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'''Low Gear''' was a New Zealand tournament [[paintball]] team based in Auckland. The team competed in the [[New Zealand Paintball Players League]] (NZPPL) and [[South Auckland Paintball Club]] (SAPC) competitions during the early 2010s.[1][2]
{{Short description|New Zealand tournament paintball team}}
 
'''Low Gear''' was a New Zealand competitive [[paintball]] team based in Auckland. The team competed in the [[New Zealand Paintball Players League]] (NZPPL) and [[South Auckland Paintball Club]] (SAPC) competitions during the early 2010s.[1][2]


Its documented achievements include winning the Plate competition at [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]] and finishing second in the Plate at Event 2.[2]
Its documented achievements include winning the Plate competition at [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]] and finishing second in the Plate at Event 2.[2]
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== History ==
== History ==


=== Early NZPPL competition ===
=== Early NZPPL registration ===


Low Gear appeared on the NZPPL's registration list for its third event of 2012, advertised for 20–21 October on the Kāpiti Coast.[1]
Low Gear appeared on the NZPPL registration list for its third event of 2012, advertised for 20–21 October on the Kāpiti Coast.[1]


The surviving registration list confirms that an entry was submitted under the Low Gear name but does not independently establish attendance or a final result.
The surviving registration list confirms that an entry was submitted under the Low Gear name. It does not independently establish that the team attended or competed at the event.


=== 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series ===
=== 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series ===
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Low Gear competed in the 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series.
Low Gear competed in the 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series.


At [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]], held on 9–10 March at El Rancho Holiday Park in Waikanae, Low Gear won the Plate competition.
At [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]], held at El Rancho Holiday Park in Waikanae on 9–10 March, Low Gear won the Plate competition.[2]


The official NZPPL results recorded the following leading Plate placings:[2]
The leading Plate placings were:[2]


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
|-
| 1
| 1
| '''Low Gear'''
| Low Gear
|-
|-
| 2
| 2
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The Plate victory corresponded to seventh place in the overall thirteen-team classification.
The Plate victory corresponded to seventh place in the overall thirteen-team classification.


At [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2]], held on 1–2 June at Adrenalin Paintball Sports in Paraparaumu, Low Gear finished second in the Plate behind Shattered.
At [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2]], held at Adrenalin Paintball Sports in Paraparaumu on 1–2 June, Low Gear finished second in the Plate behind Shattered.[2]


The NZPPL's combined standings placed Low Gear ninth after the opening two rounds.[2]
The NZPPL combined standings placed Low Gear ninth after the opening two rounds.[2]


=== 2014 SAPC Race Series ===
=== 2014 SAPC Race Series ===


Low Gear competed at the third event of the 2014 SAPC Race Series, held on 12–13 July at Asylum Paintball in Kingseat, Auckland.
Low Gear competed at the third event of the 2014 SAPC Race Series, held at Asylum Paintball in Kingseat, Auckland, on 12–13 July.


The team finished sixth among seven entries in Open X-Ball, earning 25 ranking points.[4]
The team finished sixth among seven entries in Open X-Ball, earning 25 ranking points.[4]
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The event was won by [[ADHD (paintball team)|ADHD]], followed by CamoMeat and Disposal Unit.
The event was won by [[ADHD (paintball team)|ADHD]], followed by CamoMeat and Disposal Unit.


=== 2014 NZPPL competition ===
=== 2014 NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2 ===


Low Gear participated in NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2, held at Asylum Paintball on 30–31 August 2014.
Low Gear participated in NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2, held at Asylum Paintball on 30–31 August 2014.
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Eight teams competed in Division 1 X-Ball, including international entries from Australia and French Polynesia.[7]
Eight teams competed in Division 1 X-Ball, including international entries from Australia and French Polynesia.[7]


Low Gear finished sixth overall.
Low Gear finished sixth overall. Its recorded results included victories over Mischief Militia and CamoMeat, a draw against South East Cartel and a forfeit loss to Kamikaze Knights.[8]
 
The team's recorded results included victories over Mischief Militia and CamoMeat, a draw against South East Cartel and a forfeit loss to Kamikaze Knights.[8]


The tournament was won by [[Trauma (New Zealand paintball team)|Trauma]], followed by [[Legacy NZ]] and Kamikaze Knights.
The tournament was won by [[Trauma (New Zealand paintball team)|Trauma]], followed by [[Legacy NZ]] and Kamikaze Knights.


