Padel tennis courts are the place to be in Fourways to keep active

There are a number of activities community members are looking to in order to keep active, fit and have fun in the festive season.

November 27, 2022

Khomotso Makgabutlane 1 minute read

Padel tennis racquets can be rented when attendees play at the Padel Lab courts. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Looking to keep active in the warmer months of the year?

Padel tennis (a hybrid of tennis and squash) continues to make waves in the country and more so in the Fourways community.

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Rivonia Recreation Club in Paulshof recently opened its padel courts to the public which saw a number of community members and fitness fans enjoy the day playing the sport on the newly built courts. But they are not the only padel tennis courts in the community locals can access.

Chloe Bertrand serves the ball. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The German Club opened courts earlier in the year available for young and elderly community members to enjoy.

At the launch of the courts in Paulshof, financial direction at Padel Lab, Andrew Cox said, “We charge R400 an hour, which is R100 per person since it’s normally played by four people. You book on an app called Playtomic that is standard throughout South Africa.”

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“If you look on the app at a specific time and date and check to see if Rivonia is available, they may be full but there may be an open court at The German Club and you can book there. All of the padel tennis operators are affiliated with the same app, and the cost is the same.”