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Playing padel through a Yorkshire winter
Padel is one of the few racket sports that genuinely works in a British winter, and our indoor floodlit courts are busiest in January.
14/06/2026 · 4 min read
Layer, then lose a layer
Start in a long-sleeve base layer and a light top. You will be warm within ten minutes of the first rally, so pick things you can strip off between games.
Cold balls behave differently
Balls lose bounce in the cold, which slows the game and rewards patience. Keep a spare tube somewhere warm and swap them in if the game feels dead.
Book the dark slots
Floodlit evenings from October onward are our most requested hours. If you play regularly, a block booking or an off-peak membership is the reliable way to keep your slot.
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