Thank you for signing up. Whether you joined the waitlist, the Founding Member list or both, you’re one of the people who told us Gainesville needs padel. Here’s where things stand and what we’re planning.
Starting with a one-court pilot
We’re starting small on purpose: a single padel court with shade, seating and a small clubhouse and pro shop, so Gainesville can start playing while we prove the demand. The site isn’t secured yet and there’s no opening date, but you’ll hear first.
The long-term vision
If the pilot takes off, the dream is much bigger: 8–10 indoor padel courts, 8–10 pickleball courts, indoor soccer courts, a beach-style pool, a restaurant, spa, gym and pub. It’s a long-term vision that would come in phases, not a promise, but it’s where we’re headed.
A planned Founding Membership
We’re designing a one-year Founding Membership that would start on opening day. Pricing will be announced after legal review. It’s not on sale yet and details may change. Planned benefits include court time all year (unlimited off-peak plus one prime-time booking held at a time), booking 7 days ahead, 4 founders’ group clinics a year, a paddle, a “Smash, Sip & HODL” T-shirt, a VIP grand opening pass and VIP access to club events.
Tournaments, coaching and more
- Tournaments: friendly club tournaments and socials to start, plus a GPC Bitcoin Smash Championship. Longer term, we aim to host USA Padel–sanctioned events once we have the courts for them.
- Coaching: group clinics for new and experienced players, private lessons and camps.
- Ball machine rental: a planned add-on for solo practice. Pricing TBA.
What you can do now
If you haven’t yet, join the Founding Member list and tell us how you’d like to be involved. It’s free and non-binding, and no payment is collected.
Forward this to a friend who plays, or who should. See you on the court!
Daniel Solano
Gainesville Padel Club
Renderings are artist’s concepts for illustration only. Plans, features and benefits may change. Nothing described here is on sale yet.
