Haverhill Welcomes Its First Padel Courts Thanks to Local Enthusiast
One man's quest to bring padel to his home town
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Callum Slater, a 33-year-old from Haverhill, Suffolk, has successfully opened the town's first padel courts at the New Croft hub. After years of traveling to play, Slater's initiative aims to introduce this rapidly growing sport to his community, with the courts set to open on May 3, 2024.
- 01Callum Slater was inspired to bring padel to Haverhill after struggling to find local courts.
- 02Padel, a sport combining elements of tennis and squash, has seen a surge in popularity in the UK.
- 03The new courts at the New Croft hub will officially open on May 3, 2024.
- 04Slater visited 15 locations before securing the site for the new courts.
- 05The initiative has garnered positive community interest, with many locals eager to try the sport.
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Callum Slater, a 33-year-old resident of Haverhill, Suffolk, has taken the initiative to open the town's first-ever padel courts at the New Croft hub, set to officially open on May 3, 2024. Slater's passion for padel began during a holiday in Spain in 2016, but the lack of local facilities forced him to travel over an hour to play. Recognizing the growing popularity of the sport in the UK, where participation has surged to 860,000 players, Slater decided to bring padel closer to home. After a year of searching for the right location and securing planning permission, construction began in November 2023, funded by Slater and his father. The new facility, named Padall, is expected to provide a welcoming environment for players of all abilities, and local interest has been strong, with many eager to experience the sport for the first time. Slater is excited about the positive social impact padel can bring to Haverhill and its surrounding communities.
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The opening of the padel courts will provide a new recreational option for residents of Haverhill, promoting physical activity and social interaction.
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