Boosting social wellbeing and active lifestyles through inclusive weekly padel play.
Ignite Padel, the North West’s leading destination for the UK’s fastest-growing sport, has officially announced the launch of its brand-new Weekly Over-50s Americano Padel Events at its flagship Cheshire Oaks venue. Designed to combine active living, low-impact exercise, and vibrant social connection, the weekly sessions offer over-50s of all skill levels the chance to experience padel in a relaxed, inclusive, and friendly environment.
Every Friday from 1.30-3pm over 50’s have access to several courts in Cheshire Oaks for Americano sessions. A padel Americano is a social individual tournament format where players partner with a new person and face new opponents every round rather than playing in fixed teams. Padel—a dynamic hybrid of tennis and squash—has exploded in popularity due to its accessible learning curve, fun gameplay, and strong social focus. Ignite Padel’s Americano format ensures players switch partners and opponents each round, creating a welcoming, non-intimidating structure where single players and small groups alike can jump straight in, stay active, and build new friendships.
Beyond court time, the weekly sessions focus heavily on the off-court experience. Participants can enjoy complimentary equipment hire, expert guidance from staff, and post-match connection in Ignite’s lounge area with barista-brewed coffees, refreshments and drinks.
Speaking on the launch of the new over-50s events, Stephen Broad, Partner at Ignite Padel, said: “Padel is one of the most inclusive sports in the world, which is why we’re seeing such massive uptake across all age groups. Our Over-50s Americano sessions were created to give mature players a fun, accessible way to stay fit without the heavy impact of traditional sports. It’s equal parts movement, competition, and catching up over a coffee in the lounge afterwards. Whether you’ve played racquet sports for 30 years or never played in your life, you’ll feel right at home here.”
Partner Chris Watson added: “The Americano format is ideal for group socials because nobody gets left out or stuck with one playing partner. You move around, meet everyone on the day, and play structured games that cater to all abilities. Our goal is to make fitness feel social and effortless, and these weekly mornings at Cheshire Oaks are already becoming a highlight of the week for our regulars.”
