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'''Bobby Aviles''' (died August 2022), also known as '''Bobcat''', was an American professional tournament paintball player. He competed for several prominent professional teams, including [[San Diego Aftermath]], [[Infamous]], the [[Los Angeles Ironmen]] and [[AC Dallas]]. His career developed from the Southern California amateur tournament scene of the early 2000s, where he was a member of [[Hostile Kids]].[1][2][3]


Aviles became known for his aggressive offensive playing style, versatility and ability to compete at the highest levels of professional paintball. He participated in tournaments internationally and was involved in player development and coaching.[4][5]
'''Robert "Bobby" Aviles''' (died August 2022), nicknamed '''Bobcat''', was an American professional [[paintball]] player. He competed for [[San Diego Aftermath]], [[Infamous (paintball team)|Infamous]], the [[Los Angeles Ironmen]] and [[AC Dallas]], having begun his tournament career with [[Hostile Kids]] in Southern California.[1][2][3]


According to Iconic Paintball, Aviles accumulated more than a dozen professional tournament victories during his career. He was posthumously inducted into the publication's '''Hall of Icons''' as part of its Class of 2024.[6]
Aviles was a member of Aftermath's 2008 [[National Professional Paintball League]] (NPPL) Jacksonville championship team and Infamous during its professional victories at the 2014 and 2015 [[Paintball Sports Promotions]] (PSP) Dallas Opens.[2][4][5]


Aviles died in August 2022. His death prompted tributes from professional players and the wider paintball community.[7][8]
He also participated in international tournaments and coaching activities, particularly in Asia and South America. He was posthumously inducted into the [[Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons]] in 2024.[6][7]


{| class="wikitable"
== Playing career ==
|+ Bobby Aviles
|-
! Full name
| Bobby Aviles
|-
! Nickname
| Bobcat
|-
! Nationality
| American
|-
! Died
| August 2022
|-
! Sport
| Paintball
|-
! Discipline
| Professional tournament paintball
|-
! Playing style
| Offensive, versatile
|-
! Early team
| [[Hostile Kids]]
|-
! Professional teams
| [[San Diego Aftermath]], [[Infamous]], [[Los Angeles Ironmen]], [[AC Dallas]]
|-
! Other documented team
| Hollywood HK
|-
! International participation
| Asia, Europe and South America
|-
! Professional tournament victories
| More than 12 (Iconic Paintball retrospective)
|-
! Recognition
| Hall of Icons, Class of 2024
|-
! Status
| Deceased
|}
 
== Early paintball career ==
 
=== Southern California ===
 
Aviles developed as a tournament player in Southern California during the early 2000s.
 
The region was an important centre of competitive paintball, with professional teams and dedicated tournament facilities including [[SC Village]].
 
Young players regularly participated in informal competitive games and practice sessions alongside established professional competitors.
 
This environment helped develop a generation of players who subsequently entered professional tournament paintball.


=== Hostile Kids ===
=== Hostile Kids ===


Aviles was a member of the original [[Hostile Kids]] tournament team.
Aviles began competing in the Southern California amateur tournament scene during the early 2000s.
 
The team emerged from the Southern California amateur paintball scene during the early 2000s.
 
According to former captain Alex Cadalso, Hostile Kids initially developed from a youth tournament organised by Hostile Takeover at Tombstone Paintball in Corona, California.[1]
 
The original players included Scott Kressin, Mark Kressin and Steve Nabi.


The team subsequently expanded by recruiting players from other local teams.
He was a member of Hostile Kids, a youth tournament team associated with [[SC Village]] and the emerging Southern California paintball community.


Cadalso identified Aviles among the players who joined the expanded roster.
In an interview conducted by [[Alex Fraige]] and subsequently republished by ThisISPaintball in 2008, former Hostile Kids captain [[Alex Cadalso]] identified Aviles among the players recruited when the team expanded for Cal Jam seven-player competition.


=== Cal Jam ===
The expanded group also included Josh Myers, Vinnie Palmieri and players recruited from other local teams.[1]


Hostile Kids recruited Aviles, Josh Meyers and Vinnie Palmieri while preparing for Cal Jam seven-player competition.
Although Cadalso documented Aviles's membership of the team, his individual participation in specific early tournament results has not been independently established.
 
The team also recruited Cassidy Sanders and Alex Cadalso from Mutiny.
 
Cadalso subsequently reported that Hostile Kids finished second in the amateur division at Cal Jam.[1]
 
The precise event date and complete roster require independent verification.
 
=== Early tournament experience ===
 
Hostile Kids also competed under the name Check It Factory at National Professional Paintball League events.
 
