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It’s the trend no-one could have predicted but that looks set to stay. More and more tennis clubs and traditional racquet clubs are joining the padel revolution and never looking back…
Across the UK, traditional tennis and racquet clubs are discovering that the fastest growing sport in Europe is more than a passing trend. Padel’s social energy, short learning curve, and club friendly format is attracting new, wider, often younger audiences to racquet sports – and many forward-thinking clubs are responding by turning to us to help them add all-weather padel facilities to their-sites.
A standout example is Nottingham Tennis Centre. The nationally renowned tennis centre has seen such strong demand for padel since we installed a triple span padel court canopy at the centre, that we’ve been invited back just a year later to install three more padel court canopies!
The decision to expand so quickly and ambitiously speaks volumes about padel’s pulling power. When facilities enable year-round play, padel quickly becomes a club focal point – enhancing play options and maintaining momentum through less predictable weather.
And Nottingham isn’t alone. Clubs across the country are making similar moves to future-proof their offer and broaden their appeal. West Worthing Tennis Club has introduced covered padel courts to create a vibrant, all-ages racquet experience that brings new faces through its gates. Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club has also used covered padel courts to keep membership levels and activity high year-round. And at Bishops Stortford Lawn Tennis Club, padel has become a powerful addition to the club mix, boosting footfall, energising the social scene and creating fresh opportunities for coaching and events.
For tennis clubs, adding padel is about more than keeping up with a trend. It’s a strategic way to re-energise sites, attract new members, create a more inclusive offer and generate more consistent, bookable hours – all factors that ultimately generate a healthier return. And the pace of padel expansion at Nottingham Tennis Centre is a strong signal of where the sector is heading.
If you’re an established racquet club looking to enhance your offering, why not get in touch today? Our expert team will be happy to come and visit your club and in many cases, spot options and opportunities you may otherwise never have seen. We look forward to helping you discover the power of padel!
