Bio 

The Stuttgart Padel League was created in 2023, for the need to unify the many players of Padel in Stuttgart. Padel, a fast-growing sport in Europe, had gained considerable popularity and is possible to recognize the potential for fostering stronger connections and improving the level of play, we created the Stuttgart Padel League. The main goal was simple: to create a platform where players of all levels could compete, learn from each other, and enjoy the sport in a structured environment.​ Today, our league is a vibrant community with more than 60 players, representing more than 12 different nationalities. This diversity not only enriches the experience on the court but also helps players continuously improve their skills while building friendships on the international spirit of our league. ​

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1. Registration

  The league starts in Nov. 2024, and each athlete must send the inscription to the email (stuttgartpadel@gmail.com) to participate in Stuttgart Padel League winter 24/25. 

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        Payment

The registration fee is payable by bank transfer or PayPal at the start of the season until 1 Nov 2024. With the registration fee, of €85 the players are entitled to participate in the first 4º rounds they play (each round will be 1.5 hours long, and includes at least 4 or 5 games of 20 minutes, which means they are guaranteed the16 - 20 games for every player on the league rounds), every game there have new balls, and every player will also receive a Stuttgart Padel League personalized official T-shirt with the player's name and nationality on it. The registration fee of 65€ is all the same without the Stuttgart Padel League personalized official T-shirt.  For the remaining matches of the season, players pay individually for the rounds they decide to participate in. 

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       League format

1. The league will be played in a regular phase, with rounds twice a month and a master’s phase at the end of the season. Each round will depend on the number of players registered, as it can be made up of a maximum of 12 players, i.e. 8 teams and a minimum of 4 players, 2 teams.

2. In each round, taking into account the ranking of each player in the league, each player is

assigned the initial team partner and the court, which changes after the 1st match (the first round will be organized by drawing lots);

     3. The organization is made up of 3 fields 1st / 2nd / 3rd, so in the event of a win the team moves up a field (or keeps it if it's already on the 1st field); if it loses it moves down a field (or keeps it if it's already on the 3rd field), at the end of each game the teams will be separate, whether they win or lose, always change teammates (in order to guarantee competitiveness and harmony in the league)​

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      Call up 

1. Each athlete must register up to 5 days before the scheduled date of the match, via the respective "WhatsApp" group.

2. Once the players' confirmations have been finalized, the starting teams for each round will be organized up to 2 days before the day of the league match.

     

      Times and Venus 

The League will be played twice a month, regarding the time and day of the round will be during the weekend but may be changed due to the incapacity or convenience of the athletes.

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      Scoring system

The winning team of a set receives 3 points in the standings, and the losing team receives only 1 point. In addition to the score, points are added from the field where the athlete finished the last game. The winner of the league is the athlete with the most points in the final standing

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       Rules 

1. Each match consists of the best result out of 7 games over 20 mins.

2. The team that wins the first 4 games will be the winning team (however, if the players wish, they can continue to play until the 20 minutes are up, but the result will not be considered for the League).

3. The golden point rule is always used in all situations.

4. In the event of a 3-game draw, the match is decided by a final golden point.

5. If the score remains 3-2 at the end of 20 minutes, the game will continue until the end, and if it is tied 3-3 it will be decided by a golden point.​   ​   

 

     Ranking 

The standings are determined by the amount of points each athlete accumulates during the regular season. In the event of a tie in the standings, the tiebreaker is determined by the following criteria:

1. head-to-head between the tied teams,

2. difference in games,

3. difference in sets,

4. number of sets won.

      Fair Play

All athletes must follow proper behavior during matches. Any inappropriate behavior will be punished.

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      Changes to the Regulations

Any changes to the regulations must be approved by the League organization.