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= Welcome to WikiPaintball =
= Welcome to WikiPaintball =


'''WikiPaintball is an independent, collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to preserving the history of paintball around the world.'''
'''WikiPaintball is an independent, collaborative encyclopedia dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of paintball around the world.'''


From the earliest games and equipment manufacturers to the teams, tournaments, playing fields, organisations and people who helped shape the sport, WikiPaintball aims to document paintball's history before more of it disappears.
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.


== Why WikiPaintball Exists ==
== Preserving Paintball History ==


Paintball has a rich history, but much of it has never been properly documented.
Paintball has a rich history, but much of its historical documentation is becoming increasingly difficult to find.


Over the decades, countless websites have disappeared, online forums have shut down, magazines have gone out of print, and businesses have closed. Social media pages are deleted, photographs are lost, and the people who helped build the sport are getting older or passing away.
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.


With every lost website, forgotten tournament result or untold story, another small piece of paintball history disappears.
'''WikiPaintball exists to collect, document and preserve this history before more of it is lost.'''


'''WikiPaintball exists to preserve those stories and make them accessible to future generations.'''
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.


This includes the history of professional tournaments and famous teams, but also the local playing fields, amateur leagues, independent manufacturers, community organisers and everyday players who made paintball what it is.
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.


We believe that all of these stories are worth preserving.
== Explore by Region ==


== Explore WikiPaintball ==
WikiPaintball aims to document the history of paintball across every continent.


Browse the encyclopedia by subject or region.
The project began with '''[[Paintball in New Zealand|New Zealand]]''' and '''[[Paintball in Malta|Malta]]''', where the initial research and historical resources were concentrated.


=== By Region ===
These are starting points rather than geographical limits. Coverage will continue to expand as more contributors and reliable historical sources become available.


* '''[[Category:New Zealand paintball history|New Zealand]]''' – Teams, tournaments, fields, organisations and people from New Zealand paintball history.
Browse the encyclopedia by region:
* '''[[Category:Paintball in Malta|Malta]]''' – The development of paintball in Malta, including its fields, clubs, teams and competitions.
* '''[[Category:Paintball history by country|Other countries]]''' – Explore paintball history around the world as the encyclopedia expands.


=== Teams ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:35%;" | Region
! Explore
|-
| '''[[Paintball in Africa|Africa]]'''
| Paintball history across Africa, including local teams, playing fields, tournaments, organisations and the development of the sport.
|-
| '''[[Paintball in Asia|Asia]]'''
| Paintball history across East, Southeast, South, Central and Western Asia, including regional leagues and international competitions.
|-
| '''[[Paintball in Europe|Europe]]'''
| European paintball history, including national championships, international tournament series, teams, manufacturers and organisations.
|-
| '''[[Paintball in North America|North America]]'''
| Paintball history across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
|-
| '''[[Paintball in Oceania|Oceania]]'''
| Paintball history across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other communities throughout Oceania.
|-
| '''[[Paintball in South America|South America]]'''
| Paintball history across South America, including national leagues, regional championships, teams and playing fields.
|}


* [[Saints Paintball Team]]
'''Explore all articles:''' [[Special:AllPages|All articles]] · [[Special:Categories|Browse categories]]
* [[Katipo Paintball Team]]
* [[Tag n' Release]]
* [[Team Insane]]
* [[Kamo Karzi]]
* [[ADHD (paintball team)]]
* '''[[Category:New Zealand paintball teams|Browse paintball teams]]'''


=== Tournaments and Leagues ===
== Browse by Subject ==


* [[New Zealand Paintball Nationals]]
Explore WikiPaintball through its growing collection of articles and categories.
* [[Northland Open]]
* [[Rotorua Invitational]]
* [[Volcanic Rotorua Paintball Tournament]]
* [[National Paintball League (New Zealand)]]
* [[New Zealand Paintball Players League]]
* [[Valhalla National Rankings]]
* '''[[Category:Paintball tournaments in New Zealand|Browse tournaments]]'''


=== Paintball Fields and Operators ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Category
! Description
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball teams|Teams]]'''
| Professional, amateur and recreational paintball teams from around the world.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball tournaments|Tournaments and Leagues]]'''
| Historical competitions, tournament series, championships, leagues and their results.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball fields|Fields and Venues]]'''
| Commercial paintball parks, tournament venues and historically significant playing fields.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball people|People]]'''
| Players, founders, referees, organisers, manufacturers and other individuals who contributed to the sport.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball organisations|Organisations]]'''
| Associations, governing bodies, clubs and other organisations involved in paintball.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball equipment|Equipment and Manufacturers]]'''
| The history of paintball markers, equipment, brands, manufacturers and technical developments.
|-
| '''[[:Category:Paintball media|Media and Publications]]'''
| Magazines, websites, forums, videos and other media that documented the sport.
|}


* [[World Challenge Tag]]
== Help Preserve Paintball History ==
* [[Actions Paintball]]
 
* [[Splatman]]
'''Were you there? Do you remember something we've missed?'''
* [[Commando One Paintball]]
* [[Lock N Load Paintball]]
* [[Asylum Paintball]]
* [[A Paintball Adventure]]
* '''[[Category:Paintball fields in New Zealand|Browse playing fields]]'''


=== People ===
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.


