2011 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1
2011 NZPPL Super 5 Man Event 1, advertised as NZPPL Easter 2011, was the opening round of the 2011 New Zealand Paintball Players League (NZPPL) series. The five-player tournament was advertised for 23–24 April 2011 at Tatum Park, Manakau, near Levin. A subsequent newspaper report confirmed that the season's opening round took place in the Levin area during April.[1][2][3]
Organisation and format
[edit]The event was announced on 25 November 2010. Advertised entry was NZ$600 per team for the Cup and Plate competition, or NZ$300 for a novice competition using a paint allowance of one hopper and one additional pod per player. Both were advertised as standard five-player formats.[2]
The venue was Tatum Park at 820–850 State Highway 1, Manakau, in the Horowhenua district. Accommodation and meal packages were offered to visiting teams.[1][2]
Advertised programme
[edit]| Date | Scheduled activities |
|---|---|
| 22 April 2011 | Field inspection and team registration, 1–6 pm; captains' meeting at 5 pm. No matches scheduled. |
| 23 April 2011 | Tournament matches, 8 am–5.30 pm. |
| 24 April 2011 | Tournament matches, 8 am–3.30 pm. |
The official announcement also advertised prizes and Cup and Plate awards.[1]
Series context
[edit]The opening round was followed by the 2011 NZPPL Rotorua Tournament at Lakes Ranch over Queen's Birthday weekend. The three-event programme also included a final round scheduled for Waikanae over Labour Weekend.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- NZPPL — Super 5 Man Tatum Park Event 1, 2011, official event announcement; archived 14 April 2011.
- NZPPL Easter 2011, NZ P8NT forum, announcement posted by Newport on 25 November 2010, with accommodation information added on 10 January 2011; archived 7 February 2013.
- Paintball Players League: Best way is shoot 'em up, Rotorua Daily Post, 4 June 2011.