🎾O/T:- Padel courts at Meadow Lane

[Elite_Pie]

Thought I'd ask here first, so does anyone with connections to the club know what's happening with them? The last official update suggested they should be finished by now, but it all seems to have gone a bit quiet. I play in a regular group of around a dozen squash and racketball players, and was keen to try and introduce them to not only a booming sport but also to Meadow Lane.

[SwalePie]

Thought I'd ask here first, so does anyone with connections to the club know what's happening with them? The last official update suggested they should be finished by now, but it all seems to have gone a bit quiet. I play in a regular group of around a dozen squash and racketball players, and was keen to try and introduce them to not only a booming sport but also to Meadow Lane.

At the fans' forum one of the Reedtz brothers mentioned that they were looking forward to the courts being opened. I don't think they quoted a date or timeframe though.

[Robertomac]

Thought I'd ask here first, so does anyone with connections to the club know what's happening with them? The last official update suggested they should be finished by now, but it all seems to have gone a bit quiet. I play in a regular group of around a dozen squash and racketball players, and was keen to try and introduce them to not only a booming sport but also to Meadow Lane.

Do you play team squash in the Notts league by any chance?

[Elite_Pie]

Do you play team squash in the Notts league by any chance?

I used to play team squash in the Notts and Derbys leagues many years ago, now it's more of a social (but still competitive) thing.

When the padel courts do open it would be nice to think we could get some sort of NCFC supporters group to give it a go. Maybe not the numbers on here, but those who do wider social media might make it happen.

[Carlton_Pie]

I used to play team squash in the Notts and Derbys leagues many years ago, now it's more of a social (but still competitive) thing.

When the padel courts do open it would be nice to think we could get some sort of NCFC supporters group to give it a go. Maybe not the numbers on here, but those who do wider social media might make it happen.

I'd definitely be interested in that

[Robertomac]

Ah, OK. I've played for about 10 years in the leagues - always a good crack. It's a shame squash isn't as popular as it used to be.

I'd be up for giving the Padel thing a go. It looks a good game.

[Carlton_Pie]

Thought I'd ask here first, so does anyone with connections to the club know what's happening with them? The last official update suggested they should be finished by now, but it all seems to have gone a bit quiet. I play in a regular group of around a dozen squash and racketball players, and was keen to try and introduce them to not only a booming sport but also to Meadow Lane.

Where do you play? I'd like to give it a go..

[Elite_Pie]

Where do you play? I'd like to give it a go..

We play at Hucknall Leisure Centre every Sunday morning, where two courts are usually booked from 8:45 until 10:15. It's done on a very informal basis, sometimes only four will turn up which means you are on court nearly all the time, sometimes there will be eight or so when players alternate. Both squash and racketball (now known as squash57) are played, and all standards are catered for. Anyone is welcome to come along, you don't need equipment as there are always spares. It's a very friendly bunch and anyone is welcome to join.

[caj85]

I think they had a delay with getting power to site because of trent bridge being closed for some time. (they couldn't dig up the road to limit any further traffic delays tot he area)

Anyway I'm up for trying it out once completed, I play squash now and again down carlton forum but not to any decent standard.

[SwalePie]

Try Padel for free!

Construction of a four-court padel centre on land at the rear of the Kop is now very close to completion – and we’re offering free play to everyone for the remainder of 2022.

Building works commenced in June and, with the courts now assembled, we are ensuring that the necessary final safety demands are met before opening Nottingham Padel Centre to the public.

We have therefore scheduled Tuesday 29 November as the opening day of play.

The facility has ample parking, toilet and washroom facilities, as well as a kiosk housing seating. A cycle shelter and vending machines dispensing drinks and sleeves of padel balls are expected to be installed shortly. As a security measure and aligned to the booking process, these machines will require payment by credit/debit card.

We have been very encouraged by the level of interest and positive comments on the project, which unfortunately experienced delays due to supply issues, and as a gesture of appreciation for your patience we have decided to make play free of charge for the remainder of the calendar year. We hope this will compensate for the disappointment caused by the delayed opening and offer an opportunity for newcomers to the game to try it without any obligation or commitment.

To avoid duplication and to allow access to the facility, courts must still be booked by clicking here. Prices for all courts will be set at zero for the remainder of 2022.

We have also purchased 20 padel rackets for rental and 20-dozen padel balls for sale through the club shop during opening hours. A security deposit in the form of a valid credit/debt card will be required for racket hire.

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https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2022/november/padel-launch-151122/