Shildon Padel Tonic builds community beyond sport

Summarised from The Northern Echo's report · Updated 19 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

Shildon's Padel Tonic, which opened in May, is developing a community hub around the sport.

Shildon's Padel Tonic opened in May with five indoor courts on All Saints Industrial Estate. Founders Ryan Watson and Chris Moody are hands-on, playing in matches and joining social sessions alongside running the business. They say this approach has helped them understand what members want and create a welcoming environment.

The club has developed a programme including beginner sessions, coaching, women's social events and tournaments. The emphasis is on removing barriers that can deter people from trying a new sport, with the founders aiming to welcome players of all abilities, from those with racket sport experience to complete beginners.

Beyond its current courts, Padel Tonic is exploring plans to expand into a wider sport and wellbeing destination, including a championship court, café and wellness facilities.

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• How a Shildon Padel club is becoming more than just a place to play sportShildon's Padel Tonic is building a growing community around the sport while exploring plans for a championship court, café and wellness facilities.The Northern Echo · 19 Oct, 20:00

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