News
Date: May 5, 2025
Swimming tests for the upcoming summer swimming courses
Dear Members,
Towards the next upcoming summer swimming courses, we will hold swimming test to determine the level.
Test dates:
Monday 12.5.25 from 15:00-18:00
Monday 19.5.25 from 15:00-18:00
Monday 26.5.25 from 15:00-18:00
Children aged 5 to 6 are required to take a test for the swimming course.
Also, children who are afraid of the water are asked to have a test.
Children over 6 years old, who are not afraid of the water, are not required to have a test.
The test is individually with a swimming guide.
For choosing date and hour click here.
A swimsuit, goggles and a towel are needed. (Swimming cap for long hair.)
The registration for the summer swimming courses will be online on the recreation center website.
We will send an update when the registration system for the swimming courses opens.
Date: March 16, 2025
Registration dates
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
*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.
*We are pleased to announce that the outdoor pool will open on Tuesday 22.4.25.
The indoor pool will be used for swimming only, in order to prevent overcrowding in the indoor pool.
*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.
Date: May 30, 2022
No longer possible to purchase membership
Dear Members,
*As a results of the overwhelmingly large demand, it no longer possible to purchase membership. At this stage there is a waiting list and if it will be possible we will reopen the registration.
In terms of next season, yearly memberships will be given priority for registration.
* Sunday 5.6.22 Shavuot – the Recreation Center will be open between 07:00-18:00.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: May 22, 2022
Dear Members
Dear Members,
*Update closing hours of the Outdoor pool:
June-
Sun-Thu until 19:00
Fri-Sat until 17:00
July-August
Sun, Wed until 21:00
Mon, Tus, Thu until 20:00
Fri-Sat until 18:00
*As of Sunday 30.5.22 Women only swimming will be between 13:00-14:00 (Instead of 14:00-15:00).
*The grass court (soccer) will be closed on 22.5-12.6.22
*The basketball court will not be available on 22.5-12.6.22 Sundays and Wednesdays between 16:30-19:30.
* The Triathlon class will take place on 2 tracks in the outdoor pool:
Monday 16:15-18:30
Tuesday 17:00-18:30
Thursday 6:00-7:30
*Children under the age of 12 are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: April 29, 2022
Notices to subscribers
Dear Members,
**We are pleased to announce that the outdoor pool is open. As of 1.5.22, the indoor pool will be used for swimming only, in order to prevent overcrowding in the indoor pool.
*Please make sure to arrive at the tennis courts according to the time of booking. If you will not arrive, you must cancel via the app at least 24 hours before.
*It is forbidden to bring glassware of any kind.
*From Sunday 1.5.22, tennis court no. 2 will be closed for 4-7 days, due to maintenance work.
*NEW! The registration for the summer swimming courses will be on-line at the Recreation Center website. In the next few days a message will be sent regarding the opening date for on-line registration for the swimming courses.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: February 24, 2022
Registration for the 2022/2023 season has begun
Dear Members,
The new swimming season will open in May 2022. We are pleased to announce that it is possible to pay membership fees in advance as of today, in order to save waiting in line.
As of the upcoming season, the entry of grandchildren under the age of 12 will not be free of charge.
Daily ticket prices will be: Sunday – Thursday - 70 NIS, Friday - 100 NIS, Saturday - 120 NIS.
Sunday 27.2.22 - some of the men's showers will be closed between 12:00-16:00.
The Recreation Center offers a variety of classes throughout the year, for all ages. For more information
Best Regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: November 4, 2021
Here are the updated hours due to the transition to winter time from 1/11/21
Here are the updated hours due to the transition to winter time from 1/11/21:
The weekend's opening hours:
Friday 6:00-17:00
Saturday 7:00-17:00
The Pool's opening hours on weekend:
Friday 6:00-16:00
Saturday 7:00-16:00
The Fitness Center's opening hours on weekend:
Friday 6:00-16:55
Saturday 7:00-16:55
Cafeteria's opening hours:
Sunday – 12:00
Monday - closed
Tuesday – 12:00
Wednesday – 12:00
Thursday - closed
Friday – 10:00
Saturday – 10:00
Best regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: October 11, 2021
the operating hours of the outdoor pools on October
Dear members,
- As of Monday, October 11th, the outdoor pools will operate until 17:00.
