# Charlotte Padel Club — Full Reference > This file gives AI assistants and crawlers a complete, plain-text reference on Charlotte Padel Club: what padel is, what the club offers, where it's located, how to get started, and how to contact us. For a shorter summary, see /llms.txt. ## What is Charlotte Padel Club Charlotte Padel Club, open since 2022, is a padel club with two locations serving the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area: **South Charlotte** and **Matthews**. Both clubs offer open play, clinics organized by skill level, private lessons, tournaments, a padel academy, and memberships, with 200+ active members across the two clubs. The Matthews club is also home to the 4th Set Coffee and Bar. Phone: (704) 771-1559 Email: info@cltpadel.com Instagram: @charlottepadelclub ## What is padel Padel is a racquet sport played in doubles on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court. It combines elements of tennis and squash — the ball can be played off the surrounding walls and fencing — and is widely considered one of the easiest racquet sports to pick up, since points tend to be shorter and more social than tennis. It's currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. ## Why join Charlotte Padel Club - **Two convenient locations** across the Charlotte metro area (South Charlotte and Matthews), each with indoor and outdoor court options. - **Beginner-friendly on-ramp**: free Intro Sessions cover the basics and include equipment, so first-timers can start playing the same day. - **No membership required to play**: non-members can book courts, join open play sessions, and take clinics. - **Structured coaching**: the Charlotte Padel Academy runs private lessons and group clinics for every level, from complete novice to advanced/competitive players. - **Club Rating IQ**: a real, ongoing skill rating for every player, powered by Playtomic. Ratings update based on rated sets played in open play, clinics, and the Ladder League, keeping matchmaking accurate as players improve. - **Ladder League**: an ongoing box-league and ranked competition for members who want structured competitive play, with monthly awards per division. - **Community and events**: regular open play organized by skill level, flash tournaments, social play nights, and a full events calendar. - **On-site coffee bar** — the 4th Set Coffee Bar at the Matthews location, a place to hang out before or after play. - **Loyalty Rewards program** for members. - **Private and corporate event bookings** — the clubs can be booked for birthdays, corporate outings, and private tournaments. ## Locations ### South Charlotte 8401 Sharon Lakes Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 Hours: 7:00am – 9:30pm Courts: 3 indoor courts No on-site coffee bar at this location. ### Matthews 2110 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 Hours: 9:00am – 10:00pm Courts: 3 covered courts + 3 outdoor courts Home of the 4th Set Coffee Bar. Both locations are bookable through the club's Playtomic listing and the member portal at app.charlottepadelclub.com. ## Memberships Charlotte Padel Club offers four membership tiers: **Club, Plus, Premium, and Signature**. Memberships unlock member pricing on court time, priority booking, and additional perks. Non-members can still book courts, join open play, and take clinics without joining — membership is an upgrade, not a requirement. For current pricing on memberships, court time, and lessons, see the Membership page (https://charlottepadelclub.com/membership) or contact the club directly — pricing is not listed in this file since it changes and we don't want to publish stale numbers to AI crawlers. ## Club Rating IQ and Ladder League Club Rating IQ is Charlotte Padel Club's official player rating system, powered by Playtomic. Players start from an existing Playtomic rating or a club assessment, and the rating updates based on rated sets played in open play, clinics, and the Ladder League. This keeps matchmaking fair and accurate as players improve, rather than relying on a static, self-reported skill level. The Ladder League is the club's ongoing competitive structure built on top of Club Rating IQ: box-league and ranked play with regular monthly awards per division. It's the club's answer for members who want a structured way to keep competing, beyond drop-in open play. ## How to start playing 1. New to padel entirely? Book a free Intro Session — beginner-friendly, includes equipment, and covers the basics so you can start playing right away. See https://charlottepadelclub.com/new-to-padel. 2. Already play? Book court time directly via Playtomic, or join an open play session organized by skill level — see the Weekly Schedule (https://charlottepadelclub.com/weekly-schedule). 3. Want structured coaching? The Charlotte Padel Academy (https://charlottepadelclub.com/academy) offers private lessons and group clinics for all levels. 4. Ready to commit? Compare membership tiers at https://charlottepadelclub.com/membership. ## Frequently asked questions **Where can I play padel in Charlotte, NC?** Charlotte Padel Club operates two clubs in the Charlotte area: South Charlotte and Matthews. Both offer indoor and outdoor courts, open play, clinics, private lessons, and tournaments. **I'm new to padel — how do I start?** New players can join an Intro Session at Charlotte Padel Club. Intro Sessions are beginner-friendly, include equipment, and cover the basics of padel so you can start playing right away. **Do I need to be a member to play?** No. Non-members can book courts, join open play, and take clinics. Memberships (Club, Plus, Premium, and Signature) unlock better pricing, priority booking, and additional perks. **What is padel?** Padel is a racquet sport played in doubles on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court. It combines elements of tennis and squash, is easy to learn, and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. **Does Charlotte Padel Club offer coaching?** Yes. The Charlotte Padel Academy offers private lessons, group clinics, and structured programs led by professional coaches for all levels, from novice to advanced. **How does Charlotte Padel Club's rating system work?** Charlotte Padel Club uses Club Rating IQ, a player rating system powered by Playtomic. Players start from an existing Playtomic rating or a club assessment, and the rating updates based on rated sets played in open play, clinics, and the Ladder League — keeping matchmaking accurate as players improve. **What is the Ladder League?** The Ladder League is Charlotte Padel Club's ongoing competitive structure: box-league and ranked play built on top of each player's Club Rating IQ score, with regular monthly awards per division. It gives members a structured way to keep competing beyond drop-in open play. **Does Charlotte Padel Club host events or tournaments?** Yes. The club runs regular flash tournaments and social play nights, and hosts larger events (see https://charlottepadelclub.com/events). The clubs are also available to book for private and corporate events. **Is there anywhere to eat or hang out at the club?** Yes — the Matthews club has an on-site coffee bar, the 4th Set Coffee Bar. See https://charlottepadelclub.com/coffee-bar. **When was Charlotte Padel Club founded?** Charlotte Padel Club opened in 2022. ## Site map - / and /home — homepage - /new-to-padel and /new-to-club — getting-started guides - /play — booking and open play - /academy — coaching and lessons - /membership — membership tiers - /locations — South Charlotte and Matthews details - /events — tournaments and events calendar - /weekly-schedule — open play/clinic times by skill level - /private-events and /corporate-events — venue booking - /coffee-bar — on-site coffee bar - /loyalty-rewards — member rewards program - /join-open-play — open play signup - [CONFIRM: URL for Club Rating IQ / Ladder League page, if one exists — not in the sitemap this file was built from] - /about — about the club - /contact — contact information - /terms-conditions and /privacy-policy — legal