* [[Steve Constable]]
We're particularly interested in:
* [[Dave Pellet]]
* [[Ian Southern]]
* [[Kyn Jackson]]
* [[Rob Maddox]]
* [[Michael Earley]]
* '''[[Category:New Zealand paintball history|Explore more biographies and articles]]'''


=== Organisations ===
* 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.


* [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]]
Even a single verified detail can help establish an important part of the sport's history.
* [[South Auckland Paintball Club]]
* [[National Paintball League (New Zealand)]]
* [[New Zealand Paintball Players League]]


=== Equipment, Media and Archives ===
WikiPaintball distinguishes documented facts from personal recollections and unverified information. Articles should be supported by credible sources wherever possible.


* [[Pursuit Supplies International]]
'''Have something to contribute?''' Visit [[WikiPaintball:Get involved|Get involved]] to discover how you can help.
* [[Mercenaries Star]]
* [[Paintball.co.nz]]
* [[Valhalla National Rankings]]
* '''[[Category:New Zealand paintball history|Browse historical articles]]'''


== From New Zealand and Malta to the World ==


WikiPaintball is beginning with the history of '''New Zealand''' and '''Malta''', two countries where the project's founder has personal experience and connections within the paintball community.
== Contribute to WikiPaintball ==


These are simply the starting points.
WikiPaintball is a community-driven project, and contributions from players, historians, collectors, industry figures and paintball enthusiasts are welcome.


The long-term goal is to document paintball history internationally, including the development of the sport in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond.
You can help by improving existing articles, correcting historical information, contributing tournament results, identifying reliable sources or documenting subjects not yet covered.


As more people contribute, WikiPaintball will grow into a broader international resource.
You do not need to be an experienced wiki editor to contribute.


== Help Preserve Paintball History ==
=== Getting started ===


'''Were you there? Do you remember something we've missed?'''
* '''[[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.


Paintball history isn't just found in official records. It's in old tournament programmes, team photographs, magazines, newspaper clippings, field advertisements, personal recollections and boxes of forgotten memorabilia.
=== Editorial guidelines ===


We're particularly interested in:
The following guides explain how WikiPaintball articles should be researched, written and maintained.


* Old photographs, videos and tournament footage
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Editorial standards|Editorial standards]]''' – Core requirements for accuracy, neutrality and article quality.
* Tournament results, team rosters and event programmes
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Article inclusion|Article inclusion]]''' – What qualifies for an article on WikiPaintball.
* Stories about former teams, fields and leagues
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Sources and references|Sources and references]]''' – How to research historical information, verify claims and cite sources.
* Historical magazines, newspaper articles and advertisements
* '''[[Help:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]]''' – Rules for article titles, duplicate team names and disambiguation.
* Information about early equipment and manufacturers
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Redirects|Redirects]]''' – How to handle alternative names, former names and redirects.
* Personal recollections from players, organisers and industry figures
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Using AI to write articles|Using AI to write articles]]''' – Guidelines for responsible AI-assisted research and writing.


Even a small detail can help complete a much larger story.
=== Corrections and historical research ===


WikiPaintball aims to distinguish between documented facts, historical recollections and information that still needs verification. Sources and original material are particularly valuable.
* '''[[WikiPaintball:Corrections and disputes|Corrections and disputes]]''' – How to report inaccuracies, provide evidence and resolve conflicting historical accounts.


If you have information to share, corrections to suggest or historical material worth preserving, we encourage you to get involved.
Many historical paintball records are incomplete or difficult to locate. Even a small correction or previously missing tournament result can make a valuable contribution.


== About the Project ==
'''WikiPaintball's guiding principle is to publish what can be verified, not what can be assumed.'''


WikiPaintball is an independent historical preservation project, not an official governing body or commercial paintball organisation.
== About WikiPaintball ==


Its purpose is to collect, organise and preserve information about the sport and the people who contributed to it.
WikiPaintball was established in 2026 as an independent project to preserve and organise the history of paintball.


The encyclopedia is a work in progress. Some subjects are already well documented, while others are only beginning to be researched.
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.


'''Paintball's history belongs to the people who made it. Let's make sure it isn't forgotten.'''
WikiPaintball is not affiliated with any particular commercial paintball company, manufacturer, league or governing body.


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The project uses a collaborative approach, allowing articles to be developed and improved as reliable historical information becomes available.


'''Start exploring:''' [[Special:AllPages|All articles]] · [[Special:Categories|Categories]] · [[Special:Random|Random article]] · [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]
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 [[WikiPaintball|About WikiPaintball]] article to learn more about the project's founding, purpose and approach to preserving the sport's history.


== MediaWiki Info ==
'''Paintball's history belongs to the people who made it. Let's make sure it isn't forgotten.'''


<strong>MediaWiki has been installed.</strong>
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Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
'''Explore WikiPaintball:''' [[Special:AllPages|All articles]] · [[Special:Categories|All categories]] · [[Special:Random|Random article]] · [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]


== Getting started ==
'''Contribute:''' [[WikiPaintball:Get involved|Get involved]] · [[WikiPaintball:Contributor guide|Contributor guide]] · [[WikiPaintball:Editorial standards|Editorial standards]]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]

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.

Explore all articles: All articles · Browse categories

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.

Corrections and historical research

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.


Explore WikiPaintball: All articles · All categories · Random article · Recent changes

Contribute: Get involved · Contributor guide · Editorial standards