Cadalso reported sixth and fifth-place amateur finishes at Huntington Beach and Las Vegas respectively.
 
The team also recorded a reported fourth-place amateur finish at a PSP Pomona ten-player event.
 
Although Aviles was a documented Hostile Kids member, his participation in each individual tournament has not been independently established.
 
== Professional career ==


=== San Diego Aftermath ===
=== San Diego Aftermath ===


Aviles became associated with [[San Diego Aftermath]], a Southern California tournament organisation developed under [[Mike Hinman]].
Aviles subsequently joined San Diego Aftermath, a professional tournament organisation led by [[Mike Hinman]].


Aftermath became known for producing talented young professional players.
He was a documented member of the team during the 2008 NPPL season.


A February 2013 article discussing the team's return to competition identified Aviles among the prominent players who had developed through the organisation.[2]
At the NPPL Jacksonville Open, held on 16-18 May 2008, Aftermath won the professional seven-player division, defeating the Ironmen in the final.[2][8]


Other players named in the same account included Alex Goldman, Marcello Margott, Dalton Vanderbyl and Zack Wake.
Contemporary reporting documented Aviles's performance in the semi-final against the New England Hurricanes. Following a tied series, Aviles defeated Steve Dabilis in an individual one-on-one tiebreaker, helping Aftermath advance to the final.[2]


Aftermath played an important role in the development of Southern California professional paintball during the 2000s.
He remained associated with Aftermath during 2009. A published pre-season roster identified him alongside players including [[Alex Goldman]], [[Zack Wake]] and [[Chris LaSoya]].[9]


=== Infamous ===
=== Infamous ===


Aviles subsequently competed with [[Infamous]].
Aviles later joined Infamous, competing in major American professional tournaments and international events.


He was documented as an Infamous player in contemporary tournament reporting during the early and mid-2010s.
His membership of Infamous was documented at [[Paintball World Cup Asia]] in Malaysia in 2012. A contemporary account by an Argentine participant described his attacking play through the snake during matches against the team.[10]


Infamous was one of the established professional organisations competing in major American tournament leagues.
In 2014, Infamous won the PSP Dallas Open, defeating Omaha Vicious 7-3 in the professional final.[4]


Aviles became known for his aggressive offensive play and ability to advance rapidly through the field.
The team repeated its Dallas victory in March 2015, defeating [[Houston Heat]] 5-4.


=== World Cup Asia 2012 ===
Contemporary reporting on the 2015 championship specifically identified Aviles and [[Damian Ryan]] as experienced members of the winning Infamous squad.[5]


A December 2012 firsthand account by an Argentine participant at World Cup Asia described Aviles playing for Infamous.[3]
=== Los Angeles Ironmen ===


The writer highlighted his ability to move aggressively into the snake after his team gained an early numerical advantage.
In March 2016, Aviles transferred from Infamous to the Los Angeles Ironmen.


The account described Infamous using strong opening lanes before allowing its forward players to advance.
Social Paintball confirmed the move on 8 March 2016, following his participation in Ironmen practice sessions.


Aviles was particularly noted for his speed through the snake and his ability to convert an advantage into an attacking position.
He joined a team undergoing roster changes, alongside new recruits Scott Kemp and Chris Schehr.[3]


This account provides contemporary evidence of his playing style.
Aviles competed with the Ironmen at the 2016 NXL Las Vegas Open, where the team failed to advance beyond the preliminary rounds.


=== PALS Thailand 2013 ===
DYE Paintball's contemporary tournament report confirmed his inclusion in the new roster.[11]


In February 2013, Social Paintball reported that Aviles would participate in a special American Dream Team at the opening event of the [[Paintball Asia League Series]] in Bangkok, Thailand.[4]
He remained with the Ironmen in 2017, appearing on the team's official roster published by DYE Paintball.[12]


The roster was announced as including:
=== AC Dallas ===


* Oliver Lang
Aviles subsequently joined AC Dallas.
* Yosh Rau
* Damien Ryan
* Bobby Aviles
* Jerry Desvarieux
* Tim Montressor


The team brought together professional players from Dynasty, Infamous and Edmonton Impact.
A 2019 NXL scouting report identified him as one of several players who had departed the Ironmen during the offseason, confirming his move to the Texas-based professional team.[13]


The event took place at Express Way Paintball Club in Bangkok.
Official PBLeagues tournament records also identify Robert Aviles on an AC Dallas professional roster.[14]


=== International competition ===
== International competition ==


Aviles participated in tournament paintball outside the United States.
Aviles competed and participated in paintball activities outside the United States, including appearances in Malaysia, Thailand and Colombia.


