Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club
Presents
July – November 2026
A New Summer Ritual Begins
This summer, padel arrives at Ox Ridge. Not as just another sport, but as a new social ritual for the Darien and surrounding communities.
Designed as a highly curated, limited-time three-court and lounge pop-up — where competition is real, but never intimidating. Where you come for a match, and stay for the people.
Inspired by the best clubs, we've built this experience around a single idea: a curated community of players and experiences.
This is a first season. A founding group. A moment to be part of something from the very beginning.
From first-timers to competitive players — every detail of level matching and social programming is designed for you.
Strictly limited access across all tiers to preserve a premium, intimate atmosphere. This is not a mass offering.
At Ox Ridge Padel, community is everything — and what makes a community great is trust. Before you even step on court, you should know that the clinic or social you're joining will be with players at your level, and that it's going to be a good, fair workout. That's why we built the club around Serve.
Serve is our platform for both court booking and player ratings, so your scheduling and skill-matching live in one place. After each match, players log their scores and Serve's algorithm updates their rating automatically — no self-reporting, no guesswork, just ratings that reflect how you actually play.
Why does that matter? Because accurate ratings mean every clinic, social and open play session can be grouped by real skill level. When you book in, you can trust you'll be matched with players around your ability — not too easy, not overwhelming, just competitive enough to be fun and push you forward.
That trust in the level-matching is what lets you relax into the social side of the club. You show up knowing the match will be good for you specifically — and that's when the real community happens.
Meet the coaches behind every clinic, social and session at Ox Ridge Padel.
Born in Yorkshire and raised in Portugal, Jake grew up playing tennis before making the switch to padel over 10 years ago. After university, he shifted his focus from competing to coaching and has spent the last three years coaching full-time. To deepen his understanding of the sport, he's spent time learning from top Spanish and Argentinian coaches, helping him make a smooth transition into coaching. He's also worked with some of Great Britain's top junior and senior players, helping players of all levels develop their game and confidence on court.
High-energy, fast-paced sessions focused on building confidence, refining technique, and making every lesson enjoyable.
Defence, consistency, and tactical awareness.
Dynamic sessions combining technical drills, match scenarios, and point play. Jake's coaching philosophy is simple: build a strong defensive game and consistent foundations first, and the attacking game will naturally follow.
Paulo is a 29-year-old Portuguese padel coach and player. He's been hooked on racket sports since he was a kid and hasn't managed to stop since. Over the last 10 years, he's played and coached in different countries across Europe, helping players of all levels improve their game.
Padel is meant to be enjoyed. Paulo wants his players to have fun while learning, develop an understanding of how to build points, and play with confidence and aggression when the moment is right. Improvement comes naturally when you're enjoying the game.
Tactical awareness & point construction; aggressive attacking play; match strategy and decision making; technical development for all levels; building confidence on court; fun and engaging coaching sessions; game-based learning.
Paulo's sessions are high-energy, engaging, and built around real game situations. He combines technical drills, tactical exercises, and match play to help players develop both their skills and understanding of the game. He wants players to feel confident on court, trust their decisions, and play with freedom — knowing when to be patient and when to be aggressive.
Interested in training with our pros? Check the weekly schedule to see when Jake and Paulo are on court.
For the leaders, hosts, and matchmakers of Darien.
Limited availability — invitations by the Padel Committee
Full access and member benefits for the second half of our Founding Season.
Designed for lunch-hour play and the social side of Ox Ridge Padel.
* Access subject to applicable programming, level and availability.
** Guests limited to 3 visits per season (not cumulative across tiers).
For Autumn Members, court rates are $25/player/hour off-peak and $35/player/hour peak.
For Midday & Social Members, the $25 member court rate applies weekdays from 11 AM–2 PM. Outside that window, guest court rates apply: $50 off-peak / $70 peak per player/hour.
Enter your email to begin your membership application. Early registrants will receive priority access and invitations. We can't wait to welcome you on the courts this summer.
By submitting, you'll be directed to our membership questionnaire.
Not ready to join yet? No problem — sign up to hear about the sessions and events that interest you.
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The Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club · 512 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820