# Match Record: Sixth Annual Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60+) (2023-09-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:28:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6016647747
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-09-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Sixth Annual Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60+)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.21)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Taylor** (Player ID: X2YQO2) - Rating: 3.518, Location: N/A
- **Alan Barrados** (Player ID: 89Y227) - Rating: 4.599, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bill Ruby** (Player ID: N7OQ2N) - Rating: 4.606, Location: Surrey, BC, CA
- **Cliff Gibbons** (Player ID: YGYMM4) - Rating: 4.120, Location: Surrey, BC, CA

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