His documented international activities included appearances in Asia and South America.
=== World Cup Asia 2012 ===


He also played in European competition later in his career.
At the 2012 World Cup Asia in Malaysia, Aviles competed with Infamous.


His international participation contributed to his recognition among players outside the American professional leagues.
A contemporary account published by Portal Paintball Argentina described the team's tactics and specifically highlighted Aviles's movement into the snake after Infamous established numerical advantages.[10]


== International tournaments and coaching ==
=== PALS Thailand 2013 ===
 
=== Colombia ===
 
In 2014, Aviles participated in a tournament in Bogotá, Colombia.
 
A contemporary report by Destiny Paintball identified him as a guest professional player for a team called Way Out.[5]
 
The report described a match in which Destiny lost 3–2 to the team featuring Aviles.
 
Way Out subsequently finished second in the tournament's C1 division.
 
The report also credited Aviles with providing sideline coaching to Destiny players during the event.
 
=== Ecuador ===
 
In December 2016, Ecuadorian paintball reporting announced Aviles as a participant in an international tournament in Guayaquil.[9]
 
The report identified him as a professional player associated with Infamous.
 
It also announced that he would conduct a paintball clinic during the tournament weekend.
 
The event was expected to include participants from Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and the United States.
 
This appearance illustrates his involvement in international player development.
 
=== Coaching ===
 
Aviles was known for sharing his experience with developing players.
 
Contemporary accounts document his involvement in coaching clinics and informal sideline coaching.
 
His activities extended beyond professional competition into supporting other players.
 
== Los Angeles Ironmen ==
 
=== Joining the Ironmen ===
 
Aviles joined the [[Los Angeles Ironmen]] for the 2016 professional season.
 
A March 2016 report from DYE Paintball identified him as one of three new Ironmen players at the NXL Las Vegas Open.[10]
 
The other additions were Scott Kemp from San Antonio X-Factor and Chris Schehr from TopGun.
 
The report identified Aviles as arriving from Infamous.
 
=== 2016 NXL season ===
 
The Ironmen entered the 2016 season with a substantially changed roster.
 
DYE's event report noted that the team was still developing coordination among its new players.


Although the Ironmen showed promise at the Las Vegas Open, they did not advance to Sunday competition.
In February 2013, Aviles was announced as a member of an American Dream Team assembled for the opening event of the [[Paintball Asia League Series]] (PALS) in Bangkok.


=== Later Ironmen career ===
The announced squad included [[Oliver Lang]], [[Yosh Rau]], Damian Ryan, Jerry Desvarieux and [[Tim Montressor]].


Aviles continued to be associated with the Ironmen in subsequent seasons.
The event was held at Express Way Paintball Club from 28 February to 3 March 2013.[15]


A 2019 NXL scouting report identified him as a player who had departed the organisation during the offseason.[11]
=== Colombia 2014 ===


The report described his move to AC Dallas.
In March 2014, Aviles competed as a guest professional player for Way Out at a tournament in Bogotá, Colombia.


== AC Dallas ==
The team finished second in the C1 division.


Aviles joined [[AC Dallas]] following his departure from the Los Angeles Ironmen.
Contemporary reports published by Destiny Paintball documented Aviles's participation, including a 3-2 victory over Destiny.


A 2019 Major League Paintball scouting report specifically identified the transfer.
The reports also credited him with providing sideline coaching to Destiny players during the event.[16]
 
The move formed part of a broader series of roster changes affecting several professional teams.
 
The exact dates of his first and final appearances for AC Dallas require confirmation through tournament rosters.


== Playing style ==
== Playing style ==


=== Offensive approach ===
Aviles was primarily associated with aggressive offensive play, particularly rapid movement into advanced bunkers and the snake.
 
Aviles was known for an aggressive offensive playing style.
 
He was particularly effective at exploiting opportunities created by his teammates.
 
A contemporary World Cup Asia account described him advancing rapidly into the snake after Infamous established an advantage.[3]
 
=== Versatility ===
 
Iconic Paintball's 2024 retrospective highlighted Aviles's versatility.[6]
 
He was capable of adapting his approach to different competitive situations.
 
=== Tactical approach ===
 
The same retrospective described his willingness to challenge conventional strategy.
 
His style emphasised initiative and offensive pressure.
 
=== Leadership ===
 
Aviles was also remembered for his leadership.
 
Former teammates and members of the paintball community described him as supportive of other players.
 
His reputation extended beyond his individual performance on the field.
 
== Hostile Kids and HK culture ==
 
=== Early community ===
 
Aviles was part of the generation of Southern California players associated with the original Hostile Kids.
 
The team became influential within the tournament scene during the early 2000s.
 
Its members were associated with competitive streetball and the emerging agg subculture.
 
