Approval for padel courts at Gosport Leisure Centre

Plans have been approved for four, covered, flood-lit padel courts at Gosport Leisure Centre in Hampshire.

Places Leisure, which operates the center on behalf of its owner, Gosport Borough Council, expects to welcome around 35,000 visits to the courts per year once they are open.

The operator has plans to offer various coaching programmes for all levels as well as leagues, competitions and social play events. The courts will be accessible to all and will be available for hire at “affordable rates”. Places Leisure is working in conjunction with the LTA – padel’s national governing body – to deliver the project. The construction of the four courts is expected to begin in Spring 2025.

Danny Churcher, Contract Manager for Places Leisure, said: “By offering high-quality facilities in a central location, we hope this will make padel more accessible and engage a broader range of participants.”