Review of the best skating rinks in Samara 2020 - free and paid

Figure skating is one of the most beautiful but challenging sports. The main component of figure skating is jumping, performing rotations, steps, paired lifts. During skiing, all the muscles of the body are involved in the process, as well as internal organs, such as the heart and lungs. There is a lot of benefit from regular figure skating. Posture improves, the body becomes less susceptible to seasonal illnesses, and the body becomes more mobile and flexible.

In addition, the whole family can go ice skating and have fun. Agree, this is much better than spending hours on the Internet and watching TV. In large cities, as a rule, there are indoor skating rinks that operate all year round, and there are open areas where the ice cover is formed with the arrival of cold weather. Below we will talk about the best paid and free skating rinks in Samara.

The benefits of ice skating

So, the benefits of figure skating:

• Self-discipline. Not everyone is able to withstand falls and bruises, perform the same elements several times;
• Wellness. People who skate get sick less;
• Strengthening the back muscles;
• Improved coordination of movements.

Minuses:

• High injury rate, and sometimes injuries are quite serious;
• Lack of free time. Those who practice this sport have no time for other entertainment. Therefore, before signing up for the figure skating section, you should think about whether you are ready to sacrifice your time;
• The high cost of clothing and footwear. Good professional skates are not cheap. There should be several sets of uniforms, because in addition to ice classes, classes are held in the gym, where instead of skates, you will need ballet shoes.

When to start exercising?

Experts say that 3-4 years is considered the optimal age to start training. Where to start? Gradually, in a calm mode, repeat the movements with the child, but do not overdo it. Classes should not be long in time, and you should not force the child to continue training if he is tired. This can completely discourage him from studying in the future.

Riding clothes

The outfit must be warm, but thin and light. Skating on ice puts a lot of physical stress on the body, the body will warm up and it will not be cold, so it is important to avoid overheating.It is best to have thermal underwear. It retains heat well. Tracksuit, jacket, hat. Beginners need to acquire protection, in the first lessons everyone falls, and this cannot be avoided. At the time of the fall, the joints are the most vulnerable place, so the presence of knee pads is mandatory. A helmet is also a must, it will protect against bruises and head injuries.

Fall

For beginners, the first step is important - learning how to fall correctly. Better to exercise at home, on something soft. For confidence, you can wear protection to make everything look "real". You should fall on your side. The shoulder will protect the skull from impact. Do not fall forward (there is a risk of injury to the wrists and fracture) or back (you can injure your back and tailbone).

Having lost your balance, in no case should you swing your skates. The blades of the skates are very sharp and can injure people nearby. If a fall has occurred, and there is no one to help get up, you must carefully move to the side.

It must be remembered that experience does not come overnight and everything must be learned. The main thing is regular training and a desire to master the basics of this beautiful sport.

In addition, ice skating improves your mood, because it is so pleasant to spend time with loved ones, and even with health benefits!

Basic riding technique

The correct technique is a long and painstaking process. In no case should you rush and show excessive independence in the first lessons. You need to start at the side, with slow steps. Don't forget to warm up. Cold can cause cramps without warm-up, so it is very important to warm up all muscle groups to avoid trouble.

After warming up, you should try skating like in ordinary shoes. This will help you learn how to balance. Look only in front of you. Many are afraid to fall and look down, which is a gross mistake. It's important to look ahead so you don't bump into people. When tangible results have already appeared, you can complicate the task by turning your back forward.

After the beginner has learned to keep his balance, you can start the basic riding technique. They usually start with a "herringbone" - put your foot in front diagonally, then push off with your back foot. Alternating the feet in this way, a kind of "figure eight" is obtained. This is the most reliable and stable technique, thanks to it you can learn to feel more confident on the ice. In this position, you can also slide your back forward.

When the basic movements are learned “perfectly”, you can start learning turns. Learning how to brake properly is very important. For those who have mastered the G8, this should not cause difficulties. To stop, you should spread your legs to the sides and then quickly bring them together, while the heels should rest on the ice. At first, it is better to practice braking at the side, so there is less risk of falling. When braking, the body should be tilted slightly forward, the legs at the knees should be bent.

Tips from professional skaters to beginners

• Shoes must be in size;
• After each skating, the blades of the skates must be wiped dry;
• The boots are not too tight to lacing, but they should not dangle;
• The back is straight, the gaze is directed forward;
• Before going on the ice, do a warm-up (stretching, squats) so as not to stretch your muscles.

Figure skating is one of the most difficult sports that requires a lot of painstaking training. Of course, not everyone is destined to become a professional skater, but everyone can learn a simple skating technique. Practice, work on yourself, and, of course, desire are important.

It is very difficult to evaluate your own results from the outside. Beginners can use the services of a professional trainer who will point out mistakes, teach the correct riding technique.

Skating rinks in Samara

Winter is a time of miracles. Both children and adults are looking forward to the snow, to smell the New Year, as well as to go ice skating. Most Samara residents love winter sports, especially ice skating.

