We've not opened Ace Padel in St Annes yet but reaction is so good we're thinking of extending opening hours
“The aim is to make it not just a sport venue but a real community hub”
The opening of new purpose-built indoor padel club in St Annes is just 10 days away - and the co-founders of the company behind it are delighted to see everything on schedule.
Ace Padel in partnership with AIM Capital will open the new centre on the former Howdens site on Scafell Road with a grand party day on Saturday, June 13.
Jamie Reynolds and Lewis Woolley, who together founded Ace Padel, are delighted to see everything taking shape ahead of the big day.
“It’s a hive of activity and all on schedule,” said Jamie. “All the courts should be in by the end of this week, with the bar and golf simulator to follow.
“There’s a detailed plan, with a lot of people involved, and it is all going well.”
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The centre will include five indoor courts, a contemporary café/bar and a dedicated wellness space as well as a state-of-the-art golf simulator and a varied programme of coaching, social play and events.
A Michelin star chef is being hired to ensure the food is top notch.
The centre will be open from 6am to 11pm seven days a week but Jamie Reynolds has said anticipation is such locally that the hours might be extended.
“We have been absolutely blown away by the enthusiasm in the area for the sport and the centre,” he said Jamie.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by how much local people know about padel.
“We know there is already a strong foothold for the sport locally as well as a big tennis community and we are really looking forward to welcoming people from St Annes and around to the centre.
“The aim is to make it not just a sport venue but a real community hub and we look forward to welcoming people to our party opening and beyond.
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“We want to make it a place where people can train, meet friends, enjoy great food and become part of a thriving community atmosphere.
“Lytham St Annes is a place that values quality, community and active living, and that’s exactly what we want this club to represent.”
Padel is a racquet sport which combines elements of tennis and squash and has seen remarkable momentum across the UK in recent years, with national participation expanding rapidly.