# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 50+ A (4.0 and above) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 00:05:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6502261998
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 50+ A (4.0 and above)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Shaun Paringatai** (DUPR ID: 1RJEMQ) - Rating: 4.788, Location: Dunedin, Otago, NZ
- **Johnny McHarg** (DUPR ID: DWMP4X) - Rating: 4.347, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Matt Ryder** (DUPR ID: WX5ORL) - Rating: 4.182, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Steve Walls** (DUPR ID: 942NDE) - Rating: 3.972, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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