Tournament Binck Padel – Nieuwegein – 29 mei

We would love to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Binck Padel in Nieuwegein on Friday, May 29 🎾

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 29
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 23:00
📍 Location: Montageweg 15, 3433 NT Nieuwegein

This tournament does NOT count towards the KNLTB ranking. You do NOT need a ranking and you do NOT need to be a KNLTB member to participate.

📈 Levels:
This edition features three categories:

• Beginner (KNLTB 8/9)
• Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7)
• Advanced (KNLTB 4/5)

For better and more enjoyable matches, we will split the beginner category into level 8 and 9 during the group stage. The same applies to the other levels.

Please only sign up for a level if you genuinely belong there or are confident you fit that level, as we aim to keep the competition as balanced as possible. Not sure which level suits you? Let us know—we’re happy to help you choose!

📋 Format:

• You will play all matches at the level you register for
• Each match lasts 30 minutes
• Everyone plays a minimum of 3 group matches (1.5 hours total)
• After the group stage, there will be:
  • Semi-finals (30 minutes)
  • Finals (30 minutes)
• Each category has its own final
• There will also be consolation rounds

💰 Cost: €50 per team (€25 per person)

👫 You will play all matches with the partner you sign up with.

🏆 Winners of each category will receive great prizes!

Match schedules and further details will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of participants.

Level Descriptions

Bandeja Padel – Beginner Level
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 8/9 and Playtomic 1–2 (+/-)

You’ve been playing for a few months, about 1–2 times per week, or irregularly for around 6 months. You may also have some experience in other racket sports. You can hit basic shots such as forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve.

After serving, you tend to stay at the back of the court. Most points are played from the baseline. During service games, both you and your opponent switch sides, similar to tennis.

Bandeja Padel – Intermediate Level
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 6/7 and Playtomic 2.5–4 (+/-)

You have solid playing experience and play at least once per week. You are practicing padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita, and are starting to gain control over them. You have good control over basic strokes.

You are developing tactical awareness. After serving, you move forward to the net and try to maintain that position. The net player does not switch sides during service. When returning, you try to gain the net position using a lob or chiquita. You also begin to read your opponents and place the ball more strategically.

Bandeja Padel – Advanced Level
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 4/5 and Playtomic 4+

You have extensive playing experience and play at least twice per week. You regularly participate in tournaments and competitions. In addition to the basic strokes, you have strong control over padel-specific shots like the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita.

You can hit winners with kick smashes or power smashes and occasionally even hit the ball out of the court. Tactically, you are strong—you build points effectively, vary the pace during rallies, and finish points at the right moment.