# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Doubles 50+ (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:05:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6370965171
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.34)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Melinda Jones** (DUPR ID: KOL5EQ) - Rating: 3.560, Location: Wellington, Wellington, NZ
- **polly Haenga** (DUPR ID: 76JN99) - Rating: 3.952, Location: Wellington, Wellington, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kylie Kamo** (DUPR ID: D90OW6) - Rating: 2.938, Location: N/A
- **Felicity Odlin** (DUPR ID: 4V9GLV) - Rating: 2.913, Location: N/A

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