Add Padel to Your Racket Sports Offering

 

Padel is one of the fastest-growing racket sports and can be a natural addition to an established tennis club.

For existing members, it creates another way to play, compete and spend time at the club.

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For new players, padel can provide an accessible introduction to racket sports and another reason to join or visit your venue.

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At CourtForge, we help tennis clubs plan, supply and install premium padel courts designed around the individual site.

 

Why Padel Works for Tennis Clubs

 

Tennis clubs often already have much of the infrastructure required to support a successful padel facility.

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This may include:

An existing racket sports membership

Established coaching programmes

Changing facilities

Clubhouses

Parking

Booking systems

Experienced club staff

Existing sports land

Floodlit playing areas

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A padel court can sit naturally alongside an existing tennis offering.

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Members can move between both sports, coaches can introduce new programmes and the club can expand its facilities without moving away from its core identity as a racket sports venue.

 

Offer Members More Ways to Play

 

Club members increasingly expect variety from their sports facilities.

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Introducing padel can create another activity for members while encouraging them to spend more time at the club.

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Social Matches

Padel is naturally social and is usually played as doubles, making it well suited to friendly club sessions.

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Club Leagues

Regular leagues can encourage repeat bookings and build a competitive padel community within the club.

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Coaching

Existing racket sports coaches may be able to expand their coaching programmes into padel with the appropriate training and experience.

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Junior Sessions

Padel can provide another racket sport activity for younger players and families.

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Club Tournaments

Internal competitions and padel events can create activity throughout the year.

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Member Mix-In Sessions

Organised social sessions can help players meet other members and become more involved in the club.

Padel does not have to replace tennis.

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It can complement the existing club offering.

 

Attract New Members to Your Club

 

Not every potential member wants to play traditional tennis.

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Padel may help a club reach a broader audience and introduce new people to the venue.

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This could include:

Younger professionals

Families

Social players

Existing padel players

Beginners to racket sports

Corporate groups

Former tennis players

People looking for a new fitness activity

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Once players begin visiting the club for padel, they may also become interested in the wider facilities available.

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For the right venue, padel can act as a new entry point into club membership.

 

 

Create an Additional Revenue Stream

 

Padel courts can provide a range of potential revenue opportunities.

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These may include:

Court bookings

Padel memberships

Guest fees

Coaching

Racket hire

Ball sales

Leagues

Tournaments

Corporate events

Junior programmes

Social sessions

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The exact commercial model will depend on the club.

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Some clubs may include padel within an existing membership.

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Others may introduce a separate padel membership or operate the courts using a pay-to-play booking model.

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A club may also choose to combine several approaches.

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Explore your potential court revenue with our Padel Court ROI Calculator.

 

Converting Tennis Courts to Padel

 

Existing tennis court areas are often considered when clubs begin exploring padel.

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They may provide a logical location because they are already positioned within the racket sports area of the club.

 

However, an existing tennis court should not automatically be assumed suitable for a padel court installation.

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The existing construction may need to be assessed for:

Surface condition

Cracking

Movement

Existing construction depth

Levels and falls

Drainage

Foundation requirements

Court fixing points

Existing services

Access for plant and deliveries

Floodlighting

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A padel court introduces a structural steel enclosure, glass panels and mesh sections.

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These place different requirements on the base and foundations compared with a conventional tennis court.

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CourtForge can help review the proposed location and discuss the practical requirements before an installation approach is agreed.

 

Make Better Use of Underused Court Space

 

Some tennis clubs have courts or areas of their site that are used less frequently than others.

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This may include:

Older tennis courts

Practice areas

Unused hardstanding

Grass areas

Former sports surfaces

Land next to existing courts

Underused sections of the club grounds

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These areas may be worth reviewing for padel.

However, the best court position should be selected based on more than available space.

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Consideration should also be given to:

Planning

Noise

Floodlighting

Ground conditions

Drainage

Member movement

Spectator access

Construction access

Nearby properties

Future expansion

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The aim should be to select a position that works both technically and operationally.

 

A Padel Court Designed Around Your Club

 

The appearance of a new padel court matters.

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It should feel like part of the existing club rather than an unrelated structure added to the site.

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Depending on the project, CourtForge can discuss:

Court colours

Panoramic court designs

Super panoramic courts

Club branding

Entrance branding

Turf colours

Floodlighting

Spectator areas

Access arrangements

Landscaping

Multiple court layouts

Covered court options

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Where appropriate, club branding can also be incorporated into selected areas of the court design.

