# Match Record: Global Indoor Pickleball Spring Tournament - Mens Doubles: 4.5+; Age any (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:33:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8559569537
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Global Indoor Pickleball Spring Tournament - Mens Doubles: 4.5+; Age any
- **Location:** Kelowna, BC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4200-parkinson-recreation-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kevin Thomas** (DUPR ID: 1QN40N) - Rating: 4.294, Location: Fruitvale, BC, CA
- **Steve Johnston** (DUPR ID: 3LPJK6) - Rating: 4.566, Location: Castlegar, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Sean Kennedy** (DUPR ID: KOX76O) - Rating: 4.260, Location: Kelowna, BC, CA
- **Cliff Vico** (DUPR ID: Q5Y5J5) - Rating: 4.433, Location: Kelowna, BC, CA

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