Padel attitude is one of the great architects of the development of padel in the north of France. Thibaut Nollet and Pascal Duhamel tell us about their adventure.

What was the trigger to launch into the padel in Lille ?

Le padel was almost absent in the north of France but a common passion for sport and a strong desire to create a business motivated us to get started. We discovered the padel au Padel 4u2 in Gent (Belgium). We have found in the practice of this sport a lot of fun and conviviality. After a few games with friends, the idea of ​​creating our structure was launched. In July 2014, after a year of hard work to define the concept, find a place, gather the financing and convince the bank, we were able to open the center.

Winning bet?

We started with 6 pitches including 5 indoor and at the end of last year we were expanding. We are very satisfied with the development, we feel that the padel will experience strong growth, it's a great sport that brings together all the ingredients to find pleasure, fun and conviviality. We are so convinced, that 2 years after opening, we decided to add 4 courts. We offer better service to our customers with more availability and we can accommodate even more followers.


What is the next step of the club?

The center of Lille - Lesquin will find its balance in the coming months with 10 pitches, its community of players is well established and many padelers will join us again! Development is now going through a new center. We hope soon for a surprise for all enthusiasts of padel...
Are there any messages you want to spread to develop this sport?

We are in the process of raising funds to set up centers in France, develop this sport and this concept of center exclusively dedicated to the practice of padel.

Who to join us?

Interview by Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.