The visiting card of Mordovia is the Ice Palace in Saransk - a multifunctional sports complex, commissioned in 2007. The sports ground was built in just two years and is equipped with modern equipment.
Description of the Ice Palace
The modern ice complex was built in high-tech style, its area is thirteen thousand square meters. The arena stands are designed for three thousand seats.
The ice palace includes:
- two ice arenas,
- three choreography rooms,
- Fitness Centre,
- gym,
- solarium,
- Cafe,
- bar,
- the press center.
On the territory of the Ice Palace in Saransk there are three youth sports schools:
- figure skating
- hockey
- short track.
Arenas of the Ice Palace are used for sporting events or ice shows.
GAU RM "Ice Palace" has six branches located in areas of the Republic of Mordovia.
Ice rink
For residents of Saransk and guests of the city on the territory of the complex there is a skating rink and a sports equipment rental.
The operating mode of the Ice Palace in Saransk for mass skating is as follows. The skating rink is open to everyone from 16.00 to 20.00, after each hour of skiing a technical break is made for half an hour to bring the ice cover in order. On weekends, the skating rink starts at 14.30 and ends at 23.00, and technical breaks are also made once an hour.
The ticket office opens at 10.00 and closes at 19.00. Also on the official site of the arena you can buy electronic tickets and save time.
Ticket prices for skating rinks and skate rental are affordable.
Fitness center and gym of the Ice Palace
On the territory of the sports complex is a fitness center and gym.
Fitness club of the Ice Palace in Saransk offers group or individual training. Club coaches will develop a special training program. Instructors are constantly improving their skills.
The center includes three rooms for aerobics, a gym. It offers a fitness center with a solarium, massage rooms, showers and changing rooms. There is a phytobar in the cozy lobby.
You can visit the fitness club on a one-time ticket or purchase a subscription. Guests can apply for a club card and attend fitness classes and a gym.
Club prices are very affordable.
The gym of the Ice Palace is equipped with modern power and cardio equipment. It is open from 10.00 to 21.00, daily. There is a subscription system, students are given discounts. Everyone can practice under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Perhaps a one-time visit.
Children's Sports Schools of the Ice Palace
In 2006, an ice hockey sports school for children was opened in the Ice Palace of the Republic of Mordovia. Currently, her trainers work not only in Saransk, but also in the regions of the republic. Classes are held in the arena of the palace and in its branches.
There is a children's and youth sports school in figure skating within the walls of the complex. The first set in it was opened in 2009. Children from four years are accepted. The school has the status of an Olympic reserve school. Teaching children involved in both Russian and foreign trainers.
In 2010, the Olympic reserve short track school was opened in the walls of the Ice Palace in Saransk. Children from nine years old are accepted into it. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, young athletes have achieved success in competitions not only all-Russian, but also internationally.
The sports complex has a specialized store with sports equipment. All that is necessary for practicing short track, hockey or figure skating can be purchased on site or ordered.
Things to do in the Ice Palace
There is a cafe-bar in the lobby on the ground floor of the sports arena. This is a small cozy place with 40 seats.
The cafe menu has set meals for the needs of athletes. From the cafe you can go to the bar on the second floor, where a large selection of ice cream, fruit and milk shakes, juices.
The cafe-bar room is perfect for children's parties or a friendly party.
For corporate clients, the Ice Palace offers to rent premises for business meetings, seminars, trainings, press conferences.
Particular attention should be paid to the poster of the Saransk Ice Palace. It regularly hosts sporting events (hockey matches, short track competitions), as well as vivid ice shows that will not leave indifferent young spectators or their parents.
How to get to the Ice Palace?
The address of the Ice Palace in Saransk is Krasnaya Street, 40. You can get to the arena by public transport, get off at the Remzavod, Pushkarsky Vyselki stop.
The Ice Palace is a great opportunity for sports all year round. Competent instructors and modern equipment will help to get fit. The ice complex allows talented children to succeed in sports. And ordinary citizens of Saransk and its guests will enjoy skating or watching a bewitching ice show.