Legacy NZ
Legacy NZ was a New Zealand competitive paintball team based on the Kāpiti Coast. The team competed in the New Zealand Paintball Players League (NZPPL), finishing second at the 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship in Auckland.[1][2]
The team's PBLeagues profile identifies its home field as Adrenalin Paintball Sports on the Kāpiti Coast.[1]
History
2014 International Pacific Championship
Legacy NZ competed at the NZPPL International Pacific Championship, held on 25–26 October 2014 at Asylum Paintball in Kingseat, Auckland.
Eight teams entered the Division 1 X-Ball competition, including Phoenix Tahiti from French Polynesia and South East Cartel from Australia.[2]
Legacy NZ won six of its seven preliminary matches, recording victories against Kamikaze Knights, CamoMeat, Mischief Militia, Low Gear, Phoenix Tahiti and South East Cartel.
Its only preliminary defeat was a 4–0 loss to Trauma.[3]
Championship final
Legacy NZ faced Trauma again in the final on 26 October 2014.
Trauma won the match 4–1, securing the championship. Legacy NZ finished second, followed by Kamikaze Knights in third and Phoenix Tahiti in fourth.[2][3]
Players
The PBLeagues team membership records identify five players credited with participating in one event for Legacy NZ, the 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship.[4]
| Player | Recorded events | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Clisby | 1 | 2nd |
| Greg Bennett | 1 | 2nd |
| Jason Newport | 1 | 2nd |
| Kane Anderson | 1 | 2nd |
| Paul Adams | 1 | 2nd |
| Matt Wong | 0 | Not recorded |
Matt Wong appears in the team's membership records but has no tournament appearances recorded under Legacy NZ. His inclusion in the database does not establish that he competed at the championship.[4]
The available membership records identify registered team associations and event participation but do not establish each player's involvement in individual matches.
Tournament results
The PBLeagues match archive preserves Legacy NZ's results throughout the tournament.[3]
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October | Trauma | 0–4 | Loss |
| 25 October | Kamikaze Knights | 4–0 | Win |
| 25 October | CamoMeat | 4–3 | Win |
| 25 October | Mischief Militia | 4–0 | Win |
| 26 October | Low Gear | 4–1 | Win |
| 26 October | Phoenix Tahiti | 4–2 | Win |
| 26 October | South East Cartel | 4–3 | Win |
| 26 October | Trauma (final) | 1–4 | Loss |
Legacy NZ finished the event second among eight teams, earning approximately 87.14 ranking points.[2]
Team records
Legacy NZ's PBLeagues registration is dated 7 October 2014 and lists the team's hometown as the Kāpiti Coast.[1]
The recovered team profile records the October 2014 International Pacific Championship as its only tournament appearance.
The team's precise founding date and subsequent competitive history have not been established from the recovered records.
See also
- New Zealand Paintball Players League
- 2014 NZPPL International Pacific Championship
- Trauma (New Zealand paintball team)
- Jason Newport
- Matt Wong
- Adrenalin Paintball Sports Limited
- Asylum Paintball
References
- Legacy NZ – Team Profile. PBLeagues. Team registration, Kāpiti Coast hometown, home field and tournament history.
- NZPPL International Pacific Championship – Final Rankings. PBLeagues, 25–26 October 2014. Official Division 1 X-Ball results.
- Legacy NZ – International Pacific Championship Match Schedule. PBLeagues. Tournament match results and roster record.
- Legacy NZ – Team Members. PBLeagues. Historical membership listing identifying five players credited with one tournament appearance each and Matt Wong with zero recorded appearances. Login may be required.