. Clarify September's hopper-plus-one allowance, remove repetition and replace the incorrect category.

Admin: Admin moved page Tauranga 5 Man to 2008 Tauranga 5 Man

Admin: Created article on Tauranga 5 Man, documenting the Mount Maunganui tournament venue, 2008 competitions, participating teams, format, event cancellations and proposed 2009 championship, using contemporary archived Yuku discussions.