CONNECTICUT’S PREMIER PADEL AND PICKLEBALL CLUB
CONNECTICUT’S PREMIER
PADEL AND
PICKLEBALL CLUB
CONNECTICUT’S PREMIER PADEL AND
PICKLEBALL CLUB
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OPENING
WINTER 2024-25
BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT
OPENING
WINTER
2024-25
BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT
61 East Industrial Road, Branford, CT 06405
61 East Industrial Road, Branford,
CT 06405
61 East Industrial Road, Branford, CT 06405
SPORTS INFO
ABOUT PADEL
PADEL HISTORY
ABOUT PICKLEBALL
PICKLEBALL HISTORY
Padel is a racket sport that blends elements of squash, platform tennis, and traditional tennis.
Played on a court with walls, understanding how the ball can bounce off them is essential to gaining an advantage. It is a fast-paced game perfect for beginners.
ABOUT PADEL
Padel is a racket sport that blends elements of squash, platform tennis, and traditional tennis. Played on a court with walls, understanding how the ball can bounce off them is essential to gaining an advantage. Is a fast-paced game perfect for beginners.
Same scoring system as tennis but serves must be below the waist.
Padel balls resemble tennis balls but with lower pressure.
Padel rackets are stringless, typically made of fiberglass or carbon fiber, weigh between 10.5 and 14 ounces, and are 1.5 inches thick.
Created by Enrique Corcuera at his home in Acapulco, Mexico, he enclosed his court with walls and a metal fence that extended up to 12 feet on all sides to prevent the ball from escaping into his neighbor's property.
In 1969, the first-ever padel court was set up.
In 1969, the first-ever padel court was set up.
In 1975, the sport became highly popular in Spain and Argentina.
In 1975, the sport became highly popular in Spain and Argentina.
Currently, it is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, with 25 million players across 110 countries.
Currently, it is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, with 25 million players across 110 countries.
PADEL HISTORY
It's a racket sport combining ping pong, badminton and tennis skills, offering friendly gameplay.
The rules are simple, making it easy for beginners, and it can evolve into a fast-paced, competitive game.
ABOUT PICKLEBALL
The scoring system differs from tennis, and the serve must be made underhand below the waist.
The scoring system differs from tennis, and the serve must be made underhand below the waist.
Paddles are crafted from materials such as graphite, composite (fiberglass and polymer), and wood, with weights typically ranging between 7.3 and 8 ounces.
Paddles are crafted from materials such as graphite, composite (fiberglass and polymer), and wood, with weights typically ranging between 7.3 and 8 ounces.
Balls come in two types: indoor and outdoor. Indoor balls have larger holes and a softer composition, featuring approximately 40 circular holes around the surface.
Balls come in two types: indoor and outdoor. Indoor balls have larger holes and a softer composition, featuring approximately 40 circular holes around the surface.
Pickleball originated in 1965 when Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell, on Bainbridge Island, WA, sought rackets but couldn't find any.
They improvised with ping pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball, eventually deciding to lower the badminton net to accommodate their new game.
PICKLEBALL HISTORY
Pickleball originated in 1965 when Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell, on Bainbridge Island, WA, sought rackets but couldn't find any.
They improvised with ping pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball, eventually deciding to lower the badminton net to accommodate their new game.
In 1967, the first permanent pickleball court was constructed in the backyard of Joel Pritchard’s friend and neighbor, Bob O’Brian.
In 1967, the first permanent pickleball court was constructed in the backyard of Joel Pritchard’s friend and neighbor, Bob O’Brian.
In 1972, a corporation was formed to protect the creation of this new sport.
In 1972, a corporation was formed to protect the creation of this new sport.
Currently, pickleball is the fastest-growing racket sport in the US, played in 50 states, with 5 million players across 37 countries worldwide.
Currently, pickleball is the fastest-growing racket sport in the US, played in 50 states, with 5 million players across 37 countries worldwide.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Tournaments
Courts
Lessons
Shop & more
Tournaments
Courts
Lessons
Shop & more
Food & beverage
Social events
Group play
Food & beverage
Social events
Group play
MEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS
Join our vibrant padel and pickleball community!
Enjoy personalized classes, top-notch court rentals, exciting
tournaments, and exclusive social events.
Join our vibrant
padel and pickleball community!
Enjoy personalized classes, top-notch court rentals, exciting tournaments, and exclusive social events.
Founding Membership. Limited offering!
$3200
/3 year
One-time payment of $3,200 for a 3-year commitment. Price per adult.
3 year agreement
No initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Regular Membership
$100
/month
1 year agreement. Price per adult
1 year agreement, auto-renewing
$300 Initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Founding Membership. Limited offering!
$3200
/3 year
One-time payment of $3,200 for a 3-year commitment. Price per adult.
3 year agreement
No initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Regular Membership
$100
/month
1 year agreement. Price per adult
1 year agreement, auto-renewing
$300 Initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Founding Membership. Limited offering!
$3200
/3 year
One-time payment of $3,200 for a 3-year commitment. Price per adult.
3 year agreement
No initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Regular Membership
$100
/month
1 year agreement. Price per adult
1 year agreement, auto-renewing
$300 Initiation fee
No monthly dues
Special gifts
First 20: Free Private party! ($1500 value)
$650 savings
First year: 50% off lunchtime fees
Couple & family options available
Lesson & court fees additional
Padel court: $100/hour
Pickleball court: $50/hour
Get in touch
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Reach out to us by email, phone or visit!
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or visit!
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