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Tennis club in Bury St Edmunds fears padel court replacement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:27 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Tennis club in Bury St Edmunds fears padel court replacement

Summary

Victory Ground Tennis Club in Bury St Edmunds raises concerns over possible loss of two courts to padel. Club secretary Steve Daniel indicated that while they currently pay £4,000 in rent, they cannot meet proposed increases of up to 500%. Discussions are ongoing with a proposed padel company for repurposing the courts, although no decisions have been finalized. The tennis club has seen membership grow to around 170, a recovery effort since the Covid-19 pandemic. Victory Sports Ground, which manages the location, has confirmed interest from other sports entities while emphasizing their commitment to increasing participation in sports overall.

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By the Numbers

•Victory Ground Tennis Club fears losing courts to padel in Bury St Edmunds.
•Current annual rent for the courts is £4,000; proposed rent increases significantly.
•Club membership has increased to about 170 since the pandemic.
•Victory Sports Ground reports interest from a padel company and a five-a-side football team.
•No decisions on the reallocation of courts have been made yet.

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