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Jan 2024
Harrogate padel centre to host speed dating event
Surge Padel, on Hornbeam Park in Harrogate, is hosting a padel tennis speed dating event next month.
The site, which is the largest indoor padel centre in the UK, will play cupid for those in search of love by pairing people up to play a doubles match.
Assistant manager of Surge, Mark Thompson, told the Stray Ferret the idea was born out of a running joke between staff and members:
Mr Thompson said women will be allocated a court and a partner to play a match with.
After 15 minutes, the men will then swap courts, which will give the players the opportunity to mix and meet others.
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Mr Thompson said people of any ability can take part -- including those who have never played -- and added it may be "more fun if people can't quite play".
Mr Thompson said anyone over the age of 18 is welcome and they will “play sexuality by ear” dependent on the preferences of those that sign up.
He also told the Stray Ferret he “understands some people may be cautious to sign up”, but urged them to take the leap:
The event costs £20 and will take place on February 16. Call Surge Padel to sign up.
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