# Match Record: APA - The Western Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.499 And Under) Age: (18 And Above) (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:31:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4395525046
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** APA - The Western Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.499 And Under) Age: (18 And Above)
- **Location:** Red Deer, AB (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1425-red-deer-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.91)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Vanessa Ruppert** (DUPR ID: XKJZ5X) - Rating: 3.016, Location: Innisfail, AB, CA
- **Steven  Ruppert** (DUPR ID: QXPVZD) - Rating: 2.400, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Amanda Sluchinski** (DUPR ID: RXR4VE) - Rating: 2.828, Location: N/A
- **Aaron Sluchinski** (DUPR ID: NRPNJZ) - Rating: 3.405, Location: Airdrie, AB, CA

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