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Broughton Padel
26 Whittingham Lane
Broughton
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5DA
Planned Opening - September 2024 Broughton Padel
Construction Update 22/07/2024
Preliminary ground clearance and soil removal has been completed. Work now starting on ther areas of the site to put in place replacement/additional car arking spaces.
We will update the picture gallery with new images as frequently as possible.
Introduction
Welcome to Broughton Padel!
Broughton Padel is a new venture situated at Broughton & District Club which is an existing multi activity venue featuring Tennis, Badminton, Bowls, Petanque, Bridge, Drama, Snooker and Pool as well as an active social scene and clubhouse with bar.
Planning permission has been obtained in July 2024 for the construction of 2 Padel Courts, and work on site clearance in preparation for installation of the Padel Courts commenced Monday 15th July 2024.
It is expected that the Padel Courts will be available for play by the end of September 2024, and this website will be regularly updated with progress.
Play on the Padel Courts will be available both with Membership packages and on a Pay As You Go basis to Non-Members and Member’s Guests. Everyone wanting to play is more than welcome. Full details of pricing will be announced in due course. Padel rackets and balls will be available.
Broughton Padel will be offering introductory sessions and coaching. These will be delivered by the existing tennis coaching team, all of whom are attending the LTA Padel course in August.
All use of the Padel Courts, whether for members or non-members, will require booking either through this website or the LTA Booker App available for both Apple and Android smartphones. All those making bookings will need to be registered with this site – using either an existing LTA Advantage Account or a new one. We urge all those interested in playing at Broughton Padel to register as soon as possible.
What is Padel?
Padel is an energising racket sport, which has taken the world by storm.
It is the fastest growing sport in the world, and once you have played it, you will know why. Nicknamed "Tennis with walls" & "Squash in the sun". Padel combines the best elements of Tennis and Squash and is suitable for all ages.
Padel is typically a doubles sport in an enclosed court, which is roughly 1/3rd, the size of a tennis court (20m x 10m). The surrounding walls are an integral part of the game, allowing players to play off it, resulting in longer and more exciting rallies. The scoring system is the same as tennis.
Padel is an addictive sport that appeals to a wide population. Individuals across all ages can play it. The smaller court makes it a social game improving communication and team bonding.
The short stringless Padel rackets are easier to control as it is much closer to the body. Made from carbon fibre or fibreglass, the strings are replaced with a foam or rubber with holes for an improved aerodynamic performance. The balls used are similar to those in tennis, however, slightly smaller and less bouncy.
Click on the image below to watch a YouTube hosted video introducing Padel.
Media Links
BBC News 9th July
Blog Preston 13th July 2024
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