# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Social (under 3.5) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 22:18:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4678323655
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Social (under 3.5)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jason Fernandes** (DUPR ID: E97R6E) - Rating: 3.309, Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ
- **Vaughan  Maaka** (DUPR ID: VXGPWP) - Rating: 3.526, Location: Woodend, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Steven Ding** (DUPR ID: NXNYPZ) - Rating: 3.351, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Richard Maguire** (DUPR ID: X05R72) - Rating: 3.226, Location: N/A

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