WSBSPORT, a global leader in consultancy services for the sports industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Cheshire-based Padel Ventures, marking its first entry into the UK market with a shared mission to deliver top-tier consulting and development services for the rapidly growing padel sector.

WSBSPORT and Padel Ventures will provide planning, consulting and development services to individuals, businesses, and organisations looking to establish or expand padel facilities in the UK. WSBSPORT’s has experience in projects worldwide and PadelVentures’ understanding of the UK sports market. The partnership will provide consultancy and high quality courts to public and private venues throughout the UK.

“We are very pleased to announce Gareth Evans, of Padel Ventures, will be part of our UK entry strategy,” said Pierfrancesco Iazeolla, CEO of WSBSPORT. “Gareth brings almost 20 years’ of experience in sport as a professional athlete and business consultant. As a result he knows the industry extremely well and draws on a rich network to support our mission to introduce high-quality padel services to the UK market. WSBSPORT provides planning, consulting, and development services for individuals and companies who want to develop a profitable and cost-efficient padel business. We can help from start to finish. 

“WSBSPORT has a unique and distinct role to play in the development of the UK padel market, having pioneered and been part of this industry since the beginning. We believe the partnership with Padel Ventures will help us promote padel and bring our know-how to sport, leisure, community, and residential venues throughout the United Kingdom,” added Pierfrancesco, who leads a group of architects, engineers, designers, marketing specialists, and sport managers operating across five continents.

As part of its growing presence in the UK, WSBSPORT is sponsoring the upcoming Property + Padel event at Padium, Canary Wharf, on October 9th. 

In the UK the company will focus on guiding clients through the lifecycle of padel project development, from initial planning and feasibility studies to marketing and operational support, ensuring that each project is profitable and sustainable.

”WSBSPORT’s entrance into the UK market is a significant milestone for both our company and the sport of padel,” said Gareth Evans, founder of Padel Ventures. “Together, we aim to fill a void in the British market by offering unmatched consulting services that not only help our clients succeed in the padel industry but also set new standards for quality and professionalism in the UK.”

The first consulting projects under the partnership are already in motion, with a focus on helping clients navigate the challenges and opportunities within the UK’s emerging padel market. These services are designed to cater to a wide range of clients, from sports and leisure operators to community organisations and residential developers. 🎾