37%
of Napton households responded
98%
of respondents supported the courts
In their words
The more outdoor facilities there are in our village the better. Better for the health of all ages and makes our community more active.
I'm hoping that more younger people could get into sport with Padel courts which would be wonderful.
A court would I am sure be extremely well used by young and old.
A brilliant addition which will attract new people to the village.
Extremely excited by the prospect and would be happy to help.
Could the showing it to the school children be a good gateway to introduce it to the parents?
Letters of support
"The possibility of having padel courts within walking distance of our school has sparked great enthusiasm from our team here. … With the courts being within a short walk of the school, this is something that a wide range of children could access … from informal sessions to taught lessons."
"The more facilities Napton as a village can offer to both residents and visitors the better, with the increase in visitor footfall benefitting local businesses financially. … A new sport being available to Napton will hopefully allow and encourage more people to exercise outside with all the associated health benefits."
Beth (Bethan) Hanna wrote as Head Teacher in July 2025, before she became one of the charity's trustees.
Messages of support
You said, we responded
People also told us their questions and concerns. This is how the charity has responded.
| What people said | How we've responded |
|---|---|
| Make it affordable for Napton, with a discount for villagers | Napton residents get 10% off membership and court hire, and £1 off coaching. |
| Allow pay as you go for occasional players, not just members | Day Membership lets anyone play without a membership fee. |
| Offer a beginners' class for people who have never played | Coaching for every level, including group lessons and 6-week courses. Rackets and balls are free to borrow. |
| Introduce it to young people and schools | Coaching young people, schools and community groups is one of the four objects in our constitution. The club will give St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, a short walk away, 20 hours of free coaching a year. The school has written in support. |
| How do we book? Make booking easy | All booking will be online through My Clubhouse, so you can book on the day. |
| Who would run it? | Napton Padel Club CIO, a registered charity (no. 1216376) run by five volunteer trustees. |
| How will it be paid for? | A Sport England grant, a loan from Warwickshire LTA, and local fundraising. All income will first cover the costs of running the courts and meeting our financial commitments. Any surplus will be reinvested in our charitable purposes, including support for local sports clubs. |
| Where will it go? Can we see plans? | At Napton Sports Field. The plans went through the full planning process, and permission was granted in December 2025. |
| Noise and parking | These are matters the planning process considers. Full planning permission was granted in December 2025. |
| Toilets and facilities | Members have access to the pavilion toilets. |
| Open to people from nearby villages and Southam? | Yes. Everyone is welcome, with a discount for Napton residents. |
Ideas we've noted for the future
- Taster sessions and open days for people who have never played
- Involving disability groups
- A ladder or organised social play to help people find games
- Support for other local sports, which the charity will be able to help with through grants to local sports clubs
Have an idea or a question? Contact us.