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Padel court builder leads: how to reach clubs before they open

When to contact new padel club owners, based on where tracked US projects sit today.

For a padel court builder, the best lead is a club that has a site and a plan but has not signed a court contract. In our data that window is surprisingly wide.

Where projects sit today

Of 60 tracked projects, 44 are at announced, planning/zoning, site plan or building permit stage and 10 are under construction. For padel specifically, 21 of 28 projects are pre-construction.

All tracked projects by stage: planning/zoning 21, site plan 7, announced 13, building permit 3, under construction 10, opening date set 4, liquor licence 2planning/zoning21site plan7announced13building permit3under construction10opening date set4liquor licence2

Timing your outreach by stage

Announced / planning-zoning
Owner is validating the site. Good time for introductions, layout help and budget guidance.
Site plan
Court count and layout are being fixed. Court system, canopy/roof clearance and lighting are in play.
Building permit
Contractors are often being selected. Late, but still open for many packages.
Under construction and later
Court supply is usually decided; fit-out (booking, cameras, signage) may still be open.

How to reach owners

  • Planning documents usually name the applicant or agent, which is a legitimate, public first contact.
  • Lead with something useful for their stage (layout, lead times, permitting requirements), not a catalogue.
  • Track stage changes so you follow up when a decision is actually due.

Where the padel projects are: Florida (8), Texas (4), Illinois (2), Washington (2), Colorado (1), Virginia (1), South Carolina (1), Oregon (1). Pro members get names, public contacts, sources and stage-change alerts. See pricing.

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