== Players ==
== Documented players ==


PBLeagues preserves the following registered players for Low Gear's August 2014 NZPPL tournament entry.[6]
PBLeagues identifies the following players with Low Gear's 2014 tournament roster:[6]


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Low Gear – August 2014 registered roster
! Player
! Player
! Check-in status
|-
|-
| Darryl Adams
| Darryl Adams
| Checked in
|-
|-
| Anthony Autaua
| Anthony Autaua
| Checked in
|-
|-
| Josh Cheer
| Josh Cheer
| Not checked in
|-
|-
| Anton Glassie
| Anton Glassie
| Checked in
|-
|-
| Sam Glassie
| Sam Glassie
| Checked in
|-
|-
| Melissa Lamont
| Melissa Lamont
| Not checked in
|-
|-
| Pene Pirihi
| Pene Pirihi
| Not checked in
|-
|-
| Mosese Savieti
| Mosese Savieti
| Not checked in
|-
|-
| Henare Witehira
| Henare Witehira
| Checked in
|}
|}


Five of the nine registered players were marked as checked in.
The roster record documents association with Low Gear but does not establish each player's involvement in individual matches.
 
The registration does not establish which players participated in individual matches. The October 2014 championship roster is archived and has not been independently verified.[8]


== Tournament results ==
== Tournament results ==


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Date
! Tournament
! Tournament
! Division
! Division
! Result
! Result
|-
|-
| 2013
| 9–10 March 2013
| [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]]
| [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1]]
| Plate
| Plate
| '''1st (7th overall)'''
| 1st; 7th overall.[2]
|-
|-
| 2013
| 1–2 June 2013
| [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2]]
| [[2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2]]
| Plate
| Plate
| 2nd (8th overall)
| 2nd; 8th overall.[2]
|-
|-
| 2014
| 12–13 July 2014
| SAPC July Race #3
| SAPC July Race #3
| Open X-Ball
| Open X-Ball
| 6th of 7
| 6th of 7.[4]
|-
|-
| 2014
| 30–31 August 2014
| NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2
| NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2
| Pro X-Ball
| Pro X-Ball
| 5th of 6
| 5th of 6.[5]
|-
|-
| 2014
| 25–26 October 2014
| [[2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship]]
| [[2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship]]
| Division 1 X-Ball
| Division 1 X-Ball
| 6th of 8
| 6th of 8.[7]
|}
|}
Sources: NZPPL historical rankings and PBLeagues tournament records.[2][3][4][5][7]


== Historical records ==
== Historical records ==


Low Gear's PBLeagues registration is dated 1 July 2014 and identifies Auckland as its hometown.[3]
Low Gear's PBLeagues registration is dated 1 July 2014 and identifies Auckland as its home town.[3]


Earlier NZPPL records document entries under the Low Gear name in 2012 and 2013. The database registration date should not be interpreted as the team's founding date.
Earlier NZPPL records document entries under the Low Gear name in 2012 and 2013. The PBLeagues registration date should not be interpreted as the team's founding date.


The precise founding date, complete historical rosters and final period of competitive activity have not been established.
The precise founding date, complete historical rosters and final period of competitive activity have not been established.
== Name ==
The team name appears principally as '''Low Gear'''. The closed form '''LowGear''' is treated as a styling variant where it occurs in New Zealand competition records.
Low Gear should not automatically be associated with unrelated overseas teams or businesses using similar names.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship]]
* [[2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship]]
* [[Asylum Paintball]]
* [[Asylum Paintball]]
* [[Paintball in New Zealand]]


