Tucson, AZ -- THE PAD, an indoor racquet sports club, is open in downtown Tucson at 300 S. Toole Avenue. Featuring 9 Pickleball, 7 Padel and 3 Table Tennis courts, a bar and pro shop, THE PAD is a premier indoor facility for racquet sports enthusiasts and beginners looking to get fit and learn a new game. Owners Andrew and Riva Mackie have created a Pickleball and Padel space that is perfect for year ‘round play, date nights, hosting parties and events and has a growing schedule of activities for all levels, such as clinics, lessons, tournaments, socials and league play.

 

Although both Pickleball and Padel were invented over fifty years ago, both sports have enjoyed a surge of interest nationwide. Whereas pickleball has exploded in popularity in the United States and is starting to catch on worldwide, Padel has done the exact opposite with over 25 million players in 90 countries, is considered the fastest growing sport in the world, and is now becoming popular in America.

 

According to Riva Mackie, Owner of THE PAD and herself a former #1 Padel player, “The reason these sports are exploding is simple: They are fun! Pretty much anyone at any age can get on the court and learn the game. From there, they are hooked. They are having a blast, they feel themselves moving and getting fitter—without the pain and strain of going to the gym—they are meeting new friends. Both Padel and Pickleball are perfect examples of sports you can play for life, and in many cases, can change your life!”

 

Pickleball and Padel are racquet sports that provide a fun way to get fit, meet friends, stay healthy, and discover community. Both sports are easy to pick up and enjoy but provide a lifetime of challenge to master skills. According to Andrew Mackie, co-owner, “The goal of THE PAD is to set up a premiere playing experience that satisfies the needs of everyone from beginners to top-level tournament players and is place you want to hang around after your game. Padel and Pickleball are great because they are so social. We want people to play hard and then cool down with their friends at the bar, re-hash their highlights, and cheer for the other players on court. So far, we’ve seen that THE PAD can really become your home away from home.’

 

Daily play is available as well as a full array of memberships from beginning to advanced. Leagues are forming, interested players and teams should contact the front desk for more information. THE PAD is open every day and information is available by calling (520) 372-2570 or visiting THE PAD online at https://thepadtucson.com.

For media inquiries: Dr. Ed Ackerley, Ackerley Advertising, (520) 850-7058

 

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