# Match Record: South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 60+ Mixed Doubles Skill: 4.0 & Above (AR) (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:29:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6180659451
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 60+ Mixed Doubles Skill: 4.0 & Above (AR)
- **Location:** Lightsview, SA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sha Tindall-Ford** (DUPR ID: 4L4MEK) - Rating: 4.577, Location: Woolooware, NSW, AU
- **Don Ryan** (DUPR ID: 12MDZ4) - Rating: 4.458, Location: West Moonah, TAS, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Catherine Griffen** (DUPR ID: OD5LRW) - Rating: 4.651, Location: Aldinga, SA, AU
- **Andrew Brinkworth** (DUPR ID: 5E9EVL) - Rating: 4.313, Location: N/A

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