# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Doubles 60+ (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 09:14:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5522087164
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Doubles 60+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Betty Maitland** (Player ID: 8DMZWL) - Rating: 4.054, Location: Kerikeri, Northland, NZ
- **Ruth Hall** (Player ID: 8EDJ7J) - Rating: 4.086, Location: Winchmore, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Paula Anne Grooby** (Player ID: W6GNQG) - Rating: 2.524, Location: Prebbleton, Canterbury, NZ
- **Claire Coleman** (Player ID: YMQ25K) - Rating: 2.017, Location: N/A

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