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BRITISH PADEL
GROWTH OF PADEL IN THE UKThis report offers an updated picture of the growth ofpadel throughtout the UK. This report follows our2016 British Padel Report.
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BRITISH PADEL
GROWTH OF PADEL IN THE UKThis report offers an updated picture of the growth ofpadel throughtout the UK. This report follows our2016 British Padel Report.
BRITISH PADEL 2017 REPORTCLUBS AND COURTS
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
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Padel clubs are spreading throughtout the UK. Currently there are 21 clubs as shown below;
14 padel clubs in England
5 in Scotland
1 in Northern Ireland
1 in the Channel Islands
Map of the United Kingdom
Since last year, the number of courts and clubs has increased by 40%. If this growth trendcontinues we will see participation figures rise significantly in the next few years.
31COURTS
21CLUBS
INCREASE 40%
15CLUBS
44COURTS
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BRITISH PADEL TOUR
MEMBERS
PARTICIPATION 2013-2016
BRITISH PADEL TOUR
The BPT consists of 6 to 12 tournaments per year across the UK, incl. Scotland and Northern
Ireland. The TOUR has been very successful thus far and participation has almost doubled
since its launch in 2013.
As a result, more and more clubs are requesting to host tournaments.
British Padel now boasts over 1,900 players residing thoughout the UK This is an increase
of 60% since 2015 as shown below.
Total participation increase
since 2013
INCREASE 80%
December 2015 December 2016
1,252MEMBERS
1,984MEMBERS
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SPONSOR ENGAGEMENT
AMBASSADORSHIP
Because of its social and entertaining feel, padel has
a racted world-renowned racket players, including
tennis player Jamie Murray, who has become the face of the sport in the UK.
Jamie has described the sport as very “social” and
‘competitive’. He said tennis is not always fun when
playnig with his friends, but with padel they can all playnig with his friends, but with padel they can all
get good games going and some ‘amazing rallies’.
The sport’s growing UK presence has lead British Padel to strike successful partnership
agreements with large reputable brands. Some of the brands that have supported British
Padel include Adidas, Babolat, Air Europa, David Lloyd Clubs, Aspall Suffolk and
Estrella Damm.
Jamie Murray during an interview for BPT 2015
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Two recent world achievements have been pivotal in unveiling the enormous potential
for future growth and success.
In 2016, Team GB placed 3rd
in Europe and 8th worldwide,
beating Portugal, Sweden and
Mexico, who have for many
years been at the top of the
world rankings.
World Padel ChampionshipsLisbon 2016
Junior World ChampionshipsMexico City 2015In 2015, the under 18s Team GB
placed 3rd at the World Junior
Padel Championships 2015 in
Mexico.
Despite the lack of funding, and the challenges of not being recognised as a sport by the
sporting councils in the UK, padel is continuing to gain popularity. Developments around
Europe are also proof that the sport is building strong momentum.
Clubs due to open in the UK in the upcoming months are;
• Stoke Park (2 outdoor padel courts)
• 2 new clubs in London
• 1 new club in Manchester• 1 new club in Manchester
TEAM GREAT BRITAIN
FUTURE OUTLOOK
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Two recent world achievements have been pivotal in unveiling the enormous potential
for future growth and success.
In 2016, Team GB placed 3rd
in Europe and 8th worldwide,
beating Portugal, Sweden and
Mexico, who have for many
years been at the top of the
world rankings.
World Padel Championships
Lisbon 2016
Junior World Championships
Mexico City 2015
In 2015, the under 18s Team GB
placed 3rd at the World Junior
Padel Championships 2015 in
Mexico.
Despite the lack of funding, and the challenges of not being recognised as a sport by the
sporting councils in the UK, padel is continuing to gain popularity. Developments around
Europe are also proof that the sport is building strong momentum.
Clubs due to open in the UK in the upcoming months are;
• Stoke Park (2 outdoor padel courts)
• 2 new clubs in London
• 1 new club in Manchester• 1 new club in Manchester
TEAM GREAT BRITAIN
FUTURE OUTLOOK
For further information please visit our website www.britishpadel.org.uk
or contact a member of the team:
Peter Vann
CONTACT
President
Tim Edwards
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Vice-President
Ariane Murphy
Secretary
Tom Murray
Director of Marketing,
Sponsorship & Events
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