With padel booming, courts are packed in the evenings and empty during the day. Taking bookings by phone and WhatsApp leads to double bookings, no-shows and confusion over deposits, and finding a fourth player for a padel match becomes the venue’s problem too. In the system we build, players see courts and slots live and book with prepayment; cancellation rules are applied automatically. Time-based pricing, membership packages, coaching lessons and matching players for incomplete games are all managed in one app.
Problems we see at court venues
- Clashes between bookings taken by phone and message
- Peak-time slots left empty by no-shows
- Low daytime occupancy
- Coaching lessons clashing with the court plan
Modules
Live court calendar
Real-time availability by court, surface and time slot.
Dynamic pricing
Different rates by time of day, weekday and membership type.
Prepayment and cancellation
Online payment, deposits and time-based refund rules.
Lessons and coaches
Private and group lessons, coach calendars and lesson packs.
Player matching
Find missing players by level and post open matches.
Occupancy report
Occupancy, revenue and no-show rate by court and time slot.
How it works day to day
- 1
The player picks a court and time in the app.
- 2
The price is calculated automatically and prepayment is taken.
- 3
A reminder notification goes out before the booking.
- 4
Reception confirms the booking on arrival and adds any extras.
- 5
With the weekly occupancy report the manager sets promotions for quiet slots.
Integrations
Off-the-shelf software or custom-built?
When off-the-shelf is enough
For single-court venues with fixed pricing, an off-the-shelf online booking app may be enough.
When custom software pays off
For multi-court venues that want dynamic pricing, memberships, lesson packs and player matching, a system under your own brand raises occupancy and loyalty.
How the budget is built
We launch the workflow that saves you the most time first, then add modules based on real usage. The full scope below is calculated with 18 screens and 9 modules; the final price follows a free discovery call and a written scope.
Maintenance and improvements (optional): €450 / month. Hosting, SMS, WhatsApp and app store fees are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can players book without downloading the app?
Yes. Booking and payment also work from a mobile-friendly web page.
Can we connect the court lights to the system?
If a suitable relay or automation controller is in place, lights can switch on and off with the booking times.
Can we migrate our existing members?
Member lists, remaining lesson credits and packages are imported during setup.
Are card details stored in the system?
No. Payments go through a licensed payment provider such as Stripe; card data is never held on our servers.
