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Date: July 10, 2025
Updates

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Updates

Date: July 10, 2025

Dear Members,

Important updates:

*On Monday, July 14 - Aqua Dynamics class from 8:00-8:45 in the indoor pool.

*Those with long hair must wear a swimming cap! A sun hat is not a substitute for a swimming cap.

*Taking pictures and flying drones is forbidden at the affected area in the Weizmann institute.

* Children who cannot swim must stay only in a shallow area and be under close parental supervision.

*Additional triathlon training will be held at the summer pool:

Sunday, July 13, 12:00-13:00, two lanes.

Monday to Thursday, July 14-17, 8:30-9:30, two lanes.

*Swimming course update:

On Friday, July 11, a swimming course will be held in lane 1 between 12:30-17:00 in the indoor pool.

On Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, a swimming course will be held in 1 lane between 14:30-19:00 in the summer pool.

*Children under the age of 12 will not be allowed to enter the center area without adult supervision.
Date: March 16, 2025
Registration dates

Registration dates

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Registration dates

Date: March 16, 2025

Dear Members,

Due to high demand for memberships, the registration dates priorities for the upcoming season (1.5.25) will be as follows:

5.3.25 - Registration for students at the institute, Weizmann institute's employees and their families.

17.3.25 – Registration for renewing annual membership.

30.3.25 - Registration for renewing seasonal (summer) membership. (Based on availability.)

* Members who choose not to renew their membership this year may not be able to guarantee the purchase of a membership next season.
Date: May 16, 2025
Updates and closing registretion

Updates and closing registretion
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Updates and closing registretion
Date: May 16, 2025

*Due to the high demand and in order to maintain your comfort and well-being, we will be suspending new membership registrations starting from May 8, 2025, until further notice.

Please note: No new memberships will be accepted, even from those who were members during the 2024–2025 membership year.

*The indoor pool will be used for swimming only, in order to prevent overcrowding in the indoor pool.
- Night Swimming – During July and August, night swimming will be available on Sundays and Wednesdays until 21:00.
  Further details can be found in the app under “About” and on our website.
- Arts & Crafts Corner – Will take place in July and August on Sundays and Wednesdays between 17:30–20:00.
- Summer Events – Will be held on weekends throughout July and August. A full schedule is available on the center’s website.
- Guest Entry – Entrance tickets will not be available on Saturdays during July and August.
- Swimming Courses – Will be held on this Friday, July 4rd, as make-up classes, from 12:00 to 17:00.
- Fitness Room Screens – On Tuesday, July 1st, maintenance work will be carried out on the TV converters in the gym. As a result, all screens will be unavailable.
*The lockers in the gym have been vacated. The lockers are for one-time use during training. Please vacate the locker at the end of your training.

*Adult Swimming Improvement Class – Improving swimming technique and training for a distance of 1.5-2 km. Sundays and Wednesdays from 13:00 to 13:45. A few places left. For details- Anatoli 050-2838483.

*Yoga - On Monday 28.10 will start a new yoga class at the Recreation Center - Classical Hatha Yoga with Sharon Dar.

For details and registration Sharon 052-3482827.

*You are invite to register for a variety of classes at the Recreation Center for children, youth and adults. Registration directly with the guides.

*Personal fitness training at the gym with our new team. Rani 050-5919125.

Clarification of Emergency Guidelines at the Center:

According to Home Front Command regulations, the time allowed to reach a protected area is one and a half minutes. You must remain there for 10 minutes.

There are three shelters available at the center – you can see a photo for reference down on this page.

If an alert is received and you are, for example, in the pool and think you will not reach one of the shelters in time, exit the water, lie on the ground, and protect your head with your hands. Remain in this protective position for 10 minutes.

Clarification of Administrative Guidelines at the Center:
- Entry to the center is only permitted via chip or QR barcode scan.
- Memberships are personal and non-transferable under any circumstances. Transferring your membership will result in immediate cancellation.
- Entry to the large outdoor pool is permitted only for children aged 3 and above who are fully toilet-trained.
- Flipping into the pool is strictly prohibited.
- Glass bottles are strictly prohibited in the center.
- Eating is not allowed inside the pool areas. It is permitted only on the grass lawns (beyond the mess, food attracts insects and pests).
- Children who cannot swim must stay only in a shallow area and be under close parental supervision.
- Family showers are designated for families only, to regulate the number of users.
- Entry to the vestry is allowed for children up to age 3 only if they are not of the opposite gender.
- Pushing, especially from the diving board, is strictly prohibited.
- Wearing a swim cap is mandatory for those with long hair. Other hats, such as sun visors, are not a substitute.
- Each member must scan his chip or app upon entry to the center.
- The stroller gate is for the stroller and its accompanying adult only. All other family members must enter through the turnstiles.
Operating Hours Update:

Due to the unusual weather this weekend:
- The summer pool will be open on Saturday until 18:00. The center will remain open until 19:00. The gym will be open until 18:50.
Best regards,

The Recreation Center.