€ 50,00
We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Christmas Tournament in Rotterdam at Rivium Club Padel on Wednesday, December 23! 🎄🎾
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 23
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Rivium 3e Straat 7, 2909 LH Capelle aan den IJssel
❌ This tournament does not count towards your KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate.
📈 Levels: Beginner (approx. KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (approx. KNLTB 6/7) and Advanced (approx. KNLTB 4/5).
Within each category, we try to divide teams as evenly as possible based on their level. One day before the tournament, you will receive an email with a few questions about your playing level, so we can create matches that are as competitive and enjoyable as possible.
Not sure what your level or ranking is? No worries — just send us a DM and we’ll help you choose the right category.
🏟️ Tournament Format: After the 1.5-hour group stage (3 × 30 minutes), there will be a 30-minute semi-final followed by a 30-minute final for each category. We also usually organize several consolation rounds.
🎵 Good house vibes throughout the tournament.
🍩 Fresh oliebollen (traditional Dutch doughnuts) will be waiting for you during the tournament!
💰 Price: €50 per team (€25 per person).
💪 Prizes: The winners of each category will receive some great prizes.
👫 Teams: You will play all your matches with the same partner you registered with.
The match schedule and additional information will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations.
This level is comparable to KNLTB 8/9 and a Playtomic rating of approximately 1–2.
You have been playing padel for a few months, approximately 1–2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for around 6–12 months. You may also have some previous experience with another racket sport.
You are able to play the basic shots, such as forehands, backhands, volleys and serves.
After serving, you usually stay towards the back of the court, and many points are played from the back of the court. Similar to tennis, you and your partner usually switch sides when serving.
This level is comparable to KNLTB 6/7 and a Playtomic rating of approximately 2.5–4.
You already have a good amount of playing experience and play at least once a week. You are practising shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita and are starting to gain more control over these shots.
You have good control of the basic shots, including forehands, backhands, volleys and serves.
Tactically, you are developing a better understanding of the game. After serving, you immediately move towards the net and try to maintain the net position.
During the service game, the net player stays on the same side of the court. When returning serve, you try to take over the net position by playing a lob or chiquita.
You also pay attention to your opponents’ positioning and use this to decide where to play the ball.
This level is comparable to KNLTB 4/5 and a Playtomic rating of 4+.
You have plenty of playing experience and play at least twice a week. You regularly participate in tournaments and competitions.
In addition to having strong control of the basic shots, you are comfortable with padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita.
You are also capable of hitting winners with a kick smash or power smash and occasionally even hit the ball out of the court.
Tactically, you have a strong understanding of the game. You know how to build a point effectively, vary the pace during rallies and choose the right moment to attack and finish the point.
