# Match Record: 2026 Tasmania Pickleball Championships - 50+ Men's Doubles   DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-02-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:30:34
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Tasmania Pickleball Championships - 50+ Men's Doubles   DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** New Town, Tas 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.46)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul Allen** (DUPR ID: M2Q42L) - Rating: 3.323, Location: ACT, AU
- **Scott Thompson** (DUPR ID: WXLWPL) - Rating: 3.563, Location: Banks, ACT, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Neil Silver** (DUPR ID: RXRD7Q) - Rating: 3.534, Location: N/A
- **glen silver** (DUPR ID: OWVRVL) - Rating: 3.425, Location: N/A

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