An anticipated opening at the Bons Villers complex
Hainaut is preparing to welcome a new indoor playing venue: the Villé Tennis Club announces the opening of its facilities in early March, at the Bons Villers complex, in Frasnes-lez-Gosselies. On site, the idea is clear: to bring together several ‘racket’ disciplines on a single site, with a local club approach, but with a clear sporting ambition.
In the information provided, padel takes center stage with two padel courts entirely indoor. A significant choice in Belgium, where the weather can quickly complicate playing habits. For regular players, this mainly means a season that doesn’t get put on hold: training sessions, games with friends, and competitions can string together without depending on the thermometer or the rain.
Padel, tennis, pickleball: a multi-racket club aiming to create connections
The uniqueness of the project also lies in its positioning: the Villé Tennis Club no longer presents itself solely as a tennis club. It now claims diversification by integrating padel and pickleball. Specifically, this opens the door to a more vibrant club life: different profiles, bridges between disciplines, and a community dynamic to build around slots, activities, and teams.
The message is simple: whether you come from tennis, padel, or are curious to try a newer discipline like pickleball, the goal is to have you play ‘in the same place’, with common benchmarks, a clear schedule, and an official practice frame.
Interclub in spring: the sporting signal is given
Beyond the opening, the announcement that speaks to competitors is the desire to enter teams in interclub competitions from spring. For a new venue, this is a strong indicator: interclub competitions are not just about ‘playing matches’, they’re about structuring a group, creating pair automatisms, and establishing a club identity.
For those who want to plan quickly, the official information and competition formats can be found on the Padel Wallonie-Bruxelles platform, including the page dedicated to AFT Padel interclub competitions: AFT Padel Interclub (Padel Wallonie-Bruxelles).
What this means for local players
- More indoor slots: play and train without depending on outdoor conditions.
- A new rallying point: ideal for forming a regular pair, finding partners, and integrating into a club dynamic.
- A competition springboard: the interclub orientation sets a course from the first weeks.
For players already affiliated elsewhere and considering a club change, the transfer procedure for tennis is explained on the official Tennis Wallonie-Bruxelles website: Transfer Procedures (Tennis TPPWB). And for procedures related to padel (affiliation, practice frame, insurance), a useful entry point remains the ‘affiliation’ section of Padel Wallonie-Bruxelles: Affiliate (Padel Wallonie-Bruxelles).
An announcement, and already a promise: of game, community, and tempo
What emerges from this opening is less a list of technical details than an intention: to offer a lively place, capable of welcoming both recreational players and competitors. Indoor padel is a solid foundation, but the announcement aims broader: to make disciplines coexist, attract varied profiles, and create a team dynamic from the first months.
It now remains to be seen how the club will structure its launch on the court: discovery slots, initial activities, formation of pairs for interclub competitions, and establishment of a regular meeting to unite. For those looking for a new home in the region, the opening of the Villé Tennis Club certainly looks like a real ‘kick-off’.
Announcement source
The information was communicated via a club message and an online publication: Villé Tennis Club Announcement (blog).
Key takeaways
- Opening announced early March at the Bons Villers complex, in Frasnes-lez-Gosselies.
- Arrival of two padel courts indoor and a multi-racket project (tennis, padel, pickleball).
- Stated ambition: to enter teams in interclub competitions from spring.
