Tournament Padelcasa – Utrecht – 16 May

We’re excited to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Padelcasa Utrecht on Saturday 16 May!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 16 May

⏰ Time: 13:00 – 18:30

📍 Location: Locomotiefstraat 10D, 3534 BK Utrecht, Netherlands

This tournament is NOT part of any KNLTB ranking, so you don’t need a ranking or membership to participate.

📈 Levels

We offer three categories this time:

• Beginner (KNLTB 8/9)

• Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7)

• Advanced (KNLTB 4/5)

We will split level 8 and 9 players into separate pools during the group stage to keep matches fun and competitive.
📌 Please only register for a level if you actually play at that level — we aim to keep the matches as fair and balanced as possible.
Not sure where you fit? Let us know and we’ll help determine your level.

⏱️ Match Format

• All matches are played at the level you registered for

• Each match lasts 30 minutes

• Everyone plays a group stage of 3 x 30 min = 1.5 hours

• Followed by 30 min semifinals and 30 min finals per category

• Consolation rounds will also be organized

💰 Entry Fee

• €50 per team, which is €25 per person

🏆 Prizes

Winners in each category will receive awesome prizes!

👯 Team Play

You will play all matches with your registered partner.

This is set to be another day full of fun, sportsmanship, and exciting padel matches! 💪

📝 Match schedules and final info will be sent via email the day before the event.
⏰ Times may vary depending on the number of registrations.

Level Guide

🟢 Bandeja Padel – Beginner

Comparable to KNLTB 8/9 or Playtomic 1–2 +/-

• You’ve been playing for a few months (1–2 times per week), or irregularly for 1–2 years

• Some experience with racket sports

• You can hit forehands, backhands, volleys, and serve over the net

• You stay at the back after serving

• Points are often played from the back

• Players switch sides when serving (like in tennis)

🟡 Bandeja Padel – Intermediate

Comparable to KNLTB 6/7 or Playtomic 2.5–4 +/-

• You play regularly (at least once per week)

• You’re practicing shots like bandeja, vibora, bajada, chiquita — and gaining control over them

• Solid control of the basics: forehand, backhand, volley, and serve

• You understand padel tactics:

  • Serve and approach the net

  • Maintain net position

  • Don’t switch net sides during serving

  • Regain net position using a lob or chiquita

  • You consider your opponent’s position when placing your shots

🔴 Bandeja Padel – Advanced

Comparable to KNLTB 4/5 or Playtomic 4+

• You play at least twice a week and regularly participate in tournaments or leagues

• You confidently use padel-specific shots: bandeja, vibora, bajada, chiquita

• You can hit winners with kick or power smashes — sometimes even out of the cage

• Strong tactical awareness:

  • Build points strategically

  • Vary pace during rallies

  • Finish points at the right moment