Still haven’t gotten over the pickleball craze, or in need of more sports facilities for your upcoming rally sessions with friends?
If you live in the North-East area of Singapore, there’s good news for you. The Sports Arina (TSA) has recently opened its Jalan Kayu facility, bringing together a collection of spaces for different sports and activities in one hub.
What’s Open at TSA @ Jalan Kayu
Indoor padel courts
One of the first things you will notice when you step into TSA @ Jalan Kayu is a series of padel courts, easily recognised by their transparent ‘glass cages’. For those of you who want to expand your range of racket sports, perhaps it’s time to give this increasingly popular sport a go.
Combining elements of tennis and squash, padel might potentially become the next craze in Singapore after pickleball. Its courts are pretty unique in their setup, which means they are not as common as other racket sport facilities in Singapore. So, these new courts at TSA @ Jalan Kayu are definitely a win, giving those of us who want to try or play the sport more often more locations to do so.
TSA @ Jalan Kayu’s padel courts are situated in a spacious, fully sheltered area. Big fans at the top and openings at the side allow maximum airflow, creating a cooling environment amidst long games. There are also comfortable seating areas where you can chill while watching your friends play or while waiting for your turn.
Air-conditioned pickleball courts
Air conditioning and pickleball courts — name a more iconic duo. Most pickleball courts in Singapore are either exposed to the elements or are incredibly competitive to book if they are indoors. And of course, finding air-conditioned courts is even harder.
Thankfully, there are more options available now at TSA @ Jalan Kayu. There are 10 pickleball courts available for booking here. All of these courts are housed in one enclosed, air-conditioned hall, separated by mesh dividers.
This might be one of the most comfortable pickleball facilities we’ve seen, and the prices for bookings are pretty reasonable, too. Booking fees for the public start at S$25/hr for off-peak periods and S$35/hr at peak periods.
Table tennis academy
If you’re someone who prefers something even more fast-paced and close-up, head over to the Feng Tianwei International Table Tennis Academy (FTTA), located near the padel courts. Here, you can book a table starting at S$10/hr on weekdays and S$20/hr on weekends.
Want to take the sport seriously and even play professionally one day? You can sign up for courses with certified trainers and receive expert coaching. For more information on classes and training programmes, visit the FTTA website.
Other facilities
If you still can’t get enough of racket sports, you’ll be happy to know that there are also badminton courts available for booking at TSA @ Jalan Kayu. But beyond the sports facilities, what makes this facility special is also a couple of other inviting spaces you can find here.
For those of you who want to recover after an intense game or a long day at work, consider visiting Bathhouse. You can choose to find rest in an ice bath, a sauna, or a magnesium salt pool. For all the pilates enthusiasts, you can also check out WEmbrace Pilates, a Reformer Pilates studio located right beside Bathhouse.
Coming Soon to TSA @ Jalan Kayu
While the existing facilities at TSA @ Jalan Kayu already make it a great sports hub, it isn’t actually complete yet. During our visit, we noticed areas that were still temporarily closed off or undergoing construction.
This includes Sports Schooling, founded by Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling. When open, it will operate a Swim Lab for children ages 3 and above. Lessons will be conducted in a heated learner pool so that kids can progressively pick up swimming.
New futsal courts of different sizes will also be opened to the public soon, providing another space where football players can book for their friendly matches. A refurbished basketball court will also be open, adding another sport you can enjoy here.
Accessibility and special rates
If you’re visiting TSA @ Jalan Kayu, one of the best ways to travel there is via the Sengkang LRT network. Just make sure you are on the right loop that brings you to Thanggam LRT station, which is located right outside the sports facility.
For those of you looking to play pickleball, padel or badminton, you would have to download Playtomic from the App Store or Google Play and make your court bookings via the app.
If you are a resident of the Jalan Kayu SMC, make sure to drop by the Booking Office at TSA @ Jalan Kayu and get yourself verified. This will allow you to enjoy special discounted rates for most facility bookings, which can range from 10% to 20% off.
The Sports Arina @ Jalan Kayu
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