The fast-growing sport of padel has found a new home at SuperSport Park, thanks to LivPadel, who are launching new courts at the stadium in Centurion.
LivPadel was established in 2022 with the inauguration of two state-of-the-art courts in the picturesque locale of Knysna.
“Our mission is to foster vibrant atmospheres within our clubs, where friends and families gather to socialize, creating memorable experiences that extend beyond the boundaries of our courts,” said Liam Sofianos, Founding Partner and Director at LivPadel. “SuperSport Park holds a distinguished status as an iconic sports facility that has been graced by numerous world-renowned athletes. Its picturesque setting renders it an ideal and captivating location for our club.”
According to Sofianos, SuperSport Park’s geographic position and its safety appealed to LivPadel.
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“We’re always excited by new business opportunities and it was clear to us early on when Liam and the team approached us, that we wanted to partner with them,” said Dr Jacques Faul, SuperSport Park CEO. “Padel has grown in popularity over a short period of time and we are very excited to get involved. It also opens the stadium up to the public and your ‘non-traditional’ stadium visitors, which is great for us.”
The construction of padel courts at SuperSport Park adds to the offering at the venue and LivPadel will also have a pro shop with all padel essentials, including equipment such as balls, racquets, rentals and attire that can be purchased. Added to that will be a social space and on-site bar, where you can enjoy refreshments and connect with family and friends.
In other news out of the Titans, mutual society giant AVBOB has extended its relationship with Titans Cricket and SuperSport Park for another two years.
The partnership first came to being in 2020 when AVBOB assisted with the building of the memorial wall at SuperSport Park.
The extension of the relationship will see AVBOB taking over the naming rights of the Diversity Suite, now AVBOB Diversity Suite.
AVBOB will also host the first annual unity dinner, which will be aimed at celebrating unity within the South African cricketing landscape and Titans Cricket, while honouring long-serving staff at the union as well as life members and honorary life members.
The newly-launched library services at SuperSport Park will also be supported by AVBOB.
“AVBOB decided to invest in the unity dinner and the Diversity Suite as it is aligned to our ethos and values,” said Pieter van der Westhuizen, General Manager: Funeral Service at AVBOB. “We believe that sport has the power to unite our fragmented communities and that the strength of our nation lies in its diversity. Therefore, it was an easy decision to partner with a brand such as the Titans who share these values.”
The AVBOB Group comprises AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society, which provides insurance products, and two subsidiaries – AVBOB Funeral Service, which provides funeral services and AVBOB Industries, which manufactures coffins and funeralware.
