On Saturday a new £600,000 sports facility will open at Powerleague in Portobello with three new Padel courts opening for public use.
The courts will be available for year-round play and have a viewing area for visitors to watch from the refurbished bar area. The courts will be available on a pay and play basis for everyone to access.
Powerleague has 5-a-side and 7-a-side pitches for football and is now adding the fastest growing new sport to its facilities from 30 August.
Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, commented: “Powerleague Edinburgh Portobello is already a vibrant hub for sport and community on Edinburgh’s coast, and our introduction of Padel is a fantastic addition to this.
“At Powerleague, our mission is to open up access to the physical, mental, and social benefits that team sports bring. Padel is a fun, social sport for all ages and abilities, and we couldn’t be prouder to be launching the first Padel courts in the area. With Portobello’s mix of locals and tourists, our pay and play model makes it easy for everyone to get involved, and we’re looking forward to inviting more people to experience the joy of the game.”
The new covered Padel courts will offer 60 and 90 minute sessions for both beginners and experienced players. Introductory lessons and social events will also be available, with prices starting from £7 per person.
To celebrate the launch, Powerleague is hosting an opening party on Thursday 4 September from 5pm to 9pm, inviting the local community to enjoy free ‘Intro to Padel’ sessions, a social tournament, plus food, drinks, and a live DJ.
https://www.powerleague.com/padel
