Michael Earley - Revision history

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Other Asian teams and tournaments

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	At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti\|Phoenix Authority]] in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified him as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th of 28 teams. His player accreditation also records the Phoenix Authority name.[3][10]		At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti\|Phoenix Authority]] in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified him as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th of 28 teams. His player accreditation also records the Phoenix Authority name.[3][10]

	He returned with Phoenix Tahiti in 2013, when the team finished 47th of 54 entries in Division 3.[3] His accreditation for PALS Thailand 2013 separately records him with '''[[Hoodlums]]''' in Division 2.[12]		He returned with Phoenix Tahiti in 2013, when the team finished 47th of 54 entries in Division 3.[3] His accreditation for [[PALS Thailand 2013]] separately records him with '''[[Hoodlums]]''' in Division 2.[12]

	Earley's other Asian appearances included '''[[Kacaworang]]''' in the Open Division at a [[World Paintball Players League]] event at Wedna Hol Sports, which he dates to 2012, and '''[[Southern Alliance]]''' in the mechanical division at the 2018 Paintball World Cup Asia. These affiliations are documented by surviving player cards and his accompanying recollections.[11][13]		Earley's other Asian appearances included '''[[Kacaworang]]''' in the Open Division at a [[World Paintball Players League]] event at Wedna Hol Sports, which he dates to 2012, and '''[[Southern Alliance]]''' in the mechanical division at the [[2018 Paintball World Cup Asia]]. These affiliations are documented by surviving player cards and his accompanying recollections.[11][13]

	=== United States ===		=== United States ===

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	At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti\|Phoenix Authority]] in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified him as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th of 28 teams. His player accreditation also records the Phoenix Authority name.[3][10]		At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti\|Phoenix Authority]] in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified him as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th of 28 teams. His player accreditation also records the Phoenix Authority name.[3][10]

	He returned with Phoenix Tahiti in 2013, when the team finished 47th of 54 entries in Division 3.[3] His accreditation for PALS Thailand 2013 separately records him with '''Hoodlums''' in Division 2.[12]		He returned with Phoenix Tahiti in 2013, when the team finished 47th of 54 entries in Division 3.[3] His accreditation for PALS Thailand 2013 separately records him with '''[[Hoodlums]]''' in Division 2.[12]

	Earley's other Asian appearances included '''Kacaworang''' in the Open Division at a [[World Paintball Players League]] event at Wedna Hol Sports, which he dates to 2012, and '''Southern Alliance''' in the mechanical division at the 2018 Paintball World Cup Asia. These affiliations are documented by surviving player cards and his accompanying recollections.[11][13]		Earley's other Asian appearances included '''[[Kacaworang]]''' in the Open Division at a [[World Paintball Players League]] event at Wedna Hol Sports, which he dates to 2012, and '''[[Southern Alliance]]''' in the mechanical division at the 2018 Paintball World Cup Asia. These affiliations are documented by surviving player cards and his accompanying recollections.[11][13]

	=== United States ===		=== United States ===

Admin: Rewrote and tightened the biography, consolidated international appearances and industry work, removed repetitive general statements, and retained distinctions between documentary evidence and personal recollections.

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Rewrote and tightened the biography, consolidated international appearances and industry work, removed repetitive general statements, and retained distinctions between documentary evidence and personal recollections.

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Admin: Added ZAP Kiwis sponsored name at APPC 2005, Phoenix Authority accreditation, and appearances with Kacaworang, Hoodlums and Southern Alliance. Distinguished information printed on player cards from Earley's accompanying recollections.

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Added ZAP Kiwis sponsored name at APPC 2005, Phoenix Authority accreditation, and appearances with Kacaworang, Hoodlums and Southern Alliance. Distinguished information printed on player cards from Earley's accompanying recollections.

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	'''Michael James Earley''' (born 1984), also known as '''MikeE''', is a New Zealand [[paintball]] player, tournament organiser, referee and former paintball industry professional. Active since the late 1990s, he has participated in international tournament paintball and worked in commercial field operations, event organisation and sporting administration in New Zealand, Asia, the United States and Europe.		'''Michael James Earley''' (born 1984), also known as '''MikeE''', is a New Zealand [[paintball]] player, tournament organiser, referee and former paintball industry professional. Active since the late 1990s, he has participated in international tournament paintball and worked in commercial field operations, event organisation and sporting administration in New Zealand, Asia, the United States and Europe.