== References ==
== References ==


# [https://web.archive.org/web/20120831202631/http://nzppl.com/registration.php NZPPL – 2012 Event 3 Registration]. Official archived registration list identifying Low Gear among teams registered for the October 2012 Kāpiti Coast tournament.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20120831202631/http://nzppl.com/registration.php NZPPL – 2012 Event 3 Registration]. Official archived registration list identifying Low Gear among the teams registered for the October 2012 Kāpiti Coast tournament.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20131028111900/http://nzppl.com/ranks-2013.html NZPPL – 2013 Series Rankings]. Official archived tournament results documenting Low Gear's Plate victory at Event 1, second-place Plate finish at Event 2 and combined rankings.
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20131028111900/http://nzppl.com/ranks-2013.html NZPPL – 2013 Series Rankings]. Official archived tournament results documenting Low Gear's Plate victory at Event 1, second-place Plate finish at Event 2 and combined rankings.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/7UJldReMN1VO6WRS Low Gear – Team Profile]. ''PBLeagues''. Auckland hometown, Asylum Paintball home field, registration date and 2014 tournament history.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/7UJldReMN1VO6WRS Low Gear – Team Profile], PBLeagues. Auckland home town, Asylum Paintball home field, registration date and 2014 tournament history.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3574/rankings SAPC July 2014 Race #3 – Final Rankings]. ''PBLeagues''. Official Open X-Ball results.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3574/rankings SAPC July 2014 Race #3 – Final Rankings], PBLeagues. Official Open X-Ball results.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3445/rankings NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2 – Final Rankings]. ''PBLeagues''. August 2014 Pro X-Ball results.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3445/rankings NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2 – Final Rankings], PBLeagues. August 2014 Pro X-Ball results.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/roster/dtqxvBmJoaFou4km Low Gear – August 2014 Tournament Roster]. ''PBLeagues''. Nine registered players, check-in information and match schedule.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/roster/dtqxvBmJoaFou4km Low Gear – August 2014 Tournament Roster], PBLeagues. Nine registered players, check-in information and match schedule.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3623/rankings NZPPL International Pacific Championship – Final Rankings]. ''PBLeagues''. Official October 2014 Division 1 X-Ball classification.
# [https://pbleagues.com/event/3623/rankings NZPPL International Pacific Championship – Final Rankings], PBLeagues. Official October 2014 Division 1 X-Ball classification.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/roster/ynvneWil7amLk5JJ Low Gear – International Pacific Championship Match Schedule]. ''PBLeagues''. October 2014 match results and archived roster record.
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/roster/ynvneWil7amLk5JJ Low Gear – International Pacific Championship Match Schedule], PBLeagues. October 2014 match results and archived roster record.


== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://pbleagues.com/team/7UJldReMN1VO6WRS Low Gear – PBLeagues team profile]
* [https://pbleagues.com/team/7UJldReMN1VO6WRS Low Gear PBLeagues team profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131028111900/http://nzppl.com/ranks-2013.html Official 2013 NZPPL rankings]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131028111900/http://nzppl.com/ranks-2013.html Official 2013 NZPPL rankings]


[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]
[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams]]
[[Category:Paintball teams]]
[[Category:Paintball in Auckland]]
[[Category:Paintball in Auckland]]
[[Category:2010s in New Zealand paintball]]
[[Category:2010s in New Zealand paintball]]

Latest revision as of 08:07, 28 October 2026

Low Gear was a New Zealand tournament paintball team based in Auckland. The team competed in the New Zealand Paintball Players League (NZPPL) and South Auckland Paintball Club (SAPC) competitions during the early 2010s.[1][2]

Its documented achievements include winning the Plate competition at 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1 and finishing second in the Plate at Event 2.[2]

The team's PBLeagues profile identifies Asylum Paintball in Auckland as its home field.[3]

History

[edit]

Early NZPPL registration

[edit]

Low Gear appeared on the NZPPL registration list for its third event of 2012, advertised for 20–21 October on the Kāpiti Coast.[1]

The surviving registration list confirms that an entry was submitted under the Low Gear name. It does not independently establish that the team attended or competed at the event.

2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series

[edit]

Low Gear competed in the 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Series.

