The Kristall skating rink in Tolyatti was built and put into operation in 1991. Sergey Stanislavovich Gusarov heads the administration of the sports complex. On the basis of the institution there are a children's and youth school and figure skating sections, ice hockey games. Children from the age of four are accepted for learning to skate. Classes are held three times a week, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Kristall skating rink address: Togliatti, Banykina street, 9. Near the complex there are public transport stops Banykin Hospital. Shuttle buses No. 93K, 106K, 125, 126, 166, 304 run past. Trolleybuses No. 22, 23.
Figure skating
As part of the activities of the SDYUSSHOR "Volgar", trainings are held not only for initial training groups, but also for UTG. Classes for children from 6 to 15 years old are carried out in accordance with the current schedule of the Kristall skating rink (Tolyatti). In 2018, training groups got the opportunity to practice daily.
The cost of a single visit to the ice arena is 120 rubles. The price of a subscription for a month is 890 rubles.
Gym
There is a sports club in the building of the ice rink. He works every day. Opens at 08:00, last visitors leave at 22:00. One-time training in the gym costs 46 rubles. Subscription for a month - 370 rubles. It includes unlimited access to the gym. The duration of classes is also not limited.
Fitness
As part of the Kristall skating rink in Togliatti, there is a fitness club of the same name. List of available sections:
- step;
- strength training;
- aerobics;
- calanetics;
- circular and interval training;
- stretch;
- pilates;
- fitball;
- belly dance;
- yoga;
- plastic;
- gymnastics for kids.
All programs are 55 minutes long.
Free Skating
A comfortable temperature of 10 °C is maintained inside the ice arena. During free skating, energetic music plays. Ice light works. There are buffets and a wardrobe. The management of the Kristall skating rink in Tolyatti invites you to have fun skating on Saturday and Sunday.
There are special conditions for organized groups visiting the ice arena. When buying tickets for ten people, the leader or accompanying person enters the ice for free.
Current skiing rates:
- subscription + skate rental – 140 rubles;
- ticket - 100 rubles.
Children youngerten years visit the ice arena for 95 rubles. The price includes skate rental. A regular visit with your own equipment for younger students will cost 60 rubles. Entrance for spectators - 20 rubles.
Additional services
The structural subdivision of the Kristall skating rink in Tolyatti includes the following facilities:
- bath complex;
- dental clinic;
- medical center;
- massage room.
Experienced craftsmen sharpen skates using modern equipment. There are no instructors teaching skating on ice during free skating hours. Classes with trainers are held on weekdays by prior arrangement. The schedule of the Kristall skating rink in Togliatti is regularly updated.
The ice arena is open all year round. True, during the summer months, the rink management closes the facility for maintenance. In July, equipment is updated, new ice is poured.
Reviews
Since the skating rink has been operating for a very long time, a lot of reviews have accumulated about it. There are positive comments as well as negative comments. The cheapness of entrance tickets and rental services is due to the depreciation of equipment.
Visitors complain about old skates, low quality ice. Due to the abundance of potholes on the surface of the arena, beginners fall and get injured. Medical personnel are often absent or far away. One session lasts only fifty minutes. This is not enough to feel confident on the ice. plus inweekend a lot of people. A crowd forms.
During the daytime, those who want to skate are left without skates of the right size. The most popular models are quickly dismantled, you have to wait a whole hour. The queue moves slowly. Wardrobes are small. Next to them, too, a queue accumulates. To get skates, you need to present a civil passport of the Russian Federation. Two pairs are issued for one document.
They say that teenagers ride next to small children. They do not respect the speed limit and make sharp turns. Many rooms are in need of renovation and refurbishment. Some of the paint has peeled off and smells of dampness. Visitors point out the lack of controllers 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 for locker rooms and cloakroom;
- not enough places to stay;
- shabby skates;
- lack of proper sizes;
- crowding;
- non-observance of ice rules;
- old premises;
- poor ice quality;
- lack of medics, instructors and controllers at the rink;
- uncomfortable schedule;
- lack of modern cafes;
- lots of restrictions.
Good experience
There are also a lot of positive reviews about the arena. Numerous photos of the Kristall skating rink in Tolyatti testify to its popularity among the townspeople. The sports complex is in demand among those who live in the center. Visitors to the ice arena are satisfied with the low prices. Everyone who wants has the opportunity toskate.
Whole families come here, bring small children. Parents believe that fifty minutes is the optimal time to be on the ice. The presence of benches allows you to relax while skiing. Another advantage of the ice arena is the presence of children's sizes of skates. Boots are new and dry. They have no complaints.
Krystal's strengths:
- availability;
- flexible pricing policy;
- proximity to public transport stops;
- developed infrastructure;
- cheap skate rental;
- wide size range of boots;
- pleasant musical accompaniment;
- good ice quality;
- possibility of a guest visit;
- comfortable locker rooms;
- presence of a wardrobe.
Recommendations
Beginners who don't know how to ride are advised to attend some personal training first. An experienced instructor will teach you to stand confidently on the ice in just a couple of hours. They train not only children, but also adults. It is possible to train the whole family. According to the instructors, if safety precautions are observed, it is possible to start skating even at an advanced age.
