# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 60+ (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 18:59:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7426236524
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 60+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mark O'Connor** (DUPR ID: RZYNRM) - Rating: 3.199, Location: Rolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- **Peter Thawley** (DUPR ID: X2WJP5) - Rating: 3.616, Location: Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ross McMillan** (DUPR ID: ODOQ2E) - Rating: 3.547, Location: Wānaka, Otago, NZ
- **Alistair Madill** (DUPR ID: V4XPZP) - Rating: 3.241, Location: N/A

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