# Match Record: Parker-Aurora Life Time Annual Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament April 26-27, 2025 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0-Above) Age: (15 And Above) (2025-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:18:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8294859868
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Parker-Aurora Life Time Annual Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament April 26-27, 2025 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0-Above) Age: (15 And Above)
- **Location:** Parker, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1062-sundance-rv-resort)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.22)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Erik Flatland** (DUPR ID: 1NP5M2) - Rating: 4.504, Location: Boulder, CO, US
- **John Williams** (DUPR ID: 3XLM73) - Rating: 4.153, Location: Lafayette, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dale Royal** (DUPR ID: 8DEZP4) - Rating: 4.048, Location: Aurora, CO, US
- **Daniel Pia** (DUPR ID: 8WL2EY) - Rating: 4.164, Location: Aurora, CO, US

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