Meet Egmond Van Heerden, SA Padel Pro & Cryocure‑Sponsored Athlete

Egmond Van Heerden: flying the SA flag in world padel

Egmond Van Heerden is part of the new wave of South African padel—competing internationally, mentoring locally and bringing serious intent to every match. A frequent partner of Richard Ashforth, he’s represented SA at FIP events across Africa, Europe and Asia, and has featured in local finals as the level at home rises fast.

At a glance

• Based: Johannesburg (born Pretoria)

• Discipline: Padel (FIP & A1 Padel circuits)

• Notable results: Semi‑finalist at the 2025 FIP Bronze South Africa; appearances in Finland, Hamburg, Abidjan, Romania, Phuket and Indonesia on the FIP Tour; A1 Padel Africa qualifier winners (Abidjan, 2023) with Ashforth

• Supported by: Cryocure  - South African importer & distributor of Thermax Recovery

Building South Africa’s footprint in the FIP ranks

From the first FIP Bronze hosted on home soil to events in Europe and Asia, Egmond’s calendar reflects steady, purposeful progression. Semi‑finals in South Africa in April 2025 and a string of international starts have added hard‑earned ranking points and valuable experience for both himself and the SA squad he travels with.

Partnerships that raise the bar

Pairing regularly with Richard Ashforth, Egmond has helped set the standard for SA men’s pairs—pushing deep in local draws, testing themselves abroad, and sharing insights on how the game can keep growing here at home. It’s leadership by example, built on work‑rate and a team‑first mindset.

Train hard, recover smarter (with Thermax Recovery)

Tour weeks demand simple, repeatable routines. Egmond’s approach keeps it tight and practical—so he can back up day after day.

His post‑session checklist

1. Cool‑down (5–10 min): gentle movement and breathing to bring the system down.

2. Targeted cold‑compression: Thermax Recovery wraps/sleeves on high‑load areas after heavy sessions or back‑to‑backs.

3. Refuel & rehydrate: consistent habits for next‑day readiness.

Note: Recovery needs are individual. If you’re managing pain or injury, follow professional medical guidance.

Why Cryocure backs Egmond

We champion athletes who elevate the sport around them. Egmond’s blend of ambition, humility and community focus is exactly what SA padel needs right now. With Thermax Recovery in the toolkit, he can train consistently, compete fearlessly and keep showing what South Africans can do on the world stage.

Support SA padel, gear up like Egmond

• Explore Thermax Recovery: practical cold‑compression essentials for padel players.

• Clubs & teams: talk to us about Thermax Recovery solutions for your squad.

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About Cryocure
Cryocure is South Africa’s importer and distributor for Thermax Recovery products—supporting athletes, coaches and clubs with recovery tools that fit real‑world training schedules.