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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Khaleeji Bank announces its sponsorship of the Bahrain Padel Federation Cup
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Bahrain Padel Federation to support the Federation Cup under the title of 'Khaleeji Federation Cup' between 16th – 19th July 2025, in Padel Kingdom Courts, with the participation of top local players. The signing ceremony was held at Khaleeji Bank's headquarters in GFH Tower, Manama, where Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Saleh, Assistant General Manager of legal, regulatory and Corporate Affairs, signed on behalf of the Bank, while Mr. Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Padel Federation, signed for the Federation, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. This sponsorship underscores Khaleeji Bank's dedication to supporting Bahrain's youth and sports sector as a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility. It reflects the Bank's commitment to investing in the future of the youth and national sport, in line with the Kingdom's vision of promoting sport as an essential driver of social progress, the directives of the wise leadership, and the tireless efforts spearheaded by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, with the follow-up of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. On this occasion, Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Saleh, Assistant General Manager of Legal, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs at Khaleeji Bank, stated: 'We are delighted to announce this sponsorship, which embodies Khaleeji Bank's ongoing commitment to supporting national sporting initiatives and enabling the youth to develop their abilities across various sports, particularly Padel, which has witnessed remarkable growth and popularity in recent years. We are confident that the Khaleeji Federation Cup will elevate local competition and reinforce the Kingdom's position on the regional sporting map, in line with our vision to invest in talent and empower it to achieve sustainable success both locally and internationally.' On his part, Mr. Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Padel Federation, said: 'We are pleased with our partnership with Khaleeji Bank to launch the Khaleeji Federation Cup, an important step towards enhancing padel and attracting more players and fans. This support will enable us to organise a championship that raises standards, provides a platform to discover and refine promising talents, and strengthens Bahrain's presence regionally and globally in the sport.' Khaleeji is a leading Islamic bank that strives to achieve clients' ambitions through an Islamic banking model that offers a comprehensive range of high quality Shari'a-complaint banking services and investment opportunities to individuals and companies.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
First public use Padel courts in Taunton to open
PADEL is a sport many people in Taunton will know but will be unable to play in town - well, now that is set to change. Taunton's first-ever public use Padel courts are set to open, with the development of six panoramic padel courts being built on the Queen's College campus. READ MORE: Queen's College bids farewell to fourteen staff members Advertisement READ MORE: Queen's College to become South West hub for PaceLab The Taunton college has teamed up with Smash Padel to produce these courts, which will be open to the public all year round. Fully covered with canopies and playable in all weather conditions, these new facilities will elevate the school's already impressive sports facilities and also expand community access to the fastest-growing sport in the world. Taunton's first-ever Padel courts are set to open. (Image: Queen's College) Planned areas to go with the new Padel courts at Taunton's Queen's College. (Image: Queen's College) Advertisement What is Padel? Unfamiliar with Padel? The sport is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, typically played in doubles on an enclosed court with walls. The walls are often made of glass and metallic mesh, and players can use them to bounce the ball, similar to squash. Kim Dawkins, Bursar at Queen's College, commented:'This is an exciting development for Taunton. With no padel courts currently available in the area and a huge demand for the sport, these new facilities will make a real impact. "The six covered courts, operated by Smash Padel, will be open to the general public, ensuring that our local community can enjoy this fast-growing sport.' Advertisement Smash Padel is known for delivering a comprehensive padel program for players of all ages and abilities. The group have made significant strides in growing junior participation through its bespoke junior pathways and Performance Academy, which draws young talent from across the UK. Tom Bell, Director of Sport at Queen's College, added: 'Smash Padel align perfectly with our values of keeping sport accessible for all and providing high-quality coaching to nurture talent at a grassroots level. "Whether pupils are experienced players or picking up a racket for the first time, they will benefit enormously from having these courts on site. We're already looking forward to integrating padel into our sports offering at Queen's.' Advertisement Smash Padel's commitment to grassroots growth was recently recognised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), who honoured them with a Service Excellence Award for their outstanding work in community engagement and junior development. With a team of passionate, professional coaches, Smash are creating vibrant padel communities that promote health and wellbeing, connection and lots of fun. Carson Russell, Chief Operating Officer at Smash Padel, said: 'From inclusivity and coaching excellence to long-term development and community building, Queen's College shares many of the values that define Smash Padel. This partnership creates the perfect environment for a meaningful and lasting collaboration.' An official opening date is yet to be revealed for the new public-use padel courts in Taunton. For updates on construction progress and timeline, please visit the Smash Padel website at
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
How Edinburgh kids can get free golf sessions this summer
As the number of youngsters playing golf dwindles, American Golf is offering local kids free golf sessions all summer, as part of its Game Changers campaign. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Golf is in danger of dying out - unless it engages a new generation of fans fast, a new report by American Golf warns. Over a fifth of kids (21%)** claim they're not interested in golf because the sport is 'boring', with a further one in 10 claiming that there is a lack of relatable role models in golf. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite a massive golf boom in recent years, with new players up 44%* since 2016, this growth hasn't been reflected in interest from under-18s. Kids can get into golf for FREE, courtesy of American Golf. As a consequence, 88% of parents don't even try to get their kids into golf at a young age. Instead pushing them towards team sports such as football, or newer trending activities like padel and mixed martial arts. The report, which surveyed 2,000 parents with kids under 18, also revealed that one in five parents (19%) claim affordability is the biggest factor in getting their kids into a sport. To show just how easy it is to get into golf and to combat rising cost concerns, American Golf is offering free junior putting lessons this summer, as part of its Game Changers campaign. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The free putting lessons will be available in all 82 stores across the UK, and open to kids aged under 16 of all abilities. Participants will also be eligible for 10% off junior clothing, footwear, equipment and package sets upon completing the session, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win a Junior Benross package set. Designed to champion players from all backgrounds and inspire the next generation, Game Changers celebrates players like Mandi Large, a leading blind golfer in the UK and winner of the Blind British Open and Ray Nyabola, the founder of Black British Golfers. As well as the summer of free putting lessons, American Golf has recently donated over 150 free Benross junior clubs to Need Golf Centre as part of the holiday coaching programme. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scott Taylor, Marketing and CRM director at American Golf said: 'This is a wake-up call for the industry. Innovations like the Baller League and Padel are bringing new audiences to football and racket sports. 'Golf needs its Baller league moment, with engaging figures across social media to inspire kids to take up the sport. At the same time, brands need to offer easy and accessible ways into the industry. 'At American Golf, in addition to offering free junior sessions all summer, we're committing to expanding our roster of ambassadors, so kids feel inspired and have relatable role models in the sport. 'With new ambassadors like PGA golf coach and social media sensation Georgia Ball, - as well as a wide range of professional athletes such as Dan Brown and Annabell Fuller - we're sure we can inspire the next generation to become golfers for life, whatever their background.'
