Vitebsk is a city in the north-east of Belarus, the administrative center of the region. Relatively small (about 400,000 people) and at the same time very comfortable. As elsewhere, here locals love water sports and enjoy swimming pools with great pleasure. Today we will talk about the most popular of them, so you know what to do next weekend. Swimming is very useful for adults and children, it allows you to delicately tighten your figure and develop muscles, as well as just have fun.
Pool "Youth" in Vitebsk
He appeared in the city the very first. Many people remember him from school. In Soviet times, children came here for physical education classes and conducted classes. All other pools of Vitebsk opened much later, and this one has been operating since 1969. However, this pool is not only the oldest, but also the most modern. A serious reconstruction was carried out in 2004, and today no one will say that it was opened so long ago.
The Molodost pool is located in Vitebsk on Chekhov Street, 12A (tel. + 375-212-36-63-97), near the famous Mir cinema. It is not only the oldest, but also the deepest in the city, 4 meters allow not only swimming, but also diving. Six tracks provide high bandwidth, even during peak hours you will not interfere with other people who want to swim.
Activities for children
The Molodist pool begins its work on August 25, and is ready to work with kids who are 5 years old. A monthly subscription will cost about 300 thousand rubles. Individually experienced instructors will work with your children. Such conditions do not offer all the pools of Vitebsk. The prices here are quite affordable. Parents note the purity and complete absence of chlorine odor. This is especially important, because the guys more than once swallow water until they learn to swim.
Schedule and prices
A single ticket to visit costs 45 thousand rubles. Initially, it is important to call the administrator and agree on a specific time. The pools of Vitebsk are not very different in prices, however, the purchase of a subscription is much cheaper. For example, a visit during the month three times a week costs 320 thousand Belarusian rubles. The pool is open daily, the last exit to the track at 20:45, so that before 22:00 the last visitor has time to leave it. No medical certificate is required.
The largest pools of Vitebsk
I immediately recall the “Locomotive”, which is part of a huge health-improving complex on 2A K. Marx Street (tel. + 375-21-23-781-22). The length of the bowl is 25 meters, the pool itself is divided into five wide stripes so that no one interferes with each other. The Lokomotiv pool is designed both for a pleasant pastime and learning to swim. Moreover, both children and adults are recruited into groups. Classes are led by experienced instructors. During the session, they will teach you how to stay on the water, as well as breathe. And if you decide to master some kind of swimming, the instructor will show you how to move and how many laps to pass at a time.
The Lokomotiv pool has two separate bodies of water for adults and children. Small bowl, only 70 cm deep, ideal for preschoolers, up to 7 years old. A single visit - 40 000 rubles, if you purchase a monthly subscription, then 420 thousand with a three-time visit per week. A certificate from a doctor is required for admission to the pool.
Children's "Locomotive"
They sort out subscriptions very quickly, therefore we recommend that you book your visit in advance, right from the beginning of September. Instructors work with children from 5 to 7 years old in a small pool, while older groups are already engaged in a large one. An experienced instructor keeps each ward under control, for this the first classes are held individually, and then small groups are formed. For classes, a certificate from the pediatrician is required , as well as a hat, swimsuit or swimming trunks, shower accessories, slates and a bag for shoes.
Sports complex "Komsomolets"
Another great option for those who cannot see their life without sports. The Komsomolets pool (Vitebsk) is located at: st. Gorky, 13. These are six tracks 25 meters long, 2.4 meters deep. There is where to swim, and in addition, there is a springboard for diving. In addition to the pool, the complex offers you the services of a gym and games room, a wellness sauna.
A single visit to the pool for an adult is 40,000 rubles. There is a 50% discount for a child. A monthly subscription for an adult will cost 160,000 rubles, and 80,000 for a child. As you can see, the pools of Vitebsk are quite affordable. In the afternoon, athletes train here, as well as groups, so the most convenient time for amateur swimmers is from 17:00 to 21:00. A certificate from a therapist is required. Administration phone: + 375-212-34-22-22-46.
"Mommy"
Not all pools of Vitebsk are suitable for children in the best way. Early swimming training groups work in the Mamalysh swimming pool at the College of Technology at ul. Gagarina, 41 (tel. + 375-29-719-70-92). Classes are held in groups:
- For the smallest, that is, between the ages of 4 months and a half years.
- Early swimming. From one and a half to three years, most often classes are held with mom.
- Todlers. These are children of gardening age, from three to five years.
- Smart Preschoolers from 5 to 7 years old.
Before the first visit to the pool, be sure to visit the clinic. You will need a certificate from a pediatrician and dermatologist. The requirements for an adult are similar if he will accompany a child. The cost of a trial lesson is 8 thousand rubles, a one-time lesson is 10 thousand rubles. You can take a subscription for four visits for 38 thousand rubles.
For schoolchildren
Today, in the bathhouse of some schools in the city, swimming pools are beginning to come off, which students can use. For example, secondary school No. 31 (Moskovsky Prospekt 15) invites children from the age of 8 (from the second grade) into swimming groups. Pupils of other schools can also enroll in groups, however, on a fee basis.
A single visit for a child costs about 2000 rubles. For an adult, two times more expensive. Monthly subscription will depend on the planned number of visits. If your child is in this school, be sure to give him a swim. This will strengthen immunity and improve physical fitness.
Instead of a conclusion
There are many pools in the city, each of them has its advantages and is ready to give you the opportunity to swim at your pleasure. This is the most enjoyable and useful sport that has no age restrictions and contraindications. At the same time, the benefits for muscles are the same as for fitness.
The wellness function of swimming is also noteworthy. Regularly visiting the pool, you will very quickly notice that you have become sick less often, and now you have enough strength and energy not only for yourself, but for all family members. Experienced instructors recommend taking a subscription immediately for several months, so you will have a chance to get used to the stress.