Padel Syndicates
Guide For Applying For A Syndicate
Thongsbridge Padel Block Booking - Rules & Regulations
1. Term Structure
• All syndicates operate on up to 10‑week terms.
• Bookings run for up to 10 consecutive weeks.
• At the end of each term, all groups must reapply.
• No automatic renewals.
2. Court Availability
• The club has 2 covered padel courts.
• Only ONE court per eligible time slot may be allocated to syndicates.
• The second court must remain available for general member bookings and club activity.
3. Eligible Block Booking Time Slots (Updated)
Syndicate bookings are only available at the following designated times:
| Day | Time 1 | Time 2 | Time 3 | Time 4 |
| Monday | 7am | 12pm | 1.30pm | 3pm |
| Tuesday | 7am | 12pm | 1.30pm | 3pm |
| Wednesday | 7am | 11.30am | 1.30pm | 3pm |
| Thursday | 7am | 12pm | 1.30pm | 3pm |
| Friday | 10.30am | 5pm | 6.30pm | 9pm |
| Saturday | 10am | 5pm | 6.30pm | 9pm |
| Sunday | 10am | 5pm | 6.30pm | 9pm |
4. Booking Duration
• Choose either a 60‑minute or 90‑minute booking – some of the bookings are limited to either 60 or 90 minutes leaving no gaps in the booking system.
• The duration must remain the same for all 10 weeks
5. Player Registration
• A full list of players must be submitted with the application – up to 8 players are allowed per syndicate.
• Member syndicates may include non-members.
• One group organiser must be appointed – organisers are only allowed to supervise one group per 10 week booking slot.
6. Player Rotation Limits
• A player may appear in a maximum of two syndicates groups per rotation.
• This applies across all days and times.
• Once a player is in 2 groups, they cannot join another.
7. Payment
• Full term payment is required upfront.
• Missed weeks are non‑refundable.
• No credits for holidays, illness, or unplayed weeks unless the club closes the courts.
8. Substitutes
• Casual substitutes are permitted as a one off.
• Permanent replacements must be approved by the club and meet the 2‑rotation limit
9. Junior Player Policy
• Juniors may join a syndicate only if they are competent, experienced padel players and meet the playing standard.
• Any group with juniors must have at least one responsible adult (18+) present on court.
• Juniors may be in a maximum of two syndicates.
• Late‑evening rule: juniors cannot join bookings finishing after 9:00pm on weekdays and weekends.
10. Club Discretion
• The club reserves the right to reject or adjust bookings.
• The club may limit participation to ensure fairness.
• Persistent breaches may result in loss of booking privileges.
• Members will get priority on syndicates – if a syndicate slot isn’t taken then it will be offered to non-members.
• Non-members are allowed to be in 2 syndicates – there needs to be a balance between members and non-members in original applications.
