Le national training center Padel (CNEP), will open its doors to Vichy en SeptemberThis ambitious project marks a major step in the development of padel in France.

A center of excellence in the heart of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The CNEP will be located within the Sporting Club of Vichy, a few steps from CREPS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in a privileged natural environment. It will include 12 padel courts : 6 interior and 6 exterior, as well as 13 renovated tennis courtsThese modern infrastructures have been designed to accommodate both the country's best young hopefuls and the French team training camps.

The objective is clear: train the French elite of tomorrow, while structuring the high level. The young residents, aged 12 to 18 year-olds, will benefit from a tailor-made training course, combining technical training, medical monitoring, physical preparation and academic support.

High-level facilities, strong ambition

The players welcomed will have access to the facilities of the Renovated CREPS, which offers quality accommodation, a full catering service, and a cutting-edge health/performance center: recovery rooms, weight training areas, integrated medical center...

In addition to training players, the CNEP will also be a training center for high-level coaches, gathering place for national teams and host site for international competitions.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !