RhyboundPadel League Basel
One duo, at least seven matches against opponents at your level, then playoffs. You pick the dates, standings and ratings update automatically. No partner? Sign up on your own and we'll find one.
Season
The season runs from January to the end of May 2027.
Schedule
- 1Now
Waitlist
Sign up your duo, free of charge.
- 2Until 31 December
Registration
Confirm and pay for your spot.
- 3Early January
Placement and kick-off
We place you by duo rating, then everyone meets for the kick-off evening at the partner venue.
- 4Mid-January to end of April
Group stage
Every duo plays every other duo in its group once. Group size depends on sign-ups, but seven matches are guaranteed: smaller groups play extra rounds.
- 5May
Playoffs and final
The top four of each group play semi-finals and a final, followed by prizes and a party.
How a matchday works
Arrange a date
Every duo has a captain. You see the opposing captain's mobile number and message them directly on WhatsApp. Each matchday lasts about two weeks.
Book a court
At a partner venue, with a league discount. The four of you split the cost.
Play
Best of three sets, the third as a match tiebreak. 90 minutes is enough.
Enter the result
One duo enters it, the other confirms. Standings and ratings update right away.
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A duo that can't arrange a date by the end of the matchday loses the match 0:2.
Categories
Which categories start depends on the sign-ups on the waitlist.
Fair placement
Your duo rating decides your division, so you play opponents of the same strength. Try it out and see where you land.
Your duo rating
Playtomic level, highest value in the last 12 months
The stronger player counts 60 %, the weaker 40 %. Open A from 3.0, Open B for everyone below. If you think you're stronger, you can play in Open A with a wildcard.
Why does the stronger player count more?
So nobody can drag a duo into a lower division by pairing with a weak partner.
Which level counts?
Your highest Playtomic level in the last 12 months, shown with a screenshot. Lowering your level just before signing up gains you nothing.
What if a duo is clearly misplaced?
Once, after matchday 3, we look at every group. If an Open B duo has clearly won all three matches, we review the case individually: who did they play, and how clear were the results? Three wins against beginners don't mean a duo is misplaced. We then decide together with the duo, for example after a test match against an Open A duo. If they're clearly too strong, they swap places with the last duo in Open A. Both take over the other's remaining fixtures and keep their points; the table counts points per match. After matchday 3 there are no more changes.
We don't have a Playtomic level.
When you sign up, you answer five questions about your experience. We use them to estimate your level.
Can new duos push us out?
No. Relegation only happens on court. If new duos join, we open an additional group.
What if someone can't play?
Every duo may name one substitute.
Prizes
You play for titles, trophies and prizes, presented at the final in front of every duo.
Trophy, prize money from the prize pot and prizes from partners.
Trophy, a free spot next season and prizes from partners.
For the company with the most points per match, presented at the final.
10 % of all entry fees go into the prize pot, plus all cash contributions from sponsors: 70 % for the Open A winners, 30 % for the Open B winners.
For companies
Like a corporate run, but with padel: your employees play as duos in Open A or Open B like everyone else. Their points also count towards the company ranking.
- Same price as for every duo
- Your people sign up with the company name
- You cover the entry fee or not, either works
- If you cover it, you get one invoice for all duos
- Company trophy for the best company at the final
Exercise people actually do
At least seven matches over four months instead of a one-off event.
Team spirit across departments
A duo can come from two different teams.
How it's scored
Points per match across all your company's duos. Open A points count 1.25 times because the opponents are stronger.
Visible in Basel
Your company name in the company ranking and photos from the final for LinkedIn.
Become a partner
We're looking for padel venues and sponsors in Basel.
FAQ
How many matches do we play?
At least seven in the group stage. Group size depends on sign-ups; smaller groups play extra rounds. The top four then play semi-finals and a final.
Who pays for the courts?
You book at a partner venue yourselves, with a league discount, and split the cost four ways.
I don't have a partner. Can I still join?
Yes. Choose “I'm on my own” in the form. Before the season, we pair solo sign-ups with similar levels into duos.
Can duos be mixed?
Yes. Any combination is allowed in Open A and Open B: men, women or mixed.
How do I get into Open A?
With a duo rating of 3.0 or more. Open B has no minimum and is for every other duo.
We're better than our Playtomic level. What now?
Choose Open A when you sign up and request a wildcard. We review it before placement. Duos playing in Open A on a wildcard stay there for the whole season. It doesn't work the other way: you can't place yourself lower.
I don't have a Playtomic level.
You answer five questions in the sign-up form, such as how long and how often you play. We use them to estimate your level. If the estimate is clearly off, we review it after matchday 3.
How do we find a date?
Every duo names a captain. You see your next opponent and their captain's mobile number, message them on WhatsApp and arrange a date directly. Each matchday lasts about two weeks.
Who sees my mobile number?
Only the captains of the duos in your group, so you can arrange dates. It's never public.
Are there live scores?
No. One duo enters the result after the match, the other confirms it.
Does the waitlist cost anything?
No. You only pay when you register by 31 December, and only if the league goes ahead.
What does it cost?
The same as for everyone: CHF 180 per duo. If you cover the entry fee, you get one invoice for all your company's duos. You can also leave it to your people.
Do our people only play against other companies?
No. They play in Open A or Open B against duos at their level, including private players. The company ranking runs alongside.
How is the company ranking calculated?
We count points per match across all your company's duos. Open A points count 1.25 times. That way the company with the most duos doesn't automatically win.
Do both players have to work for us?
For the company ranking, yes. The department doesn't matter.
Who pays for the courts?
Same as for everyone: duos book at a partner venue themselves, with a league discount, and split the cost four ways.
When do we pay?
When you register by 31 December, and only if the league goes ahead. Registering interest is non-binding.
What's in it for a padel venue?
Every league match means a court booked at your venue, spread across the whole season. Plus the kick-off and final, with revenue at the bar.
Can small businesses sponsor too?
Yes. A prize such as a racket, a dinner or a physio session is enough to get started.
Where does our name appear?
Depending on the package: on the website, fixtures, duo shirts and at the final.
What happens after I get in touch?
We get back to you personally and discuss what fits. Nothing is binding until we sign an agreement.
Waitlist
Rating
Your rating changes after every match and decides your division next season. During the season, duos only move if they were clearly misplaced.
Example: a duo in Open B
Starts with a duo rating of 2.72. It finishes the season as normal and starts next season in Open A.
| Opponent | Result | Change | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Rhein2.80 | 2:1 | +0.09 | 2.81 |
| Duo Spalen2.61 | 2:0 | +0.12 | 2.93 |
| Duo Kleinbasel2.95 | 1:2 | −0.07 | 2.85 |
| Duo Gundeli2.68 | 2:0 | +0.12 | 2.97 |
| Duo St. Johann2.90 | 2:0 | +0.14 | 3.11 |
What's our starting rating?
Your duo rating from sign-up.
When does it change?
After every confirmed result. Your group's table shows every duo's current rating.
How much is a win worth?
A win against a stronger duo earns more than against a weaker one, and a 2:0 more than a 2:1. A close loss to a stronger duo costs very little.
What happens if we go above 3.0?
Nothing during the season. You keep playing as normal, including playoffs and prizes. Getting better is allowed. Next season you start in Open A.
What if a duo is clearly misplaced?
Once, after matchday 3, we look at every group. If an Open B duo has clearly won all three matches, we review the case individually: who did they play, and how clear were the results? Three wins against beginners don't mean a duo is misplaced. We then decide together with the duo, for example after a test match against an Open A duo. If they're clearly too strong, they swap places with the last duo in Open A. Both take over the other's remaining fixtures and keep their points; the table counts points per match. After matchday 3 there are no more changes.
Is it worth losing on purpose?
No. The rating has no effect during the season, but every loss costs table points and with them your playoff spot.
Privacy and legal notice
Legal notice
Rhybound Padel League
David Loeb
Rütimeyerstrasse 20
4054 Basel
Email: loeb.david.business@gmail.com
The league is still being set up. The waitlist is non-binding; prices and format may change until registration in December.
Privacy policy
The controller responsible for processing your data is David Loeb, Rütimeyerstrasse 20, 4054 Basel, reachable at loeb.david.business@gmail.com. The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) applies.
What data we process
- Duo waitlist: names, email, the captain's mobile number, company (if given), Playtomic level or questionnaire answers, preferred division and your answers about your interests.
- Companies: company, contact person, work email, industry and number of duos.
- Partners: name or company, email and your message.
What for
Only to plan the league and contact you about it, for example when registration opens. During the season, the captains in your group see the captain's mobile number so dates can be arranged. We don't sell data or use it for third-party advertising.
Where the data is stored
Form submissions are stored with Supabase on servers in Zurich. Supabase processes the data on our behalf. Your browser loads this page's fonts from Google Fonts, which transmits your IP address to Google.
How long
Until the end of the first season, at the latest 31 December 2027. If the league doesn't start, we delete everything by 31 January 2027.
Your rights
You can request information at any time, have data corrected or deleted, and withdraw your consent. An email to loeb.david.business@gmail.com is enough.
Last updated: November 2026