Padel Tennis Proving A Real Hit!

Padel Tennis is proving a real hit with people in and around Market Harborough.

Nearly 200 people have tried the sport, a cross between squash and tennis, since new glass-sided courts opened three weeks ago, including 50 at an open day on Sunday.

Anyone for Padel tennis? Back from left, Donna Bee, Steve Avil and Alison Avil. Front Elise Bee aged nine.
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The facilities at the cricket and squash club on Fairfield Road are the first of their kind in the midlands aad cost £130,000, funded through grants and fundraising.

Donna Bee plays against her daughter Elise aged nine.
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The game, which is widely played in Spain and Portugal is a relative new comer to the UK.

Market Harborough Squash Club currently offers squash, racketball, pétanque and table tennis to its members – as well as coaching for 50 juniors a week. New members are always welcome with Off Peak Squash Membership starting at £18 a month.

For more information visit www.harboroughsquash.co.uk

The try it session for Padel Tennis at Market Harborough Squash Club.
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