At 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1, held at El Rancho Holiday Park in Waikanae on 9–10 March, Low Gear won the Plate competition.[2]

The leading Plate placings were:[2]

Position Team
1 Low Gear
2 Shattered
3 AoA

The Plate victory corresponded to seventh place in the overall thirteen-team classification.

At 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2, held at Adrenalin Paintball Sports in Paraparaumu on 1–2 June, Low Gear finished second in the Plate behind Shattered.[2]

The NZPPL combined standings placed Low Gear ninth after the opening two rounds.[2]

2014 SAPC Race Series

[edit]

Low Gear competed at the third event of the 2014 SAPC Race Series, held at Asylum Paintball in Kingseat, Auckland, on 12–13 July.

The team finished sixth among seven entries in Open X-Ball, earning 25 ranking points.[4]

The event was won by ADHD, followed by CamoMeat and Disposal Unit.

2014 NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2

[edit]

Low Gear participated in NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2, held at Asylum Paintball on 30–31 August 2014.

The team finished fifth among six Pro X-Ball entries.[5]

Its recorded matches included victories over Kamikaze Knights, Mischief Militia and The Wild Bunch, alongside defeats against ADHD and Trauma.[6]

International Pacific Championship

[edit]

Low Gear returned to Asylum Paintball for the 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship, held on 25–26 October.

Eight teams competed in Division 1 X-Ball, including international entries from Australia and French Polynesia.[7]

Low Gear finished sixth overall. Its recorded results included victories over Mischief Militia and CamoMeat, a draw against South East Cartel and a forfeit loss to Kamikaze Knights.[8]

The tournament was won by Trauma, followed by Legacy NZ and Kamikaze Knights.

Documented players

[edit]

PBLeagues identifies the following players with Low Gear's 2014 tournament roster:[6]

Player
Darryl Adams
Anthony Autaua
Josh Cheer
Anton Glassie
Sam Glassie
Melissa Lamont
Pene Pirihi
Mosese Savieti
Henare Witehira

The roster record documents association with Low Gear but does not establish each player's involvement in individual matches.

Tournament results

[edit]
Date Tournament Division Result
9–10 March 2013 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1 Plate 1st; 7th overall.[2]
1–2 June 2013 2013 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 2 Plate 2nd; 8th overall.[2]
12–13 July 2014 SAPC July Race #3 Open X-Ball 6th of 7.[4]
30–31 August 2014 NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2 Pro X-Ball 5th of 6.[5]
25–26 October 2014 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship Division 1 X-Ball 6th of 8.[7]

Historical records

[edit]

Low Gear's PBLeagues registration is dated 1 July 2014 and identifies Auckland as its home town.[3]

Earlier NZPPL records document entries under the Low Gear name in 2012 and 2013. The PBLeagues registration date should not be interpreted as the team's founding date.

The precise founding date, complete historical rosters and final period of competitive activity have not been established.

Name

[edit]

The team name appears principally as Low Gear. The closed form LowGear is treated as a styling variant where it occurs in New Zealand competition records.

Low Gear should not automatically be associated with unrelated overseas teams or businesses using similar names.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. NZPPL – 2012 Event 3 Registration. Official archived registration list identifying Low Gear among the teams registered for the October 2012 Kāpiti Coast tournament.
  2. NZPPL – 2013 Series Rankings. Official archived tournament results documenting Low Gear's Plate victory at Event 1, second-place Plate finish at Event 2 and combined rankings.
  3. Low Gear – Team Profile, PBLeagues. Auckland home town, Asylum Paintball home field, registration date and 2014 tournament history.
  4. SAPC July 2014 Race #3 – Final Rankings, PBLeagues. Official Open X-Ball results.
  5. NZPPL Race 2-4 Event 2 – Final Rankings, PBLeagues. August 2014 Pro X-Ball results.
  6. Low Gear – August 2014 Tournament Roster, PBLeagues. Nine registered players, check-in information and match schedule.
  7. NZPPL International Pacific Championship – Final Rankings, PBLeagues. Official October 2014 Division 1 X-Ball classification.
  8. Low Gear – International Pacific Championship Match Schedule, PBLeagues. October 2014 match results and archived roster record.
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