Recreational Programs

Want To Play? Looking For Some Fun?
Education City Recreation Center is attached to Qatar Academy Junior School and closest to gate 1A within Education City. A variety of sports and recreation activities are available to all Education City students. There is no fee to use the facilities. The contact number for the recreation department is 482-0517.

Spring 2009 Fitness Classes & Social Activities
This semester, several fitness courses are being offered by the recreation center. Please check out the bulletins below for more information.

Class Offerings
Swimming Classes
Private Swim Lessons available.  Contact Coach Liz at qfswimming@yahoo.com .

Social Activities
Coming Soon!

The Education City Recreation Center activities/facilities include the following:

• green floor multipurpose gym (marked for a variety of sports)
• wood floor gym (marked for a variety of sports)
• fitness room with exercise bikes, treadmills
• weight room
• outdoor basketball and tennis courts
• grass football field pitch
• aerobics gym with wooden floor
• squash courts (1 court equipped with screening for ladies
• running track and field
• playgrounds
• Olympic swimming pool
• training/splash pool
• changing rooms with lockers
• Ladies only fitness gym

The Education City Recreation Center is undergoing renovations but remains open for business. The renovations will include a mixed fitness gym, and a fully equipped complex with Jacuzzis, sauna and steam rooms, all located on the top floor of the building.

Recreation Center Hours of Operation
Mixed Fitness/Weight Room:
Everyday 6:00 am to 9:30 pm

Ladies Only Fitness/Weight Room:
Everyday 6:00 am to 9:30 pm

Qatar Academy students have priority Sunday-Thursday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Recreation Center Rules
Winter Pool Hours

If you have any questions, call the Rec Center at 482-0517.

A fitness trainer is available to assist in development of a personal training program on Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays through Thursdays 3 pm to 7 pm.

Reservations
If you would like to use the gyms or courts for team/club practices, please come to the Recreation Facilities to reserve a time. The booking sheets are located in the corridor near the lifeguard office. Please call 482-0517 inquire about the reserved "Ladies Only" times.