In Specifications for builders of tracks from padel, the French Tennis Federation gives a few examples to enable project leaders to transform a tennis court into a tennis court. padel.
It is forbidden to fix the structures of a track padel directly on an existing tennis court. (see 4.2.1 paragraph a)
To build a track, it is necessary to build reinforced concrete stringers or reinforced concrete pads and a concrete slab
The characteristics of the foundations are determined according to the calculation note and especially the nature of the ground.
They must be made with reinforced concrete. The client must take into account all the characteristics of the planned site and its soil, some of which may have a considerable influence on the success of the work.
The project owner must communicate the characteristics of the soil to the contractors. In the case of compressible soils, a study of soil mechanics must make it possible to assess the risks of settlement and instability and propose ways to remedy them.
The FFT recommends at least two tracks of padel in order to develop the activity.
Examples of transformations of tennis courts into several tennis courts padel – without game exit / gaps
1,4m and 2,8m.
For slopes with clearance, the gaps must be increased to 3 m and 6 m respectively.
In the case of a 36 mx 18 m tennis court, it is therefore necessary to enlarge the platform by 4 m in width to integrate two tennis courts. padel.