=== Hollywood HK ===
 
Aviles remained connected to the wider HK community after the original Hostile Kids roster dispersed.
 
A 2009 paintball blog identified Aviles wearing an HK jersey during the USPL West Coast Open.[12]
 
The article associated the jersey with Hollywood HK and the equipment manufacturer Tanked.
 
=== HK Army ===
 
The Hostile Kids identity subsequently became associated with the commercial brand [[HK Army]].
 
Aviles's early involvement with the tournament team should be distinguished from the founding and ownership of the later equipment company.
 
His membership in Hostile Kids does not establish that he was a founder of HK Army.
 
== Professional achievements ==
 
=== Tournament victories ===
 
Iconic Paintball's Hall of Icons biography credits Aviles with more than a dozen professional tournament victories.[6]
 
The publication does not provide a complete event-by-event list within its short biography.
 
Individual championships should therefore be documented separately using tournament records.
 
=== International participation ===
 
Aviles competed in multiple international paintball markets.
 
Documented appearances included:
 
* World Cup Asia, 2012
* PALS Thailand, 2013
* Bogotá tournament competition, 2014
* Guayaquil international tournament activities, 2016
 
His participation in European professional paintball was also recalled by teammates following his death.


=== Recognition among players ===
His performance at World Cup Asia in 2012 was described by an opposing player as an example of Infamous using strong opening shooting lanes to create opportunities for forward movement.[10]


Aviles was recognised by other professional players for his skill.
The Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons subsequently highlighted his versatility, leadership and willingness to adopt unconventional approaches to professional tournament strategy.[7]


In a May 2010 interview, a San Antonio X-Factor player identified Aviles among his favourite paintball players, alongside Dave Bains and a player from Russian Legion.[13]
== Death and recognition ==
 
This provides contemporary evidence of Aviles's reputation among professional competitors.
 
== Death ==
 
=== August 2022 ===


Aviles died in August 2022.
Aviles died in August 2022.


Members of the paintball community publicly discussed his death on 8 August 2022.[7]
Following his death, professional player Scott Kemp organised a memorial fundraiser on behalf of Alicia Aviles.
 
The announcement prompted tributes from players and people associated with professional tournament paintball.
 
The precise date and cause of death have not been independently established through the sources used for this article.
 
=== Memorial fundraiser ===
 
Professional player Scott Kemp organised a memorial fundraiser on behalf of Alicia Aviles.[8]
 
The fundraiser described Aviles by his nickname Bobcat and recalled his international professional career.
 
It also emphasised his relationships with teammates, referees, media personnel and younger players.
 
The campaign sought financial support for his family and memorial service.
 
The memorial was scheduled for 24 September in Canyon Country, California.
 
=== Community response ===
 
Aviles's death was widely mourned within the paintball community.
 
Players remembered both his competitive ability and his willingness to help others.
 
Several tributes emphasised his personality, generosity and relationships within the sport.
 
== Hall of Icons ==
 
=== Class of 2024 ===
 
Aviles was posthumously inducted into the '''Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons''' as part of the Class of 2024.[6]
 
The recognition highlighted his achievements and influence on professional paintball.
 
=== Career assessment ===
 
The Hall of Icons biography credited Aviles with:
 
* More than a dozen professional tournament victories
* Exceptional offensive ability
* Versatility across different playing situations
* Leadership
* A distinctive tactical approach
 
The publication also highlighted his reputation as a supportive teammate.
 
=== Legacy ===
 
The induction recognised Aviles as one of the notable players of the sport's professional era.
 
It also preserved his achievements for later generations of paintball players.
 
The Hall of Icons is an editorial recognition programme operated by Iconic Paintball, rather than an official induction administered by a paintball governing body.
 
== Historical significance ==
 
=== Southern California player development ===
 
Aviles emerged from the competitive environment that produced several prominent professional players during the early 2000s.
 
His development through Hostile Kids and San Diego Aftermath illustrates the importance of local amateur teams and practice communities.
 
=== Professional tournament paintball ===
 
Aviles competed for several major professional organisations.
 
His career spanned different teams and periods of American tournament paintball.
 
=== International influence ===
 
Aviles participated in events and coaching activities in Asia and South America.
 
These appearances helped connect American professional paintball with developing international tournament communities.
 
=== Playing style ===


His aggressive and versatile playing style became an important part of his reputation.
The fundraiser, established on 11 August 2022, described Aviles's international playing career and his relationships with teammates, referees, media personnel and younger players.


=== Player mentorship ===
A memorial service was scheduled for 24 September 2022 in Canyon Country, California.[6]


Aviles was remembered for his willingness to assist younger and less experienced players.
In 2024, Aviles was posthumously inducted into the Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons.


