Ahmedabad gets a budget-friendly sports activity centre
Updated: Feb 4th, 2025
Amdavadis who found it difficult to enrol in clubs or expensive sports facilities in the city have an affordable place now to channelise their physical energy. The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has inaugurated a new sports activity centre under the CIMS flyover on Science City Road, which provides residents with an affordable space to engage in various sports. This initiative aims to encourage fitness and recreation while offering an economical alternative to expensive private sports facilities.
Timings, facilities & convenience
The centre will remain open from 7 am to 2 am, with bookings available until 10 pm. To enhance user convenience, the centre is equipped with changing rooms for both men and women and offers free parking for visitors.
The facility offers multiple sports options at significantly lower prices compared to private venues. The available sports and their rates include:
– Air Hockey: ₹80 per session (2 players)
– Table Tennis: ₹200 per hour (2 players)
– Chess & Carrom: ₹200 per hour (2 players & 4 players, respectively)
– Foosball: ₹250 per hour (2 players)
– Box Cricket: ₹700 per hour (up to 12 players)
– Pickleball: ₹500 per hour (4 players)
– Basketball: ₹400 per hour (12 players)
– Pool Table: ₹350 per session (2 players)
Coaching for aspiring athletes
In addition to casual play, AMC will soon introduce coaching programmes for select sports at subsidised rates:
–Table Tennis & Chess: ₹700 per month (45-minute sessions)
– Pickleball & Basketball: ₹1,000 per month (45-minute sessions)
An indoor combo package will also be available for those opting for multiple sports.
More centres in the near future
Following the launch of the CIMS overbridge centre, AMC plans to construct nine more such sports activity centres at different locations across the city. The next facility is set to be built in the Sola area.
Beyond sports, the centre features a food court, making it attractive for families and fitness enthusiasts. With its budget-friendly pricing and modern amenities, the new AMC sports activity centre is sure to attract those looking for easy-on-the-pocket recreation in Ahmedabad.
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