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To: Padel Hub
Revert back to the Padel Hub original memberships
We are petitioning for the reinstatement of fair membership options at The Padel Hub that respect and value the community that has supported the club from the start.
Why is this important?
The Padel Hub has continuously raised membership prices throughout the year, resulting in many loyal members paying well over a thousand pounds. Despite this increased financial commitment, the club has removed the previously offered unlimited-play memberships, a change that feels both unfair and unnecessary. This decision has left long-standing members feeling unvalued and disregarded. Many of us joined with the expectation of consistent pricing and access, and these sudden changes break that trust.
The Padel Hub has always had an incredible sense of community, built on friendships, shared passion, and a genuinely positive vibe among members. Many of us have remained loyal despite repeated price increases because we love the sport and valued the welcoming environment the club fostered. This community is the foundation of what makes padel thrive, and without it, the club loses what truly sets it apart. By removing fair and accessible membership options, the Padel Hub risks pushing away the very people who have supported it from the start. Preserving this community is essential—not just for current members, but for the long-term success and spirit of padel itself.
Under the original membership structure, each tier allowed access to a share of the court time at no additional cost:
The Padel Hub has always had an incredible sense of community, built on friendships, shared passion, and a genuinely positive vibe among members. Many of us have remained loyal despite repeated price increases because we love the sport and valued the welcoming environment the club fostered. This community is the foundation of what makes padel thrive, and without it, the club loses what truly sets it apart. By removing fair and accessible membership options, the Padel Hub risks pushing away the very people who have supported it from the start. Preserving this community is essential—not just for current members, but for the long-term success and spirit of padel itself.
Under the original membership structure, each tier allowed access to a share of the court time at no additional cost:
- Bronze Membership – £119/month: Play twice per day during off-peak hours (9am–5pm, weekdays).
- Gold Membership – £179/month: Play twice per day, including one off-peak and one peak session.
- Platinum Membership – £229/month: Play twice per day, including one off-peak and one peak session.
A 90-minute court booking normally costs £120 (£30 per person), meaning the memberships offered substantial value and encouraged regular participation.
Under the new membership model, a Gold Membership costs £50/month but only provides a 30% discount on court bookings. For a player who wishes to play 24 times in a month, the cost would now be £504 in court fees plus £50 membership. This represents a 209% increase in cost, while also reducing the possible number of monthly play sessions. Under the original system, a member could pay £179 and play up to 60 times a month (2 x a day). Under the new structure, if a member wishes to keep their monthly spending at the same £179, they would only be able to play 6 times—since court fees alone would total £124, plus the £50 membership fee. This is a reduction from 60 sessions down to 6, a 90% decrease in playing opportunities.
This dramatic price increase and reduction in playing opportunities highlights why reinstating the original membership structure is important for fairness, accessibility, and the continued growth of the community.
