# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Open B (3.50 to 3.99) (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 01:58:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5038359770
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Open B (3.50 to 3.99)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **SARAH  SAUNDERS** (DUPR ID: WNPK6G) - Rating: 3.047, Location: N/A
- **Tim Betts** (DUPR ID: V7D2OE) - Rating: 3.959, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tania Skewes** (DUPR ID: XKK0JR) - Rating: 3.144, Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington, NZ
- **Luke Wood** (DUPR ID: KX20YK) - Rating: 3.617, Location: N/A

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