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What Are Your Padel Centre Non-Negotiable's ❓ As Padel continues to grow and more centres are emerging, the variation from centre to centre has started to become more apparent. Of course, there are always going to be differences between clubs depending on a number of factors (Location, Size and Objectives). But..what are the non-negotiable's a centre should always account for? 📚 Regular Coaching (for me the most important) - By providing players with feedback, education and motivation, coaches will ensure player's constantly develop their game. This will help a centre to retain players, from beginners through to advanced athletes. 🏆 Events and Tournament's - We all know the social aspect of Padel is a huge catalyst for growth. By hosting tournament's/events a centre will form an engaging community, attract external players and maximise facility utilisation. At Golden Point Padel UK, I have been lucky to witness first-hand how important events are for the growth of Padel here in the UK and the excitement they bring to a community. This is something I believe is significant for the long-term future of Padel. 👥 Social Space - Whether that is in the form of a bar/cafe or simply a seating area, the importance of giving players the chance to socialise pre/post match is significant. Not only will it bring a sense of belonging to players but it will help create a positive atmosphere within a centre and make people want to return for more. 💡 Since creating The Padel Directory, it has been fascinating to see how different centres operate, what does work and what needs to be changed! It would be interesting to hear what are your Padel Centre non-negotiable's and why? 🤔 #padel #uksport #sport #ukpadel

🎉 Exciting Partnership Announcement: Grow Sport and Padel Partner Join Forces! 🎾 We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Grow Sport and Padel Partner! This collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting journey to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel to sports clubs and centres across Ireland. About Padel Partner Padel Partner is committed to becoming Ireland's leading padel tennis brand by operating a network of high-quality, well-managed padel courts throughout the country. With a fresh and innovative approach to court management, Padel Partner’s goal is to make Padel accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for players of all ages and skill levels. Why Padel? Padel is officially the world’s fastest-growing sport 🌍🔥, combining the finesse of tennis 🎾 with the enclosed thrill of squash 🏸. Played on a smaller court with solid, stringless racquets, padel emphasizes strategic placement and teamwork, making it a hit with both competitive players and those seeking social fun 🤝. Whether you’re looking for a competitive challenge or a fun, active way to socialise, padel offers something for everyone! Benefits of the Partnership For Clubs: Adding a padel court not only boosts footfall 🚶♂️🚶♀️ but also creates an additional income stream 💸. Clubs can transform into vibrant community hubs, attracting a diverse audience to engage in both sport and social activities. For Sports Centres: Padel courts are low-maintenance 🛠️ and perfect for expanding existing facilities, drawing in new members 🏋️♂️, and increasing the centre's appeal. Our Mission Together, Grow Sport and Padel Partner are committed to expanding the popularity of Padel across Ireland. We aim to create a network of top-tier facilities that offer both the sport’s competitive edge and a great social experience. Join Us We are actively seeking partners across all 26 counties in Ireland to host padel courts 🏓 and unlock new revenue opportunities for their clubs 💼, with the potential to earn up to €100,000 over 5 years. Our flexible partnership options include fixed rental agreements, profit-sharing models, and full management services, ensuring a sustainable, rewarding business model for each partner. With our expert support and proven business model, we’re empowering clubs and sports centres to turn their passion for sports into a successful venture 💪. For more information and to express your interest, please contact Grow Sport at admin@growsport.ie 📧. Let’s make Padel the next big thing in Ireland! 🚀🎾

I was both honored and excited to recently be asked to help edit the Global Padel Report 2024 from PLAYTOMIC and Strategy& -- an in-depth, 48-page research #report that was released just this morning and is widely considered to be among the most important and informative publications about the global #padel landscape. There are some really interesting and impressive stats in it about the growth of the #sport around the world, like the fact that, on average, 𝟓𝟏 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. There are also some pretty eye-opening insights about the global #racket market, which I'm sure will be of interest to people I've recently talked to from Blanca Padel (Andrew Won), Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Babolat, Short Court, and Fromuth Racquet Sports among others. But, as always, our focus here at The Padel State is on the U.S. market, so I probably had some slightly different takeaways than many others around the world, which I discuss in the just-released article below... (And I think will be of interest to people and clubs like Julian Wortelboer and Ultra Padel Club Miami... Santiago Gomez and Padel Haus... Ryan Redondo, Gabriel Perez Krieb and Taktika Padel... Padel X and Rally Club... among many others, as they are all key to my conclusion.) You can download the highly anticipated Global Padel Report 2024 free of charge through the numerous links in this article, so please be sure to have a look and ♻ re-post ♻ to help spread the word. 🇺🇸 🎾 🚀

