# Match Record: Polarfest 2026 - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (40 And Above) (2026-02-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:10:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6387219687
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Polarfest 2026 - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (40 And Above)
- **Location:** St. John's, NL 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mark Fudge** (DUPR ID: 59VPD0) - Rating: 3.808, Location: St. John's, NL, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Chris  Ryan** (DUPR ID: 99VLOJ) - Rating: 4.352, Location: Mount Pearl, NL, CA

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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