Raiderz (New Zealand Paintball Team) - Revision history

Admin: Admin moved page Raiders (New Zealand Paintball Team) to Raiderz (New Zealand Paintball Team)

2026-10-26T09:12:38Z

Admin moved page Raiders (New Zealand Paintball Team) to Raiderz (New Zealand Paintball Team)

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Admin: Admin moved page Raiderz to Raiders (New Zealand Paintball Team)

2026-10-26T08:45:49Z

Admin moved page Raiderz to Raiders (New Zealand Paintball Team)

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	'''Raiderz''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team documented in national competition in 2003 and 2004. The team's name was printed as '''Raiders''' in a 2003 tournament report, while contemporary 2004 sources used the correct spelling '''Raiderz'''.[1][2][3]		'''Raiderz''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team documented in national competition in 2003 and 2004. The team's name was printed as '''Raiders''' in a 2003 tournament report, while contemporary 2004 sources used the correct spelling '''Raiderz'''.[1][2][3]

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	[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]		[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]
	[[Category:2000s in New Zealand paintball]]		[[Category:2000s in New Zealand paintball]]
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Admin: Moved the article to `Raiderz (New Zealand Paintball Team)` and substantially revised it using contemporary tournament reports and archived forum material. Merged the 2003 `Raiders` result after confirmation that it was the same team and retained `Raiders` as a spelling variant. Added the 2003 Superball runner-up result, the reported Kamo Karzi connection, the 2004 Wellington, Kumeu and Rotorua appearances, and verified references to Tony “Skinny” Dickson and Big Sy/Sy Galt. Removed unsupported

2026-10-26T08:45:29Z

Moved the article to `Raiderz (New Zealand Paintball Team)` and substantially revised it using contemporary tournament reports and archived forum material. Merged the 2003 `Raiders` result after confirmation that it was the same team and retained `Raiders` as a spelling variant. Added the 2003 Superball runner-up result, the reported Kamo Karzi connection, the 2004 Wellington, Kumeu and Rotorua appearances, and verified references to Tony “Skinny” Dickson and Big Sy/Sy Galt. Removed unsupported

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Admin: Added Simon Galt as Raiderz team captain, updated the introduction and team history, and expanded the personnel section to distinguish the captain from identified players.

2026-10-25T21:28:55Z

Added Simon Galt as Raiderz team captain, updated the introduction and team history, and expanded the personnel section to distinguish the captain from identified players.

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	'''Raiderz''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team active during the 2000s. ~~The~~ team competed in major domestic tournaments, with documented appearances in Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua during the 2004 season.		'''Raiderz''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team active during the 2000s. Captained by [[Simon Galt]], the team competed in major domestic tournaments, with documented appearances in Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua during the 2004 season.[4]

	Raiderz finished third in the Cup division at the 2004 Superball tournament in Kumeu and fourth in the Cup division at the Volcanic Rotorua tournament later that year.[2][3]		Raiderz finished third in the Cup division at the 2004 Superball tournament in Kumeu and fourth in the Cup division at the Volcanic Rotorua tournament later that year.[2][3]
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	== History ==		== History ==

	Raiderz competed in New Zealand's tournament paintball circuit during the early 2000s.		Raiderz competed in New Zealand's tournament paintball circuit during the early 2000s under the captaincy of [[Simon Galt]].[4]

	The team's earliest currently identified competition records date from 2004, when it participated in several major tournaments around the North Island.		The team's earliest currently identified competition records date from 2004, when it participated in several major tournaments around the North Island.
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	==== Wellington X-Cess ====		==== Wellington X-Cess ====

	Raiderz competed at the Wellington X-Cess tournament held from 9 to 11 April 2004 ~~at Queens Wharf~~ in Wellington.		Raiderz competed at the Wellington X-Cess tournament held from 9 to 11 April 2004 in Wellington.

	The team performed strongly during the opening stages but did not qualify for the Cup division finals.[1]		The team performed strongly during the opening stages but did not qualify for the Cup division finals.[1]
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	On 5–6 June 2004, Raiderz competed at the Superball tournament held at the Kumeu Showgrounds, northwest of Auckland.		On 5–6 June 2004, Raiderz competed at the Superball tournament held at the Kumeu Showgrounds, northwest of Auckland.

	~~The tournament attracted 13 teams and was sanctioned by the [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]] (NZPPA). Competition followed Millennium-style tournament rules.~~

	Raiderz finished third in the Cup division, representing one of the team's documented podium results.[2]		Raiderz finished third in the Cup division, representing one of the team's documented podium results.[2]
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	==== Volcanic Rotorua ====		==== Volcanic Rotorua ====

	Raiderz competed at the [[Volcanic Rotorua]] tournament held on 23–24 October 2004 at Rotorua ~~International Stadium.~~		Raiderz competed at the [[Volcanic Rotorua]] tournament held on 23–24 October 2004 in Rotorua.

	~~The tournament attracted 23 teams competing across Cup and Plate divisions~~.

