ROCKET PADEL BLASTS OFF IN ILFORD

Rocket Padel opened its doors to the public this week (Monday, April 8^th) and was immediately declared a smash hit with visitors.

Tournament star Carolina Merletti, 25, who is ranked 35 in the UK said: ”This is such an innovative venue, there is something here for everyone from beginners to professionals.

“The courts are really superb and the facilities are the closest you can get to World Padel Tour standards.

“It’s a state-of-the-art club and this is something Padel players have been missing.”

The £2.5 million indoor club, is London’s biggest padel centre and will boast nine panoramic courts alongside 2 singles when the finishing touches are completed next month.

The centre, located in The Drive, Ilford, will also create between 10-20 part-time jobs, and Portuguese player Dani Alves,34,  who is based in East London, but plays tournaments all over the country said: ”I’m blown away by the facilities, it’s like the comfort of your own home. It is very welcoming and warm here, there are even meeting rooms if you need them to work from your laptop.”

The Club has been built by Scandinavian company Rocket Padel who are pioneers in the world’s fastest growing sport and on a mission to make the game accessible to everyone by creating standout destinations for enthusiasts at all levels.

They successfully opened their first club in Bristol last year and a third at historic Battersea Power Station will be opened soon.

The modern facilities at Ilford include a bistro bar, showers, changing rooms, a pro shop, a spectator area, and a warm-up zone.  Individual and group coaching programmes have begun with group sessions starting from £12 per hour and individual at £60.

The emphasis is on health and wellbeing at the club and the menu includes quinoa salad, greek salad, tuna salad, hummus and pitta, sweet potato fries, and smashed avocado.  There is also a range of healthy non-alcoholic drinks and smoothies available.

Beginner Jilly Hunt, from Woodford Green who played for the first time, said: ”I used to play a lot of tennis but this is far more fun and enjoyable – I’ll be back!”

Manager Oskar Wynne said: ”I’m very excited about opening such an incredible innovative facility to service the ever-growing padel community in Ilford and  East London.  We are catering for beginners, young and old, intermediate players, and those who are already playing at a high level.”

The club is offering a special discounted group course of £8 per hour for youngsters aged 5-12 years old wishing to try the sport for the first time. 

Padel tennis is the fastest-growing sport in the world, with around 8 million people already playing in Spain.

Courts can be booked via the Playtomic App from 7am- 11pm and cost from £9 per hour per person. For more information please visit www.rocketpadel.com and follow @rocketpadel Ilford

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