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2008 Tauranga 5 Man, also called Tauranga 5s, was a five-player paintball competition held in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Contemporary reports confirm events on 10 August and 14 September 2008.[1][2][3]

Venue and format

The competition used a speedball field near Tip Lane, beyond the Mount Maunganui speedway. The advertised field measured approximately 32 by 62 metres and contained 21 inflatable bunkers.[1]

The original announcement specified a hopper and two additional pods per player, field-supplied paint and player refereeing supervised by a head referee. Entry cost NZ$35 per player, with paintballs priced at NZ$85 per case. Players were initially instructed to supply their own compressed air.[1]

For the September event, the organiser described the paint allowance as a hopper plus one pod. Players were still advised to arrange their own air supplies while the venue's compressor was unavailable.[2]

2008 events

The May round was cancelled because of insufficient entries.[1]

The 10 August event went ahead, with the organiser posting a report that evening. N.S.S. (Never Stop Shooting) subsequently confirmed its participation and thanked other players for equipment loans and advice.[2]

A further event took place on 14 September. The organiser acknowledged visiting Auckland players and their assistance to newer teams.[3]

Later scheduled rounds were changed or cancelled:

The October tournament was replaced by a training session after team withdrawals.[3]
The November round was cancelled because of a clash with another paintball event.[3]
The proposed December event was cancelled because the field was closed.[4]

Plans for 2009

Announcements published between November 2008 and January 2009 proposed a six-round championship, with tournament rounds every second month and training sessions between rounds.[3][4]

The proposed format used NZPPL rules and allowed loaders plus 12 additional pods per team per game. Entry was advertised at NZ$40 per player, including compressed-air fills up to 4,000 psi, with field paint priced at NZ$70 per case. A trophy and prize money of up to NZ$500 were proposed, dependent on entries.[4]

The opening round was rescheduled to 22 February 2009 to avoid a clash with Hawke’s Bay Triples. An announcement on 18 February reported four expected teams; this was a pre-event estimate rather than a confirmed attendance figure.[3][4]

References

“Tauranga 5 Man”. NZ Paintball Message Boards, announcements and discussion, April–July 2008; archived 30 March 2009.
“Tauranga 5 Man”, page 2. NZ Paintball Message Boards, July–September 2008; archived 1 April 2009.
“Tauranga 5 Man”, page 3. NZ Paintball Message Boards, September 2008–February 2009; archived 2 April 2009.
“Tauranga 5 Man 2009 Series”. NZ Paintball Message Boards, November 2008–January 2009; archived 30 March 2009.

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+'''2008 Tauranga 5 Man''', also called '''Tauranga 5s''', was a five-player paintball competition held in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Contemporary reports confirm events on 10 August and 14 September 2008.[1][2][3]
-'''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.
+== Venue and format ==
+The competition used a speedball field near Tip Lane, beyond the Mount Maunganui speedway. The advertised field measured approximately 32 by 62 metres and contained 21 inflatable bunkers.[1]
-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]
+The original announcement specified a hopper and two additional pods per player, field-supplied paint and player refereeing supervised by a head referee. Entry cost NZ$35 per player, with paintballs priced at NZ$85 per case. Players were initially instructed to supply their own compressed air.[1]
-== History ==
+For the September event, the organiser described the paint allowance as a hopper plus one pod. Players were still advised to arrange their own air supplies while the venue's compressor was unavailable.[2]
-=== 2008 season ===
+== 2008 events ==
+The May round was cancelled because of insufficient entries.[1]
-The Tauranga 5 Man competition was advertised in April 2008, with plans for monthly tournaments.[1]
+The 10 August event went ahead, with the organiser posting a report that evening. N.S.S. (Never Stop Shooting) subsequently confirmed its participation and thanked other players for equipment loans and advice.[2]
-The venue was described as a speedball field near Tip Lane, Mount Maunganui, close to the local speedway.
+A further event took place on 14 September. The organiser acknowledged visiting Auckland players and their assistance to newer teams.[3]
-The playing field measured approximately 32 by 62 metres and used 21 inflatable bunkers.[1]
+Later scheduled rounds were changed or cancelled:
+* The October tournament was replaced by a training session after team withdrawals.[3]
+* The November round was cancelled because of a clash with another paintball event.[3]
+* The proposed December event was cancelled because the field was closed.[4]
-The original competition format included:
+== Plans for 2009 ==
+Announcements published between November 2008 and January 2009 proposed a six-round championship, with tournament rounds every second month and training sessions between rounds.[3][4]
-* Five-player teams.
+The proposed format used NZPPL rules and allowed loaders plus 12 additional pods per team per game. Entry was advertised at NZ$40 per player, including compressed-air fills up to 4,000 psi, with field paint priced at NZ$70 per case. A trophy and prize money of up to NZ$500 were proposed, dependent on entries.[4]
-* 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 opening round was rescheduled to 22 February 2009 to avoid a clash with [[Hawke’s Bay Triples]]. An announcement on 18 February reported four expected teams; this was a pre-event estimate rather than a confirmed attendance figure.[3][4]
-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 “Tauranga 5 Man”]. NZ Paintball Message Boards, announcements and discussion, April–July 2008; archived 30 March 2009.
+# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090401082230/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Tauranga-5-Man.html?page=2 “Tauranga 5 Man”, page 2]. NZ Paintball Message Boards, July–September 2008; archived 1 April 2009.
+# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090402113803/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/660/t/Tauranga-5-Man.html?page=3 “Tauranga 5 Man”, page 3]. NZ Paintball Message Boards, September 2008–February 2009; archived 2 April 2009.
+# [https://web.archive.org/web/20090330230833/http://nzpaintball.yuku.com/topic/4205/t/Tauranga-5-man-2009-series.html “Tauranga 5 Man 2009 Series”]. NZ Paintball Message Boards, November 2008–January 2009; archived 30 March 2009.
-# [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].
+[[Category:Paintball tournaments in New Zealand]]
-# [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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Venue and format

2008 events

Plans for 2009

References