Tournament Ter Eiken – Essen – 23 October

We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Ter Eiken Essen on Friday, October 23🎾

🗓️ Date

Friday, October 23

⏰ Time

19:00 – 23:00

📍 Location

Huybergsebaan 164, 2910 Essen, Belgium

📈 Levels

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

We play at the following levels:

• Beginner (KNLTB 8/9) – (P50-100)
• Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7) – (P200-300)
• Advanced (KNLTB 4/5) – (P300+)

Within each category, we further divide players by level during the group stage to make the matches as enjoyable and evenly matched as possible.

Not exactly sure what your level or ranking is? No worries — we will help you determine which level suits you best.
A detailed explanation of the levels can be found below.

🎮 Format

• Each match lasts 30 minutes
• Group stage: 1.5 hours (3 × 30 minutes)
• After that, for each level:
  • Semi-final (30 minutes)
  • Final (30 minutes)
• There are also consolation rounds for teams that do not progress to the next rounds

💰 Cost

€50 per team (€25 per person)

💪 Prizes

The winners of each category will receive some great prizes

👥 Teams

You will play all matches with the same partner you registered with

ℹ️ Further Information

• You will receive the match schedule and additional information by email one day before the tournament
• Times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations

Level Explanation

Bandeja Padel – Level: Beginner

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

You have been playing for a few months, approximately 1 to 2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for 1–2 years.
You may also have experience with another racket sport.
You have mastered the basics: forehand, backhand, volleys and serving over the net.

After serving, you usually stay at the back of the court, and many points are played from the back of the court.
Just like in tennis, you and your opponent switch sides when serving.

Bandeja Padel – Level: Intermediate

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

You already have a fair 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 and more control over them.
You have good control of the basic techniques.

Tactically, you are becoming stronger:

• After serving, you immediately move up to the net and try to maintain that position
• The net player does not switch sides during the service game
• When returning, you try to take over the net position using a lob or chiquita
• You look at where your opponent is positioned and choose your shot accordingly

Bandeja Padel – Level: Advanced

Comparable to KNLTB 4/5 and Playtomic 4+.

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

In addition to the basic techniques, you have a high level of control over padel-specific shots such as:

• bandeja
• vibora
• bajada
• chiquita

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

Tactically, you are very strong:

• You build points intelligently
• You vary the pace during rallies
• You choose the right moment to finish the point