# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Singles 50+ (Includes medals for 50+ and 60+ age groups) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 00:05:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6681769378
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Singles 50+ (Includes medals for 50+ and 60+ age groups)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jeremy Pearson** (DUPR ID: 169QOQ) - Rating: 4.902, Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Shaun Paringatai** (DUPR ID: 1RJEMQ) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Dunedin, Otago, NZ

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