# Match Record: 2026 5th Annual Royal LePage Frostbite Classic Men's Doubles - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (40 To 59) (2026-03-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:33:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7791988384
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 5th Annual Royal LePage Frostbite Classic Men's Doubles - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (40 To 59)
- **Location:** Vernon, BC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6369-mount-vernon-barbell)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.41)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Steve Johnston** (DUPR ID: 3LPJK6) - Rating: 4.671, Location: Castlegar, BC, CA
- **Kevin Thomas** (DUPR ID: 1QN40N) - Rating: 4.452, Location: Fruitvale, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brad Tomlinson** (DUPR ID: XKJDO2) - Rating: 4.176, Location: Kelowna, BC, CA
- **Mike Gomes** (DUPR ID: RYW5ZD) - Rating: 4.345, Location: Kelowna, BC, CA

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