We are thrilled to introduce The Padel Book, the definitive guide for companies and industry professionals operating in the burgeoning UK padel sector. As the popularity of padel continues to soar across the UK, the need for comprehensive, reliable information and insights has never been greater. We’ve covered padel in special reports and news analysis pieces a number of times in SportsNation magazine, and now we are publishing The Padel Book - designed to provide the industry with the information and inspiration to stay ahead in this competitive market. What’s in The Padel Book? • In-Depth Research: The Padel Book will include research on market trends and growth opportunities in the UK padel sector, helping professionals to understand the forces shaping the industry and position their business for success. • Expert Analysis: A range of industry experts will provide commentary and analysis on critical issues affecting the padel sector. From sustainability and design considerations to foresights and thought leadership pieces, our handbook will cover it all. • Case Studies: A whole section looking at a range of existing facilities, highlighting the options available to operators and developers. Technical Guidance: Key details and summaries of the code of practice for the construction of padel courts, produced by SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association, in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association. (The LTA are the officially recognised national governing body for padel). Including: construction guidelines, playing surfaces, lighting, enclosures & rebound walls, structure types for covered facilities and more essential information. • Company Profiles: Offering valuable insights from detailed profiles of leading companies serving the market - suppliers, operators and consultants - helping operators, developers and investors decide who to work with to make their padel business a success. • Resource Directory: A directory of suppliers, service providers and industry contacts. Build valuable relationships and expand your network with key players in the padel market. By focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the UK padel sector, The Padel Book s poised to be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the business of padel. We will be publishing The Padel Book towards the end of 2024 - feel free to contact me for further details about the editorial and advertising opportunities available. #padel #trends #research #sportsconstruction #standards

We are thrilled to introduce The Padel Book, the definitive guide for companies and industry professionals operating in the burgeoning UK padel sector. As the popularity of padel continues to soar across the UK, the need for comprehensive, reliable information and insights has never been greater. We’ve covered padel in special reports and news analysis pieces a number of times in SportsNation magazine, and now we are publishing The Padel Book - designed to provide the industry with the information and inspiration to stay ahead in this competitive market. What’s in The Padel Book? • In-Depth Research: The Padel Book will include research on market trends and growth opportunities in the UK padel sector, helping professionals to understand the forces shaping the industry and position their business for success. • Expert Analysis: A range of industry experts will provide commentary and analysis on critical issues affecting the padel sector. From sustainability and design considerations to foresights and thought leadership pieces, our handbook will cover it all. • Case Studies: A whole section looking at a range of existing facilities, highlighting the options available to operators and developers. Technical Guidance: Key details and summaries of the code of practice for the construction of padel courts, produced by SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association, in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association. (The LTA are the officially recognised national governing body for padel). Including: construction guidelines, playing surfaces, lighting, enclosures & rebound walls, structure types for covered facilities and more essential information. • Company Profiles: Offering valuable insights from detailed profiles of leading companies serving the market - suppliers, operators and consultants - helping operators, developers and investors decide who to work with to make their padel business a success. • Resource Directory: A directory of suppliers, service providers and industry contacts. Build valuable relationships and expand your network with key players in the padel market. By focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the UK padel sector, The Padel Book s poised to be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the business of padel. We will be publishing The Padel Book towards the end of 2024 - feel free to contact me for further details about the editorial and advertising opportunities available. #padel #trends #research #sportsconstruction #standards

