Padel courts are underway in Takapuna’s Waiwharariki Anzac Square. Back in our September issue, we included a feature on Pacific Padel and their plans to install three Padel courts in central Takapuna, on the town square. As this issue was going to print, these were taking shape and are due to open during February.

The three Takapuna Padel courts are being installed as part of the town square site next to the main Takapuna bus stop area and Cousin Scott’s family restaurant and sports bar.
“We are planning to have these three Takapuna courts in action in the second half of February,” said Julian Brown, CEO of Pacific Padel, in late January. “We have had some delays, as often happens with these types of projects, but things are now all go, and once in action, they will be great for the community and add to the vibrancy of the central Takapuna area.”
Booking a court and playing Padel in Takapuna will be very easy. It will be administered via an easy-to-use global app called Playtomic. The app will process payments and also include the facility for players of all levels to develop a ranking score, so they play against other similarly talented (or not) Padel players. So you will be able to book a court to play with friends or book a court to play with players of a similar level.
“Padel is played as doubles, and it’s faster to pick up than any other racket sport,” added Julian, when talking about the sport he has come to love. “There’s less running, more hitting and longer rallies. The whole game is more suited to general enjoyment than tennis, and it’s also great for racket players who think their playing days are over."

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