Padel
Congratulations to Roehampton Club Member Sara Levy …
… who has just returned from Argentina having played for team USA in the veterans Pan-American games. USA came in fifth overall which was a great result considering the Pan-American countries are the best in the world. An amazing experience for Sara!
Courts One and Two
The court mesh on both courts has been replaced from 3mm to 4mm and extends closer to the playing surface. This is to provide a better playing experience and in keeping with new court builds.
We continue to increase our maintenance routine but the wet / cold conditions have restricted the courts being brushed with machinery just twice.
The Padel court surface playability in wet / cold conditions can become inconsistent and slippery, especially on the covered court. When Members play in these conditions it compacts the pile and sand further, increasing the slippery nature during play. Please take care.
More maintenance with a firm machine brush is scheduled in March along with additional topping up of sand in the dry conditions.
It is hoped to see greater improvement with playability and provide future data points for research of the new court surface to be chosen for the new Padel courts in the Hub.
Padel and Pickleball Hub
Options for the location of a new padel court hub are still being thought through and a meeting with Wandsworth Planners will be arranged early in the New Year to see what permissions are likely to be given. That will give us a steer on what is possible and how we can plan to future proof padel , pickleball and tennis to all flourish alongside each other.
Social Sessions
January to March 2025
Starting in January, these sessions offer an opportunity to meet other players of all standards, play fun games with our qualified Padel coaches are there to get you up to speed.
Book now online at: roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Ladies Club Morning – Monday
Padel Club Morning is overseen by a qualified Padel coach and offer an opportunity to meet other players of all standards to play fun games.
These are no cost, sign-up one week in advance.
All standards are welcome. Monday from 09:30 to 10:30am
The sessions are for a maximum of 8 people per session, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Club Night – Monday
Padel Club Night is overseen by a qualified Padel coach and offer an opportunity to meet other player of all standards to play fun games. Sign-up at no cost when the session is convenient for you.
Session One – 6:30pm to 7.30pm (rating 2.0 – 3.5)
Session Two – 7.30pm to 9pm (rating 3.5+)
The sessions are for a maximum of 8 people per session, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Club Morning – Saturday
Padel Club Morning is overseen by a qualified Padel coach and offer an opportunity to meet other player of all standards to play fun games. Sign-up at no cost when the session is convenient for you.
Saturday 8.30am to 10am
The session is for a maximum of 9 people per session, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Sign up for social sessions via the Racquets Hub or Reception: roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Adult and Junior Padel coaching
January to March 2025
Padel tennis coaching is available for all standards and ages. The professional coaching team of Paul Lindsay and Chris Salisbury are available for lessons and will run social sessions for Members. Whether you are a complete beginner or a high-performance player our team of coaches can provide you with a great Padel experience making sure your Padel skills will improve and you will enjoy the game even more.
Coaching sessions are bookable via roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Please contact Paul Lindsay, Racquets Manager – paul.lindsay@roehamptonclub.co.uk directly to discuss any coaching questions.
Padel rackets are available for hire at £5 per booking at Reception.
The Sports Shop offers a range of padel rackets for Members to try and purchase.
U3&Me / Matchplay Coaching – Adult and Junior
A game played with 3 players and one of the team coaches. This format provides you with a fun but competitive game while receiving advice from the pro for skills that you can implement in future games.
Payment, £55 per hour, made at point of booking online.
Individual Coaching – Adult and Junior
A great opportunity to practice certain shots or tactics with a coach.
Payment, £55 per hour, made at point of booking online.
Over 60s Pay and Play – Friday
Coach-led session providing drills and games for those wanting to try Padel.
Booking made online or at Reception eight days in advance.
Payment, £10 per hour, made at point of booking online.
All standards are welcome. Friday from 11am to noon.
Any questions please contact Paul Paul.lindsay@Roehamptonclub.co.uk
General Padel Information
Court Bookings, no-shows and late cancellations
No-shows are bookings where the Member who booked the court did not check-in within the allowed check-in window.
The MyCourts court booking system allows one no-show before the second triggers a 7-day booking ban, and/or one late-cancellation before the second triggers a 7-day booking ban.
Reminder; please only book a maximum of three 30-minute sessions for your Padel matches.
Internal Padel Leagues
Please email Paul Lindsay if you wish to join the Padel leagues – paul.lindsay@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Noise
We want you to fully enjoy your game of Padel but please respect our neighbours at Fairacres by keeping noise to a minimum.
Padel Success
Since introducing Padel Tennis Courts in 2021 Roehampton Club has celebrated success in Padel, both regionally and nationally.