Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Sugar Loaf Lane • Iverley, Stourbridge, Midlands • DY7 6PS
Tel: 01384 393 613
Dear Member,
You will have received notice of a General Meeting, which has been called to discuss the possible installation of 2 Padel courts and the approval of borrowing to carry out the project. Leading up to the General Meeting an e-mail will be sent by the Treasurer giving more detailed information regarding the proposed borrowing, including repayments.
Please be aware that there is an information board now situate in the Club Reception area, which gives more details of this potential project, with visual display and plans.
The Board's aim is to make Stourbridge a vibrant and progressive Club and to cultivate a dynamic sporting community that prioritises the health and well-being of every Member. We are always striving to promote and encourage the playing of sports for all ages, abilities and backgrounds for the local community. We have also considered where we want to be as a Club, looking at our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to our membership. The Board have considered how the project will impact on current members and also how it will attract new members and increase revenue.
The business plan has identified that Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world. The growth of the sport and participation nationally and worldwide has been identified and many other clubs, some locally, are expanding their facilities to include Padel. It is recognised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as their number one priority as an organisation.
The Padel Committee have conducted detailed market research about Padel and have made contact with other local clubs. Below is some brief details:-
Kenilworth Tennis and Squash Club in year 1 (2 padel courts)
258 existing members now playing padel, 140 new members and 500 signed up to a pay and play facility they offer.
118 pairs in newly formed padel leagues.
Increase revenue in excess of £100,000. Bar takings increased by £40,000.
Barnt Green Sports Club (Tennis and Squash) (3 padel courts) opened September 2024.
140 existing members now playing padel, 110 new members.
50 pairs in newly formed padel leagues.
Solihull Arden Club (Tennis, Squash, Gym) (2 padel courts)
100 new members due to the introduction of padel.
Edgbaston Priory
2 padel courts built over a month ago on existing tennis courts
Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Planning application submitted for 3 courts to be built where 3 tennis courts are.
I have also attached documents for you information which include:
The Portico panoramic court we would like to install.
The court site plan.
The Board would ask those members who cannot personally attend the General Meeting
to complete a proxy form.
Regards,
John Bartlett
(Chairman)
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