Batchwood PadelStars to close courts amid refurbishment

PadelStars has confirmed that its Batchwood facility is set for a "significant upgrade" after receiving planning permission for new courts.

PadelStars in Batchwood will be temporarily closed. (Image: Everyone Active) In an update issued via email, the club announced that the last day for padel play will be Sunday, February 16 before construction begins the following day.

The club wishes to introduce further opportunities for its users and to become a "vibrant" space for all.

"We will introduce regular socials, events, internal competitions as well as matches against other clubs plus a wider variety of coaching for all ages and abilities," PadelStars said.

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There are currently two padel courts at Batchwood Sports Centre. (Image: Pearce Bates) Under the plans, three covered courts and one uncovered court will be built and a new centre manager will be hired to create the "best possible experience" at the facility.

A statement by the club added: "Of course, we hate taking the courts out of play but hope that you will agree the new centre will be a significant upgrade that is very much worth waiting for."

Developers expect the build to take "no more than eight to nine weeks" as they aim for a "late-April" reopening.

Booking will be transferring from the Playtomic system to the PadelStars app available on all app stores.

A padel court at one of the company's sister locations. (Image: Everyone Active)