Paddle at the Bay Club
When the fall and winter weather moves in, members of the Bay Club make the shift from the tennis courts to the paddle courts. Also referred to as platform tennis, paddle is similar to traditional tennis with a few key differences. The court is on an elevated surface and about a third of the size, surrounded by 12-foot tall rugged fencing to allow for play off the walls. The racquet used is different as well, a paddle with holes, versus a strung racquet for standard tennis.
We are very excited about the season so far, as many new players have been trying out the sport; coming to weekly drop-ins and tournaments. Bay Club employee Matt Beatty has stepped into the role of Seasonal Racquets Activities Director to help with anything paddle related, including but not limited to helping members learn the rules and basic play.
We’re looking forward to continued success for the paddle program throughout the winter.