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	The delegation finished fifth. Earley documented the tournament in a report published in January 2005.[2]		The delegation finished fifth. Earley documented the tournament in a report published in January 2005.[2]

	He returned to Malaysia in 2005 to compete at the Asia Pacific Paintball Championship with a separate Team Kiwi lineup.		He returned to Malaysia in 2005 to compete at the [[Asia Pacific Paintball Championship]] with a separate Team Kiwi lineup. According to Earley, the team competed under the sponsored name '''ZAP Kiwis'''. His surviving PALS player card identifies ZAP Kiwis as his team and New Zealand as his country.[2][9]

	Earley subsequently became involved in tournaments associated with the [[Paintball Asia League Series]] (PALS), including Malaysian national and international competitions.		Earley subsequently became involved in tournaments associated with the [[Paintball Asia League Series]] (PALS), including Malaysian national and international competitions.
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	Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti]], a French Polynesian tournament paintball team, at international competitions in Malaysia.		Earley played for [[Phoenix Tahiti]], a French Polynesian tournament paintball team, at international competitions in Malaysia.

	At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], he competed with Phoenix Authority in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified Earley as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th among 28 teams.[3]		At the 2012 [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], he competed with Phoenix Authority in Division 2. A contemporary report in ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'' identified Earley as the New Zealand member of the multinational squad, which finished 17th among 28 teams.[3] Surviving player accreditation also identifies his team as Phoenix Authority and his division as D2.[10]

	He returned with Phoenix Tahiti for the 2013 World Cup Asia, competing in Division 3. The team finished 47th among 54 entries.[3]		He returned with Phoenix Tahiti for the 2013 World Cup Asia, competing in Division 3. The team finished 47th among 54 entries.[3]

			=== Other Asian tournament appearances ===

			Earley's surviving [[World Paintball Players League]] (WPPL) accreditation identifies him with '''Kacaworang''' in the Open Division and carries CAP3 branding. According to Earley, the event took place at Wedna Hol Sports in 2012; the printed 2013 date was the card's expiry year.[11]

			His accreditation for '''PALS Thailand 2013''' lists him with '''Hoodlums''' in Division 2.[12]

			In 2018, Earley played for '''Southern Alliance''' in the mechanical division at the [[Paintball World Cup Asia]]. His surviving accreditation identifies the team, year and division, with the event identification confirmed by Earley.[13]

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	* [[Team Kiwi]]		* [[Team Kiwi]]
	* [[Phoenix Tahiti]]		* [[Phoenix Tahiti]]
			* [[Paintball Asia League Series]]
			* [[Paintball World Cup Asia]]
	* [[South Auckland Paintball Club]]		* [[South Auckland Paintball Club]]
	* [[Lock N Load Paintball]]		* [[Lock N Load Paintball]]
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	== References ==		== References ==

