Brisbane's new padel club & academy
A full indoor padel club where you can book a court and play, join a league or tournament, and find your people. With Australia's first padel academy under the same roof, you can go from your very first hit all the way to national level.
Padel is booming. Australia is just getting started.
More than 30 million people play padel in over 90 countries. Australia has around 150 courts for 27 million people, and there is still no academy that takes players from beginner to elite. We're changing that, starting in Brisbane.
Community first
A sports venue becomes a club when people know each other. Socials, leagues, tournaments and a bar where you stay for a drink after your match. That's what we build before anything else.
Coaching at the centre
One coaching method, taught by certified coaches at every level. Every player follows a clear plan in 6 to 8 week blocks, with a review at the end of each block.
A real pathway
Kids who fall in love with the game can keep going. Our junior and performance programmes are built to develop Australia's next generation of players, with Brisbane 2032 on the horizon.
One venue for everything padel
The academy is just one part of it. First and foremost, this is a club: open seven days a week for anyone who wants to play.
Book a court and play
Grab three friends and book a court in the Playtomic app. Or join an open match and get matched with players at your level.
AcademyLessons and training
From your first session to competition squads, with certified coaches and a clear plan for every level.
Tournaments & eventsCompete and celebrate
Club leagues, weekend tournaments, americanos and exhibition matches on our centre court.
CommunityA club, not just courts
Socials, women's nights, junior days and a bar where you stay for a drink after your match.
MembershipsPlay more for less
Memberships with playing credit, member rates on courts and lessons, and priority booking. Details follow before opening.
Companies & groupsEvents on court
Team building, corporate clinics, birthdays and school programmes, with coaches and catering arranged for you.
Lessons for every stage of your game
Programmes run in small groups by level, so every player gets real court time and real feedback. Book them, and your courts, in the Playtomic app.
Discovery
Your introduction to padel. Grip, the underhand serve, using the walls and the basic rules. Rackets and balls provided.
Group programmes
Weekly training in blocks of 6 to 8 weeks, grouped by level. Each block has a focus, from consistent rallies to the bandeja, and ends with a review of your progress.
Junior academy
After-school and holiday programmes that build skills through games, with a clear route for kids who want to compete, from U10 to U18.
Competition & performance squads
For players who want to compete. Tactical training, match play, video feedback and support at tournaments, led by our most experienced coaches.
Private & duo coaching
Work on exactly what you want, alone or with your regular partner. Popular with players preparing for a tournament or a move up a level.
Companies, schools & events
Team building, school programmes, birthdays and corporate sessions with a coach running the show. Everyone plays, whatever their level.
From first hit to national level
Padel players are rated on a level scale from 0 to 7. Our pathway follows that scale in five stages, each with its own group size and coaches certified for that stage. You always know where you stand and what to work on next.
Discovery
First steps: rules, serve, walls. Having fun from the first session.
Groups of 6Foundation
Solid basics, consistent rallies, playing as a pair.
Groups of 4Development
Tactics, match experience and your first leagues and tournaments.
Groups of 4Performance
High-intensity training and preparation for serious competition.
Groups of 4Elite
National-level training, towards state and national teams.
Groups of 3- Technique
- Tactics
- Physical
- Mental
- Video & data
Not sure of your level? When we open, a coach will assess you for free and place you in the right group.
A club you'll want to come back to
Padel is played in fours, so nobody should have to find three friends before they can play. This is the rhythm we're planning.
Programmes & leagues
Weekly group training, followed by league matches for players who want to compete.
Women's night
A coached session and social play. A relaxed way in for women new to padel.
Social americano
Come alone or with a friend. Partners rotate every game, so you meet everyone.
Juniors & tournaments
Junior academy in the morning, club tournaments and open play for the rest of the day.
An indoor centre in Brisbane with room for up to 15 courts, including a centre court for tournaments and exhibition matches, and a bar and lounge to hang out before and after you play.
Location, schedule and facilities will be confirmed before opening.
The game in 60 seconds
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. It's easy to pick up, very social, and you'll be having real rallies in your first hour.
Think of it as tennis on a smaller court with walls, played in doubles with a solid, stringless racket.
We've done this before
Our team built PadelDam in Amsterdam from 4 courts in 2016 to 13 courts today: one of the city's best-known padel clubs, with a waitlist, well-known tournaments and 38 WhatsApp groups of players who organise their own matches.
Now we're bringing ten years of Dutch and Spanish padel experience to Brisbane.
Joyce Rommelaar
Commercial Director · BrisbaneSports marketer with 15+ years in brand building and partnerships, including Olympic campaigns for Nike at Paris 2024. Former Dutch national golf team (U21).
Stan Westermann
Academy Director · BrisbaneFormer Dutch junior padel champion who represented the Netherlands at the Youth World Championships. Coaches players of every level.
Hein Westermann
Operations Director · Amsterdam / BrisbaneCo-founder of PadelDam Amsterdam. Led the whole journey from site and permits to construction, team and tournaments.
Ron Tuijp
Club Development Director · AmsterdamCo-founder of PadelDam and trained padel coach. Knows how to make a club run, grow and feel like home: leagues, events and community.
Be first on court
Join the founding list and we'll keep you posted on the venue, the opening date and our first programmes.
- First access to court bookings and programmes before public launch
- Founding member deal on your membership
- Invitation to our opening day and free come-and-try sessions