This past weekend, Zimbali Estate came alive as residents, families, friends and spectators gathered for what proved to be one of the North Coast’s most exciting community sporting events to date — the Courts of the Coast™ Zimbali Estate Edition.
Powered by Rockets Padel & Social and proudly presented by Brett4Real™, the tournament delivered an unforgettable showcase of competitive padel, estate camaraderie, sportsmanship and lifestyle engagement within one of South Africa’s premier residential estates.
From the very first match through to the final prize-giving ceremony under the lights, the atmosphere across the courts was electric.
Residents arrived early. Families stayed late. Spectators lined the courts. Players competed fiercely yet respectfully. The energy throughout the event reflected exactly what Courts of the Coast™ was created to achieve — bringing communities together through sport, connection and lifestyle.
Photo: Mens Group DivisionA Community Event, Not Just a TournamentWhat made the Zimbali Estate Edition particularly special was not simply the quality of padel on display, but the way in which the event activated the estate community itself.
Neighbours who had never met before supported one another from the sidelines. Families spent the day together around the courts. Residents moved between matches, hospitality areas and social spaces, creating an atmosphere that felt less like a sporting fixture and more like a true community celebration.
The tournament featured:
- Men’s divisions
- Ladies divisions
- Group stages
- Knockout rounds
- Semi-finals
- Finals
- Social awards
- Best dressed awards
- Hospitality activations throughout the day
The Bush Buck Club once again played a major role in the success of the event, delivering exceptional hospitality throughout the day with breakfast offerings, refreshments, famous boerie rolls and outstanding curries that kept players and spectators well fuelled from morning through to evening.
Tournament ResultsMen’s Final ChampionsDamian Oosthuizen & Hendrik Snyman
Men’s Final Runners-UpMarco Bortolussi & Jonno Yarwood
Men’s Group A WinnersHendrik Snyman & Damian Oosthuizen
Men’s Group B WinnersKevin Ulyett & Sebastian Ulyett
Ladies Division WinnersLynn Perrini & Farrah Fenner Sterney
Ladies Division Runners-UpDaria Afanasovskaiai & Lucille van der Merwe
Special mention must also go to the players who competed throughout the day with incredible spirit and sportsmanship. The level of competition was exceptionally high, yet the atmosphere remained welcoming, family-orientated and community-driven throughout.
Photo: Womans Division Winners
More Than PadelCourts of the Coast™ is rapidly becoming more than a tournament series.
It is evolving into a lifestyle movement centred around estates, people, connection and community identity across the North Coast.
The Zimbali Edition demonstrated how powerful sport can be in bringing residents together in a meaningful and positive way. It showcased the strength of Zimbali’s community culture while simultaneously positioning the estate as a leader in modern lifestyle living.
The overwhelming support from residents, estate management, sponsors and local businesses further reinforced the future potential of the platform.
Photo: Mens Group Division | Middle: Brett Botsis, CEO Brett4Real.Powered by Rockets. Presented by Brett4Real.The event was proudly powered by Rockets Padel & Social, whose operational involvement, tournament management and passion for the game played a major role in the professional execution of the weekend.
Courts of the Coast™ is proudly presented by Brett4Real™, whose vision for community-driven estate activations continues to grow across the North Coast region.
A sincere thank you must also be extended to:
- Zimbali Estate Management Association (ZEMA)
- The Zimbali Events Committee
- Bush Buck Club
- Rockets Padel & Social
- All sponsors and participating businesses
- The players, residents and supporters who made the event such a success
The Journey ContinuesThe Courts of the Coast™ journey is only beginning.
With more estates, more players and more communities preparing to participate, the momentum behind the platform continues to build rapidly across the North Coast.
If the Zimbali Estate Edition proved anything, it is this:
People are looking for connection again.
And when sport, lifestyle and community are brought together properly, something special happens.
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