Introducing The Padel Book, the definitive guide for companies and industry professionals operating in the burgeoning UK padel sector. As the popularity of padel continues to soar across the UK, the need for comprehensive, reliable information and insights has never been greater. We’ve covered padel in special reports and news analysis pieces a number of times in SportsNation magazine, and now we are publishing The Padel Book - designed to provide the industry with the information and inspiration to stay ahead in this competitive market. What’s in The Padel Book? • In-Depth Research: The Padel Book will include research on market trends and growth opportunities in the UK padel sector, helping professionals to understand the forces shaping the industry and position their business for success. • Expert Analysis: A range of industry experts will provide commentary and analysis on critical issues affecting the padel sector. From sustainability, planning and design considerations to foresights and thought leadership pieces, our handbook will cover it all. • Case Studies: A whole section looking at a range of existing facilities, highlighting the options available to operators and developers. Technical Guidance: Key details and summaries of the code of practice for the construction of padel courts, produced by SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association, in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association. (The LTA are the officially recognised national governing body for padel). Including: construction guidelines, playing surfaces, lighting, enclosures & rebound walls, structure types for covered facilities and more essential information. • Company Profiles: Offering valuable insights from detailed profiles of leading companies serving the market - suppliers, operators and consultants - helping operators, developers and investors decide who to work with to make their padel business a success. • Resource Directory: A directory of suppliers, service providers and industry contacts. Build valuable relationships and expand your network with key players in the padel market. By focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the UK padel sector, The Padel Book is poised to be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the business of padel. We will be publishing The Padel Book in Dec 2024 - feel free to contact me for further details about the editorial and advertising opportunities available. #padel #trends #research #sportsconstruction #standards

Is it me being ultra negative, or is the LTA strategy for Padel a bit thin on the ground? it is 9 pages long. 2 pages are bookends, 1 title page, an overview page, a page of facts. That leaves 4 pages that give an information about the 5 year strategy itself. And what do they say? One objective is to increase courts from 500 courts now to 1000 in 2026. Is that really a stretch given what we in the industry know about the pipeline? Also, how are the LTA proposing they help in achieving this given nearly all investment is coming from private sources? And what else do they say? Invest, grow, engage, diversify, perform, lead. And the tactics? Make padel accessible, welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring. Quite interesting that this is how padel has developed thus far without their help (more of a hinderence) and the opposite of what my experience of the LTA is (inaccessible, unwelcoming, unenjoyable and uninspiring). Is this really as good as the LTA gets? Happy to meet and discuss Tom Murray to see if you can convince me otherwise.

The expansion of Padel courts in the U.S. is creating exciting opportunities, but it’s not without its challenges. 🏓🏗️ From zoning issues to rising demand, our latest blog explores what it will take to grow Padel’s presence across the country and how businesses can capitalize on this trend. #Padel #SportsExpansion #PadelCourts #RacquetSports #PadelBusiness #SportsDevelopment #LinkedInSports https://loom.ly/aaMW6Bw

Why Investing in Padel Courts is a Smart Move for Your Facility Padel is not just a fast-growing sport—it's a business opportunity with significant potential. Combining fitness, fun, and social interaction, Padel offers numerous health benefits that attract players of all ages. For clubs and sports venues, this creates an exciting opportunity to increase engagement and drive revenue. Adding Padel courts to your facility is more than just a service upgrade—it's a solid investment that enhances the value of your venue, attracts a broader customer base, and increases revenue streams through memberships, rentals, bookings, and sports or community events. At Portico Sport, we specialise in designing, manufacturing and installing premium Padel courts that meet the highest standards. 100% in-house design and manufacturing. From concept to completion, we offer tailored solutions to suit your specific business goals. 💬 Contact our expert Padel court builders today to explore how you can boost your facility’s profitability and tap into the growing demand for Padel. www.porticosport.com

The explosive growth of padel in the U.S. has sparked a new wave of sports enthusiasm across the nation! 🎾 From entrepreneurs investing in courts to athletes discovering a new passion, padel is transforming the U.S. sports landscape. 💥 Whether you're a seasoned player or hearing about it for the first time, this blog highlights why padel is the next big thing to watch. Read on to learn more about this exciting trend! #Padel #PadelGrowth #SportsIndustry #SportTrends #PadelCommunity #USSports #EmergingSports #PadelInUSA #RacketSports #GrowthStrategy https://loom.ly/Xp1gk6I