Frequently asked questions
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- We will have two LED floodlit panoramic outdoor courts.
- The Padel courts can be booked in 1 hour slots.
- We offer an hour ‘Intro to Padel’ course which is £5 (free for members) where you will be taught the basics of Padel (rules, how to score etc). All equipment is provided.
- Just book a space on the course and turn up.
- 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 will be offering a standalone Padel membership which is £10 per month.
- If you join as a rackets member (tennis or squash) then Padel membership is included.
- Court fees for members will be £12 per hour (£3 each) in off-peak times and £20 per hour (£5 each) in peak times.
- Court fees for non-members will be £20 per hour (£5 each) in off-peak times and £28 per hour (£7 each) in peak times.
- A supplement of £2 per non-member will be applied if playing a member (to compensate for preferential booking rights by the member).
- 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.
- Free ‘Introduction to Padel’ coaching session.
- 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.