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Broughton Padel
26 Whittingham Lane
Broughton
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5DA
Now fully open and taking court bookings from Members and Non-Members. Free loan equipment. Broughton Padel
Update 29/10/2024
Broughton Padel is fully open with an online Padel court booking schedule between 08.00 and 22.00 available
Anyone can book a court, whether a Member or Non Member and free loan equipment, on trust, is provided for the use of players who do not yet have their own. Many players though, once they've tasted the great game of Padel are already buying their own.
Fully integrated, automatic floodlighting will power on for bookings where daylight ts insufficient. Four LED floodlighting stanchions per court provide a perfect playing level of light. The floodlights turn off automatically as well.
If you haven't done so already come along and see our Padel facilities and everything else Broughtion & District Club has to offer. If you have any questions that this website doesn't answer then get in touch - our contact details are on the Contact Us page. We have run a number of Padel Basics sessions, free of charge. See the Events page for details and availability. Due to popular demand the first 5 Padel Basics sessions have been fully taken up and we're looking to add more soon.
Padel Memberships are still available - see our Membership Page.
We will continue to update the picture gallery with new images as frequently as possible. Thanks to everyone who has contributed images for the Image Gallery.
Opening Day Video
Broughton Padel held it's official Open Day on Sunday 13th October See the YouTube video at link
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 was been obtained in July 2024 for the construction of 2 Padel Doubles Courts, and work on site clearance in preparation for installation of the Padel Courts commenced Monday 15th July 2024.
The Padel Courts are now available for play, having opened on 17th October. It was a long journey, but we've finally got there!
Play on the Padel Courts is 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 have been announced and we started accepting online applications for Membership, limited to 200, on Saturday 5th October. Padel rackets and balls will be available as part of the court booking charge for those that need them.
Broughton Padel will be offering introductory sessions and coaching. Our existing tennis coaching team from Wayne Scott Tennis & Padel, all of whom have now attended an LTA Padel Introduction course will be involved and they are looking to supplement their team by bringing additional coaches on board.
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.
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
Broughton Padel Open Day on 13th October 2024
Latest news
Padel Basics Sessions
9 days ago
Flower Bowl Court has REOPENED
10 days ago
Flower Bowl Court temporarily CLOSED due to wind damage to the carpet surface
11 days ago
Membership Now Open!
We are delighted to confirm we are now taking online Membership applications.
Our Membership page has full details and a list of online joining packages. Memberships are limited to 200.
It is pointed out that we are not opening the court booking calendar until it is 100% certain that the courts will be open for play. This is currently expected to be 14th October, following the Opening Day event planned for 13th October between 14.00 and 17.00, and open to all. As Memberships are "Date of Purchase" to run for 12 months from that date, it's only fair to point this out to those who purchase membership in advance of the courts being available to book
Book in 3 quick steps...
1. Check availability
View the online booking sheet to find your preferred booking slot.
2. Choose a session
Select your preferred available time and book. You can pay online with most major credit cards. Register online the first time you book.
3. Confirmation
We'll send you confirmation of your booking. You'll receive a pin number to access the venue. It's easy!
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