100 cards · One time only · Never again
The Founding 100.
Before we open, we're releasing 100 ARK Padel Founding Member Gold Cards. When they're gone, they're gone for good. This offer will never be repeated.
Early bird · cards 001–025
Then £199 for cards 026–100
Worth over £900 in your first year alone.
98 of 98 cards left · 25 at the early-bird price
Cards No. 007 and No. 100 are being given away on Instagram.
Opening soon on Playtomic. The early access list gets the link 24 hours first.
Why only 100?
Once. Then never again.
The Founding 100 are the people who back ARK before a single ball is hit. That only happens once. Regular memberships will come later, but they'll never include the Gold Card, the founder perks or a founder number. Card No. 001 to 100, and that's it.
What's on the card
Everything you get.
Every month · first 12 months
- 1 free court hourA free off-peak court booking every month. Bring three friends.
- Free tube of ballsA fresh tube of balls, first visit of every month.
Every visit
- Free drink or snackA free Vita Coco or snack with every booking you make, for your first 12 months.
- Free racket hireFor life. Turn up in trainers and play.
- Free ball machineFor life. Use it free whenever you've booked a court, and drill your shots.
- Massage chair, on usFor life. Your legs will thank you after a long session.
Every year · for life
- Birthday court hourA free off-peak court hour in your birthday month, every year.
- 4 bring-a-friend passesBring a friend for free four times a year.
- Annual Founders' TournamentOne night a year, just for the 100.
Only the 100 will ever have
- Your name on the Founders' CourtOne court is named the Founders' Court, with all 100 names on it. Permanently.
- Numbered founders kitA founder top with your number on the back. Never sold, never made again.
- Your numbered Gold CardNo. 001 to 100. Nobody else will ever have yours.
The Founders' Circle
- A say in how the club runsYou'll vote on real decisions, from session times to new events.
- Founders' emailsRegular updates straight from us on where the club is heading, before anyone else hears.
- Help shape ARKTell us what to improve, and we'll tell you what we changed because of it.
First, always
- The first ball ever hit at ARKFounders' Night is the first session on our courts. Card No. 001 hits the first serve.
- 48-hour booking head startWhen bookings open, you get two days to book before the public.
- Priority booking, for lifeBook further ahead than everyone else, always.
Money off, for life
- 20% off off-peak courtsEvery off-peak booking, for as long as ARK is open.
- Founder rate on any membershipWhen regular memberships launch, you'll always pay the lowest price there is.
Founders' Night
- Your welcome packCollect your Gold Card, founders kit, a gold overgrip and a tube of balls.
- Private session on courtBefore we open to the public. Just the 100.
Still to come
- 🔒 2 more founder perksWe're revealing two more before the Founding 100 opens. Follow @ark.padel so you don't miss them.
The maths
From £149. Over £900 back.
Here's what the card is worth in year one if you play once a week.
| 12 free off-peak court hours | £288 |
| Free racket hire, 52 visits | £156 |
| Free ball machine, 12 sessions | £96 |
| Free drink or snack, 52 bookings | £130 |
| 20% off 25 off-peak bookings | £125 |
| 12 tubes of balls | £72 |
| Numbered founders kit | £25 |
| Birthday court hour | £24 |
| 4 bring-a-friend passes | £24 |
| Massage chair, Founders' Night, your name on the Founders' Court and a say in the club | Priceless |
| Year-one value | £940+ |
| You pay | £149 early bird, then £199 |
Based on our planned prices. And the lifetime perks keep going after year one.
Founders vs regular members
There's only one way to be a founder.
| Founding 100 | Regular membership coming later | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbered Gold Card | ✓ | – |
| Free court hour every month | ✓ | – |
| Free drinks, balls, racket hire and ball machine | ✓ | – |
| Off-peak discount for life | ✓ | – |
| A say in how the club runs | ✓ | – |
| Name on the Founders' Court | ✓ | – |
| Numbered founders kit | ✓ | – |
| 48-hour booking head start | ✓ | – |
| Founder rate on future memberships | ✓ | – |
| Available | Now, 100 only | After opening |
How to get one
Three steps.
- 01
Get Playtomic
Download the free Playtomic app and find ARK Padel Nottingham.
- 02
Buy the Founding 100
Pay once: £149 for the first 25, then £199. Your founder number goes in the order you join.
- 03
Collect your Gold Card
Pick up your card and founders kit at Founders' Night, before we open to the public.
Early access
Get first shot at the £149 cards.
Join the early access list and you'll get the link 24 hours before everyone else. Only 25 cards are £149, and the first person in gets No. 001.
FAQ
Founding 100 questions.
Is this a monthly membership?
No. It's one payment, £149 for the first 25 cards and £199 after that, and there's nothing else to pay. Regular memberships will come later and are separate.
When do the perks start?
On opening day. Your first 12 months of monthly perks run from the day we open, not the day you buy, so joining early costs you nothing.
What if the opening date moves?
Your perks start whenever we open, so you won't lose any of them. If we don't open at all, you get a full refund.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. You can cancel for a full refund within 14 days of buying.
How does the free court hour work?
Once a month you can book one off-peak court hour for free on Playtomic. Bring up to three friends. Unused hours don't roll over.
What does "a say in the club" mean?
Founders get regular emails from us on where the club is heading. You'll vote on real decisions, like new sessions, events and opening times, and we'll ask what we should improve. We'll always tell you what changed because of your feedback.
Can I share or transfer my card?
The card and its perks are for you only, so you'll need to be on the booking to use them.
I've never played. Is it worth it?
Yes. Free racket hire and a free court hour every month make it the cheapest way to learn, and we're built for beginners.
Why can't I buy card No. 007 or No. 100?
They're held back for giveaways. Card No. 100 is being given away just before sales open, and No. 007 is saved for a special giveaway later. Follow @ark.padel so you don't miss them.
Will this ever be offered again?
No. There are 100 cards, and once they've gone, the Founding 100 is closed for good.