# Match Record: YMCA Paddle Into The New Year - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 3.99) Age: (55+) (2026-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 15:54:25
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6389857443
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** YMCA Paddle Into The New Year - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 3.99) Age: (55+)
- **Location:** Roanoke, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6654-kirk-family-ymca)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.46)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Melvin Wilson** (Player ID: ELQ77O) - Rating: 3.019, Location: N/A
- **Larry McCarty** (Player ID: 8GQZDV) - Rating: 3.648, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Bob Van Gerven** (Player ID: RZ4PWD) - Rating: 3.870, Location: Salem, VA, US
- **Rick Gardner** (Player ID: 8DRQJ4) - Rating: 3.320, Location: N/A

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