Kedah Paintball Association
Kedah Paintball Association was a Malaysian state-level paintball association representing the state of Kedah during efforts to establish national paintball governance in 2010.
The association is documented in February 2010 through its involvement in the formation of the Malaysian Paintball Federation. Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman was named as its representative in the original proposed interim committee, while Jasni Shafie subsequently represented the association as treasurer of the federation's selected provisional steering committee.[1]
The association's founding date, complete leadership history, membership and current operating status have not yet been independently established.
| Name | Kedah Paintball Association |
|---|---|
| Type | State-level paintball association |
| Sport | Paintball |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Kedah |
| Founded | Not established |
| Documented representatives | Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman; Jasni Shafie |
| Associated organisation | Malaysian Paintball Federation formation initiative |
| Notable administrative role | Representation in the provisional federation treasurer position, 2010 |
| Years documented | 2010 |
| Current status | Not established |
History
[edit]Background
[edit]The Kedah Paintball Association was identified as a state-level organisation during efforts to establish the Malaysian Paintball Federation in February 2010.[1]
The association represented Kedah, a state in northwestern Peninsular Malaysia, within the proposed national organisational structure.
The circumstances of its establishment, including its founders, registration date and early activities, have not yet been independently documented.
Malaysian Paintball Federation formation
[edit]In February 2010, Malaysian paintball organisers initiated a formal process to establish a national federation representing the sport.
The proposed federation was intended to bring together state paintball associations, clubs, referees, tournament organisers, equipment suppliers and commercial field operators.
Its objectives included formal recognition of paintball as a sport, clarification of regulations affecting paintball markers, development of common safety standards and support for grassroots participation.
A public hearing concerning the federation's formation was held on 25 February 2010 at the National Sports Institute in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.[1]
The hearing was associated with Malaysia's Sports Commissioner's Office.
Original proposed representative
[edit]Before the public hearing, Paul WY Lam prepared a proposed interim committee representing different sectors of the Malaysian paintball community.
The proposal included representatives of state paintball associations alongside commercial operators, referees and tournament promoters.
The Kedah Paintball Association's nominated representative was Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman.[1]
The proposed committee list was submitted to the Sports Commissioner's Office on 25 February 2010.
The announcement stated that proposed appointments were subject to the acceptance of the invited individuals.
Consequently, Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman's inclusion establishes his nomination as the association's representative, but does not establish that he subsequently served on the selected federation committee.
Jasni Shafie and the provisional committee
[edit]Following the public hearing, the federation organisers announced the selected provisional steering committee on 27 February 2010.[1]
Jasni Shafie, identified as representing the Kedah Paintball Association, was selected as treasurer of the provisional federation committee.
The committee was headed by Tn. Hj. Amirul of CMX Paintball Club as president, with Paul WY Lam serving as deputy president.
Jasni's selection gave the Kedah Paintball Association representation among the federation's principal officeholders.
The original proposed committee had named Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman as Kedah's representative.
The surviving records do not explain why Jasni Shafie was selected instead.
The announcement also does not identify Jasni's formal position within the Kedah Paintball Association itself.
He should therefore not be described as the association's president or treasurer without additional evidence.
Role in Malaysian paintball
[edit]State-level representation
[edit]The Kedah Paintball Association was one of the state organisations identified during the February 2010 national federation formation process.
The proposed federation structure envisaged representation from Malaysian state paintball associations alongside participants from the commercial paintball industry.[1]
The association's documented involvement included the nomination of Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman and the subsequent selection of Jasni Shafie as national federation treasurer.
The available sources do not establish the association's membership numbers, affiliated clubs or internal governance structure.
National federation representation
[edit]The Kedah Paintball Association appeared in both stages of the February 2010 federation committee process.
The original proposed committee named Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman.
The subsequently selected provisional committee named Jasni Shafie as treasurer.[1]
The treasurer position was one of the federation's principal offices, alongside the president, deputy president, vice presidents and secretaries.
Jasni's appointment is the association's most clearly documented contribution to national paintball administration.
However, the available evidence does not establish whether the association subsequently became a formally registered member of the completed federation or the extent of its later involvement.
Documented representatives
[edit]| Name | Documented role | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman | Proposed representative of Kedah Paintball Association in the Malaysian Paintball Federation interim committee | 2010 | Federation formation records [1] |
| Jasni Shafie | Representative of Kedah Paintball Association; treasurer of the selected federation provisional committee | 2010 | Federation formation records [1] |
Neither individual's formal position within the Kedah Paintball Association has been independently established.
Later history
[edit]The association's activities following the February 2010 federation formation process have not yet been independently documented.
Its participation in tournaments, player development programmes, referee training or other sporting activities remains unverified.
The association's subsequent leadership, registration history and membership are also unknown.
Its current operating status has not been established.
The absence of later public records does not establish that the organisation was dissolved.
Historical significance
[edit]The Kedah Paintball Association forms part of the documented history of efforts to establish national paintball governance in Malaysia.
Its involvement in the February 2010 federation formation process is notable because it appeared in both the original proposed committee and the subsequently selected provisional committee.
The original proposal named Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman, while the selected committee appointed Jasni Shafie as treasurer.
The appointment placed a representative of the Kedah Paintball Association among the principal officeholders of the proposed national federation.
This provides evidence of the association's participation in the early development of national paintball administration in Malaysia.
Timeline
[edit]| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25 February 2010 | Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman named as the Kedah Paintball Association's proposed representative in the Malaysian Paintball Federation interim committee |
| 25 February 2010 | Public hearing concerning the proposed national federation held in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur |
| 27 February 2010 | Jasni Shafie announced as treasurer of the federation's selected provisional steering committee, representing Kedah Paintball Association |
See also
[edit]- Malaysian Paintball Federation
- Johor Paintball Association
- Selangor Paintball Association
- Kuala Lumpur Paintball Association
- Malacca Paintball Association
- Sabah Paintball Association
- Sarawak Paintball Association
- Labuan Paintball Association
- Paintball in Malaysia
- Paintball in Asia
References
[edit]- "Formation of the Malaysia Paintball Federation", Persatuan Paintball Malaysia, February 2010. Contemporary federation formation records published by Allan Phang, including the proposed interim committee submitted on 25 February 2010 and the selected provisional committee announced on 27 February 2010. The proposed list identifies Shaiful Sharizal Sulaiman as representing Kedah Paintball Association. The selected committee names Jasni Shafie as treasurer, representing Kedah Paintball Association.