Unique padel court boosts fitness and vitality

Varied and versatile exercise for all. That is one of the main principles of the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) and also aligns seamlessly with the vision of Padel Construction. The Athletic Skills Company and Padel Construction launched PLAYCE Padel at the end of September. 'Colourful padel courts, where young and old can enjoy plenty of exercise, training, sports, play or rehabilitation. This is unique in the world,' say René Wormhoudt (founder of ASM together with Prof Geert Savelsbergh) and Floris Siderius (Padel Bouw) enthusiastically.

René Wormhoudt is the owner of the Athletic Skills Company. He is also the strength & conditioning coach of the Dutch national team (KNVB). Floris Siderius is owner of Padel Bouw, the specialist in building padel courts in the Netherlands. 'Together, we want to make a positive contribution to the fitness and vitality of the Netherlands. Having fun and stimulating creativity are very important in this,' says Floris Siderius.

'Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in our country. It is a fun and low-threshold game,' says René Wormhoudt. 'For athletes, who want to train their eye-hand coordination, turning or footwork in a different way. But also for people who play padel or just want to exercise together. The interesting thing about the PLAYCE Padel is that you can very easily use it for numerous other sports and exercise activities. The court is versatile and we make the most of this.' In addition, the PLAYCE Padel is also wheelchair and walker accessible. This allows the elderly to do exercises or games here, and the physiotherapist can use forms of rehabilitation on this court.

'Examples? The court is also suitable (partly thanks to the adjustable net) for badminton, volleyball, football, foot volleyball or head football. With the help of the coloured areas, patterns and various lines on the ground, all kinds of possible game forms and tasks are created. With its circles, squares, numbers and goals, the extra-reinforced wall can also be used for various target games. The patterns and lines can be used well for agility training or more specifically footwork training. All this fits well with concepts such as bootcamp, crossfit, yoga or pilates classes. The possibilities are endless. All exercises, game forms, activities and test distances are plug-and-play available for broad motor development for everyone. But perhaps more importantly; it is a fun, stimulating and challenging environment!'

The first PLAYCE Padel accommodation will be completed at Racketsport Schiedam on Friday, October 2. For more information: www.padelbouw.nl