=== Posthumous recognition ===
The organisation credited him with more than a dozen professional tournament victories and recognised his offensive playing ability, versatility and leadership.[7]


His 2024 Hall of Icons induction preserved his contribution to professional paintball history.
== Selected tournament results ==
 
== Timeline ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Year
! Event
! Tournament
! Division
! Team
! Result
|-
|-
| Early 2000s
| 2008
| Joins the expanded Hostile Kids tournament roster
| NPPL Jacksonville Open
| Professional 7-man
| [[San Diego Aftermath]]
| 1st
|-
|-
| Early-to-mid 2000s
| 2014
| Develops through Southern California amateur tournament paintball
| PSP Dallas Open
|-
| Professional
| 2000s
| [[Infamous (paintball team)|Infamous]]
| Associated with San Diego Aftermath
| 1st
|-
| 2009
| Documented wearing an HK jersey at the USPL West Coast Open
|-
| 2010
| Named as a favourite player in an interview with a professional competitor
|-
| 2012
| Competes with Infamous at World Cup Asia
|-
| 2013
| Announced as a member of the American Dream Team at PALS Thailand
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| Competes in Bogotá, Colombia, as a guest professional player
| CCP Bogotá
| C1
| Way Out
| 2nd
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2015
| Joins Los Angeles Ironmen from Infamous
| PSP Dallas Open
|-
| Professional
| December 2016
| [[Infamous (paintball team)|Infamous]]
| Announced as a participant and clinic instructor at an international tournament in Ecuador
| 1st
|-
| 2019
| Identified as transferring from the Ironmen to AC Dallas
|-
| August 2022
| Dies; tributes published by the paintball community
|-
| September 2022
| Memorial service scheduled in Canyon Country, California
|-
| 2024
| Posthumously inducted into the Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons
|}
|}
''This table lists selected documented results rather than a complete tournament record.''


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Hostile Kids]]
* [[Hostile Kids]]
* [[HK Army]]
* [[San Diego Aftermath]]
* [[San Diego Aftermath]]
* [[Infamous]]
* [[Infamous (paintball team)]]
* [[Los Angeles Ironmen]]
* [[Los Angeles Ironmen]]
* [[AC Dallas]]
* [[AC Dallas]]
* [[Alex Cadalso]]
* [[Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons]]
* [[Mike Hinman]]
* [[Scott Kemp]]
* [[Todd Martinez]]
* [[Agg]]
* [[Streetball]]
* [[SC Village]]
* [[Paintball Sports Promotions]]
* [[National Xball League]]
* [[Paintball Asia League Series]]
* [[History of professional paintball]]


