The Kristall ice rink in Tolyatti was erected and commissioned in 1991. The head of the administration of the sports complex is Gusarov Sergey Stanislavovich. On the basis of the institution there are a youth school and figure skating sections, ice hockey games. Children from four years old are accepted for teaching skating on skates. Classes are held three times a week, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The address of the Kristall ice rink is Tolyatti, Banykina Street, 9. Near the complex there are public transport stops at the Banykin Hospital. Shuttle taxis No. 93K, 106K, 125, 126, 166, 304 run past. Trolleybuses No. 22, 23 go.
Figure skating
Within the framework of the Volga Sports School for Children and Youth Sports, not only initial training groups are trained, but also UTG. Classes for children from 6 to 15 years old are carried out in accordance with the current schedule of the Crystal ice rink (Togliatti). In 2018, training groups got the opportunity to engage in daily activities.
The cost of a single visit to the ice arena is 120 rubles. Monthly subscription price - 890 rubles.
Gym
There is a sports club in the rink building. He works every day. Opens at 08:00, the last visitors leave at 22:00. A single training session in the gym costs 46 rubles. Monthly subscription - 370 rubles. It involves unlimited visits to the gym. Duration of classes is also not limited.
Fitness
As part of the Crystal ice rink, a fitness club of the same name operates in Togliatti. List of available sections:
- step;
- strength training;
- aerobics;
- callanetics;
- circular and interval training;
- stretching;
- Pilates;
- fitball;
- belly dance;
- yoga;
- plastic;
- gymnastics for children.
The duration of all programs is 55 minutes.
Free skating
Inside the ice arena, a comfortable air temperature of 10 ° C is maintained. During free skating, energetic music is played. Ice illumination works. There are buffets and a wardrobe. The management of the Crystal rink in Togliatti invites you to have fun on ice skates on Saturday and Sunday.
There are special conditions for organized groups visiting the ice arena. When you buy entrance tickets for ten people, the leader or accompanying person passes on the ice for free.
Current rates for skiing:
- season ticket + skate rental - 140 rubles;
- ticket - 100 rubles.
Children under ten years old visit the ice arena for 95 rubles. The price includes skate rental. A regular visit with their equipment for younger students will cost 60 rubles. Entrance for spectators - 20 rubles.
Additional services
The following units are included in the structural unit of the Crystal ice rink in Togliatti:
- bath complex;
- dental clinic;
- medical Center;
- massage room.
Skilled craftsmen sharpen skates with modern equipment. In the hours of free skating, there are no instructors teaching sliding on ice. Classes with trainers are held on weekdays by prior arrangement. The schedule of the Crystal rink in Tolyatti is regularly updated.
The ice arena is open all year. However, in the summer months the management of the ice rink closes the facility for maintenance. In July, equipment is updated, new ice is poured.
Reviews
Since the rink has been operating for a very long time, a lot of reviews have accumulated about it. There are positive responses, and there are also negative comments. The low cost of entry tickets and rental services is explained by the deterioration of equipment.
Visitors complain about old skates, poor quality ice. Due to the abundance of potholes on the surface of the arena, beginners fall and get injured. Medical staff are often absent or far away. One session lasts only fifty minutes. This is not enough to feel confident on the ice. Plus there are a lot of people on the weekend. A crush forms.
In the daytime, those who wish to ride are left without the right size skates. The most popular models are quickly disassembled, you have to wait an entire hour. The queue is moving slowly. Dressing rooms are small. A queue is also piling up next to them. To get skates, you need to present a civil passport of the Russian Federation. Two documents are issued per document.
It is said that teenagers ride alongside young children. They do not comply with the speed limit and perform sharp turns. Many rooms require updating and repair. In some places the paint has peeled off, it smells of damp. Visitors indicate the absence of supervisors and instructors on the ice.
As you can see, there are a lot of comments. Here is just a short list of unpleasant moments:
- queues in the locker rooms and wardrobe;
- insufficient number of places to relax;
- shabby skates;
- lack of proper sizes;
- crushing;
- non-compliance with rules of conduct on ice;
- old rooms;
- low quality ice;
- lack of doctors, instructors and supervisors on the rink;
- uncomfortable schedule;
- lack of modern cafes;
- a lot of restrictions.
Positive experience
There are also many positive reviews about the arena. Numerous photos of the Crystal rink in Togliatti testify to its popularity among citizens. The sports complex is in demand among those who live in the center. Visitors to the ice arena are pleased with the low prices. Everyone has the opportunity to skate freely.
Families come here, bring small children. Parents believe that fifty minutes is the best time on the ice. The presence of benches allows you to relax while riding. Another advantage of the ice arena is the presence of children's sizes of skates. Shoes are new and dry. There are no complaints about them.
Strengths of the "Crystal":
- availability;
- flexible pricing policy;
- proximity to public transport;
- developed infrastructure;
- cheap skate rental;
- wide size range of shoes;
- pleasant music;
- good ice quality;
- the possibility of a guest visit;
- convenient locker rooms;
- the presence of a wardrobe.
Recommendations
Beginners who do not know how to ride are advised to first attend a few personal training sessions. An experienced instructor will teach you how to confidently stand on ice in just a couple of hours. They train not only children, but also adults. Perhaps training a whole family. According to the instructors, with safety precautions, you can start skating even at an advanced age.