# Match Record: Sussex Pickleball League 25/26 - Mixed Div 1 - Sedlescombe vs Dink Brighton (2026-03-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:51:51
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Sussex Pickleball League 25/26 - Mixed Div 1 - Sedlescombe vs Dink Brighton
- **Location:** Vinehall Road, Vinehall Street, Robertsbridge, UK 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 21-19, 21-20
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Malcolm Skates** (Player ID: 8WO2OG) - Rating: 4.293, Location: Haywards Heath, England, GB
- **Gillian Maffei** (Player ID: 8MO7OL) - Rating: 3.583, Location: Burwash Weald, England, GB

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Robert Butler** (Player ID: JP4MDJ) - Rating: 3.703, Location: N/A
- **Emily King** (Player ID: 6K9YK0) - Rating: 3.016, Location: N/A

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