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SOUTHWEST PADEL
SouthWest Padel will bring padel tennis to South West England
GET IN TOUCHABOUT US
SouthWest Padel was born at the start of 2025.
- The SWP vision is to bring Padel Tennis to our region in vibrant, welcoming settings.
- Our clubs will feature canopied courts, allowing year-round enjoyment of this growing sport.
- We will offer coaching, clinics, tournaments, club nights and memberships, all in a high quality, value for money offering.
OUR TEAM
The SouthWest Padel team shares one vision - to play more padel!
The SWP founders, Henry, Henry and Rupert all live on the Wiltshire/Dorset border where Padel courts are scarce. SouthWest Padel seeks to change that.
Henry Ashworth
Founder
Social entrepreneur in sports-led hospitality and the inspiration behind The Extreme Academy, Fifteen Cornwall, The Watergate Bay Hotel and Another Place Cumbria. Padel Regular.
Henry Egerton
Founder
Experienced property and renewables investor and Padel Newbie.
Rupert Welchman
Founder
Investment manager turned sports entrepreneur. Padel Newbie, but never happier than when chasing after a ball!
Alice Hall
Comms & Content
English teacher turned communications guru, Alice will ensure the SouthWest Padel story is told loudly and widely.
Simon White
Coaching
Former county squash champion and touring professional player, Simon brings the coaching skills to the SouthWest Padel Team.
WORK WITH US
Landlords - The SouthWest Padel vision
We want to work with landlords keen to generate innovative revenues streams in attractive and accessible locations.
- Create multi-court padel clubs
- Emanating an enjoyable sense of belonging, encouraging dwell time before and after matches
- Build communities
Careers in SouthWest Padel
We are looking for capable motivated individuals who would consider a career in Padel coaching or front of house roles. We intend to be a supportive and attentive employer, happy to share in the company’s success.
Please get in touch if this interests you
GET IN TOUCHOUR REGION
The South West lacks decent sporting venues in many of its communities and no where is this more evident than in Padel Tennis. At SouthWest Padel we seek to change this by bringing vibrant, fun, padel clubs to semi-rural locations around the region – making padel tennis accessible to players of all ages and all levels.
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We work with landlords to create vibrant multi-court padel clubs that build community and unlock new revenue opportunities.