Steve's Padel Journey: A 2024 Recap
Hey everyone! I'm Steve, and I've been diving headfirst into the world of padel since September 2023. My trusty left-handed partner, Martin, and I have been making waves on the court, and I wanted to share our tournament experiences from 2024. Let's dive in!
Beginner Tournament (January)
Our padel journey kicked off with a bang at the beginner tournament in January. Paired with Martin, we faced some tough competition but managed to secure the championship title, defeating Vicky, Saul, Hayden, and Daniel. It was an exhilarating experience that set the tone for the rest of the year.
Here's a snippet from the tournament comms:
"Well done to Steve Sampson Jones & Martin Ford who beat Vicky Hattin Vincent & Saul Green 6-4 in a very close fought and enjoyable final."
Martin (Left) / Steve (Right)
Improver Tournament (May)
As our skills progressed, we stepped up to the improver tournament in May. The competition was fiercer, but we remained undefeated, claiming our second championship title by defeating Billy and Joep in the final.
Here's a snippet from the tournament comms:
"Congratulations to the winners Steve & Martin who beat Billy & Joep in the final 6-0."
Steve (Left) / Martin (Right)
Improver Tournament (June)
Continuing our winning streak, we participated in another improver tournament in June. The level of play was even higher, but we managed to rise to the occasion, once again securing the championship title by defeating Louis and Jody in the final.
Here's a snippet from the tournament comms:
"Congratulations to the winners Steve and Martin who beat Louis & Jody 6-3 in the final."
Steve (Left) / Martin (Right)
Looking Ahead
2024 has been an incredible year for Martin and me. We've faced challenges, celebrated victories, and most importantly, had a blast playing padel. As we look ahead, we're excited to continue our journey, improve our skills, and participate in more tournaments. Stay tuned for updates on our future adventures!
3D printed trophy made by Kae Dignam
