Membership
There are three ways to play at Napton Padel Club: Founding/Bond Membership, Monthly & Annual Membership, or Day Membership (Pay to Play). Napton residents receive a discount across every option.
Not sure which to choose?
A quick contrast of the three ways to join Napton Padel Club.
An upfront annual membership fee with a 1-year commitment. Helps support the club's building costs and includes 2 free guest sessions a year. Bond Holding is a separate, optional way to support the club further with a £5,000 bond over a 3-year term, which includes 3 years of membership free as part of the bond.
No bond and no long commitment — a standard rolling membership by Direct Debit, paid monthly or annually. Cancel any time.
No ongoing membership at all — just book a court and pay an hourly rate whenever you want to play. Day Membership (Pay to Play) allows you to play padel at the club without committing to monthly or annual membership fees — become a member for the day and pay for the court hire as a day member.
Why join
Member court fees are up to 70% cheaper than Day Membership — most regular players cover their whole membership in court savings alone.
Members play off-peak for £2.50pp/hr, peak for £3.50pp/hr — versus £8.40 and £10 for Day Membership.
Local discount applies to every membership option — adult, concession, and family.
Two adults and up to three children under 16 for £90/month (£81 with the Napton discount) — cheaper than booking separate memberships.
Adult membership drops to £285/year (or £256.50 with the local discount) — an automatic saving over paying monthly.
Compare
A quick side-by-side of how the routes differ. Full pricing, including family rates and the Napton discount, is on each option's own page.
Handy for viewing on your phone or saving offline — downloads the table below as a PDF, generated from the figures currently shown on this page.
| What you get | Day Members | Monthly/Annual | Founding | Bond Holder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance booking window | 3 days | 7 days | 9 days | 10 days |
| Sessions bookable at once | 1 session | 3 sessions | 4 sessions held | Unlimited |
| Court hire rate (off-peak / peak) | £8.40 / £10 per player per hour | £2.50 / £3.50 per player per hour | £2.50 / £3.50 per player per hour | Set out in Bond documentation |
| Membership fee (monthly / annual) | No membership fee | £25 per month / £285 per year | £280 per year, first year only | Free for 3 years, included in the bond |
| Coaching discount | 10%, Napton villagers only | [member coaching discount – rate TBC]; +10% for Napton villagers | [member coaching discount – rate TBC]; +10% for Napton villagers | [member coaching discount – rate TBC]; +10% for Napton villagers |
| Rhino key access (lower barrier posts for sports field) | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Pavilion toilet access | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free guest sessions | Not included | Not included | 2 a year | Not included |
| Refund guarantee | Not offered | Not offered | Yes — full refund within the first month | Not offered |
Individual, undiscounted rates shown. Napton residents receive a 10% discount on membership fees and court hire; full pricing for each option is on its own page.
Each option has its own page with full pricing and details.