Launch date revealed for new Ace Padel centre at former Howdens site brings new jobs to St Annes
“The aim is to make it not just a sport venue but a real community hub”
The date has been set for the opening of new purpose-built indoor padel club bringing at least 12 new jobs to St Annes.
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.
There will be padel demonstrations along with a whole host of events for all, as Ace Padel bosses welcome the local community they say has already blow them away with their enthusiasm for the exciting new facility.
The St Annes site 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.
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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 Ace Padel co-founder and chief executive Jamie Reynolds says 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,” 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.
“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.”
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Padel is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash and has seen remarkable momentum across the UK in recent years, with national participation expanding rapidly.
The UK now has more than 1,500 courts at over 550 venues, with awareness of the sport reaching 57 per cent of the adult population.