Rocks Lane Padel team win national championship

Image above L to R: Ale Grilo, Rafa Vega, Pablo Delgado, Chris Warren, Guille Ibanez, Chris Dolphin, Sam MacNeil, Drew Warren.

“This prestigious victory cements Rocks Lane’s position as UK’s leading centre”

Rocks Lane Padel first team have won the national finals, securing an outstanding victory against their strongest rivals, Roehampton at the LTA National Club Finals.

The weekend saw a historic first with Rocks Lane having two teams out of the eight teams that qualified from the whole of the UK.

Outstanding performances from both Rocks Lane Padel teams meant that the Champions Trophy was taken back to Chiswick and a 5th place finish for the 2nd Team, which means Rocks Lane will have a minimum of two teams in the finals next year.

“This prestigious victory cements Rocks Lane’s position as UK’s leading centre with an established padel academy programme which provides competitive opportunities for all ages and abilities” say Rocks Lane sports centre.

“The sky is no limit for ambitious players and Rocks Lane Padel!”

Their padel performance player pathway supports top performance players whose goals are to succeed at the highest levels.

This is what Chris Warren has to say about Rocks Lane’s prestigious National victory:

“What an incredible achievement from all of our padel team at Chiswick, both on and off court. These tremendous performances are a collaboration of planning, hard work and attention to detail by all involved.

“The future is bright for all levels of padel at Rocks Lane with the prospect of two more courts (taking the total to 12) being added to our facility soon, giving more opportunities for more people to try this wonderfully diverse, inclusive and rewarding sport. Vamos Rocks Lane Padel!”

The following Rocks Lane Padel Team players, not pictured, also contributed to the team’s victory: Jose Forniles, Muse Armengol, Tobi Cordoba, Riccardo Campos and Simon Garforth-Bles

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