Fast-paced, accessible and social – it’s easy to see why padel is widely renowned as one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

Anyone can play padel – it doesn’t matter your age, ability or background, everyone is welcome on court.

Padel is easy to pick up for beginners and even if you’ve never played before, you’ll find yourself rallying with friends and family in no time with some padel tips for beginners.

Compared to other sports, padel is less about technique and power when you first start playing, so everyone is at more of a level playing field right from the off. Serves are underarm, balls have a slightly lower compression and the racket is closer to your hand, making it easier to control your shots.

Find out more at www.ltapadel.org.uk

Devon Padel Ambassador: Steve Wood

Where are the courts?

There are currently 24 courts in Devon:

Marjon University Plymouth - 4 courts
Ashbury Manor Okehampton - 6 courts
Riviera Centre, Torquay - 4 courts
Torquay Tennis Centre - 2 courts 
Woodbury Golf, Exeter - 2 courts
City Padel Exeter - 6 courts (*all indoor*)

Devon County Padel Team

In November 2025, the Devon Team competed at the annual UK Padel County Championships in Bristol. The women's team finished second in their group ,with the men's team finishing third in theirs and the mixed team winning their matches against Leicestershire before losing to Sussex.

At the 2024 County Championships, the Devon women's and mixed teams both finished third in their respective groups.

Coaches

Jonathan Gliddon
Steve Wood (Exeter)
Miles Bromilow (Plymouth & Torquay)

Referees

Jonathan Gliddon
Jake Freeman
Roger Froud
Deborah Freeman

Notable tournament players with open ranking (unless specified) February 2026

Women
Sian Payn #22
Tabi Hill #73
Nikki Trewin #118
Charlotte Wallace #57 over 40s
Deb Luff #39 over 60s - represented Devon in the 40s, 50s and 60s county cups

Men
Dave Palmer #88
Javi Costello-Lopez #115
Joel Greatrex #133
Ben Burgess #134
Ben Greatrex #169
Steve Wood #3 over 40s, #5 over 50s - represented Team GB at the 2025 Euro Cup in Valencia
Noel Bransdon #12 over 40s, #10 over 50s

Tournament organisers

Tom James - prodirect sponsored tournaments
Phil Salter - Salty Padel social tournaments