Junior Academy
Age-group sessions provide a foundation in movement, racket skills and playing together.
Groot Drakenstein Games Club
Small players. Growing games.
Junior padel that develops skills and confidence in an age-appropriate setting.
Learn through play.
The programme includes junior academy age groups and teen match play. Check the current age guidance and eligibility before booking.
Teen match play
A route for older juniors to develop confidence in a game setting.
Parents & guardians
The Pro Shop can advise on a suitable starting point, equipment and session arrangements.
Find a junior session.
Confirm the current programme and spaces on Playtomic.
Find your next session
Beginners Course
5-week coached course for players who are new to padel.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 08:00–09:30
Price: Visitor: R1,000 pp · Member: R800 pp
Who it’s for: New players · Start
5-week coached course for players who are new to padel. Learn the fundamentals, including basic technique, positioning, rules and scoring, and build the confidence to start playing socially.
Players: Max 8
October intake: Tuesday, 6 October 2026. November intake: Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Book on Playtomic ↗Ladies Open Americano
Weekly social ladies Americano with a new partner each round.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 18:00–19:30
Price: Visitor: R180 pp · Member: R144 pp
Who it’s for: Women · Play
Weekly social ladies Americano. Play a new partner each round in a fun, relaxed format designed to meet other players and get plenty of game time. Includes 1 complimentary house drink.
Players: Open
A regular weekly social-play habit.
Book on Playtomic ↗Get Fit for the Court
45-minute padel-specific fitness session.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 08:00–08:45
Price: Visitor: R150 pp · Member: R120 pp
Who it’s for: All players · Build
45-minute fitness session designed specifically for padel players. Improve mobility, strength, balance and movement to help you play better and reduce injury risk.
Players: Open
Pair it with Open Matches with Coach afterwards.
Book on Playtomic ↗Open Matches with Coach
90 minutes of coached match play with live feedback.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 09:00–10:30
Price: Visitor: R200 pp · Member: R160 pp
Who it’s for: Developing players · Build
90 minutes of coached match play. Play real games while the coach provides tips, tactical guidance and feedback throughout. A great way to improve by playing. Rackets included.
Players: Max 4
Build confidence through real-game repetitions.
Book on Playtomic ↗Beyond Beginners Course
3-week progression course after Beginners.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 18:00–19:30
Price: Visitor: R1,000 pp · Member: R800 pp
Who it’s for: Players who have completed Beginners · Build
3-week progression course for players who have completed Beginners and started playing socially. Develop consistency, positioning, shot selection and confidence so you can get more out of your social games.
Players: Max 8
October intake: Wednesday, 7 October 2026. November intake: Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Book on Playtomic ↗Breakfast Club
A fun 60-minute social game before the day begins.
Day: Thursday
Time: 08:00–09:00
Price: Visitor: R100 pp · Member: R80 pp
Who it’s for: Men & women · Play
A fun 60-minute social game before the day begins. Play a new partner each round, meet other players and enjoy a relaxed morning on court.
Players: Open
An easy weekly social-play habit.
Book on Playtomic ↗Open Matches with Coach
90 minutes of coached match play with live feedback.
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00–12:30
Price: Visitor: R200 pp · Member: R160 pp
Who it’s for: Developing players · Build
90 minutes of coached match play. Play real games while the coach provides tips, tactical guidance and feedback throughout. A great way to improve by playing. Rackets included.
Players: Max 4
Build confidence through real-game repetitions.
Book on Playtomic ↗Men's Open Americano
Weekly social men’s Americano with a new partner every round.
Day: Thursday
Time: 18:00–19:30+
Price: Visitor: R180 pp · Member: R144 pp
Who it’s for: Men · Play
Weekly social men's Americano. New partner every round means plenty of variety, competitive game time and an opportunity to meet other players. Includes 1 complimentary house drink.
Players: Open
Weekend Smash is the stronger competitive step.
Book on Playtomic ↗Mixed Couple Clash
Weekly social mixed doubles for couples.
Day: Friday
Time: 16:00–17:30
Price: Visitor: R180 pp · Member: R144 pp
Who it’s for: Couples / mixed doubles · Play
Weekly social mixed doubles session for couples. Rotate partners throughout the session, enjoy plenty of game time and stay afterwards for Club Friday. Includes 1 complimentary house drink.