- According to the latest government's decision, as of October 11th the indoor pool is open due to the Purple Pass. Accordingly, swimming classes will move to the indoor pool.
- A member who books a tennis court but does not show up, must cancel the registration. Please take responsibility and remove your registration on time.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: September 17, 2021
operating hours of the Center during Sukkot,The government has cancelled the requirement for the green pass ,
Dear members,
We are happy to be able to invite you back and enjoy our facilities without waiting or any more tests. The government has cancelled the requirement for the green pass for the outdoor swimming pools effective immediately after Yom Kippur, Friday, Sep. 17,2021.
Swimming lessons - Due to the high demand, on Sun. 19/9/21, we will have another session of swimming level assessment between 16:00 and 18:00 at the outdoor pool.
Please be sure to bring along a bathing suit, goggles and a swim cap (for long hair).
In addition, the following is an update of the operating hours of the Center during Sukkot:
On the 20/9, Sukkot Eve, the Center will be open from 06:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 21/9, First day of holiday, the Center will be open from 07:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 27/9, Eve of the Second holiday, the Center will be open from 06:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 28/9, Second holiday, the Center will be open 07:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday,
The Recreation Center
Date: September 1, 2021
the operating hours of the outdoor pools on September and on Tishrei holidays
Dear members,
We would like to announce that as of the 1st of September, the operating hours of the outdoor pools will be:
Sunday: 12:00 - 19:00
Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 19:00
Friday: 06:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 7:00- 17:00
Operating hours of the center next holidays:
On the 6.9.21, Rosh HaShana Eve, the pool will be open from 06:00 till 15:30 and the Center, until 16:00.
There will be no separate swimming on that day and until the 13th of Sept.,the separate swimming will return between 14:00 - 15:00.
On the 7th and 8th of Sept., Rosh haShana, the pools will be open from 07:00 to 17:00 and the Center until 18:00.
15.9.21 - Yom Kippur's Eve - the pools and the Center will be open until 11:00.
16.9.21 - Yom Kippur - the Center will be closed.
As of today, guests may also enter the Center on Saturdays.
From 15.9.21 we shall reopen the membership to new members.
We would like to recommend the use of towels in the sauna, for better hygiene and for your health.
Wishing everyone a happy new year,
The Recreation Center.
Date: August 19, 2021
The new regulations of the Green Pass
Dear members,
According to the new regulations which will come into effect as of the 18th of August, the Recreation Center will operate in accordance with the Green Pass.
This will mean that only those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid or with negative results of a PCR test, may enter.
As far as we know, you can take the quick test at "Magen David Adom" (MaDA). Pls call *3101.
According to the Ministry of health (*5400), 3-12 year olds can be tested under gov. funding. PCR results will remain valid for 72 hours, while Antigen test results will be valid for 24 hours from the moment the sample is taken.
We shall continue adhering to the rules while, at the same time, learn to live alongside Covid-19.
Best regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: August 9, 2021
entry to the Gym, Studio and Cafeteria will be permitted only to Green Card
Dear members,
According to regulations of the Ministry of Health, entry to the Gym, Studio and Cafeteria will be permitted only to Green Card holders aged 12 and up.
Green Card applies to:
Holders of a recovery certificate
Holders of a vaccination certificate
Anyone with negative PCR results of a Covid test in the range of 24 hours prior to his/her entrance.
As of the 20th of August, these regulations will also include children aged 1-12 years of age.
Furthermore, anyone who has been at the gym during the following dates and times, and has not either recovered or been vaccinated, is required to isolate him/herself due to a positive PRC result of a person who was at the gym at the same time:
Mon. 2nd of August, 6:00-12:00
Thurs. 3rd of August, 17:00-22:00
Weds. 4th of August, 6:00-12:00
Please ensure social distancing and personal hygiene.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: July 14, 2021
open hours Tish'ah Be'av.
