When Sport, Relaxation and Culture Find a Common Home
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POSITIV Ridera Sport
Who teaches at your facility? Are they
professional coaches and what are their
qualifications? Do you follow new trends
in sports training and education?
All of our sports activities are led by certified
coaches with extensive experience. Among
them are former national team athletes
who have trained and worked abroad,
in countries such as Italy and Ireland. They
maintain a highly professional approach,
bringing expertise from top-level sports
centres and continuously updating their
knowledge based on the latest trends in the
field. We firmly believe that without ongoing
improvement and knowledge updates, it’s
impossible to succeed in sport today.
A major asset will be Petr Korbel, a legend
of Czech table tennis and a five-time
Olympian. He will have his own facilities
within the complex and will be actively
involved in youth training.
Do you see your work in sport
as a passion? What is your personal
sporting background and how did you get
into coaching?
Absolutely – sport has been my lifelong
passion. Although I have a technical
education, the world of sport has always felt
like home. Working with people in this field
is deeply fulfilling, and I’m grateful to be
able to combine my professional life with
something I truly enjoy. Since childhood,
I’ve been involved in many sports,
especially tennis and football. In tennis,
I reached the Czech Extraliga and First
League, and I also played in Germany’s
second-highest division. I started coaching
at the age of twenty. Today, I lead third-
class coaching courses in North Moravia,
continue to educate myself, and even
design and produce training equipment.
At Ridera Sport, we constantly share our
experience with one another – any new
insight is immediately tested in practice.
Sport remains both a passion and a natural
environment for me. What brings
me the most joy is being able to pass
on my knowledge – to players as well
as colleagues. We also organise events for
amateur players, where people not only
train, but often find new sports partners.
In my opinion, it’s exactly this friendly
and welcoming atmosphere that represents
the greatest value we offer.
You’re also involved in golf – what
opportunities do you offer players and do
you collaborate with golf clubs?
Ridera Sport provides top-tier indoor
golf facilities – a simulator featuring
over 180 world-renowned courses,
a driving range with six tees, and a putting
green for two players. These facilities
are used by youth teams, professionals
and independent coaches, especially during
the winter months.
Our golf section was developed
in collaboration with clubs from Šilheřovice,
Kravaře, Ostravice, and Golf Park Lhotka.
Interest from abroad, particularly from
Poland, is also growing.
One of our key strengths is the all-in-one
experience – visitors can combine golf
with fitness training, wellness services,
and relaxing in our café. The venue also
hosts four public tournaments a year, which
we plan to expand into our own golf tour. For
companies and partners, we offer special
membership packages at discounted rates.
Are you planning any expansions
or new developments at the facility
in the future?
Yes, we are currently considering
the construction of padel courts, as padel
is becoming an increasingly popular racket
sport and we want to respond to this
growing trend. We‘re looking at building
three courts in the rear part of the complex,
partially covered. We’re also in discussions
about creating a professional racket sports
centre that would bring together tennis,
badminton, table tennis, and the newly
mentioned padel.
In addition, we’re planning to enhance
the security of our outdoor areas to enable
year-round use and to support hosting larger
events even during winter.
Our vision is to transform Ridera Sport into
a true community hub that offers high-
quality sporting and social facilities for all
generations – from children to seniors.
The key remains the comprehensive range
of services in one place, which forms
the foundation for further development.
How do your sport schools operate
and how can children enrol?
We accept children throughout the year,
and they’re welcome to attend an initial
trial lesson free of charge. If they decide
to continue, they automatically become
club members with access to all associated
benefits. We provide all necessary
equipment, so there’s no need to bring
anything of their own.
Our facility is home to the National Tennis
Academy and the Youth Training Centre,
which organise not only training camps,
but also meet-and-greet events with former
professionals – in the past, for example,
with Ivan Lendl. These experiences are
highly motivating for children, and we aim
to expand them further in the future.
What benefits does your loyalty
programme offer?
Our membership card gives holders a 15%
discount on all services within the complex
and free parking. In addition, we offer
special seasonal promotions – for example,
a 50% discount on massages and wellness
treatments during the winter months. These
perks are often shaped by direct feedback
from our clients.
Do you have a favourite activity
or a “hidden gem” at the complex that
often surprises even regular visitors?
Definitely our wellness zone. It offers
a calm, intimate environment for
individuals and couples, which often comes
as a pleasant surprise to many visitors.
A major advantage is its seamless connection
with the sports facilities, changing rooms,
and café – everything is literally just a few
steps away.
We also provide massages, kinesiology
taping, and SM system exercises with
a physiotherapist – ideal for those suffering
from back pain or working sedentary jobs.
From time to time, we also host workshops
and lectures, for instance with mental
coaches like Marian Jelínek, adding another
dimension to our approach to both physical
and mental well-being.
What should visitors to Ridera Sport
definitely not miss this year?
I recommend keeping an eye on our event
schedule – throughout the year we host
sports tournaments, social gatherings,
and special events such as the tournament
held during the Golden Spike Ostrava
athletics meeting. We’re constantly
expanding the programme to ensure that
there’s something for everyone.
It’s also well worth attending Extraliga
matches in badminton and table tennis,
as well as youth tournaments that bring
a fantastic atmosphere and the energy
of young talent. Up-to-date event dates can
be found on our website.
Thank you for the interview.
Ridera Sport’s vision is to be
a community hub oering
high-quality sporng and social
facilies for all generaons.