Tournament Padel Centrum Pals – Zevenbergen – 24 May

🎾 We’re excited to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament in Zevenbergen at Padel Centrum Pals on Sunday, 24 May!

Here are all the details you need to participate:

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 24 May
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 17:00 PM
📍 Location: Kristallaan 25A, 4761 ZC Zevenbergen

📈 Levels:
This time we’ll offer three categories:

• Beginner (KNLTB 8/9)

• Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7)

• Advanced (KNLTB 4/5)

⚠️ Please only register for a level if you actually have the corresponding ranking or are confident that you belong at that level. We aim to keep the competition as fair as possible.

Not sure which level you belong to? Let us know – we’re happy to help you figure out the best fit.

You don’t need a KNLTB ranking or membership, as this tournament does NOT count toward official rankings.

📋 Format:
You will play all matches at the level you registered for.

• Each match lasts 30 minutes.

• Everyone is guaranteed at least three 30-minute group matches (1.5 hours total).

• After the group stage, 30-minute semifinals and a 30-minute final will be played for each category.

💰 Cost: €50 per team – that’s €25 per person
👫 You’ll always play all matches with the partner you signed up with
🏆 Winners of each category will receive great prizes!

ℹ️ Match schedules and additional info will be emailed one day before the tournament.
⏱️ Match times may vary slightly depending on the number of entries.

Level Descriptions:

Bandeja Padel – Beginner Level

Comparable to:

• KNLTB ranking: 8/9

• Playtomic ranking: ~1 – 2

You’ve been playing for a few months, around once or twice per week, or perhaps for 1–2 years irregularly. You may have some prior experience with racket sports.
You can hit forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves over the net.
After serving, you tend to stay at the back of the court, and points are usually played from the baseline. During service games, you and your partner switch sides after each point, just like in tennis.

Bandeja Padel – Intermediate Level

Comparable to:

• KNLTB ranking: 6/7

• Playtomic ranking: ~2.5 – 4

You’ve got decent playing experience and usually play at least once a week.
You’re working on padel-specific shots like the bandeja, víbora, bajada, and chiquita, and may already have some control over them.
You have a solid grip on the basics (forehand, backhand, volleys, serve), and you’re starting to understand the game tactically.
After serving, you move up to the net and try to maintain that position.
The server’s partner does not switch sides.
When receiving, you try to win the net position with a lob or chiquita. You’re also learning to place shots based on where your opponents are standing.