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Slachthuislaan 29, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium

★ 5 (11 Google reviews) · +32 472 81 13 42

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Summary

Chikita Padelschool is an Antwerp-based padel academy led by top-certified coaches Shana Oyen and Glenn Laureys, operating across 4 locations with 17 courts and programmes for all ages and levels.

Pulse Score breakdown

Reviews44%94
Facility28%65
Ops & Transparency22%58
ActivityNot yet measured
External refs6%0
RecencyNot yet measured
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Facility

Courts17
Roof classMixed — 5 of 17 courts classified: 2 indoor · 3 open-air
Booking platformIn House
Court price (approx.)EUR 23.5–37.5 / hour   peak: piekuren (peak hours — exact times not stated) — Pricing shown is per-person for coaching/match formats. 'Play with the Trainer' (60 min): €23.50/person (3 players) off-peak, €25/person peak. 'Play with the Trainer' (90 min): €35/person (3 players) off-peak, €37.50/person peak. Mix & Match events: €15/person. Bare court hire pricing not stated.
SurfaceArtificial Turf
Indoor / outdoorMixed
LightingYes
CoachingFull coaching programme across all levels: individual private lessons, duo/trio/quad group sessions (60 or 90 min), structured course series of 10–13 sessions, kids padel from age 7 on Wednesdays (aligned with Padel Vlaanderen colour/level system), holiday camps (stages), Mix & Match social play events, and 'Play with the Trainer' match-coaching sessions. Led by fulltime certified coaches Glenn Laureys and Shana Oyen.
Pro shopWebsite references a gear shop ('Want to Buy Gear? Go to Shop') suggesting online or on-site retail, but no explicit on-site pro shop detail is provided.

Courts

17 courts. Per-court detail (surface, lighting, dimensions) is not yet recorded for this club. Operators — claim your club to add it.

Coaching (2)

GL

Glenn Laureys

Performance coaching, technical and tactical development; first performance padel trainer in Belgium without a tennis background
All
Start 2 PadelP100P200P300P500P700
SO

Shana Oyen

High-performance and all-level coaching; former Belgian national team player, one of the highest-ranked female players in Belgium
All
P100P250P500P700P1000

Photo Analysis

Padelschool Chicita operates both modern indoor blue-surface courts and outdoor open green-turf courts, offering a quality mixed facility with professional coaching and a social atmosphere.

Reviews very positive

Padelschool Chicita earns consistent praise for expert coaching and community, though pricing is acknowledged as premium.

Praised Expert, Passionate Coaches (Shana & Glenn) Personalized Technique And Strategy Improvement Welcoming Community And Social Atmosphere Varied Lesson Formats And Flexibility Fun, Motivating Teaching Style
Room to improve Premium Pricing Relative To Belgium Market
“Shana is one of the top padel coaches in the world.”
“If you're serious about improving, it's worth it.”

5 reviews, all five-star; small sample skews positive by design. One caveat buried: lessons acknowledged as expensive for Belgium, but framed as justified investment. No other weaknesses surfaced; high aggregate rating (5.0/5) confirms strong satisfaction.

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