Gabriella Pratsas after a backhand swing playing against sister Gianna. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Rosetulee has officially expanded its footprint in the community with the launch of Tulee Padel, Brakpan’s much anticipated padel venue.
The grand opening took place on Friday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and setting the tone for a vibrant weekend of sport and community spirit.
The launch was a festive celebration, attended by family members, friends, staff and local supporters who gathered to witness the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
The occasion started with a prayer, blessing the new courts. Following the opening ceremony, the first padel matches were played, officially inaugurating the state-of-the-art courts.
Weekend time slots were nearly fully booked within hours of opening.
Adding a meaningful touch to the festivities, Tulee Padel hosted a “Padel for Paws” charity event on Sunday, in support of the Brakpan SPCA. Families and players of all ages turned out in large numbers to enjoy the sport while contributing to a good cause.
Francisco and Sanet Baramasco playing against Craig Combrinck and Sharad Hingorani in the first game on the new courts. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Daughter Anushka Herbst playing against mother Wilma Oosthuizen. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Mother Wilma Oosthuizen playing against daughter Anushka Herbst. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Craig Combrinck and Sharad Hingorani (a friend of owner Andries de Kock) playing the inaugural game on the new courts. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
The contractors working on the courts and surrounding structure with Andries de Kock and Desire Volschenk. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis
Andries de Kock and Desire Volschenk cutting the ribbon to officially open the courts. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
The tulee staff responsible for making the opening run smoothly and ensuring that service continued as usual. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Gianna Pratsas mid-swing after hitting the ball in a padel game.
PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Friends and family supported the opening of the padel courts at Rosetulee. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Annique van der Merwe, Eunise Hattingh and Zayden van Rheede van Oudtshoorn getting ready for their turn on the courts. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Tamaryn Lombard (Brakpan SPCA manager), Justine Vermaak (Tulee Padel) and Elias Thugwana (contractor) with the food donations collected for the Brakpan SPCA. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
Neull Joubert and Liam Brooks were excited for their turn on the courts. PHOTO: Charma du Plessis.
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