Padel Cologne First padel facility in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia

One of the first padel facilities in Germany was built on the sports grounds of the University of Cologne. It is the first facility in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia. In early summer, the facility was opened and play could finally begin.
Since a circular running track was no longer needed in the entire width of the running track for the track and field athletes on the existing sports facility (fighting track type C), space was created for 2 courts on the side of the running track facing away from the building. Both playing fields also received a lighting system, so that also in the evening hours can be played.

Padel is from Spain and South America originating, a game similar to tennis and derived from it, which is played on smaller fields with short rackets without stringing and mostly in doubles. In the past, the rackets were made of wood; today, with few exceptions, they are made of plastic and carbon fiber materials. The courts are similar to the court markings used in tennis singles. The playing field size is only 10 x 20 meters. The surface covering usually consists of an artificial turf on a concrete or geb. base layer.
The glass walls of the playing area or field perimeter may be included in the game similar to squash. Thus the beginner receives the possibility with a second attempt to hold the ball in the play and the professional binds the border equal with into the play happening. Padel is very dynamic, tactical and has a strong addiction factor.

The facility is located on the campus sports grounds of the UNI Cologne and is another offer for students of the University of Cologne from a varied and interesting sports program. But also UNI strangers and other sports enthusiasts can book the facility.