	Raiderz reached the Cup division finals and finished fourth.[3]		Raiderz reached the Cup division finals and finished fourth.[3]
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	== Players ==		== Players ==

	Identified ~~members of~~ Raiderz included:		Identified Raiderz personnel included:

	* [[Travis Cleeton]]		{\| class="wikitable"
	* [[Jason Cleeton]]		! Name
			! Role
			\|-
			\| [[Simon Galt]]
			\| Team captain
			\|-
			\| [[Travis Cleeton]]
			\| Player
			\|-
			\| [[Jason Cleeton]]
			\| Player
			\|}

	~~The Cleeton brothers were both associated with~~ Raiderz ~~during its~~ period of activity.		Simon Galt served as team captain during Raiderz's period of activity.[4]

	A complete playing roster, individual tournament appearances ~~and the team's captaincy~~ have not yet been established from contemporary records.		A complete playing roster and individual tournament appearances have not yet been established from contemporary records.

	== Historical documentation ==		== Historical documentation ==
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	Raiderz's 2004 competition history is recorded in contemporary New Zealand paintball tournament reporting preserved through historical research.		Raiderz's 2004 competition history is recorded in contemporary New Zealand paintball tournament reporting preserved through historical research.

	The available records ~~establish~~ the team's participation in three tournaments during 2004, including two Cup division finals appearances.		The available records identify the team's participation in three tournaments during 2004, including two Cup division finals appearances.

	The team's founding date and full competition history have not yet been established.		The team's founding date and full competition history have not yet been established.
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	# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Superball at Kumeu, 5–6 June 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as third in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.		# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Superball at Kumeu, 5–6 June 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as third in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.
	# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Volcanic Rotorua, 23–24 October 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as fourth in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.		# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Volcanic Rotorua, 23–24 October 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as fourth in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.
			# Historical information supplied to WikiPaintball, 25 October 2026, identifying Simon Galt as Raiderz team captain.

	[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]		[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]
	[[Category:Paintball teams]]		[[Category:Paintball teams]]
	[[Category:Paintball in New Zealand]]		[[Category:Paintball in New Zealand]]

Admin: Expanded Raiderz history using previously researched New Zealand tournament records, including Wellington X-Cess, Superball Kumeu and Volcanic Rotorua in 2004. Added confirmed tournament placings and identified players, while removing unrelated international participation.

2026-10-25T21:27:15Z

Expanded Raiderz history using previously researched New Zealand tournament records, including Wellington X-Cess, Superball Kumeu and Volcanic Rotorua in 2004. Added confirmed tournament placings and identified players, while removing unrelated international participation.

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'''Raiderz''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team active during the 2000s. The team competed in major domestic tournaments, with documented appearances in Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua during the 2004 season.

Raiderz finished third in the Cup division at the 2004 Superball tournament in Kumeu and fourth in the Cup division at the Volcanic Rotorua tournament later that year.[2][3]

== History ==

Raiderz competed in New Zealand's tournament paintball circuit during the early 2000s.

The team's earliest currently identified competition records date from 2004, when it participated in several major tournaments around the North Island.

=== 2004 season ===

==== Wellington X-Cess ====

Raiderz competed at the Wellington X-Cess tournament held from 9 to 11 April 2004 at Queens Wharf in Wellington.

The team performed strongly during the opening stages but did not qualify for the Cup division finals.[1]

Its final overall placing has not been established.

==== Superball ====

On 5–6 June 2004, Raiderz competed at the Superball tournament held at the Kumeu Showgrounds, northwest of Auckland.

The tournament attracted 13 teams and was sanctioned by the [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]] (NZPPA). Competition followed Millennium-style tournament rules.

Raiderz finished third in the Cup division, representing one of the team's documented podium results.[2]

==== Volcanic Rotorua ====

Raiderz competed at the [[Volcanic Rotorua]] tournament held on 23–24 October 2004 at Rotorua International Stadium.

The tournament attracted 23 teams competing across Cup and Plate divisions.

Raiderz reached the Cup division finals and finished fourth.[3]

This is the latest confirmed tournament result currently identified for the team.

== Tournament results ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Date
! Tournament
! Location
! Raiderz result
|-
| 9–11 April 2004
| Wellington X-Cess
| Wellington
| Did not reach Cup finals
|-
| 5–6 June 2004
| Superball
| Kumeu, Auckland
| 3rd, Cup division
|-
| 23–24 October 2004
| [[Volcanic Rotorua]]
| Rotorua
| 4th, Cup division
|}

The table includes only tournament appearances identified in surviving historical research. It is not necessarily a complete record of the team's competition history.

== Players ==

Identified members of Raiderz included:

* [[Travis Cleeton]]
* [[Jason Cleeton]]

The Cleeton brothers were both associated with Raiderz during its period of activity.

A complete playing roster, individual tournament appearances and the team's captaincy have not yet been established from contemporary records.

== Historical documentation ==

Raiderz's 2004 competition history is recorded in contemporary New Zealand paintball tournament reporting preserved through historical research.

The available records establish the team's participation in three tournaments during 2004, including two Cup division finals appearances.

The team's founding date and full competition history have not yet been established.

== See also ==

* [[Paintball in New Zealand]]
* [[Volcanic Rotorua]]
* [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]]

== References ==

# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Wellington X-Cess, 9–11 April 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026. Original archived article URL requires recovery.
# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Superball at Kumeu, 5–6 June 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as third in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.
# New Zealand Paintball Online, contemporary report on Volcanic Rotorua, 23–24 October 2004. Historical tournament information recovered in WikiPaintball research, October 2026, identifying Raiderz as fourth in the Cup division. Original archived article URL requires recovery.

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[[Category:Paintball in New Zealand]]