Soul Padel and Bolton School Announce Partnership to Bring New Padel Facility to Bolton

Bolton, UK, 12th November 2024 – Soul Padel and Bolton School are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership to bring a top-tier padel facility to Bolton, transforming the School’s two disused shale courts at its Leverhulme Pavilion into a vibrant hub for this fast-growing sport. The planned facility will be accessible to both Bolton School students and the wider community, representing a significant investment in local sports and recreational amenities.

Soul Padel, a leader in expanding padel across the UK, is working with Bolton School to create an inclusive facility that aligns with both organisations’ commitment to community engagement and accessibility. The planning application for the proposed site is currently in progress, and local residents are encouraged to provide their feedback during the consultation process.

Philip Britton, MBE, Head of Foundation at Bolton School, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are delighted to work with Soul Padel to provide a fantastic new facility that will allow our pupils to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. This new padel facility will also be open for community use in the evenings, at weekends, and during school holidays, creating an inclusive sporting environment for everyone. We value the feedback of our neighbours and look forward to reading their views about the project when the Bolton Council Planning portal opens for comment.”

Padel, known for its accessibility and social nature, is growing rapidly across the UK. With this partnership, Soul Padel and Bolton School aim to promote health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles among local residents, while providing an exciting opportunity for Bolton School students to experience and participate in a dynamic, engaging sport.

Mark Hewlett, Founder and CEO of Soul Padel, highlighted the community benefits of the planned facility: “Padel is a sport that brings people together and fosters a healthy, active lifestyle. We’re thrilled to partner with Bolton School to introduce this new facility to the area, providing local residents with a high-quality venue that aligns with our mission to make padel accessible to everyone. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the community to ensure this facility brings maximum benefit to Bolton.”

If approved, the new padel centre will support both personal fitness and community engagement goals. By working together, Soul Padel and Bolton School aim to create a space where people can come together to meet, play, and connect through the sport of padel.

Oscar Sanger - Account Manager, Padel 22
oscar@padel22.com

Laura Firth - Director of Development, Alumni Relations and Marketing
comms@boltonschool.org
01204 434788

Soul Padel was founded with the vision to welcome everyone to court to meet, play, and connect. Mark Hewlett and the entire Soul Padel board are committed to creating accessible and affordable places to socialise, play padel, and make lasting connections. Soul Padel continues to expand its efforts to facilitate the sport at a grassroots level across UK communities, inviting all individuals to get involved regardless of background, ethnicity, or ability.

With almost 2,500 pupils, enjoying an education from Nursery to Sixth Form, Bolton School is one of the largest independent day schools in the country. Academic results at GCSE and A Level consistently place the School amongst the best in the North of England and often within the top 100 nationally. The School provides a wide range of enrichment activities and is nationally recognised for its volunteering work and achievements in sport, music and drama. The school values its role within the Bolton community and is committed to engaging with local residents to bring beneficial initiatives to the area.