Australian Paintball Magazine
```mediawiki Australian Paintball Magazine (APM) was an Australian specialist paintball magazine published from 2006 to 2007. Based in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, it covered Australian tournament and recreational paintball alongside equipment, training, industry and international news.
The publication was distinct from the earlier magazine Australian Paintballer.
Publication history
[edit]Australian Paintball Magazine first appeared with a January–February 2006 issue. A bibliographic guide to international paintball publications records a total of nine issues, with the final edition appearing in the Australian autumn of 2007. The magazine was produced in a full-colour glossy format.[1]
An archived version of the magazine’s website described its inaugural edition as being available through newsagents across Australia.[2] By August 2006, the website was advertising issue 3 as the current newsagent edition.[3] Subscription material in issue 6 offered six issues as a one-year subscription.[4]
The magazine was published from Coffs Harbour. Issue 6 identified Trent Jenkins as director and Warren McConnell as journalist and editor.[4] Its masthead also credited photographers and contributors from the Australian paintball community.
Coverage
[edit]The magazine described its coverage as extending from rookie and amateur competition through divisional and professional paintball, as well as skirmish and large scenario games. It published material concerning equipment, player safety, legal matters, tournaments and developments outside Australia.[2]
The archived editorial page invited submissions from both rookie and professional players, including reports and results from tournaments.[5]
Issue 6 included coverage of:
- round 4 of the Australian X-Ball League at Paintball Pete’s Mt White field;
- the 2006 Masters;
- Planet Eclipse training sessions;
- bushball skills and training;
- advice on starting a paintball team;
- new equipment and industry news;
- the Australian Super 7s;
- proposals for a national Australian paintball league; and
- Australian-made equipment from companies including MacDev.[4]
The magazine therefore covered both organised tournament paintball and the wider Australian paintball industry rather than concentrating exclusively on one playing format.
Staff
[edit]Personnel credited in issue 6 included:[4]
| Position | Person |
|---|---|
| Director | Trent Jenkins |
| Journalist and editor | Warren McConnell |
| Photography | Kelly Muldoon, Warren McConnell and Ahmed Abbas |
| Cover photography | Lauren Moran |
Additional contributors credited in that issue included James Grundy, Michael Whybrew, Dale Moran, Travis Webster, Bourke Grundy, Bea Youngs, Garry Tutt, Richard Maconochie and Laura Andre.[4]
See also
[edit]- Australian Paintballer
- SplatMe
- Balls An’ All
- Paintball in Australia
- Australian paintball equipment manufacturers
References
[edit]- Paintball Magazines and Publications from Around the World, World Paintball Library, revised 8 December 2011.
- “About Us”, Australian Paintball Magazine, archived 14 February 2006.
- Australian Paintball Magazine homepage, archived 12 August 2006.
- Australian Paintball Magazine, issue 6, 2006, masthead, contents and subscription notice.
- “Editorial”, Australian Paintball Magazine, archived 14 February 2006.
External links
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