Guide For Applying For A Syndicate


Apply to Danny@thongsbridge.org by Friday 25th September 2026 for the first block booking

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.