Registrations for Term 4 are now closed, but don't worry, we'll be back soon with Term 5! Since the start of our McDonald’s Junior Padel Academy, over 2,400 kids aged 8 to 12 have had the chance to learn Padel, the world’s fastest-growing racket sport. Our experienced coaches from top clubs across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah have taught kids the fundamentals of padel. It’s a fun way for children to pick up a new sport, make friends, and be part of the local community.
Stay tuned for more updates on Term 5 – we can't wait to see your kids on the court!
Here’s the exciting full 10 weeks calendar for Term 4! – find out what your children will learn each week in the Academy, along with session dates. Have questions? Send us an email on juniorpadelacademy@mcdonalds-uae.com and we’ll get back to you!
The McDonald's Junior Padel Academy offers padel training to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12. The Academy is aimed at making padel facilities accessible to kids and providing them with the opportunity to learn from the best coaches in the UAE. The Academy's goal is to encourage kids to learn a sport that is gaining popularity worldwide and will encourage them to develop their team spirit.
Participating kids must be between 8 and 12 years old and must have a valid UAE residence permit and be available for the entirety of the 10-week program and each weekly 90-minute session.
Yes, there is a registration fee of only AED 100 per kid to secure their spot, however, the academy fees (court rental and coaches) will be covered by McDonald’s UAE in full, throughout the term.
Term 4 will run from September 28 – November 30 on 10 consecutive Saturdays, each session shall be for 90 minutes for each participant.
Parents (or a parent) can register up to 4 kids as participants between 8 and 12 years old.
It’s in your kids best interest to attend all weekly lessons so they don’t drop behind in their group and to really reap the benefits of our program.
No. Once you have selected and registered your kids in a club and a specific time, you will not be able to change clubs as kids take time to adapt to new environments and the academy will run at full capacity in each club. .
Yes, McDonald's UAE will gift the participating kids branded jerseys to be worn during all the lessons. The jerseys will be distributed at the clubs on September 23.
Parents shall be responsible for the transportation of their kids to and from the agreed location at their own cost and are kindly requested to ensure their kids are dropped off and picked up on time.
No, McDonald's UAE shall not be liable for any misconduct by participants or any physical harm that may occur in the normal course of practicing padel.
Yes, there will be an awards ceremony on the last day of the Academy. Parents will be invited to attend and cheer on their kids as they showcase the skills they have learned at the Academy, before we wrap up the academy with a mini ceremony where kids will receive medals for their efforts and certificates to commemorate their newly acquired skills.
It is recommended for the kids to bring water and a padel racket, however, the kids will be provided with padel rackets at the academy should they not have one.
Yes they can, however, priority will be given to new kids and returning kids will be put on a waiting list. Our aim is to provide all kids aged 8-12 in the UAE with equal opportunity to learn and take up padel.
Yes, every padel club has a seating area or a cafeteria where you can catch up on work or watch your kid training.
No, it’s not required, unless you would like to.
No. The lessons we offer at our junior academy are for beginners.
By the end of the Academy, your kids would have learned the general rules of Padel and basic play, where they will be able to serve, return balls, practice the best use of forehand and backhand shots and playing off the glass wall.
McDonald’s UAE and the padel clubs are not responsible for looking after the kids once the lessons finish, so we ask all parents to pick up their kids on time.
The McDonald’s Junior Padel Academy is a 10-week program, offering eligible kids the chance to participate in fun, entry-level padel sessions.
In order to be eligible for the program, each applicant, at the time of entry, should be:
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Participation in the McDonald’s Junior Padel Academy shall be subject to the following Terms & Conditions:
The participant’s age is to be between 8 and 12 years old and participation shall be limited to kids with valid UAE residence permits.
Parents (or a parent) shall be allowed to register up to 4 kids as participants.
Charges for participating will be 100 AED per child.
Term 4 will run from Sep 28 – Nov 30 2024 on 10 consecutive Saturdays, each session shall be for 90 minutes for each participant.
The coaching and training shall take place at the locations decided by Emirates Fast Food Company LLC. (McDonald’s UAE) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. The parents shall choose the location that best suits them. However, this may not be changed in the course of the same Term.
Emirates Fast Food Company LLC. (McDonald’s UAE) shall be gifting the participating kids with branded jerseys.
Parents shall be responsible for transportation of their kids to and from the agreed location and at their own cost and risk.
Emirates Fast Food Company LLC. (McDonald’s UAE) shall not be liable for any misconduct by participants or any physical harm that may occur in the normal course of practicing the sport.
This website will NOT deal or provide any services or products to any of OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions countries in accordance with the law of UAE.
Any purchase, dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this website shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of UAE.
We accept payments online using Visa and MasterCard credit/debit card in AED (or any other agreed currency).
We are unable to provide a refund or accept a change or cancellation once the registration has been confirmed or payment has been made.
I, we, hereby declare that we have read and understood the Terms & Conditions of participation in the McDonald’s Junior Padel Academy and agree to comply with the contents thereof.
We hereby expressly and irrevocably release and discharge Emirates Fast Food Company LLC. (McDonald’s UAE)from all liabilities of any kind whatsoever that may occur to our children in the course of practicing the sport except for cases of major fault or gross negligence which may be proven by a final court order to have been committed by Emirates Fast Food Company LLC. (McDonald’s UAE) or their officers or subordinates.
