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The LTA’s Venue Registration scheme offers support packages designed to assist standalone padel venues across Great Britain

As padel continues to grow across Great Britain, venue operators are encouraged to deliver safe, well-run and sustainable venues. From safeguarding expectations to operational efficiency and insurance requirements, running a venue is about far more than courts and coaching. LTA Venue Registration is the national governing body’s official scheme designed to support padel and tennis venues across Britain, at every stage of their development. LTA Venue Registration offers a comprehensive package of practical, financial and operational benefits that help venues run smoothly, professionally and safely.

At its core, LTA Venue Registration is also the LTA’s commitment to ensuring that padel and tennis are Safe to Play, supporting venues to implement safeguarding, inclusion and welfare standards that protect players, staff, volunteers and the long-term operation of the sport.

Safe to play: protecting people and protecting your venue

Safeguarding is no longer optional. Players, parents, partners and local authorities increasingly expect venues to demonstrate clear standards around welfare, inclusion and safety. Through LTA Venue Registration, venues receive guidance and support to meet safeguarding requirements and become recognised as a ‘Safe to Play’ venue. This not only helps protect children, adults at risk and participants of all ages, but also reduces operational risk for venue operators. By embedding best practice around safeguarding and inclusion, registered venues demonstrate professionalism, credibility and a commitment to providing an enjoyable and secure environment for everyone involved in the sport.

A practical support package for day-to-day operations

LTA Venue Registration is designed to make life easier for venue operators by offering tools and services that save time, reduce costs and improve efficiency. One of the most significant benefits is public liability insurance. Registered venues receive a leading public liability insurance package through Howdens, offering essential protection for clubs, volunteers and organised activities. Howden Insurance are one of the largest insurance brokers in the UK and have been providing insurance policies and quotes for over 30 years. For many venues, this alone represents a substantial operational and financial advantage. Venues also gain access to ClubSpark, the LTA’s venue management system. While standalone padel venues may not always use the full functionality, ClubSpark provides powerful tools for court bookings, membership management, coaching administration and payments, helping venues streamline processes and deliver a better customer experience.

For venues looking to grow, protect their operations and meet expectations, LTA Venue Registration is fast becoming essential

Business services that add real value

Registered venues also benefit from a suite of business and operational support services designed specifically for sports venues. These typically include access to the LTA Buying Group, enabling venues to benefit from collective purchasing power, as well as a tax and legal helpline to support day-to-day business queries.

What are the benefits of the LTA Padel Venue Registration?

Public Liability Insurance package through LTA partner Howdens

A range of business services that help save time and money

The ability to host and enter LTA padel competitions

Access to the LTA’s Venue Support Toolkit

An individual LTA Membership package for venue members

Access to a suite of LTA products and programmes for members and players

LTA Venue Registration opens the door to official LTA sanctioned competitions & programmes

In addition, venues can access template policies and best practice guidance through the Venue Support Toolkit, reducing the burden of creating documents and procedures from scratch.

Unlocking competitions, programmes and visibility

LTA Venue Registration opens the door to official LTA-sanctioned competitions and programmes, including padel competitions and league opportunities. This enables venues to attract new players, retain existing customers and position themselves as recognised hubs within the sport. Registered venues can also benefit from increased visibility and promotion, with the ability to list their facility through LTA platforms. This helps increase player reach, drive player awareness, grow court bookings and strengthen connections with the wider tennis and padel community. In addition, venue members gain access to LTA Advantage, the LTA’s official membership scheme, adding further value to a venue’s offer.

A smarter way to future-proof your venue

In an increasingly professionalised sports landscape, LTA Venue Registration provides a clear framework for venues to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably. By combining safeguarding support, insurance protection, business tools and promotional opportunities, it helps venue operators focus on what matters most: delivering great tennis and padel experiences. For venues looking to grow, protect their operations and meet expectations, LTA Venue Registration is fast becoming essential.

The LTA are now open for renewals and new registrations for the 2025-2026 registration year. To register your standalone padel venue, you’ll need a personal LTA Advantage account to access LTA Venue Registration. If you’re registering a standalone padel venue and looking for a step-by-step guide on how to become an LTA Registered Venue, then check out the LTA’s handy onboarding guide on the LTA Padel website. Or, if you’re a registered tennis club who have recently added padel courts, you can simply add your padel courts to your existing registration in the LTA Registration portal.