	# [https://www.oocities.org/mercstar_nz/VALHALLA/2001Hall.htm Mercenaries Star, Valhalla National Rankings, 2001. Historical rankings for Team Insane.]		# [https://www.oocities.org/mercstar_nz/VALHALLA/2001Hall.htm Mercenaries Star, Valhalla National Rankings, 2001.] Historical rankings for Team Insane.
	# [https://www.wikipaintball.com/index.php/Team_Kiwi WikiPaintball, Team Kiwi. Historical account of the 2004 and 2005 Malaysian delegations, drawing on Earley's January 2005 tournament report.]		# [https://www.wikipaintball.com/index.php/Team_Kiwi WikiPaintball, Team Kiwi.] Historical account of the 2004 and 2005 Malaysian delegations, drawing on Earley's January 2005 tournament report.
	# [https://www.wikipaintball.com/index.php/Phoenix_Tahiti WikiPaintball, Phoenix Tahiti. Historical tournament records, including La Dépêche de Tahiti's 2012 report "Une honorable 17e place" and the 2013 PALS results.]		# [https://www.wikipaintball.com/index.php/Phoenix_Tahiti WikiPaintball, Phoenix Tahiti.] Historical tournament records, including ''La Dépêche de Tahiti'''s 2012 report "Une honorable 17e place" and the 2013 PALS results.
	# [https://www.facebook.com/groups/797011917106395/posts/3518308728310020/ San Diego Pump Paintball Crew, historical community post identifying Michael Earley and SD Pump Crew.]		# [https://www.facebook.com/groups/797011917106395/posts/3518308728310020/ San Diego Pump Paintball Crew, historical community post identifying Michael Earley and SD Pump Crew.]
	# [https://www.cylex.co.nz/company/asylum%20paintball-18135556.html Cylex New Zealand, Asylum Paintball. Historical business listing identifying Earley as a marketing contact.]		# [https://www.cylex.co.nz/company/asylum%20paintball-18135556.html Cylex New Zealand, Asylum Paintball.] Historical business listing identifying Earley as a marketing contact.
	# [https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1403/S00280/blacksheep-media-release-2013-nzppl-video.htm Scoop, "Blacksheep Media Release 2013 NZPPL Video", 16 March 2014.]		# [https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1403/S00280/blacksheep-media-release-2013-nzppl-video.htm Scoop, "Blacksheep Media Release 2013 NZPPL Video", 16 March 2014.]
	# [https://me.sh/profile/michael-earley Michael Earley, professional career profile. Identifies his roles with Giant Sportz and Asylum Paintball.]		# [https://me.sh/profile/michael-earley Michael Earley, professional career profile.] Identifies his roles with Giant Sportz and Asylum Paintball.
	# [https://primrose-plane-aasz.squarespace.com/news/maltas-first-nations-cup-building-from-dreux Malta Paintball, "Malta's First Nations Cup: Building from Dreux", 9 October 2026.]		# [https://primrose-plane-aasz.squarespace.com/news/maltas-first-nations-cup-building-from-dreux Malta Paintball, "Malta's First Nations Cup: Building from Dreux", 9 October 2026.]
			# PALS player identification card issued to Michael Earley, identifying ZAP Kiwis, PR/AM and New Zealand. Private collection of Michael Earley; photograph supplied by the holder. The card carries “2006” at the top and “Valid thru: 2005” below. In accompanying personal recollections, Earley identifies it with the 2005 Asia Pacific Paintball Championship and confirms that ZAP Kiwis was Team Kiwi's sponsored name.
			# Phoenix Authority player and team accreditation, 2012. Private collection of Michael Earley; photograph supplied by the holder. Earley's card identifies Phoenix Authority and D2. His accompanying personal recollections confirm that this was the Tahitian team's registered name.
			# WPPL/CAP3 player identification card issued to Michael Earley, identifying Kacaworang and Open Division. Private collection of Michael Earley; photograph supplied by the holder. In accompanying personal recollections, Earley identifies the event as taking place at Wedna Hol Sports in 2012 and the printed 2013 date as the card's expiry year.
			# PALS Thailand 2013 player identification card, identifying Hoodlums and Division 2. Private collection of Michael Earley; photograph supplied by the holder. The holder's surname is printed as “Early”.
			# Tournament player identification card, 2018, identifying Michael Earley, Team Southern Alliance and Mech Division. Private collection of Michael Earley; photograph supplied by the holder. In accompanying personal recollections, Earley identifies the event as PALS World Cup Asia 2018.

	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [https://www.wikipaintball.com/index.php/Team_Kiwi Team Kiwi historical article]
	* [https://www.maltapaintball.org/ Malta Paintball official website]		* [https://www.maltapaintball.org/ Malta Paintball official website]

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Admin: Rewrote Michael Earley biography to meet WikiPaintball editorial standards. Condensed early playing history, clarified Team Kiwi's 2004 and 2005 participation, added documented Phoenix Tahiti appearances, retained Asylum Paintball and Giant Sportz employment, summarised SAPC and SD Pump Crew involvement, and updated Malta Paintball activities through the 2026 Nations Cup. Removed duplicated organisational histories, excessive career details and speculative claims, and standardised references an

2026-10-16T21:45:08Z

Rewrote Michael Earley biography to meet WikiPaintball editorial standards. Condensed early playing history, clarified Team Kiwi's 2004 and 2005 participation, added documented Phoenix Tahiti appearances, retained Asylum Paintball and Giant Sportz employment, summarised SAPC and SD Pump Crew involvement, and updated Malta Paintball activities through the 2026 Nations Cup. Removed duplicated organisational histories, excessive career details and speculative claims, and standardised references an

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	! Teams and playing groups		! Teams and playing groups
	\| [[Team Insane]], [[Team Kiwi]], [[Phoenix Tahiti]], [[SD Crush]], [[SD Pump Crew]]		\| [[Team Insane]], [[Sydney Shock]], [[Team Kiwi]], [[Phoenix Tahiti]], [[SD Crush]], [[SD Pump Crew]]
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	! Founded or co-founded		! Founded or co-founded

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New Zealand Paintball Association

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	=== New Zealand Paintball Association ===		=== New Zealand Paintball Association ===

	Earley was involved in the [[New Zealand Paintball Association]] and efforts to develop a more formal organisational structure for the sport.		Earley was involved in the [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]] and efforts to develop a more formal organisational structure for the sport.

	His work included engagement with regulatory issues affecting paintball in New Zealand, particularly the treatment of paintball markers, firing modes and compressed-air equipment.		His work included engagement with regulatory issues affecting paintball in New Zealand, particularly the treatment of paintball markers, firing modes and compressed-air equipment.

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	! Associated organisations		! Associated organisations
	\| [[New Zealand Paintball Association]], [[Malta Paintball]]		\| [[New Zealand Paintball Players Association]], [[Malta Paintball]]
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	! Former employers		! Former employers

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