# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 50+ B (Under 4.0) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 20:46:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8148793601
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 50+ B (Under 4.0)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Roland  Avila** (DUPR ID: WNY77K) - Rating: 2.658, Location: N/A
- **Tom Music** (DUPR ID: 7DJXW9) - Rating: 3.614, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Charlie Longley** (DUPR ID: XKLJ64) - Rating: 3.481, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Rob Light** (DUPR ID: L5DK4K) - Rating: 4.003, Location: Rangiora, Canterbury, NZ

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