Padel
What is Padel?
Padel is a form of tennis that is easy to play, fun and extremely sociable. It is played mainly in a doubles format on an enclosed court about a third of the size of a tennis court and can be played in groups of mixed ages and abilities. The rules are broadly the same as tennis, although the serve underhand and the walls are used as part of the game with the ball allowed to bounce off them. One of the fastest growing sports across continental Europe, Padel has gained increasing popularity. Find out more about Padel on the LTA Padel page and how to start
2024 Inaugural County Closed Padel Competition
On 15th September 2024 we held our inaugural county closed Padel competition for both ladies and men. We were hosted by Brentwood Padel and blessed with fabulous weather.
The ladies played a round robin format which was deservedly won by Megan Ward and Rosie Quirk. The men played knockout format in very competitive matches and saw some fabulous Padel played. The final was contested by Rob Carter and David Watson and David Wright and Marshall Tutu which saw David and Marshall edge out Rob and David 13-11 in the championship tie break. A great match and advert for Essex Padel.
It just leaves me to say a big thank you to Brentwood for their hospitality and great organisation.
Will Bailes | Essex Tennis Padel Officer
For enquiries relating to Padel in Essex please get in touch with our Essex Tennis Padel Officer, Will Bailes, on padel@essextennis.org.uk or complete the Contact Us form at the foot this page.
Padel Venues
| Venue | Website | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Padel Club E15 2AE | https://stratfordpadelclub.org | Anca Mendleson | anca@ascendis.london | 07977 466201 |
| David Lloyd Chigwell IG9 6BJ | https://ipadel.co.uk/Court-Info/David-Lloyd-Chigwell/2748 | Peter Hazeldene | peter_hazeldene@hotmail.com | 07881 653648 |
| Down Hall Spa and Padel & Tennis Resort | https://padeluniteduk.com/padel-united-bishops-stortford/ | |||
| Padel4All Garons Park Southend Leisure & Tennis Complex SS2 4FA | https://padel4all.com/garon-park | Christopher Wilkinson | cj@padel4all.com | 07989 737444 |
| Padel at Prested Hall Feering CO5 9EE | https://prested.co.uk/padel-tennis-at-prested-hall | |||
| Chelmsford Padel Club Great Baddow Park CM2 9RL | https://padeluniteduk.com/chelmsford-padel-club | Richard Ramjane | richard.ramjane@gmail.com | 07469 883385 |
| Brentwood Padel Club, Brentwood Hard Tennis Club, CM13 3FD | https://ipadel.co.uk/Court-Info/Padel-United-UK-Brentwood/2807 | Keith Gilbert | info@padel123.co.uk | 07973 117427 |
| Promenade Park, Maldon CM9 5UR | https://ipadel.co.uk/Court-Info/Go%20Padel%20Maldon/2759 | Richard Hall-Smith | richhallsmith@gmail.com | 07469 883385 |
| Waltham Abbey | https://padeluniteduk.com | Kai Woodgate | kaiwoodgate@gmail.com | |
| The Heron Padel Club | https://www.heroncountryclub.uk | padel@heroncountryclub.uk | 01277 811289 | |
| Rocket Padel Ilford | https://www.rocketpadel.com/club/ilford | Oskar Wynne | 07469 187113 | |
| Padel United Colchester | https://padeluniteduk.com/colchester | Kai Woodgate | 07960 716465 | |
| Padel Clearview Brentwood | https://Virginactive.co.uk/clubs/clearview/facilities/padel | 0207 717 9000 / 01277 568400 | ||
| The Essex Golf and Country Club | https://www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com/tennis/padel-tennis | 01787 224466 | ||
| The Notleys Golf Club | https://notleysgolfclub.co.uk/padel-tennis | 01376 329328 |
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