Where Young Players Grow: The Kids Academy in Ubud

For the children who come through the academy, padel tends to become less about the sport itself and more about the confidence and friendships that come with it. The goal at Bam Bam Padel has always been personal attention: a space in Mas, Ubud, where every child feels welcome, whatever their level.

Every coach on the academy holds Spanish Padel Federation certification, the same standard the adult programme is coached to. That means structured, age-appropriate sessions rather than just supervised court time.

It also means nobody is running a session they made up on the drive in. Kids notice the difference faster than parents do.

The academy draws children from Green School Bali, Pelangi School Ubud, and international families from across the island, which makes for a wider mix of kids than a typical school sports club.

The programme has since moved to a four-term season structure for 2026-27, with new age groupings, schedules and pricing. The details below are out of date, so head to the current kids academy page for how it actually runs now, including ages, schedule and cost.

The short version: ages 5 to 15, grouped by level rather than by age alone, with a free assessment on court before anyone is placed. Terms follow the Pelangi and Dyatmika school calendar, so it lines up with the holidays rather than fighting them.

While your child is on court, the recovery spa and The Winning Serve canteen are both on-site, so there's no need to leave and come back. Plenty of parents book their own court for the same hour, which is either good time management or a cry for help. We're not judging.