Padel Success
Since introducing Padel Tennis Courts in 2021 Roehampton Club has celebrated success in Padel, both regionally and nationally.
Padel
Padel latest news and updates
Padel Club Championships 2024
Entries Open 24th June
Entries Close 30th July
Competition start 12th August
Finals and Presentations 28th September
Please note entry is online for all competitions – open doubles, ladies doubles, mixed doubles and over 45s doubles. You may enter a maximum of two events. £10 per event per person.
To enter, click on the links below:
Open https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=46666615
Women’s Open https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=46666633
Mixed Open https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=46666651
Over 45s Open https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=46666662
Over 45s Women https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=64303038
Over 60s Men https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/?appointmentType=64303097
The competitions will start on 12th August. Quarter Finals (13th September) and Semi Final (20th September) courts will be reserved for competition matches.
Please try keep your diary relatively free for matches during that period.
Finals will be on Saturday 28th September (from 10:00)
Your entry fee includes an invitation to finals day and presentations. As well as the finalists, all competitors, supporters, partners, guests and JUNIORS are welcome!
If you have any questions please contact Paul at paul.lindsay@roehamptonclub.co.uk
HOP Tour Event
Registration open now …
Roehampton Club Members have priority booking for the Home of Padel (HOP) tournament at Roehampton Club on Saturday 15th June.
Click here for more information and to register
Non Member registration will open in one week so please sign up early to avoid disappointment.
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
The proposed five new padel courts, and six new pickleball courts, require planning consent for floodlighting and roofing and this application will be submitted in the coming weeks.
We will progress with the project even if we cannot secure covers similar to Court Two. The planners are not keen but we are hoping to convince them to permit covers over some courts.
If successful the ground works are scheduled to start in October / November 2024.
Player Success
Chris Salisbury and his playing partner Alfonso won the Grade 1 tournament in Harrogate 24th / 25th February. This victory will see Chris go to No 1 in the country LTA rankings once updated on 1st March. Congratulations Chris.
Other notable current National LTA ranking achievements
Craig de Silva – No. 34 Men’s
Oscar Warneryd – No. 3 Boys Under 18s
Amy Cairns – No. 14 Women’s
Congratulations to the above and others playing in the tournaments.
Diary dates
Home of Padel Tour Tournament – 15th June 2024 at Roehampton Club
Surrey County Finals – 15th June at Epsom Lawn Tennis Club
LTA Grade 4th – 13th July at Roehampton Club
Coaching and Exhibition – date tbc. Delivered by our National League 1st team players with a chance to see them in competitive action
Padel Club Championship Finals Day and Barbecue – 28th September
Social Sessions
April to July 2024
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.
All sessions are bookable through the online booking hub: https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Ladies Club Morning – Monday
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.
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: https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Adult and Junior Padel summer term coaching
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.
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 on-line.
Over 60s Pay & Play – Friday
Coach-led session providing drills and games for those wanting to try Padel.
Booking made on-line or at Reception one week in advance.
Payment, £10 per hour, made at point of booking online.
All standards are welcome. Friday from 11am to noon.
Adult Term Group Coaching
Sessions available on request.
If a session does not have a minimum of 3 Members the session will be cancelled in advance.
Junior Term Group Coaching
Starts on Thursday 18th April 2024
Our junior programme provides every child (from 7 years upwards) with the most appropriate coaching according to their age and standard, going from picking up the racket for the first time to being able to play with friends and family, and enter junior competitions.
Sign up to term coaching roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/ (please put the child name attending in the ‘Your information’ details.)
Junior term group coaching will start from Thursday 18th April – Thursday 5pm to 6pm (under 14)
If a session does not have a minimum of four Members the session will be cancelled in advance.
To arrange coaching with either of the Padel Professionals or to discuss further please contact Paul Lindsay at Paul.lindsay@roehamptonclub.co.uk / 07841 429910
Places are NOW open for booking: https://roehamptonclubracquets.as.me/
Reminder Padel rackets are available for hire at £5 per booking at Reception.
Should any Member wish to purchase or demo a Padel racket please visit the Sports Shop.
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.