# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:32:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6333155979
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.94)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ruth Hall** (DUPR ID: 8EDJ7J) - Rating: 4.013, Location: Winchmore, Canterbury, NZ
- **Anthony OConnell** (DUPR ID: PKE07Z) - Rating: 4.366, Location: Lincoln, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Leanne Dawson** (DUPR ID: YX7EMP) - Rating: 3.619, Location: Wellington, Wellington, NZ
- **Alan Dawson** (DUPR ID: 2Q2V9E) - Rating: 3.754, Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington, NZ

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