Padel, the world's fastest growing sport has found a new home at The Wanders Club in Illovo. The premier sporting club officially opened six courts to the public in 2022. Find out what our experience was like and what they have planned for Valentine's Day 2023! Plus, we're giving away a Wanderers Padel Couple Voucher to one of our readers to the value of R1 000. Keep reading to find out how to enter.
Fall In Love With Padel This Valentine's Day
Join The Wanderers Club for a night of fun as you take on your rival couple, your lover, your friend or arrive as a single and you will be paired up with someone for the evening. To spread the love, you'll receive a complimentary glass of bubbly, on them!
Choose from one of the following options for the evening:
- Padel and 'glass of bubbly' – R100 per person
- Padel, 'glass of bubbly', and pizza – R200 per person
Prices are based on four players per court. Courts are open from 17:00 to 20:00.
- Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2023
- For bookings, email [email protected].
Tc and Cs apply. All extras not included.
Please note: Cut-off date for booking is Friday, 10 February 2023.
The Wanderers Club Offers World's Fastest Growing Sport to Joburgers
The Wanderers Club has been in existence since 1888 and is home to some of South Africa's finest sporting facilities. The club has seen talented sportsmen pass through the club and make use of their facilities through the decades. Often described as a mix between Tennis and Squash, the fast paced game has arrived to The Wanderers Club. The stats don't lie! Over 25 million players in 90 countries have joined in on this latest craze. "We’re now thrilled to provide a home to Padel, one of South Africa’s and the world’s newest and fastest growing sports,” says Sonja Shear, General Manager at The Wanderers Club. “With the official opening of six Padel courts on 1 October, we look forward to our members and visitors signing up for this sky-rocketing racquet sport.”
How To Play Padel
The game is played in either a doubles or singles format, much like Tennis. The scoring is also adopted from Padel's older cousin, Tennis. However serves are made from the underhand from hip height. The solid racquet has no strings and the courts are slightly smaller than a Tennis court. The courts don't have lower net and double lanes like their counterpart. Similar to Squash, the courts are surrounded by glass doors, where you're encouraged to take and hit balls off the back wall.
The new addition, Padel, is now the 14th sporting code at The Wanderer's Club. Paul Anderson, Padel enthusiast, says that he played the game some years ago and has been playing locally since 2021. “It’s an extremely sociable sport, but allows your competitive spirit to come out. Being outdoors and physical, it’s a great way to stay fit.” Players are to wear tennis apparel and Anderson urges the use of proper court shoes to avoid injury. The Wanderers Club will have a fully-stocked pro-shop and will rent equipment to those wanting to try it out.
How To Enjoy a Game at The Wanderers Club
It looks like it's taken Europe by storm as Spain has over 4 million players trying out the new sport. Furthermore, sportsmen and women in Argentina and America, are making Padel their sport of choice. Celebrities such as formidable tennis player, Serena Williams, David Beckham and Gerard Piqué are huge fans, known to play this attractive game.
So, how can you get your hand on a racquet? The Wanderer's Club is accessible to all Joburgers with a Gautrain stop just next door to the club at the Marriot. The courts are booked at R400 (for 4 people) during peak hours. While a group of 4 players will pay R200 during off-peak hours.
It's not difficult to see why people love the game; its simple and doesn't take much effort to learn the game. Padel is also considered to be a family sport as it's accommodating to various skill sets and age groups. The Wanderers Club staff also gives players confidence to enjoy the game with their welcoming and helpful demeanour, athletes are made to feel right at home.
For More Information
For more information about Padel, visit the Wanderers Club website at thewanderersclub.co.za
If you would like to make any bookings or enquiries then you can contact them by calling 082 4610689, emailing [email protected].
Don't forget to follow The Wanderers Club on their social media platforms. Facebook and Instagram – to keep up to date with their latest offers, events, specials and more.
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WIN!
One lucky reader stands the chance of winning a Wanderers Padel Couple Voucher to the value of R1 000.
With this prize, experience a game of Padel and after playing, visit the Chariots Bar or Vista Gardens for a pizza each.
The voucher will be valid from 15 February until 31 March 2023, the date and times would be subject to availability and not during peak times.
To enter, simply follow these steps:
To enter, simply follow these steps:
- 1. Follow or Like @the.wanderersclub and @Joburg.co.za
- 2. Like this post.
- 3.Tag a friend/plus one you’d like to join you for a fun evening of Padel.
BONUS POINT! Head on over to the Joburg.co.za to sign up to our weekly newsletter.
Ts & Cs apply.
Competition opens Friday, 03 February 2023 and closes Thursday, 09 February 2023 at 12:00.
Winners will be contacted via Instagram or Facebook.