Dear members,
On Tish'ah Be'av, the 18th of July, the Centre will be closed!
The swimming lessons scheduled for the 18th, will take place on Friday, the 23rd of July, from 13:00 to 18:00.
Two tracks of the indoor pool will thus be occupied by learners.
We would like to remind you that the accompanying parties are requested to wait outside of the indoor pool complex.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: May 21, 2021
Return to normal activity
Dear members,
Due to the quietness in the security situation, the center will return to operate from Saturday, the 22 of May
Date: April 25, 2021
operating hours - May 2021
Dear Members,
We would like to announce that from Sunday, the 25th of April, our outdoor pools operating hours will be:
Sunday: 12:00-19:00
Monday-Thursday: 6:00-19:00
Friday: 6:00-17:00
Saturday: 7:00- 17:00
During this period of the year, we get many enquiries, expect longer waiting times and please be patient with us, we will respond as soon as we can.
Thank for your patience and understanding,
The Recreation Center.
Date: April 25, 2021
the swimming season officially opens - entrance for children
Hello,
We would like to announce that on the 15th of April, "Yom Haatzmaaot", the swimming season officially opens. We will open the outdoor pools and the entrance for children under the "Tav Sagol" regulation.
The swimming classes will return to run under the guidance of Anatoly.
Notice that the entrance to the indoor pool, gym, classes' hall, sauna and ping-pong room is allowed only to "Tav Yarok" holders.
There is not an option to sit in the cafeteria (There is a possibility to buy and sit outside).
We would like to remind you that the family showers are only for families and not for
individuals.
Best regards,
The Recreation Center.
Date: April 7, 2021
Holocaust Day and Memorial Day
Dear subscribers,
We would like to update the Center operating hours:
Holocaust Day eve – 7.4 – 6:00-19:00, the pool is open until 18:00, the gym until 18:55.
Holocaust Day – 8.4 – the Center will be closed.
Memorial Day eve – 13.4 - 6:00-19:00, the pool is open until 18:00, the gym until 18:55.
Memorial Day – 14.4 – the Center will be closed.
There is NO authorization for children's entrance to the Center. We are still working according to the "Tav Yarok". We promise to update as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: March 24, 2021
open hours Pesach 2021
Dear subscribers,
We were glad to see you again at the re-opening of Center.
During the holiday, the Center will operate in the following hours:
The eve of the holiday- 27.3.21 -6:00-16:00, the pool until 15:30.
The day of the holiday - 28.3.21 - 7:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
Chol HaMoed - 29.3.21-1.4.21 - 6:00-22:00, the pool until 21:00.
The second eve of the holiday - 2.4.21 - 6:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
The day of the second holiday - 28.3.21 - 7:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
* As always, the gym will close 5 minutes before closing the Center.
We will update you regarding the entry of children according the ministry of Health regulation.
We invite you to come and renew your subscription and to take a picture for our system.
Wish happy holiday for you and for your families,
Recreation Center.
Date: September 1, 2020
News & Updates
Swimming pools
Open regularly (including Saturdays)
During September, the summer swimming pool will be open on Sunday-Thursday until 19:00.
On Friday-Saturday, the pools will be closed at 17:00 (the roofed swimming pool, the summer swimming pool and the toddlers swimming pools)
Toddler Swimming Pools
Dear Parents,
We are happy to announce the renewed opening of the toddler swimming pools. Please help us maintain the purple badge regulations:
- Around the pool, please keep your masks on.
- Entrance is allowed for children up to the age of 6.
- Please maintain social distancing of 2 meters
- Bathing is allowed for ten children in each of the toddler swimming pools.
Gym
Open regular hours.
Swimming lessons
Escort of students in swimming lessons are requested to wait outside the area of the roofed swimming pool
Guests
During this time, we will not allow guests.
- Only toilet- trained children from the age of 3 will be allowed in the pools.
- We request that you wear your mask and maintain social distancing and hygiene.
For any questions, we are available by email: wiznofesh@gmail.com
Thank you for your support. It is highly important to us!
The Weizmann Sports and Recreation Center Staff