== References ==
== References ==


# [https://thisispaintball.wordpress.com/tag/todd-martinez/ "From Street Rats to World Class Pros — The HK Army"], Alex Fraige, republished by ThisISPaintball. Historical interview with Hostile Kids captain Alex Cadalso identifying Bobby Aviles as a member of the team.
# [https://thisispaintball.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/from-street-rats-to-world-class-pros-the-hk-army/ ThisISPaintball, "From Street Rats to World Class Pros: The HK Army", 12 May 2008. Article by Alex Fraige incorporating an interview with Alex Cadalso identifying Aviles as a Hostile Kids member.]
# [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2013/02/13/san-diego-aftermath-is-reborn-chicago-infamous-emerges-in-division-1/ "San Diego Aftermath Is Reborn & Chicago Infamous Emerges in Division 1"], Social Paintball, 13 February 2013. Identifies Aviles among the professional players developed through San Diego Aftermath.
# [https://seburo.blogspot.com/2008/05/ SEBURO, "May 2008". Contemporary NPPL Jacksonville coverage documenting Aviles's participation in Aftermath's semi-final and the team's championship.]
# [https://portalpaintballargentina.blogspot.com/2012/12/argentina-experience-world-cup-asia-2012.html "Argentina Experience World Cup Asia 2012"], Portal Paintball Argentina, December 2012. Firsthand account describing Aviles's offensive playing style with Infamous.
# [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2016/03/08/bobby-aviles-joins-los-angeles-ironmen/ Social Paintball, Lawrence Abernathy, "Bobby Aviles Joins the Los Angeles Ironmen", 8 March 2016.]
# [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2013/02/26/2013-pals-thailand-begins-this-weekend/ "2013 PALS Thailand Begins This Weekend"], Social Paintball, 26 February 2013. Announces Aviles as a member of the American Dream Team.
# [https://www.paintballwincount.com/infamous-wins-dallas-open-psp-2014 Paintball Win Count, Preston Rodriguez, "Infamous Wins Dallas Open - PSP 2014", 9 March 2014.]
# [https://destinypb.weebly.com/ "Destiny Paintball News"], Destiny Paintball. Contemporary tournament report describing Aviles's participation and coaching activities in Bogotá, Colombia.
# [https://www.paintballwincount.com/infamous-wins-dallas-open-psp-2015 Paintball Win Count, Preston Rodriguez, "Infamous Wins Dallas Open - PSP 2015", 20 March 2015. Contemporary report identifying Aviles as a member of Infamous.]
# [https://www.iconicpaintball.com/class-of-2024 "Class of 2024"], Iconic Paintball. Posthumous Hall of Icons recognition describing Aviles's professional achievements and playing style.
# [https://www.gofundme.com/f/bobby-aviles GoFundMe, Scott Kemp, "Bobby Aviles", 11 August 2022. Memorial fundraiser organised on behalf of Alicia Aviles.]
# [https://www.reddit.com/r/paintball/comments/wjdsol/ "Heartbreaking Weekend in the Community. Rest in Peace #32"], r/paintball, 8 August 2022. Contemporary community discussion confirming Aviles's death.
# [https://www.iconicpaintball.com/class-of-2024 Iconic Paintball, "Hall of Icons: Class of 2024". Official posthumous induction record.]
# [https://www.gofundme.com/f/bobby-aviles "Bobby Aviles"], memorial fundraiser organised by Scott Kemp on behalf of Alicia Aviles, 2022. Tribute and memorial information.
# [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/nppl/2008/jax/index.shtml WARPIG, "NPPL Jacksonville Open", 16-18 May 2008. Official tournament coverage confirming Aftermath's professional division victory.]
# [https://neopaintball.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/ "5 países en torneo de Guayaquil"], NeoPaintball, 8 December 2016. Announces Aviles's participation and coaching clinic at an international tournament in Ecuador.
# [https://seburo.blogspot.com/2009/02/2009-pro-teams-line-ups.html SEBURO, "2009 US Pro Team Rosters", 6 February 2009. Contemporary published Aftermath roster.]
# [https://shop.dyepaintball.com/blogs/news/116075075-dye-2016-nxl-vegas-wrap-up "DYE 2016 NXL Vegas Wrap-Up"], DYE Paintball, 2016. Identifies Aviles as a new Los Angeles Ironmen player arriving from Infamous.
# [https://portalpaintballargentina.blogspot.com/2012/12/argentina-experience-world-cup-asia-2012.html Portal Paintball Argentina, "Argentina Experience World Cup Asia 2012", December 2012. Firsthand account of matches against Infamous.]
# [https://www.mlpbplus.com/videos/scouting-report-los-angeles-ironmen "Scouting Report — Los Angeles Ironmen"], Major League Paintball PLUS, 2019. Identifies Aviles's departure from the Ironmen to AC Dallas.
# [https://shop.dyepaintball.com/blogs/news/116075075-dye-2016-nxl-vegas-wrap-up DYE Paintball, "DYE 2016 NXL Vegas Wrap-Up", March 2016. Manufacturer report confirming Aviles's arrival from Infamous.]
# [https://seburo.blogspot.com/2009/08/ "SEBURO — August 2009"], SEBURO Paintball Blog, 2 August 2009. Contemporary account identifying Aviles wearing an HK jersey during the USPL West Coast Open.
# [https://shop.dyepaintball.com/blogs/news/ironmen-2017-roster DYE Paintball, "Ironmen 2017 Roster". Official team roster.]
# [https://jrdominguez32paintball.blogspot.com/2010/05/ "JR Dominguez 32 Paintball — May 2010"], JR Dominguez 32 Paintball, May 2010. Professional player interview naming Bobby Aviles among the interviewee's favourite players.
# [https://www.mlpbplus.com/videos/scouting-report-los-angeles-ironmen Major League Paintball PLUS, "Scouting Report: Los Angeles Ironmen", 2019. NXL scouting report confirming Aviles's move to AC Dallas.]
# [https://pbleagues.com/team/roster/gDkMsxiRCUIzOrS1 PBLeagues, "AC Dallas at Philadelphia Open". Official tournament roster listing Robert Aviles.]
# [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2013/02/26/2013-pals-thailand-begins-this-weekend/ Social Paintball, Mazzy Mao, "2013 PALS Thailand Begins This Weekend", 26 February 2013.]
# [https://destinypb.weebly.com/ Destiny Paintball, "Day 3 - First Day of CCP Event" and "Day 4 - CCP Sunday", 22-23 March 2014. Contemporary reports documenting Aviles's guest appearance, second-place finish and sideline coaching.]


