Le padel is gaining ground in the Val-d'Oise: 3 new sports pitches padel have just been inaugurated at the Ile de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise.

Le padel is progressing in Cergy-Pontoise

Racquet sports have been a priority on the Leisure Island since the construction of 11 tennis courts in 1981. In 2019, in order to respond to changes in sports practices, Leisure Island took a new step by converting 7 of these tennis courts into 3 tennis courts padel and 4 3×3 basketball courts.

The objective was to revitalize racket sports in the face of the decline in the practice of tennis, while responding to a growing demand from leisure enthusiasts and tennis clubs who did not have such facilities in the department and the agglomeration.

New lands of padel Cergy-Pontoise

Following the success encountered and with funding of €399 from the Region, Leisure Island has begun a second phase of construction, comprising the inauguration of 3 new football pitches padel and the renovation of 4 old tennis courts.

Thanks to an agreement with the Leisure Island, the Tennis Club of Conflans Saint Honorine organizes P100 tournaments, advanced training courses and free initiations. Other clubs like Eragny and Cergy also reserve slots for their members. The rental of courts is growing steadily, with revenue in 2022 already equivalent to that of the previous year.

Beautiful people at the inauguration

Inauguration of Cergy-Pontoise grounds

During the inauguration of the 3 sites, the Ile de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise was able to count on the presence of patrick karam, Vice-President of the Île-de-France Region in charge of Sports, Thibault Humbert, President of the Leisure Island of Cergy-Pontoise, Catherine Lefebvre, President of the Commission Padel of the Ile-de-France League, Christian Mendes, the President of the Tennis Club of Conflans Sainte Honorine but also of some of the best French players de padel.

Melissa Martin - Karine Terminet

Indeed, during the inauguration, Yann Auradou (13th French), Mélissa Martin (10th French), Fred Pommier (72nd French) and Karine Terminet (43rd French) played an exhibition match on the new grounds of Cergy-Pontoise Leisure Island.

To allow practice throughout the year in the face of weather conditions, it is planned to cover the tracks soon. This development project is scheduled for 2025.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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