Warwickshire Prove Strong Contenders at UK County Padel Championships

Written by Debbie Morrison

The UK Padel Over 60 County Championships took place on 6–7 September at Rocket Padel Bristol, attracting more than 200 players across 54 teams, representing 22 counties in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed competitions. The event delivered a weekend of outstanding padel, with high-level play matched by the camaraderie between counties.

Warwickshire Team

Warwickshire, captained by Debbie Morrison (Kenilworth), was represented by:

• Allen Hubbard (Kenilworth)

• Phil Johnson (Kenilworth)

• Gary Hyde (Four Oaks)

• Mike Priddle (Sutton Coldfield)

• Carolyn Lindsay (Kenilworth)

• Rachel Woolford (Solihull Arden)

• Lucy Emsden (Warwick Boat Club)

• Debbie Morrison (Kenilworth)

  
  

Mixed Doubles

Warwickshire began their campaign strongly, defeating Somerset with a clean sweep of four rubbers. They were edged out by the Channel Islands in a tense championship tiebreak and, despite a determined performance, lost to a powerful Gloucestershire side, who themselves were only narrowly beaten by eventual champions Surrey.

Women’s Doubles

The Warwickshire women faced Gloucestershire in their opening match, taking several games but unable to secure a rubber. The team responded well, defeating Berkshire in a set tiebreak and a closely contested championship tiebreak. Building on this momentum, they overcame Avon convincingly, winning all four rubbers and securing second place in their group.

Men’s Doubles

The men’s team opened against Somerset, with the tie culminating in a dramatic, extended championship tiebreak which narrowly went against Warwickshire. Their next fixture was against Scotland, who ultimately finished runners-up to Yorkshire, before Warwickshire secured a comprehensive four-rubber victory over Devon. Their final match, against the Channel Islands, was another closely fought contest, decided once again on a tiebreak. Warwickshire concluded the competition in fourth place in their group.

Championship Results

• Men’s Champions: Yorkshire

• Women’s Champions: Scotland

• Mixed Champions: Surrey

Summary

The Warwickshire squad demonstrated determination, resilience and quality across all three competitions, competing closely with some of the strongest teams in the country. The event proved to be an excellent showcase for Over 60s padel, combining competitive spirit with a strong sense of community across the counties.