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== National Paintball League ==

A history published by Mercenaries Star credits Pellet and [[Ian Southern]], associated with [[Splatman]], with originating the [[National Paintball League (New Zealand)|National Paintball League]]. The league began in 1997, with Splatman recorded as operating four Auckland fields among its participating venues.[2]

The NPL sought to coordinate tournaments, improve refereeing and encourage a more consistent standard of competition. Southern was identified as the league’s director for 1997 in its introductory letter.[5]

The competition combined established major tournaments in First Division with regular Second Division games for developing teams. Its original operator-supported structure continued until 1999, when it lost the support of participating field operators. [[Kyn Jackson]] subsequently assumed responsibility for the remaining administration and discontinued Second Division.[2]