We are pleased to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament in Rotterdam at @clubpadel_rivium on Sunday, 26 January ! 🎾
Here are all the details you need to participate:
- 🗓️ Date: Sunday, January 26
- ⏰ Time:
- Beginners: 12:00 – 16:00
- Intermediate: 15:00 – 18:00
- 📍 Location: Rivium 3e Straat 7, 2909 LH Capelle aan den IJssel
- 📈 Level: Beginner (KNLTB 8/9) and Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7). Not sure about your ranking? We’ll help you find the level that suits you best. This tournament does not count towards the KNLTB ranking, so you do not need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate. A detailed explanation of the levels can be found below.
Format: Each match lasts 30 minutes. After the group stage of 1.5 hours (3 x 30 min), there will be a (quarterfinal depending on the number of registrations) semifinal of 30 minutes, and finally a final of 30 minutes for each category. The losers of the semifinals will also play against each other.
- 💰 Cost: 50 euros per team, which is 25 euros per person. This time everyone will play at least 1.5 hours, hence the slightly higher cost.
The winners of both categories will receive great prizes.
- 👫 You will always play all matches with the person you sign up with.
This promises to be another day full of sportsmanship, fun, exciting padel matches, and great background music! 💪
Explanation of Levels
Bandeja Padel – Level: Beginners
This level corresponds to KNLTB ranking 8/9 and Playtomic ranking: 1 – 2 +/-.
You have been playing for a few months, about 1 to 2 times a week, or have been playing irregularly for 1/2 years, or have some experience with racket sports. You are capable of hitting forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves over the net.
After your serve, you tend to stay in the backcourt. Points are often made from the backcourt. During serving, you and your opponent switch sides, just like in tennis.
Bandeja Padel – Level: Intermediate
This level corresponds to KNLTB ranking 6/7 and Playtomic ranking: 2.5 – 4 +/-.
You have considerable playing experience and play at least once a week. You are practicing strokes like bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita and/or beginning to control them. You have control over basic strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves.
You are increasingly understanding the game tactically. After your serve, you move directly to the net and try to maintain the net position. During serving, the net player does not switch sides. If you are not serving, you try to capture the net position by playing a lob or chiquita. You also observe where your opponent is to decide where to hit the ball.