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Feb 2023
Popularity of Harrogate's premium indoor padel tennis centre continues to 'surge'
This story is sponsored by Surge Padel.
The UK's largest premium indoor padel tennis centre has 'surged' in popularity, with players travelling from across the country for games.
Based at Harrogate's Hornbeam Park, Surge Padel has grown to 1,400 members, with its six courts often fully booked.
Owner and CEO Stuart Perrin said members often play up to four times a week and he puts the sport's popularity down to its simplicity.
He said:
A mashup of tennis and squash that originated in Mexico, padel has been described as one of the world’s fastest growing sports.
It is played between four players on reduced-size tennis courts. Competitors use paddle racquets and can bounce the ball off walls.
Since November 2020, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has been the national governing body for the sport when it was officially recognised as a discipline of tennis. This has opened the door for greater recognition, support and funding.
Mr Perrin said:
Surge Padel, which is located above Coach gym, is now a centre of excellence for the UK is fully affiliated with the LTA. It has hosted European Championships and events are held at the club most weekends.
Mr Perrin said:
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