# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:05:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8124671191
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.00)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Saori Uchinoi Han** (Player ID: 56RJRR) - Rating: 4.479, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ
- **Chris Popata** (Player ID: DW4NVX) - Rating: 4.924, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Vinny McCorkindale** (Player ID: 2LQGEE) - Rating: 3.162, Location: Lake Hayes, Otago, NZ
- **Alister Giddens** (Player ID: XJGG24) - Rating: 3.446, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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