As president of the Pays de la Loire Padel Commission, Cyrille Gasse was present in Carquefou to attend the first P2000 of the season. He shares with us his experiences, his observations on the growth of padel and his plans for the future. 

Exponential growth leading to saturation.

I have been President of the Pays de la Loire Padel Commission for three years now. During this term, I have witnessed an exponential growth of padel in the region. This growth is reflected not only in the number of structures dedicated to padel but also in the growing interest of the public and the number of competitors. This is a period that shows a rapidly increasing popularity.

As president, I have observed an increase in the number of structures in our region. However, this rapid development has also led to notable saturation. THE existing structures are completely saturated, which often makes it difficult for players to find slots. This highlights a need for new facilities to meet growing demand from practitioners.

Faced with this saturation, several initiatives are underway to expand infrastructure in the Pays de la Loire. For example, in Mayenne, the Departmental Council has taken the initiative to finance new tracks. This represents a change, especially in departments where the tracks are currently insufficient. Each department has its own approach, but the common objective is to develop more structures to respond to the growing craze for padel.

Involve your students in research against noise

As a physics-chemistry teacher and president of the Padel Commission, I have found a way to link these two aspects. I have designed an educational project where my students study acoustics in the context of padel. This study involves an in-depth analysis of the materials used in the construction of padel courts and rackets, as well as their impact on the sound environment.

Students take acoustic measurements and study how different factors, such as the proximity of homes or the presence of natural obstacles such as trees, can influence the noise level. We also address the issue of noise pollution, which is particularly relevant for outdoor padel courts. Students are encouraged to think of innovative solutions to minimise the acoustic impact, such as the use of sound-absorbing materials or the design of noise-reducing walls.

Promote the practice for young people and women

In my mission to promote padel, I am particularly focused on increasing the participation of women and young people. The “Pad’elles” circuit was created to encourage women to participate in competitions. This includes not only organizing specific events but also creating a welcoming and supportive environment. For young people, our goal is to establish padel schools throughout the region. We work with clubs to encourage them to invest in youth training to develop players’ skills from an early age. These initiatives aim to establish a solid foundation for the future of padel in the Pays de la Loire.

Dorian Massy

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