With the onset of the first frosts, ice rinks begin to open. Almost always skating rinks in parks and squares are free or for a nominal fee, but the quality of ice on such skating rinks leaves much to be desired. Nobody takes care of the surface and the ice is often covered with snow. Paid ice rinks are located in convenient places, there is good service, excellent quality of the ice cover. An entrance ticket to such a site will cost from one hundred rubles and more, excluding skate rental.

Skating rinks are available outdoors and indoors. Riding in a shopping center or a sports complex will cost more than in a park.

There are usually more people on paid ice rinks than on free ones. But free skating rinks are never empty. Pensioners, young people, schoolchildren - they all come to get a dose of good mood and improve their health.

On weekends, many whole families go to shopping centers to stock up on provisions for the week and relax after a work week. You can also go ice skating here. The area of ​​this arena is small, but the service is top notch. There are cafes and restaurants nearby.

Where to go this winter?

In the city of Samara, skating arenas are flooded every year, both paid andfree.

Skating rink on the banks of the Volga

One of the largest skating rinks is located on the Volga River embankment near Mayakovsky Street. Skates can be rented here, as well as refreshments and hot drinks after training.

• The dressing room works;
• You can rent skates;
• Delicious food nearby.

• No skate sharpening service.

Skating rink on Kuibyshev

Another free ice arena is located on Kuibyshev Square. It amazes with its size, it is simply gigantic. Renting skates here will cost about 150 rubles per hour per person. On the territory of the complex there are cafes and a changing room.

• Big square;
• Locker room;
• Skates for hire.

• The condition of the coating is poor.

Skating rink "Friendship", Victory Park and Gagarin Park

In several park areas of the city("Friendship", Victory Park, Park named after Gagarin) there are also ice rinks. Admission is free, you only need to pay for skate rental. Cost: about two hundred rubles per person. The ice path is laid along the alleys to the Ferris wheel. It is very beautiful here in the evening.

• Located in a picturesque place;
• Is free;
• Warm changing room.

• Small changing rooms, few benches;
• Rough ice.

Recreation center "Chaika"

There is a good ice arena at the base“Gull". Admission with your own skates will be paid (about 50 rubles per person), the time is not limited, you can skate until closing time. Skate rental on a weekday - 100 rubles, and 150 rubles - on Saturday and Sunday. Those who use the skates of the sports complex do not need an entrance ticket. You can ride from nine in the morning to seven in the evening.

• Skate sharpening on a professional machine;
• Skiing is not limited in time.

• Skate rental only until 5 pm.

Sports complex "Crystal"

Arena“Crystal". There is nowhere for an apple to fall on this skating rink. The working days of the ice arena are weekends. Mostly school-age children ride. The session lasts about 2 hours and costs one hundred and fifty rubles. Renting skates will cost about the same amount.

• Here is one of the best sports schools in Samara;
• Large-scale sports events and competitions are held here.

• Mass skating on weekends only.

Skating rink in the shopping center "Aurora Mall"

ICE CITY "Aurora Mall".Pokatushki in the shopping center will cost 250 rubles on weekdays and 300 rubles on weekends. Entrance for children is 150 and 200 rubles, respectively. Skate rental will cost one hundred rubles. Shoes are issued on bail, the vacationer must leave one of his documents and 1000 rubles. You can ride from one and a half to two hours.

• Good coverage, the staff monitors the quality of the ice;
• Comfortable room temperature;
• Skate rental;

• Expensive;
• Many visitors;
• The skating rink is not large enough.

Ice arena in the Mega shopping center

Shopping and entertainment complex "Mega". INMege there are a lot of people, because there is good quality ice and affordable prices. The entrance costs 150 rubles, and those who celebrate their birthday get a discount. On Tuesdays, entrance costs 100 rubles. Skates can be borrowed for free, but you must leave a deposit of one thousand rubles. The ice rink is open from morning until the shopping center closes.

• Free skate rental;
• Frequent promotions and discounts;
• Affordable prices.

• Too many people, especially on weekends.

Sports complex "Hippodrome Arena"

Here, mainly those who live in this microdistrict ride. You must definitely bring your own skates, as they are not issued at the sports complex. The entrance costs a little over a hundred rubles. One session lasts 90 minutes.

• Classes with a personal trainer;
• Convenient changing rooms;
• Reasonable prices;
• Good quality ice.

• Unfriendly staff;
• In winter, there is nowhere to park your car due to uncleared snow.

Ice rink at the Salyut stadium

It is located on the outskirts of Samara, but residents of the city still come here to ride with the breeze. The quality of the people here is excellent, and the price is affordable. Entrance for children will cost 100 rubles, an adult ticket - 150 rubles. There are safes at the stadium. You can also sharpen the blades.

• Skate sharpening;
• On weekends, two times mass skating;
• Luggage storage facilities;
• Good lighting;
• Comfortable temperature;

• Due to the regular training of hockey players, the ice is not as good as we would like.

