€ 50,00
We would love to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament in Gorinchem at Padel By Lars on Saturday, September 5.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 5
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Kleine Schelluinsekade 3, 4204 TZ Gorinchem, The Netherlands
This tournament does not count towards the KNLTB ranking, so you do not need a KNLTB ranking or membership to participate. A detailed explanation of the playing levels can be found below.
In the beginner category, we split players into Level 8 and Level 9 during the group stage to ensure more balanced and enjoyable matches. We apply the same principle within the other categories whenever possible.
Not sure which level suits you? We’ll gladly help you determine the right category. Just send us an email at info@padelspijkers.nl.
Each match lasts 30 minutes.
Each category has its own knockout stage, and there will also be consolation rounds for teams that do not qualify for the semi-finals.
€50 per team (€25 per person).
The winners of each category will receive great prizes.
You will play all your matches with the teammate you register with.
The match schedule and additional tournament information will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Please note: Start and end times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations.
Comparable to:
You’ve been playing padel for several months (around 1–2 times per week), have played occasionally for about one to two years, or have experience in another racket sport.
You can consistently hit a forehand, backhand, volley, and serve over the net.
After serving, you usually stay at the back of the court, and most points are played from the baseline. During service games, both you and your opponents switch sides after every point, similar to tennis.
Comparable to:
You have gained solid playing experience and play at least once a week.
You’re developing padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, víbora, bajada, and chiquita, and are beginning to execute them with increasing control. Your forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve are reliable and consistent.
You understand the tactical side of padel better. After serving, you move quickly to the net and aim to maintain that position. During service games, the net player does not switch sides. When receiving serve, you try to gain the net position using a lob or chiquita, while also making tactical decisions based on your opponents’ positioning.
Comparable to:
You have extensive playing experience and play at least twice a week.
You regularly participate in tournaments and league competitions. Besides mastering the basic strokes, you have excellent control over advanced padel shots such as the bandeja, víbora, bajada, and chiquita.
You are capable of finishing points with a kick smash or power smash, sometimes even hitting the ball out of the court (“x3” or “out of the cage”).
Tactically, you are an experienced player who constructs points patiently, varies the pace of rallies, and knows exactly when to attack and finish the point.
