One of the fastest-growing sports in the nation will have a home in Amarillo as Amarillo National Tennis Center (ANTC), in conjunction with the Alex O’Brien Tennis Foundation, officially opens the ANTC Padel Courts with a ribbon cutting event at 11:30 a.m. Sunday (October 19). The public is welcome.
Padel is a smaller, fast-paced combination of tennis and squash played on a smaller court with walls in play.
“The padel courts are a great addition to the Amarillo National Tennis Center,” said City of Amarillo Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Kashuba. “Padel is really taking off across the country, and as more people play the sport its popularity is sure to grow. The City of Amarillo is grateful to the Alex O’Brien Tennis Foundation for helping make these courts possible for the entire Amarillo community to enjoy.”
Following the ribbon cutting event, padel/learn-to-play instruction will be available along with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. The public can also meet new ANTC Head Professional Nina Pulliam.