# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Social (under 3.5) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 12:03:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6970752306
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Social (under 3.5)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.37)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sage Walker** (Player ID: OZKYJ7) - Rating: 3.531, Location: N/A
- **Aki Walker** (Player ID: YM55WK) - Rating: 3.408, Location: Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Steven Ding** (Player ID: NXNYPZ) - Rating: 3.349, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Richard Maguire** (Player ID: X05R72) - Rating: 3.211, Location: N/A

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