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Kruispad 3, 2310 Rijkevorsel, Belgium

★ 3.9 (126 Google reviews)

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ResearchedProvisional · <5 verified reviews

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Summary

Friendly club in Rijkevorsel with 6 tennis courts (3 covered by a heated dome in winter) and 3 outdoor padel courts, plus a cosy bar and free parking on site.

Pulse Score breakdown

Reviews44%79
Facility28%68
Ops & Transparency22%52
ActivityNot yet measured
External refs6%0
RecencyNot yet measured
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Facility

Courts9
Roof classMixed — 3 of 9 courts classified: 1 indoor · 2 open-air
Booking platformIn House
SurfaceArtificial Turf, Hard
Indoor / outdoorMixed
LightingYes
Tournaments / leaguesClub runs tennis doubles tournaments, youth tennis compact tournaments (U17), tennis fun days, and regular club evenings (clubavond tennis). Padel tournaments also referenced in reviews.
Food & beverageOn-site bar and restaurant: Sport- en eetcafé De Valk, with seating available both upstairs and on an outdoor terrace. Described as a nice cafeteria/bar in the adjacent sports hall.

Cafe Parking Tennis

Courts

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

Photo Analysis

Mixed facility with open padel and clay tennis courts plus an air dome for indoor play; padel courts look new and well-kept but the site is functionally basic with limited visible amenities.

Reviews mixed

A friendly, social club with good facilities and hospitality, but scheduling and operational inefficiencies frustrate regular players.

Praised Friendly Staff And Atmosphere Good Bar And Café Facilities Heated Indoor Tennis In Winter Free Parking Nearby
Room to improve Poor Scheduling With Tournament Pools Outdoor Padel Courts Lack Heating Long Waits Between Matches Inconsistent Ball Brands Across Courts Cold Venue In Winter
“Small and pleasant club with nice bar.”
“3 courts can't handle 2 pools of 8 teams.”

5 reviews, positively skewed by Google's algorithm. The 3.9/5 aggregate from 126 reviews reflects genuine operational frustrations, particularly around scheduling and heating. Criticism emerges clearly in 2★ reviews despite overall friendliness.

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