🎾 HAWKE’S BAY COMMUNITY PROJECT
Could Hawke’s Bay
have its own
padel club?
We’re exploring the possibility of creating a dedicated padel club
for Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and the wider Hawke’s Bay community.
Before investing in courts or facilities, we want to hear from the people
who would actually use it.
Feasibility stage · No final location or opening date has been confirmed.
Hastings
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Havelock North
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Napier
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Wider Hawke’s Bay
Why padel?
Easy to learn.
Made to be social.
Padel combines elements of tennis and squash in a fast,
social game normally played as doubles.
Easy to start
You don’t need years of racquet-sport experience to enjoy your first game.
Social by design
Usually played as doubles, making padel ideal for friends,
families and social groups.
Fast and fun
Walls, quick rallies and teamwork create a dynamic and addictive game.
Discover padel
New to padel?
Watch these short videos to understand what padel is,
how the game works and why it is growing so quickly around the world.
01 · Introduction
What is padel?
Padel is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.
It is normally played as doubles on an enclosed court.
The walls are part of the game, which creates longer rallies
and makes padel accessible even to people with little racquet-sport experience.
02 · Learn the basics
How do you play?
The scoring system is similar to tennis, but padel has its own
style of movement, positioning and use of the walls.
You can start enjoying the sport quickly, while still having plenty
of room to improve your technique and strategy over time.
The concept
More than just
court hire.
We’re exploring a modern club built around sport,
community and regular social play.
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS
Help shape the club.
The survey helps us understand:
- Preferred location
- Playing frequency
- Reasonable pricing
- Indoor vs covered preference
- Interest in memberships and leagues
The journey
How the project moves forward
1
Validate demand
Understand whether Hawke’s Bay genuinely wants a padel club.
2
Find the right site
Evaluate access, parking, facility size and location.
3
Build the business case
Finalise costs, funding options and the operating model.
4
Make it happen
Move forward only if demand and economics support the project.
Location
Where should Hawke’s Bay play?
No location has been selected yet.
Accessibility, parking, facility costs and community demand
will guide the final decision.
Hastings
Havelock North
Napier
Taradale
Clive
Wider Hawke’s Bay
The survey asks how far people would be willing to travel,
which will help us compare potential locations.
Be part of the beginning
Join the Founding Players List
Complete the survey and leave your email to receive updates
as the project develops.
No payment or membership commitment is required.
FAQ
Common questions
Is the club definitely opening?
Not yet. The project is currently at feasibility and community-validation stage.
Where would the club be located?
No final location has been selected. Hastings and the wider Hawke’s Bay area are being evaluated.
Can beginners play?
Yes. Beginner sessions, coaching and equipment hire are part of the concept being explored.
When could it open?
There is no confirmed opening date. Demand, location and funding must first be validated.
How can I support the project?
Complete the survey, join the Founding Players List and share the project with other people in Hawke’s Bay.
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Would you play?
Your response could help determine whether Hawke’s Bay gets its own padel club.