TLDR:
- Padel tennis is a popular sport in Pietermaritzburg, combining elements of tennis and squash.
- Courts have popped up around the city at various locations like Mountain Rise, Victoria Country Club, and Velocity Gym.
The padel tennis craze has swept through Pietermaritzburg, with courts now available at multiple locations around the city. Originating in Mexico, padel tennis is a unique racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, played in doubles on a slightly smaller court than a traditional tennis court.
Maritzburg Golf Club recently opened their padel court doors, joining the wave of interest in the sport. Padel Power, a driving force behind the growth of padel tennis in the city, aims to create social leagues for both men and women, corporate leagues, and teambuilding opportunities. With affordable subscription fees and discounts for pensioners and students, they hope to make the sport accessible to a wide range of players.
Other venues like Victoria Country Club and Velocity Gym have also embraced the padel craze, adding courts and leagues to cater to the growing demand. The sport’s inclusive nature and relatively easy learning curve have contributed to its rapid growth in popularity. Players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, are finding enjoyment and challenge in the game.
Experienced players like Suhail Vather encourage others to give padel tennis a try, emphasizing the value of family outings and the sense of community that comes with playing the sport. With ongoing tournaments, leagues, and social events, the padel craze shows no signs of slowing down in Pietermaritzburg.