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The aim is to create a professional facility that sits comfortably alongside your existing tennis courts and clubhouse.

 

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Panoramic Padel Courts

 

Panoramic padel courts provide excellent visibility and a clean, modern appearance.

They are particularly well suited to clubs where spectators may watch matches from nearby seating, terraces or clubhouse areas.

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The reduced visual interruption around key glass sections can also help create a more premium facility.

 

Super Panoramic Padel Courts

 

Super panoramic designs can reduce visible structural elements around the main glass areas.

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For clubs looking to create a premium padel offering, this can provide a cleaner visual finish and improved spectator views.

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The most suitable court type will depend on the project requirements, budget and site conditions.

 

Covered Padel Courts

 

The UK climate can affect outdoor sports facilities.

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A covered padel court or canopy may help improve court availability during poor weather.

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However, adding a cover changes the project considerably.

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Additional factors may include:

Structural engineering

Wind loading

Foundations

Drainage

Planning

Overall structure height

Lighting

Access

Capital cost

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CourtForge can help discuss the practical differences between outdoor and covered court options.

 

Adding Multiple Padel Courts

 

For clubs with sufficient space, installing multiple padel courts may provide greater operational flexibility.

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A multi-court facility can make it easier to run:

Club leagues

Group coaching

Tournaments

Corporate events

Social sessions

Junior programmes

Club competitions

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Having multiple courts may also help increase booking availability during peak periods.

When planning a multi-court site, consideration should be given to the overall layout from the beginning.

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This may include:

Court orientation

Spacing between courts

Player access

Spectator movement

Lighting

Drainage

Electrical infrastructure

Future expansion

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A well-planned layout can help create a more professional and efficient padel facility.

 

Padel Coaching and Club Programmes

 

A successful padel facility should be considered as more than the physical court.

Clubs may wish to develop a programme around the new facility.

 

This could include:

Beginner sessions

Introduction to padel events

Private coaching

Group coaching

Junior sessions

Ladies' sessions

Men's sessions

Mixed social sessions

Club leagues

Competitive teams

Internal tournaments

Corporate events

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A strong programme can help introduce existing members to padel and create regular court activity.

 

Planning Your Tennis Club Padel Project

 

Every tennis club site is different.

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Before ordering a court, consideration should be given to:

Available space

Number of courts

Existing surfaces

Planning requirements

Floodlighting

Hours of operation

Noise

Nearby properties

Ground conditions

Drainage

Electrical supply

Court access

Machinery access

Parking

Member movement

Future expansion

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It is usually better to identify potential site issues before the court is ordered.

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Our approach starts with understanding the proposed location, the existing club facilities and what you want the new padel offering to achieve.

 

From Site Assessment to Final Handover

 

CourtForge can help manage your padel court project from the initial site discussions through to the completed facility.

 

Site Assessment

Reviewing the proposed court location, existing surface, access and available space.

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Design and Specification

Helping establish the appropriate court type and overall project requirements.

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Planning Support

Coordinating the information required for the proposed padel court development.

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Groundworks and Drainage

Preparing the site and constructing a suitable base for the court.

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Foundations and Base Construction

Creating the structural support required for the padel court installation.

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Padel Court Installation

Installing the steel structure, glass, mesh and associated court components.

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Artificial Turf

Installing and finishing the specialist padel playing surface.

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Floodlighting

Coordinating court lighting and associated installation requirements.

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Final Handover

Completing the court and providing appropriate aftercare guidance.

 

Why Choose CourtForge?

 

A padel court is a serious investment in your club.

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We believe it should be approached properly from the beginning.

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At CourtForge, we focus on:

Strong construction

Proper ground preparation

Accurate installation

Clean detailing

Clear communication

Practical site planning

Long-term performance

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A padel court is only as good as what it is built on.

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The base, drainage, foundations and installation all matter.

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Our goal is to create a professional padel facility that complements your existing tennis offering and provides long-term value for your club.

 

Considering Padel for Your Tennis Club?

 

The best first step is to review the proposed site.

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Send CourtForge details of your club, the area you are considering for the courts and the approximate number of padel courts you may be interested in.

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Photos, plans and approximate dimensions are also helpful.

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We can review the initial information and discuss the practical next steps for your project.

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Bring Padel to Your Tennis Club

Request a Site Assessment below or contact CourtForge.