Tournament Ter Eiken Essen – Essen (Antwerpen) – 7 February

We are pleased to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament in Essen (Antwerp) at Ter Eiken Essen on Friday, February 7th! 🎾

Here are all the details you need to join:

🗓️ Date: Friday, February 7th

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

📍 Location: Huybergsebaan 164, 2910 Essen

📈 Levels: This time, we have two categories: Beginner (KNLTB 8/9) and Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7). Please register only at a level that matches your ranking or one that you are confident fits your skills. We aim to maintain the level as accurate as possible. During the group phase, categories 8 and 9 will be separated, ensuring fun matches at the appropriate level.

This tournament does NOT count towards the KNLTB ranking. You do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate. Detailed explanations of the levels are provided below.

Format: You will play all your matches at the level you registered for. Each match lasts 30 minutes. Every participant will play at least three group-phase matches of 30 minutes each (1.5 hours in total). Following the group phase, semi-finals (30 minutes) and finals (30 minutes) will be held for each category. We usually also organize consolation rounds for players who do not advance past the group phase.

💰 Cost: €50 per team (€25 per person).

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

The winners in both categories will receive exciting prizes.

Bandeja Padel – Beginner Level

This level corresponds approximately to KNLTB ranking 8/9 and Playtomic ranking 1 – 2.0 +/-.

• You’ve been playing for a few months, around 1-2 times per week, or irregularly for 1-2 years.
• You have some experience with racket sports and can hit a forehand, backhand, volley, and serve.
• After serving, you tend to stay at the baseline. Points are often scored from the back of the court.
• When serving, you and your partner alternate sides, similar to tennis.

Bandeja Padel – Intermediate Level

This level corresponds approximately to KNLTB ranking 6/7 and Playtomic ranking 2.5 – 4.

• You have significant playing experience and play at least once a week.
• You are practicing advanced techniques like the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita, and are starting to gain control over them.
• You have mastered basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, volley, and serve.
• You are developing tactical awareness of the game. After serving, you move directly to the net and aim to maintain the net position. During your partner’s serve, the net player does not switch sides.
• When not serving, you aim to win the net position through lobs or chiquitas and consider your opponents’ positions to decide your shots.

We look forward to seeing you on the court! 🎉