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 Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject: Yemen Sports Clubs : Sports Clubs in Yemen Guide |
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Yemen Sports Clubs : Sports Clubs in Yemen Guide
Clubs: The clubs in Sana’a all belong to groups of a certain nationality or are part of a hotel. They all have different facilities so know what you are looking for and what you are willing to pay.
British Club: A club with a small cold pool, a tennis-court, a few dart boards and a snooker billiard. With bar and basic restaurant facility. The club is meant for British Embassy staff and British nationals only but as not many British are left they currently need the other foreigners to save the club from having to close down. Other nationals can only become associate members. No membership for Yemenis. They charge 200 US$ for a family as one years membership fee.
The American Club: Currently closed due to the political situation and the threat of attacks. Unknown when they will open again.
The Russian Club is one of the few places apart from the Sheraton and Taj Sheba where alcohol is sold. It is a bit seedy and open till very late and sometimes has go-go-dancers. Entrance is free for every expatriate. The Club is in the tourist village opposite the American Embassy.
Taj Sheba Hotel: The Hotel has a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and some work out facilities. Their pool is well kept but the membership fee is high just like the next one:
Sheraton Hotel: Offers a large heated swimming pool (not always as a result of poor maintenance) two tennis court, a fitness room (men and women separate) a sauna and a whirlpool. The hotel also offers lunch and dinners but be ready to wait for at least 30 minutes before your order arrives. The cost is US$ 1.000 a year for a family. You can also get in on a daily basis for which you will pay YR 2.000 per person. There is a tennis coach who gives lessons.
Sports and activities for children
Karate classes: For those who want to join in fighting sports the Diplomatic Centre is a good choice. They offer karate classes and taekwondo or judo. Their school is in the Hadda/Attan area. To reach there you need to drive up Hadda road and take the first road on your right after the Medina (yes, just after the Bin Obeid furnishing shop). On this road you need to take the third road on your right again and then they are just after the corner on the left (white doors). Check on their fees as they seem to vary according to colour and nationality. Females will also join here. For the very young kids (6 or 8 year old ones) you may need to supervise a bit as the educational methods for big and small ones are the same. The young ones are easily left out. Join a few free lessons to see whether it is suitable for you or your children.
Judo classes: If above mentioned Diplomatic Centre does not offer what you want then check on the French Cultural Centre at the Circular Road. They also offer judo classes. Their teacher is a champion but he insists a lot on a discipline that might be asked a bit too much from young ones. As he shouts a lot young kids are easily put off. Join a few free lessons to see whether you or the young one can bear.
Ballet: A Russian lady gives ballet lessons in Sana’a. She has her studio on the Medina Sekenia in one of the first blocks on your right when entering the Medina from Hadda Road. The door that leads to the building is painted pink and is next to a whole sale sellers shop. He sometimes make problems if you park in front of his shop.
Tennis lessons: Neither tennis courts nor teachers are in abundance in Sana’a. There are two courts at the Sheraton Hotel and also a teacher is available upon request. Discuss the fee and court rent before you start your lessons. (YR 750 for 45 minutes)
A court is also available at the Hadda Hotel. Nabil is their tennis marker( tel: 71720027). He is also willing to come to the British Club in case you want your lessons there (currently charges 500YR per hour). He became tennis champion of Yemen for the fourth of fifth time this year. He is also good in teaching children but if the children are young it is wise to organise one hour for three or four children at once.
Source by: Rosan Aalbers |
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