Le Racing Club of France , the first multi-sport club in France founded in 1882, is inaugurating a new era on its prestigious site in La Boulie Golf Course , in Versailles. From the 22th June 2025 , club members and the general public will be able to discover a new area dedicated to padel and pickleball , with a specificity that marks a first in France : land in clay .
A national first between tradition and modernity
This is a remarkable innovation that the RCF is proposing: combining two booming disciplines - padel and pickleball - with the mythical clay surface , dear to tennis fans. This bold choice allows us to offer a unprecedented gaming comfort , conciliatory floor flexibility, natural aesthetics et preservation of the environment .
This achievement makes Racing a precursor in the development of new forms of sporting practice, always in line with the club's DNA: excellence, elegance and openness to the future.
A unique setting for a multi-sport experience
Located in the heart of the green La Boulie estate, this new area is becoming a a true open-air sports hub . In addition to the grounds, the site has been redesigned to offer a user-friendly and comprehensive experience , Along with:
- an outdoor relaxation area
- un chalet with bar
- some rest areas shaded
- some petanque grounds to extend the moments of sharing
This new space embodies a modern vision of sport: accessible, social and integrated into nature .
Opening of reservations
The reservations will be available from June 25 via the app Anybuddy Padel , reinforcing the digital and practical aspect of this offer. The club thus intends to reach both traditional members and curious new practitioners , attracted by these fun and inclusive disciplines.
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