Padel is a form of tennis that is easy to play, is great fun and extremely sociable. It's 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 much the same as tennis although the serve is underhand and the walls are used as part of the game.
Because it’s always played as doubles, it’s a really social activity, it's easy to play for all ages and abilities and is ideal for families and friends.
There are now around 900 padel courts in the UK.
The LTA has recently launched a website full of useful information dedicated to padel including padel construction, operation, facilities funding, competition, padel rules, event calendar etc - LTA Padel in Britain | Play, compete & learn
Padel Courts in Dorset (LTA Registered)
- The West Hants Club - the first club to introduce padel in Dorset in May 2018. Three outdoor courts for members of the club. Find out more here
- David Lloyd Club Poole - two outdoor courts for members of the club. Find out more here
- East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club - three outdoor courts for members and non-members of the club on a pay and play basis. Find out more here
Full list of padel venues in the UK, click here.
Padel Volunteer Community
A Facebook community group for anyone who contributes or volunteers within a padel venue.
It is a friendly, safe and open platform to share ideas, knowledge and best practice and to ask and answer questions relating to the running of Padel activities/venues. The community is managed by a team of volunteer moderators.
