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Padel Tennis is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, with over 100,000 players in the UK and more than 200 new courts built since 2020.
ClubSpark is a flexible, all-in-one platform to help clubs manage and grow. It offers tools for online membership and court bookings, coaching programme management, and easy member communication.
The Park Tennis Project, a joint initiative by the UK Government and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), is investing over £30 million to renovate and improve public tennis courts across Great Britain.
Grassroots tennis engages over 5 million people annually in the UK, with growing initiatives to make the sport more accessible. More than 1,000 new public tennis courts have been refurbished to encourage participation.
Tennis and Padel coach with PadelStars, James Andreotti, reveals how to get the most out of racket sports, these are some of the essential pieces of kit you’ll need to get started in tennis and Padel
Building confidence
“I was really shy. I didn’t want to go on the court. But it just opens up opportunities – tennis gives you more confidence”
Emma Raducanu British professional tennis player
Giving back to grassroots
"Everyone has to try to give back as much as possible because I think in all sports it helps kids to have role models"
Andy Murray British former professional tennis player and coach
Want to play Tennis or fancy trying your hand at Padel? There’s a surge in Padel tennis clubs opening up around the UK, in some cases alongside or even in place of tennis courts. You can discover all avenues available for men, women, and children by clicking here to find out more
Looking to help bring on Britain’s next Wimbledon champion? Or put your Padel know-how to greater use developing untapped talent? The Lawn Tennis Association and the Padel Association offers a range of coaching courses for all levels
Volunteering is a vital role in tennis and Padel, as an outreach service taking the sport into the wider community along with being a pathway into refereeing, coaching and helping young players realise their potential. Find your role in Tennis or Padel volunteering by clicking here
Inspire the next generation with FAGE LTA Youth Tennis. Free school programmes and Youth Tennis Leaders develop skills, wellbeing, and leadership for 11–18-year-olds, with inclusive PE resources, competitions, and career opportunities. Find out more here