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


* [https://www.iconicpaintball.com/class-of-2024 Iconic Paintball — Hall of Icons Class of 2024]
* [https://www.iconicpaintball.com/class-of-2024 Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons, Class of 2024]
* [https://www.gofundme.com/f/bobby-aviles Bobby Aviles Memorial Fundraiser]
* [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2016/03/08/bobby-aviles-joins-los-angeles-ironmen/ Social Paintball: Bobby Aviles Joins the Los Angeles Ironmen]
* [https://thisispaintball.wordpress.com/tag/todd-martinez/ Hostile Kids Historical Interview]
* [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/tournament/nppl/2008/jax/index.shtml WARPIG: 2008 NPPL Jacksonville Open]
* [https://www.socialpaintball.com/2013/02/26/2013-pals-thailand-begins-this-weekend/ PALS Thailand 2013 — American Dream Team]
* [https://shop.dyepaintball.com/blogs/news/116075075-dye-2016-nxl-vegas-wrap-up DYE — 2016 Ironmen Roster]


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Latest revision as of 17:47, 20 October 2026

Robert "Bobby" Aviles (died August 2022), nicknamed Bobcat, was an American professional paintball player. He competed for San Diego Aftermath, Infamous, the Los Angeles Ironmen and AC Dallas, having begun his tournament career with Hostile Kids in Southern California.[1][2][3]

Aviles was a member of Aftermath's 2008 National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) Jacksonville championship team and Infamous during its professional victories at the 2014 and 2015 Paintball Sports Promotions (PSP) Dallas Opens.[2][4][5]

He also participated in international tournaments and coaching activities, particularly in Asia and South America. He was posthumously inducted into the Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons in 2024.[6][7]

Playing career

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Hostile Kids

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Aviles began competing in the Southern California amateur tournament scene during the early 2000s.

He was a member of Hostile Kids, a youth tournament team associated with SC Village and the emerging Southern California paintball community.

In an interview conducted by Alex Fraige and subsequently republished by ThisISPaintball in 2008, former Hostile Kids captain Alex Cadalso identified Aviles among the players recruited when the team expanded for Cal Jam seven-player competition.

The expanded group also included Josh Myers, Vinnie Palmieri and players recruited from other local teams.[1]

Although Cadalso documented Aviles's membership of the team, his individual participation in specific early tournament results has not been independently established.

San Diego Aftermath

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Aviles subsequently joined San Diego Aftermath, a professional tournament organisation led by Mike Hinman.

He was a documented member of the team during the 2008 NPPL season.

At the NPPL Jacksonville Open, held on 16-18 May 2008, Aftermath won the professional seven-player division, defeating the Ironmen in the final.[2][8]

Contemporary reporting documented Aviles's performance in the semi-final against the New England Hurricanes. Following a tied series, Aviles defeated Steve Dabilis in an individual one-on-one tiebreaker, helping Aftermath advance to the final.[2]

He remained associated with Aftermath during 2009. A published pre-season roster identified him alongside players including Alex Goldman, Zack Wake and Chris LaSoya.[9]

Infamous

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Aviles later joined Infamous, competing in major American professional tournaments and international events.

His membership of Infamous was documented at Paintball World Cup Asia in Malaysia in 2012. A contemporary account by an Argentine participant described his attacking play through the snake during matches against the team.[10]

In 2014, Infamous won the PSP Dallas Open, defeating Omaha Vicious 7-3 in the professional final.[4]

The team repeated its Dallas victory in March 2015, defeating Houston Heat 5-4.

Contemporary reporting on the 2015 championship specifically identified Aviles and Damian Ryan as experienced members of the winning Infamous squad.[5]

Los Angeles Ironmen

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In March 2016, Aviles transferred from Infamous to the Los Angeles Ironmen.

Social Paintball confirmed the move on 8 March 2016, following his participation in Ironmen practice sessions.

He joined a team undergoing roster changes, alongside new recruits Scott Kemp and Chris Schehr.[3]

Aviles competed with the Ironmen at the 2016 NXL Las Vegas Open, where the team failed to advance beyond the preliminary rounds.

DYE Paintball's contemporary tournament report confirmed his inclusion in the new roster.[11]

He remained with the Ironmen in 2017, appearing on the team's official roster published by DYE Paintball.[12]

AC Dallas

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Aviles subsequently joined AC Dallas.

A 2019 NXL scouting report identified him as one of several players who had departed the Ironmen during the offseason, confirming his move to the Texas-based professional team.[13]

Official PBLeagues tournament records also identify Robert Aviles on an AC Dallas professional roster.[14]

International competition

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Aviles competed and participated in paintball activities outside the United States, including appearances in Malaysia, Thailand and Colombia.

