UK Padel joins forces with global sports turf brand Act Sports to reinforce the sport’s popularity in the UK and back its County Championships. “We’re happy to have the support of a leading global padel brand that shares our high ambitions,” says Nick Baker, CEO at UK Padel.

As UK PADEL is gearing up for a big Lift-Off weekend at SeaSpace Newquay 22-23rd November we are really pleased we are partnering with the global powerhouse in Padel turf ACT Sports, who have provided quality astroturf for the 5 courts as well as future UK PADEL club to come. These courts will provide maximum playability and comfort for players of all ages.  

Compared to many other European countries, padel started catching on relatively late in the UK. But today, the sport is gaining popularity at a staggering pace. The LTA anticipates a player increase from 90,000 in 2023 to over 600,000 in 2026, while the number of courts is expected to rise from 350 to over 1,000 by 2026.

An important catalyst of this growth Is the UK Padel County Championships. The inaugural edition in November 2023 was the largest padel competition ever held in the UK, with over 170 competitors from 21 counties competing in men’s, women’s, and mixed events. In 2024, UK Padel added tournaments for players over 40, 50, and 60 to a second edition of its open event. You can watch highlights and best moments from the series so far on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@uk_padel

“We believe this series will help accelerate the growth of the sport”, says Nick Baker, CEO at UK Padel. “By spreading the four events over the calendar year, we create a year-long cycle to build and engage a loyal fan and player base.” The UK Padel County Championships 2024 series began in March at Rocket Padel in Bristol with the over 50’s event and will conclude with the open tournament at the same venue in November.

Ultimate comfort

UK Padel decided to team up with Act Sports, Beaulieu International Group’s sports brand, to encourage the popularity of the sport in the UK. “Our partnership with UK Padel fits our ambition to provide quality turf for clubs and tournaments all over the world, in order to help the fastest growing sport in the world grow even faster”, explains Friso van den Berg, Sales Director at Act Sports. “In 2023 alone, we supplied 2,500 padel courts across Europe.”

“We have a wide range of padel systems that boast high quality and playability, guaranteeing ultimate comfort for players of any level and age. That’s why organizations such as UK Padel and Premier Padel – the highest level of our sport – rely on Act Sports padel turf. The other way around, we’re happy to have the UK Padel County Championships as a platform to showcase our brand and what we stand for.”

Find out more about Act Sports here https://act.sport/ 

We're thrilled to share the news that UK PADEL is opening this weekend at  The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course. Get ready to elevate your leisure time as we introduce the brand new padel courts from Saturday 3rd February.

Just like at Holmer Green, you can get on the padel courts via the UK PADEL app or website. We have launch offers and discounted membership as a thank you to our existing players. Courts and taster sessions and socials are available to book now for February 3rd onwards.

We would LOVE you to come and try the courts out ( and bring a few local mates if you can!)

Launch Offer for Current Holmer Green Members

For current members of UK PADEL Holmer Green, we have a special launch offer if you would like to add The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course to your membership.

One year membership will only cost you = £45

to add a membership at UK PADEL The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course*

*Offer is valid only for current UK PADEL members and 

valid until the end of February then will revert to £60

Just to remind you what you get with this membership: 

• Half price courts for members in February at The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course to help build up the new club - just £3 per person for off peak hours and £3.75 per person peak hours.

• Court credit 10% off in February for all players who buy credit.
• A brand new padel ball subscription service for when you need some new balls the most.
• Group coaching sessions are £17.50 for members
• Individual and private coaching £50 per hour

As well as: 

• Discounted access to coaching sessions and UK PADEL kit.
• Free beginnerfriendly clinics to get you started.
• Participate in social events and tournaments for all skill levels.

For enquiries and membership details, contact us at sb@ukpadel.org or 07717806325 or sign up direct by downloading the UK PADEL app or online. And for coaching enquiries please contact our head of Padel Jared Robinson at Jared@ukpadel.org  

UK PADEL: Putting People on a Padel Court

UK PADEL: Putting People on the Padel Court

At UK PADEL our mission is to introduce more people to the growing sport of padel, we believe this is the best sport to engage the widest possible range of people to get exercise, stay health and build community.  Co-founded by Neil Percival and Nick Baker, our journey was born out of a shared frustration with the scarcity of courts. Drawing upon their extensive backgrounds in squash and real tennis, Neil and Nick set out to address this gap by establishing padel courts in Buckinghamshire. The launch of the padel courts at Holmer Green Sports Association in November 2021 marked a significant milestone in our commitment to making padel more accessible.

With little over 350 padel courts in the UK, we are dedicated to positioning padel as an attractive and viable option for physical activity, serious competition, and a whole load of fun besides. Embracing the membership and pay-to-play model, our courts are designed to welcome individuals of all skill levels, encouraging inclusivity. 

At UK PADEL we go beyond creating playing spaces; we are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant community centred around the game of padel and a terrific new location at the golf club to enjoy it in. Join us and our Academy Director Jared Robinson in our mission to make padel an integral part of your active lifestyle, where we can move, connect, and elevate the game together.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the terrific team at The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course, and we want to say a special thanks to Mark Young and his team and Buckinghamshire council for their backing to bring padel to the club.

Don't miss the chance to be among the first to experience padel at UK PADEL at The South Buckinghamshire Golf Course! 

We look forward to welcoming you to our growing padel community.

Best regards,

Neil & Nick 

Co Founders UK PADEL