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== Contribute to WikiPaintball == | == Contribute to WikiPaintball == | ||
WikiPaintball is a community-driven project, and contributions from players, historians, collectors, industry figures and paintball enthusiasts are welcome. | |||
You can help by improving existing articles, correcting historical information, contributing tournament results, identifying reliable sources or documenting subjects not yet covered. | |||
You do not need to be an experienced wiki editor to contribute. | |||
=== Getting started === | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Get involved|Get involved]]''' – Discover how you can help preserve paintball history. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Contributor guide|Contributor guide]]''' – Learn how to edit articles, create pages, add references and contribute to WikiPaintball. | |||
=== Editorial guidelines === | |||
The following guides explain how WikiPaintball articles should be researched, written and maintained. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Editorial standards|Editorial standards]]''' – Core requirements for accuracy, neutrality and article quality. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Article inclusion|Article inclusion]]''' – What qualifies for an article on WikiPaintball. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Sources and references|Sources and references]]''' – How to research historical information, verify claims and cite sources. | |||
* '''[[Help:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]]''' – Rules for article titles, duplicate team names and disambiguation. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Redirects|Redirects]]''' – How to handle alternative names, former names and redirects. | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Using AI to write articles|Using AI to write articles]]''' – Guidelines for responsible AI-assisted research and writing. | |||
=== Corrections and historical research === | |||
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Corrections and disputes|Corrections and disputes]]''' – How to report inaccuracies, provide evidence and resolve conflicting historical accounts. | |||
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Many historical paintball records are incomplete or difficult to locate. Even a small correction or previously missing tournament result can make a valuable contribution. | |||
'''WikiPaintball's guiding principle is to publish what can be verified, not what can be assumed.''' | |||
== About WikiPaintball == | == About WikiPaintball == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:32, 17 October 2026
Welcome to WikiPaintball
WikiPaintball is an independent, collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of paintball around the world.
From the sport's earliest years and equipment manufacturers to the teams, tournaments, playing fields, organisations and people who shaped paintball, WikiPaintball aims to build a lasting historical record accessible to everyone.
Preserving Paintball History
Paintball has a rich history, but much of its historical documentation is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Early websites have disappeared, once-popular forums have closed, magazines have gone out of print and tournament records have been lost. Information about former teams, playing fields, manufacturers and competitions is often scattered across archived websites, old publications and personal records.
WikiPaintball exists to collect, document and preserve this history before more of it is lost.
Our goal is to build a comprehensive, publicly accessible reference covering professional and amateur competition, recreational paintball, equipment, businesses, organisations and the people who contributed to the sport.
The encyclopedia is not limited to major professional teams or well-known manufacturers. Regional leagues, smaller businesses, amateur teams and local paintball communities are also important parts of paintball's history.
Explore by Region
WikiPaintball aims to document the history of paintball across every continent.
The project began with New Zealand and Malta, where the initial research and historical resources were concentrated.
These are starting points rather than geographical limits. Coverage will continue to expand as more contributors and reliable historical sources become available.
Browse the encyclopedia by region:
| Region | Explore |
|---|---|
| Africa | Paintball history across Africa, including local teams, playing fields, tournaments, organisations and the development of the sport. |
| Asia | Paintball history across East, Southeast, South, Central and Western Asia, including regional leagues and international competitions. |
| Europe | European paintball history, including national championships, international tournament series, teams, manufacturers and organisations. |
| North America | Paintball history across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. |
| Oceania | Paintball history across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other communities throughout Oceania. |
| South America | Paintball history across South America, including national leagues, regional championships, teams and playing fields. |
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Browse by Subject
Explore WikiPaintball through its growing collection of articles and categories.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Teams | Professional, amateur and recreational paintball teams from around the world. |
| Tournaments and Leagues | Historical competitions, tournament series, championships, leagues and their results. |
| Fields and Venues | Commercial paintball parks, tournament venues and historically significant playing fields. |
| People | Players, founders, referees, organisers, manufacturers and other individuals who contributed to the sport. |
| Organisations | Associations, governing bodies, clubs and other organisations involved in paintball. |
| Equipment and Manufacturers | The history of paintball markers, equipment, brands, manufacturers and technical developments. |
| Media and Publications | Magazines, websites, forums, videos and other media that documented the sport. |
Help Preserve Paintball History
Were you there? Do you remember something we've missed?
Some of paintball's most valuable historical information exists outside official records, preserved in old tournament programmes, industry publications, archived websites and the memories of people who participated.
We're particularly interested in:
- Historical tournament results, standings and team rosters.
- Information about former teams, playing fields and leagues.
- Original event programmes and tournament documentation.
- Historical magazines, newspaper reports and advertisements.
- Information about early paintball equipment and manufacturers.
- Records relating to regional paintball organisations and businesses.
- Firsthand accounts that can help identify and verify historical information.
Even a single verified detail can help establish an important part of the sport's history.
WikiPaintball distinguishes documented facts from personal recollections and unverified information. Articles should be supported by credible sources wherever possible.
Have something to contribute? Visit Get involved to discover how you can help.
Contribute to WikiPaintball
WikiPaintball is a community-driven project, and contributions from players, historians, collectors, industry figures and paintball enthusiasts are welcome.
You can help by improving existing articles, correcting historical information, contributing tournament results, identifying reliable sources or documenting subjects not yet covered.
You do not need to be an experienced wiki editor to contribute.
Getting started
- Get involved – Discover how you can help preserve paintball history.
- Contributor guide – Learn how to edit articles, create pages, add references and contribute to WikiPaintball.
Editorial guidelines
The following guides explain how WikiPaintball articles should be researched, written and maintained.
- Editorial standards – Core requirements for accuracy, neutrality and article quality.
- Article inclusion – What qualifies for an article on WikiPaintball.
- Sources and references – How to research historical information, verify claims and cite sources.
- Naming conventions – Rules for article titles, duplicate team names and disambiguation.
- Redirects – How to handle alternative names, former names and redirects.
- Using AI to write articles – Guidelines for responsible AI-assisted research and writing.
Corrections and historical research
- Corrections and disputes – How to report inaccuracies, provide evidence and resolve conflicting historical accounts.
Many historical paintball records are incomplete or difficult to locate. Even a small correction or previously missing tournament result can make a valuable contribution.
WikiPaintball's guiding principle is to publish what can be verified, not what can be assumed.
About WikiPaintball
WikiPaintball was established in 2026 as an independent project to preserve and organise the history of paintball.
Unlike general-purpose encyclopedias, WikiPaintball focuses exclusively on paintball. Its scope includes smaller regional teams, historical businesses, local competitions and other subjects that may not receive sufficient coverage in mainstream reference publications.
WikiPaintball is not affiliated with any particular commercial paintball company, manufacturer, league or governing body.
The project uses a collaborative approach, allowing articles to be developed and improved as reliable historical information becomes available.
Accuracy takes priority over article length or quantity. WikiPaintball's guiding principle is simple:
Publish what can be verified, not what can be assumed.
Read the full About WikiPaintball article to learn more about the project's founding, purpose and approach to preserving the sport's history.
Paintball's history belongs to the people who made it. Let's make sure it isn't forgotten.
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