Padel course

Try a mix between tennis and squash with our Padel course! 

Padel is one of the fastest growing and most popular new sports in the Netherlands. Padel is played with 4 people on a padel field which is surrounded by glass walls. The sport is easy to start with and with our 10-weeks course you will learn the basics of padel. You will develop your skills and improve yourself over time. 
If you already have experience with Padel, the advanced course might be more interesting for you! Check all the info about the courses below. 

Check this Youtube video to see how a Padel match is played! 


  • Padel beginners

    The course is meant for people who are beginners in Padel and want to get to know the sport. You will learn the basics and all the rules of this sport. 

    The course will be held at Plaza Padel, which is on the Go Planet Parc in Enschede. It is only 5 minutes from the Campus of the University of Twente. 

    PROGRAM 2023-2024

    Day/time:

    Thursday 16:00h- 17:00h

    Duration:

    10 weeks 

    Costs:

    €60,- for UnionCard holders (students) 


    €60,-for CampusCard holders (employees UT and others) 

    Location:

    Plaza Padel Enschede
    Colosseum 70, 7521PT

    Instructor:

    Han Snijders

  • Padel advanced

    To be eligible and participate in the Advanced Padel course, you must have a good Padel experience and a solid foundation, meaning the ability to play and have complete control over these basic shots:

    • Good Forehand and Backhand strokes.
    • Good Forehand and Backhand volleys.
    • Ability to play with and use the glass walls.
    • Mastery and ability to play a Bandeja, Vibora, and powersmash.
    • Proficiency in playing both flat and slice shots.
    • Competitive experience.

    If someone registers for this Advanced group but lacks these skills, unfortunately, we must disappoint these individuals by informing them that long-distance participation in this course is not possible. The Padel instructor will make the final decision.

    PROGRAM 2023-2024

    Day/time:

    Monday 16:00h - 17:00h

    Duration:

    10 weeks 

    Costs:

    €60,- for UnionCard holders (students) 


    €60,- for CampusCard holders (employees UT and others) 

    Location:

    Plaza Padel Enschede
    Colosseum 70, 7521PT

    Instructor:

    Han Snijders

COURSE PERIODS 23-24:

1. 4 September - 12 November
2. 13 November - 4 February
3. 5 February - 15 April
4. 16 April - 24 June

REGISTRATION:

The online registration will start two weeks before the start of the course. Login to the Sports and Culture website or the app: Sports and Culture Utwente and click on courses in the shop! 

All information about the registration can be found here.

More information?
Tel: 053-4891148
E-mail: secr-sport@utwente.nl