Medeu ice rink to kick off ice skating season Nov 1
The iconic high-mountain ice rink Medeu is to open on November 1 with a grand opening ceremony scheduled for November 2. The facility will be accessible to the general public according to the published schedule of sessions, Kazinform News Agency reports.
On the first day of the new season of ice skating at Medeu, a gala program and a concert featuring Kazakhstani pop stars will be held from 00:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, attendees will engage in an evening program comprising contests, prizes from the host and musical entertainment provided by a DJ.
In the forthcoming season, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in daily mass skating sessions, attend festive events and engage in sports competitions. Visitors will be afforded the opportunity to utilize the skate hire facilities and recreation area. In order to facilitate the convenience of guests, a selection of fast food outlets will be made available on the premises of the rink.
The Directorate of Sports Facilities of Almaty recommends that residents and visitors to the city purchase tickets in advance through the official website. This will help avoid queues at the ticket offices and facilitate the swift passage through the turnstile system. Furthermore, it will allow for the utilization of public transport, which will circumvent traffic congestion and parking difficulties.
On the opening day, it is intended that bus route No. 12 will be augmented to facilitate transportation to the Medeu high-mountain skating rink. Buses will operate on weekdays between 8:00 am till 00:00 am, and on weekends between the hours of 8:00 and 01:00.
