Le national training center Padel (CNEP) , will open its doors to Vichy en September This 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 courts These 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 , an gathering place for national teams and host site for international competitions .
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 !


























































































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