Sports complex in the village of Mekhzavod in the region

At the checkout, you can pay either by card or in cash. There are benefits. Decent parking. Standard ticket - 150 rubles for adults, 100 rubles - forminors. Many visitors note that this ice arena is one of the best in the Samara region; friendly staff, good service, and an area with high-quality coverage work here. There are many cafes on the territory of the complex where you can dine at home. In addition to figure skaters, hockey players often come here. Opening hours: until 18:00

• Payment by card;
• Convenient parking;
• High-quality arena coverage.

• Located outside the city, it is inconvenient to get there if you don't have your own car.

Sports complex "Orbita"

In addition to the ice rink, there is also a swimming pool, halls for playing sports (basketball, volleyball, football, and so on), martial arts sections. The complex has a large and convenient parking lot.Samarchane they love this sports arena for its coziness and comfort, the employees keep cleanliness and order. Many children train here under the guidance of the best coaches. Cozy lounge for vacationers: soft sofas, delicious food.“Orbit ”is located on Novo-Vokzalnaya street. The sports center is open until ten in the evening.

• The building was recently completely renovated;
• Clean, comfortable;
• High quality ice;
• Ample parking;

• Dressing rooms are slippery and there are no special rugs.

Skating rink in the "Ice Palace"

In Otradnoye, Samara region, in the arena“Ice Palace ”, you can work out with a coach, whose services will cost two thousand rubles for 60 minutes. Adult ticket 120 rubles, children entrance - 80 rubles. Skates for hire will cost 80 rubles for 60 minutes, to sharpen the blades - two hundred rubles per pair. Territoryhealth and fitness The complex is well-maintained, there are walking paths, sidewalks. Large parking. The spectator tribune is designed for over 200 people. Ice is poured using a combine.

• Skate rental;
• You can sharpen skates;
• Affordable prices;

• Far from Samara.

Skating rink "Lada Arena"

There is a complex in Togliatti“Lada Arena ”, it is located on Botanicheskaya street. The entrance costs 150 rubles (60-minute skiing session), children under 16 - 80 rubles. You can also resort to the services of trainers. Subscription price: entry level (4 lessons) - one thousand rubles, advanced level - one thousand two hundred rubles.A single lesson with a trainer will cost 250 rubles for 45 minutes. There is a first-aid post on the territory of the complex, in addition, you can seek advice fromspecialist doctor in sports medicine. The cost of a consultation is 500 rubles.

• Cozy, warm;
• Nice skating rink with music;
• Services of professional trainers.

• Small parking lot;
• Lots of cars on weekends.

Skating rink "Torpedo 4"

Arena "Torpedo 4" located on Michurin street . Admission on Wednesdays and Fridays: minors - one hundred rubles, an adult ticket - fifty rubles more. Cost on holidays and weekends: for children - one hundred rubles, for adults - twice as much. Admission is free for preschoolers. Skates for hire (no time limit): for a small leg (up to size 37) - one hundred rubles, from 37 - twice as expensive. Sharpen the blades - 200 rubles. The site is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 18 to 22, on weekends from 12 to 15 and from six to ten in the evening.

• You can ride all day;
• Skates are sharpened;
• Younger visitors ride for free.

• No changing rooms;
• Ice quality is not the best.

Skating rink "Dynamo"

The ice rink of the Dynamo stadium. Entrance with own skates (skating time unlimited): adultticket- 150 rubles, children - 70 rubles. Skates for hire - 150 rubles, to sharpen skates - one hundred and fifty rubles. The site is open from Monday to Friday - from three to ten o'clock in the evening, on Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays - from eleven in the morning to eleven in the evening.

• There are indoor and outdoor stadiums;
• You can ride until the rink closes;
• Skates for hire;
• Sharpening.

• Entrance fee for children;
• The ice is uneven.

Skating rink on the street Academician Kuznetsov

24-hour open ice arena on Akademik Kuznetsov, near the villageManagerial. Free admission, bring your own skates.

• Smooth coverage;
• No need to buy a ticket.

• There is no way to rent skates.

Skating rink in Kruty Klyuchi

Ice in the Krutye Klyuchi area - near the Family restaurant. Skates for hire: from Monday to Thursday - 90 minutes for a session - 100 rubles; from Friday to Sunday and on holidays - 60 minutes - 100 rubles; you will need to leave some document or money as a deposit.

• Smooth ice surface;
• Convenient location;
• You can rent skates.

• Skating session too short.

New ice arenas in the foreseeable future will appear in several residential areas, including in the Volgar region and at the Voskhod stadium on Kirov Avenue. It should be noted that the Lokomotiv stadium has abandoned the skating rink, from now on the arena is used only for football.

One of the largest ice rinks will also open soon, which will be located behind Kirov Square at the intersection of ul. Victory andKakhovskoy, previously there was a market.

In addition, in the city this year it is planned to equip more than 50 skating rinks in the yards and 30 - near schools.