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
One of UK's oldest lidos with water slides, sauna & gym to stay open ALL winter under new plans
A POPULAR UK Lido in Surrey is due to remain open all winter under new management. 5 Guildford Lido reopened this weekend following refurbishment Credit: Guildford Lido 5 The lido includes water slides and a children's play area Credit: Guildford Lido 5 Entry costs from £5.57 Credit: Guildford Lido The change will see the PROCUREMENT EXERCISE The Lido was closed in November last year for renovation but has since reopened. Guildford Borough Council has announced it hopes to award a new An existing contract that oversees the management and delivery of services at Guildford Spectrum, Read more in Travel The council said it undertook a "robust" procurement exercise to secure a future operator from November this year. FREEDOM LEISURE PROPOSAL What was included in the Freedom Leisure proposal? Introduction of a state-of-the-art soft play facility to replace the undersized existing soft play provision at the Spectrum Expansion and re-design of the existing Spectrum gym Introduction of a new mini golf solution, 'Puttify' Installation of a new interactive water splash pad and play area within the Spectrum Leisure pool For the Lido, a new Reformer Pilates and Yoga/Hot Yoga Studio to replace the existing gym Three new floodlit Padel Tennis Courts (to replace the redundant crazy golf site and existing catering building) Sauna Cabin & Ice bath therapy dip pools Floodlights for year-round swimming For the first time since 2020 year round Freedom Leisure proposed operating the pool during the suimmer and between 7am and 9pm during winter months. Most read in News Travel This would be subject to external lighting being installed at the THE NEW CONTRACT The new contract would see the winning tenderer commit to paying an average annual management fee of approximately £2.5 million over a decade long period. Historic UK lido with 'stunning' mountain views that has been abandoned for decades The current operator paid the council just £1.1 million in 2024/2025. The council currently sorts out the utility bills for the New arrangements would see the The 5 The Lido's cafe has also been upgraded Credit: BPM 5 Visitors can purchase a season pass from £115 Credit: Refer to Source - Alamy A key risk of the new contract is the potential for a significant increase in utility bills meaning extra costs for the If the council does not agree to fund the investment in leisure, the operator would either not deliver on its promises or would have to The proposed contractor still has a number of hurdles to get over before being handed the facilities. A final decision is due to be made at the end of July but before then Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer : How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: 'Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. 'Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. '
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club
Powerleague, the original and premier provider of commercial small-sided football in the UK, is launching Padel courts at its Paisley facility this week, following a £750,000 investment. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Located on Blackhall Street, the Paisley club is recognised as the birthplace of Powerleague, having first opened in 1987. Already home to two 7-a-side and four 5-a-side football pitches, the site is now expanding its offering with the addition of four brand-new, state-of-the-art canopied Padel courts. These new courts will officially open on July 5, in time for the summer holidays. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A new Padel reception located inside the clubhouse and a brand new social space has been added next to the courts, which follows the bar's refurbishment last year. Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club Located just a short drive from Glasgow City Centre and near local train and bus routes, the club is easily accessible and currently welcomes over 2,200 football players every week. The new courts offer the opportunity for absolute beginners and experienced players alike to book 60 and 90 minute sessions, alongside introductory Padel lessons and social events, with prices for courts starting from as little £7 per person. Those wanting to give Padel a go can also take advantage of Powerleague's pay and play model, meaning players don't need to be tied into a membership, making it open to everyone. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To celebrate the launch of the Padel courts, Powerleague is hosting an opening party on Thursday 17th July from 5pm – 9pm and inviting the local community down to enjoy free 'Intro to Padel' sessions, a free to enter social tournament and a 'Beat the Pro' challenge with the chance to win prizes, alongside food and drink and a live DJ. Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club As the nation's foremost operator of small-sided football, Powerleague's investment in racket sports in Paisley follows successful launches in Manchester and Birmingham. Additionally, two more sites are set to open in Portobello and Sighthill in Scotland this year. This expansion is central to Powerleague's mission to take Padel out of traditional tennis clubs and bring it to the urban high street, responding to growing demand and making the sport more accessible to communities across the UK. The strategic investment follows the meteoric rise of Padel, a short form of tennis, in recent years. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has recorded a growth in courts from 50 to 726 over the past 4 years with player numbers growing from 6,000 to 129,000. They expect that number will further increase to 400,000 by the end of 2026. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: "Our Paisley club is already a vibrant hub for team sports and a key part of the local community. This investment marks an exciting new chapter as we introduce a dedicated home for Padel in the city. Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club "Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world — it's dynamic, inclusive, and a great way to stay active. With this expansion, we aim to broaden its appeal by offering best-in-class facilities that are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability.
