Frequently asked questions
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- We have two LED floodlit panoramic outdoor courts.
- The Padel courts can be booked in 1 hour slots.
- Just book a space on one of our Beginners courses which will introduce you to the basics of the game, such as the rules, how to score, court positioning and how to use the glass & cage. These sessions cater for all abilities, and no experience is necessary. All the equipment is provided.
- Don’t worry, these can be hired from reception when you check-in.
- Racket hire is £3 per racket and £1 for four balls.
- You should aim to wear tennis or sports clothing.
- The first time you play you will most likely be in your running or tennis shoes with a racket and balls hired from the club.
- A couple of sessions in and you’ll probably want to buy your own racket and get some better shoes. Clay court tennis shoes will often do a good job for the majority of players but padel specific shoes have deeper grooves (often zigzaged) which provide better grip.
- We offer a variety of coaching programmes from a 4 week group beginner’s course to 1-2-1 coaching for all levels.
- Click on the ‘Padel Enquiry’ button and fill in the form and we will be in touch to discuss your experience and ability and recommend the best course for you.
- We offer a stand-alone Padel membership which is £10.50 per month.
- If you join as a rackets member (tennis or squash) then Padel membership is included.
- Court fees for members will be £22 per hour (£5.50 each) in off-peak times and £30 per hour (£7.50 each) in peak times.
- A reduction of £2 per member will be applied if playing a member.
- Court fees for non-members will be £24 per hour (£6 each) in off-peak times and £32 per hour (£8 each) in peak times.
- Off-peak times are before 5pm on weekdays and after 2pm on weekends.
- Peak times are after 5pm on weekdays and before 2pm on weekends.
- No we do not charge extra for floodlights. These are included in the court hire costs.
- Access to our online booking system with preferential booking periods.
- Discounted court booking fees.
- Reduced coaching fees.
- We use an online booking system called MyCourts.
- A week prior to the courts being available we will open the on-line booking system for member bookings.
- The court price will depend on whether you are booking a peak or off peak court, whether you are a member or not and whether your opponents are members or not.
- A booking reminder is sent 48 hours before.
- If you cancel your booking 24 hours in advance you will be given a refund.
- If you cancel within 24 hours you will only receive a refund if the court is subsequently booked.