Padel
We now offer 2 padel courts, uncovered, illuminated and overlooked by the clubhouse viewing balcony. The arrival of padel aligns brilliantly with our commitment to developing a vibrant sports community at grass roots level.
Padel
We now offer 2 padel courts, uncovered, illuminated and overlooked by the clubhouse viewing balcony. The arrival of padel aligns brilliantly with our commitment to developing a vibrant sports community at grass roots level.
Marden Sports Club is a thriving sports club, run by and for its members. We encourage everyone playing padel at Marden to become a member and make the most of the fantastic facilities we have to offer. Members can take advantage of early booking and highly competitive prices! Guests are also welcome.
Located in rural Kent, the Marden padel courts provide a pleasant environment for all players amid an attractive, family-friendly and welcoming multi-sports setting. We offer a developing range of padel coaching, as well as social sessions for all levels.
Our facilities include spacious parking, changing rooms and, of course, the popular clubhouse bar. Enjoy a post-game refreshment on the wraparound viewing balcony and plan your next game.
Booking a Court
The easiest way to book a court is to download the Marden Sports Club app (links below) and register. See the ‘How To…’ guide for more details about booking.
Padel courts are available 9am-10pm, 7 days a week.
Peak times: Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm
Off Peak times: Monday-Friday 9am-11am and 3pm-5pm, & weekends
Super Off Peak times: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Racket hire £3.00 per person
Balls for purchase £6 (tube of 3)
Any booking queries, please message admin@mardensportsclub.com or call the clubhouse on 01622 822656
Useful Links
Download the Marden Sports Club app
Becoming a Member
First register your details by downloading the App.
Once you have registered you can then become a Marden Sports Club Member which automatically makes you a Silver Padel Member.
This costs just £40 for a year and allows you to book a court ten days in advance at one of the most competitive hourly rates that you will find anywhere in Kent (see table for pricing).
To become a Marden Sports Club Member / Silver Padel Member click on the home screen of the App, click on your name – then ‘membership’ – then ‘subscribe’ – then ‘club membership’.
We do also have a higher level of membership – Gold Padel Member – which currently costs an additional £25 p.a. and offers 15-day advanced booking and a further discount off the price.
Gold Padel Membership is currently full. Those wishing to join a waiting list for Gold Membership should email: padelmembershipmsc@gmail.com
While we encourage everyone playing at Marden to become a member, non-members and guests can register, book courts and play. They are able to book five days in advance (see table for pricing).
Padel Dashboard
Padel FAQs
Yes, this is definitely a family friendly activity, allowing groups of mixed ages and abilities to play together.
Suitable attire and footwear is imperative. Padel bats can be hired from the clubhouse for a modest fee and padel balls can be purchased. We plan to stock a few bats for purchase.
No. Padel balls are of similar size and weight to tennis balls but are of lower pressure.
The game is intended for doubles, due to the smaller size court (relative to tennis) and higher speed of the game. It’s very hard to cover the court when playing singles.
Yes, we plan to introduce tournaments, Americanos and ladders for those seeking competitive play.
Quite simply, jump in and have a go. We run various sessions and groups that are ideal for beginners. Message padel@mardensportsclub.com and find out the latest info and the best way to get started. Also which of the various WhatsApp groups you may find useful.
We plan to offer padel coaching with a professional partner, to be announced in due course.
It was invented in Mexico in 1969 (though similar games were played on transatlantic cruise ships in the early 20th century).