Players: Open
Stay on afterwards for Club Friday.
Book on Playtomic ↗Padel & Pilates
30 minutes of Pilates followed by 60 minutes of padel.
Day: Saturday
Time: 08:00–09:30
Price: Visitor: R220 pp · Member: R176 pp
Who it’s for: Adults · Start
A 90-minute Saturday morning session combining 30 minutes of Pilates with 60 minutes of padel. Move, strengthen and then get on court for a fun social game with a new partner each round.
Players: Open
A low-pressure way to move, play and connect.
Book on Playtomic ↗PLAYTOMIC LEVEL UP
Coached assessment match with the Club Padel Pro.
Day: Saturday
Time: 13:00–14:30
Price: Visitor: R280 pp · Member: R224 pp
Who it’s for: Players wanting a more accurate Playtomic rating · Compete
Think your Playtomic level isn't quite right? Play a coached assessment match with our Padel Pro, who assesses your current playing ability and can manually submit the appropriate score to Playtomic so your rating better reflects your actual level.
Players: Min 2 · Max 4
2nd & 4th Saturday of every month. Scheduled 2026 dates: 26 Sept · 10 Oct · 24 Oct · 14 Nov · 28 Nov · 12 Dec.
Book on Playtomic ↗Beginners Course
5-week coached course for players who are new to padel.
Day: Saturday
Time: 14:30–16:00
Price: Visitor: R1,000 pp · Member: R800 pp
Who it’s for: New players · Start
5-week coached course for players who are new to padel. Learn the fundamentals, including basic technique, positioning, rules and scoring, and build the confidence to start playing socially.
Players: Max 8
October intake: Saturday, 10 October 2026. November intake: Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Book on Playtomic ↗Beyond Beginners Course
3-week progression course after Beginners.
Day: Saturday
Time: 16:30–18:00
Price: Visitor: R1,000 pp · Member: R800 pp
Who it’s for: Players who have completed Beginners · Build
3-week progression course for players who have completed Beginners and started playing socially. Develop consistency, positioning, shot selection and confidence so you can get more out of your social games.
Players: Max 8
October intake: Saturday, 10 October 2026. November intake: Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Book on Playtomic ↗Weekend Smash
A faster-paced competitive men’s Americano.
Day: Sunday
Time: 09:00–10:30
Price: Visitor: R180 pp · Member: R144 pp
Who it’s for: Competitive men · Compete
Competitive men's Americano. A faster-paced Sunday session for players who enjoy competitive games, changing partners and being pushed on court.
Players: Open
For players ready to be pushed.
Book on Playtomic ↗Juniors U8
Learn the basics, movement and coordination while having fun.
Day: Sunday
Time: 13:30–14:30
Price: Visitor: R100 pp · Member: R80 pp
Who it’s for: U8 players · Start
Junior padel coaching for U8 players. Age-appropriate coaching focused on learning the basics, developing coordination and movement, and having fun on court.
Players: Max 4
Progress through the Junior Academy age groups.
Book on Playtomic ↗Juniors U10
Build technique, movement and court awareness.
Day: Sunday
Time: 14:30–15:30
Price: Visitor: R100 pp · Member: R80 pp
Who it’s for: U10 players · Build
Junior padel coaching for U10 players. Develop technique, movement, court awareness and confidence through structured coaching and games.
Players: Max 4
Progress into U11 & U12.
Book on Playtomic ↗Juniors U11 & U12
Stronger technique, tactical awareness and match confidence.
Day: Sunday
Time: 15:30–16:30
Price: Visitor: R100 pp · Member: R80 pp
Who it’s for: U11 & U12 players · Build
Junior padel coaching for U11 & U12 players. Build stronger technique, tactical awareness, consistency and match confidence through structured coaching and gameplay.
Players: Max 4
Keep building toward stronger match play.
Book on Playtomic ↗FLASH SESSION — Court Time
Daily off-peak court special.
Day: Tue–Sun
Time: 11:00–14:00
Price: Visitor: R80 pp/hour · Member: R64 pp/hour
Who it’s for: Everyone · Play
Daily off-peak court special. Book a court during the Flash Session window and pay just R80 per player per hour. Bring your own four and play for less.
Players: Court booking
Available daily during the off-peak window, subject to court availability.
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