# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 60+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 10:29:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5927982613
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 60+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.48)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jean Elliston** (Player ID: 0YM2ON) - Rating: 3.820, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Dave Hunt** (Player ID: 56RGWR) - Rating: 3.856, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Linda  Sparks** (Player ID: PZ0RKM) - Rating: 2.668, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Mike  sparks** (Player ID: PW6EYM) - Rating: 3.568, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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