World Cup Asia 2012

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At the 2012 World Cup Asia in Malaysia, Aviles competed with Infamous.

A contemporary account published by Portal Paintball Argentina described the team's tactics and specifically highlighted Aviles's movement into the snake after Infamous established numerical advantages.[10]

PALS Thailand 2013

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In February 2013, Aviles was announced as a member of an American Dream Team assembled for the opening event of the Paintball Asia League Series (PALS) in Bangkok.

The announced squad included Oliver Lang, Yosh Rau, Damian Ryan, Jerry Desvarieux and Tim Montressor.

The event was held at Express Way Paintball Club from 28 February to 3 March 2013.[15]

Colombia 2014

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In March 2014, Aviles competed as a guest professional player for Way Out at a tournament in Bogotá, Colombia.

The team finished second in the C1 division.

Contemporary reports published by Destiny Paintball documented Aviles's participation, including a 3-2 victory over Destiny.

The reports also credited him with providing sideline coaching to Destiny players during the event.[16]

Playing style

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Aviles was primarily associated with aggressive offensive play, particularly rapid movement into advanced bunkers and the snake.

His performance at World Cup Asia in 2012 was described by an opposing player as an example of Infamous using strong opening shooting lanes to create opportunities for forward movement.[10]

The Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons subsequently highlighted his versatility, leadership and willingness to adopt unconventional approaches to professional tournament strategy.[7]

Death and recognition

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Aviles died in August 2022.

Following his death, professional player Scott Kemp organised a memorial fundraiser on behalf of Alicia Aviles.

The fundraiser, established on 11 August 2022, described Aviles's international playing career and his relationships with teammates, referees, media personnel and younger players.

A memorial service was scheduled for 24 September 2022 in Canyon Country, California.[6]

In 2024, Aviles was posthumously inducted into the Iconic Paintball Hall of Icons.

The organisation credited him with more than a dozen professional tournament victories and recognised his offensive playing ability, versatility and leadership.[7]

Selected tournament results

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Year Tournament Division Team Result
2008 NPPL Jacksonville Open Professional 7-man San Diego Aftermath 1st
2014 PSP Dallas Open Professional Infamous 1st
2014 CCP Bogotá C1 Way Out 2nd
2015 PSP Dallas Open Professional Infamous 1st

This table lists selected documented results rather than a complete tournament record.

See also

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References

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  1. ThisISPaintball, "From Street Rats to World Class Pros: The HK Army", 12 May 2008. Article by Alex Fraige incorporating an interview with Alex Cadalso identifying Aviles as a Hostile Kids member.
  2. SEBURO, "May 2008". Contemporary NPPL Jacksonville coverage documenting Aviles's participation in Aftermath's semi-final and the team's championship.
  3. Social Paintball, Lawrence Abernathy, "Bobby Aviles Joins the Los Angeles Ironmen", 8 March 2016.
  4. Paintball Win Count, Preston Rodriguez, "Infamous Wins Dallas Open - PSP 2014", 9 March 2014.
  5. Paintball Win Count, Preston Rodriguez, "Infamous Wins Dallas Open - PSP 2015", 20 March 2015. Contemporary report identifying Aviles as a member of Infamous.
  6. GoFundMe, Scott Kemp, "Bobby Aviles", 11 August 2022. Memorial fundraiser organised on behalf of Alicia Aviles.
  7. Iconic Paintball, "Hall of Icons: Class of 2024". Official posthumous induction record.
  8. WARPIG, "NPPL Jacksonville Open", 16-18 May 2008. Official tournament coverage confirming Aftermath's professional division victory.
  9. SEBURO, "2009 US Pro Team Rosters", 6 February 2009. Contemporary published Aftermath roster.
  10. Portal Paintball Argentina, "Argentina Experience World Cup Asia 2012", December 2012. Firsthand account of matches against Infamous.
  11. DYE Paintball, "DYE 2016 NXL Vegas Wrap-Up", March 2016. Manufacturer report confirming Aviles's arrival from Infamous.
  12. DYE Paintball, "Ironmen 2017 Roster". Official team roster.
  13. Major League Paintball PLUS, "Scouting Report: Los Angeles Ironmen", 2019. NXL scouting report confirming Aviles's move to AC Dallas.
  14. PBLeagues, "AC Dallas at Philadelphia Open". Official tournament roster listing Robert Aviles.
  15. Social Paintball, Mazzy Mao, "2013 PALS Thailand Begins This Weekend", 26 February 2013.
  16. Destiny Paintball, "Day 3 - First Day of CCP Event" and "Day 4 - CCP Sunday", 22-23 March 2014. Contemporary reports documenting Aviles's guest appearance, second-place finish and sideline coaching.
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