Tournament Ter Eiken – Essen – 11 December

We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Ter Eiken Essen on Friday, December 11 🎾

🗓️ Date

Friday, December 11

⏰ Time

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Location

Huybergsebaan 164, 2910 Essen, Belgium

📈 Levels

This tournament does not count towards your KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate.

We play in the following categories:

• Beginner: approx. KNLTB 8/9 = P50–P100
• Intermediate: approx. KNLTB 6/7 = P200–P300
• Advanced: approx. KNLTB 4/5 = P300+

Within each category, we further divide teams based on their level (e.g. 8/9, 6/7 and 4/5) during the group stage to make the matches as competitive, fair and enjoyable as possible.

Not sure what your level or ranking is? No worries — we’ll help you choose the category that suits you best.

You can find a detailed explanation of the different levels below.

🎮 Tournament Format

• Each match lasts 30 minutes
• Group stage: 1.5 hours (3 × 30 minutes)
• Followed by, for each level:
  • Semi-final (30 minutes)
  • Final (30 minutes)
• We also organize consolation rounds for teams that do not advance to the next round

💰 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.

ℹ️ Additional Information

• 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

Level Guide

Bandeja Padel – Beginner

Comparable to KNLTB 8/9 and Playtomic 1–2 (approx.).

You have been playing padel for a few months, approximately 1–2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for 1–2 years.

You may also have previous experience with another racket sport. You are comfortable with the basic shots: forehand, backhand, volleys and serve.

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.

Bandeja Padel – Intermediate

Comparable to KNLTB 6/7 and Playtomic 2.5–4 (approx.).

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 gaining more control over these shots. You have good control of the basic techniques.

Tactically, you are becoming more confident:

• After serving, you immediately move towards the net and try to maintain the net position
• The net player stays on the same side during the service game
• When returning serve, you try to take over the net position by playing a lob or chiquita
• You pay attention to your opponents’ positioning and use this to decide which shot to play

Bandeja Padel – Advanced

Comparable to KNLTB 4/5 and Playtomic 4+.

You have plenty of playing experience and play at least twice a week. You regularly participate in competitions and tournaments.

In addition to having strong control of the basic techniques, you are comfortable with padel-specific shots such as:

• Bandeja
• Vibora
• Bajada
• Chiquita

You are also capable of hitting winners with a kick smash or power smash — sometimes even hitting the ball out of the court.

Tactically, you have a strong understanding of the game:

• You know how to build a point effectively
• You vary the pace during rallies
• You choose the right moment to attack and finish the point