# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 60+ (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 22:47:07
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7677689047
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **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:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.34)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mark O'Connor** (DUPR ID: RZYNRM) - Rating: 3.213, Location: Rolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- **Peter Thawley** (DUPR ID: X2WJP5) - Rating: 3.630, Location: Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brent  Millar** (DUPR ID: O6JKXL) - Rating: 2.926, Location: Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- **Mike  sparks** (DUPR ID: PW6EYM) - Rating: 3.582, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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