O čem bude tvá nová práce?

• Navrhování řešení pro prevenci podvodného jednání v rámci partnerské a klientské sítě.
• Odhalování možné nesrovnalosti na straně partnerů a klientů a nápravy
• Shromažďování důkazů a podkladů pro jednání s partnery a klienty.
• Studování smluvních podmínek a kooperace s právníky.
• Kompletní zajišťování systému kontrol partnerských zařízení.
• Navštěvování sportovišť s ohledem na investigaci a preventivní kontroly.
• Tvorba reportů a plánování investigace.
• Ad hoc úkoly a administrativa dle pokynů nadřízeného.
• Podílení se na tvorbě dobré atmosféry v týmu i mezi-týmově.
• Podílení se tvorbě a plánu vize oddělení.

Co je důležité už znát a mít?

• Pokročilá znalost práce s Excelem.
• Orientace ve fitness a sportovním prostředí
• Time management
• Asertivita
• Vyjednávací schopnosti
• Analytické dovednosti a znalost Power BI výhodou
• Strategické myšlení
• Flexibilita

Proč si myslíme, že se ti u nás bude dobře pracovat?

• Máme moc fajn vedení firmy a neformální přátelské prostředí s uvolněnou atmosférou.
• Jsme skvělý tým, takže spolu intenzivně kooperujeme a navzájem si pomáháme (a to v celé firmě).
• Worklife balanc nám rozhodně není cizí!
• Fakt hooodně se tu s námi nasměješ! ?
• Pořád se děje něco nového, takže stereotyp a nudu tu rozhodně nečekej.
• Je tu prostor pro realizaci vlastních nápadů, kreativity a možnost spolupracovat na klíčových projektech.
• Máme příjemné/nové a moderní kanceláře u metra Pražského Povstání.
• Pracujeme pro brand a produkt, který si prostě zamiluješ.
• A navíc tu máme i super benefity!

Naše benefity:

• 3x sick/wellness days, 1 den volna k tvým narozeninám, flexibilní pracovní doba, 25 dní dovolené a za každý odpracovaný rok další den dovolené navíc!
• Možnost si zasportovat v pracovní době, či využít relax zóny, včetně masážních křesel.
• Firemní večírky, dny zdraví, teambuildingy, společné výlety, sportování, či společné 🍺 po práci.
• Stravenkový paušál, příspěvek do penzijka a dobré občerstvení, když slavíme úspěchy, narozeniny, máme týmové snídaně a svačinkové dny, plné ovoce, zeleniny a dalších dobrot.
• Skvělý rozvojový program! Vzdělávat se můžeš díky naší firemní knihově , externích/interních školeních, v rámci naší firemní akademie, Skilldriver, či díky našemu talent programu (tedy individuálně sestaveného plánu rozvoje.)
• Notebook a telefon, včetně neomezeného volání, SMS a 20 GB dat + zvýhodněné tarify pro tvé blízké.
• Tankovací karta, na levnější tankování.
• MultiSportky pro tebe a tvou rodinu. 👫
• A TO NEJDŮLEŽITĚJŠÍ … Super tým kolegů, kteří táhnou za jeden provaz.

Tak co? Chceš se stát
MultiSporťákem?

Pak neváhej, pošli svůj životopis a pár slov o sobě
a Mája se ti v nejbližších dnech ozve! ?

It’s been a while since a newspaper headline screamed at us, “MultiSport is getting more expensive, people will stop exercising!” We wiped the sweat from our brow and decided to counterattack, armed with bulletproof arguments and the personal experiences of our clients.

It must be said that for many years we kept the price of the card the same and sort of turned a blind eye to what was happening “out there”. Unfortunately, inflation and ever fatter utility bills and rents have not escaped the fitness & wellness sector. And so came the long-delayed increase in MultiSport prices and with it an understandable wave of questions from their users. Is it still worth it?

And because no question should go unanswered, we set out (probably for the first time ever) to write an article about what we and our long-time clients see as the value of MultiSport.

If I have a MultiSport, what am I actually paying for?

The MultiSport card is a unique product on the Czech market, which has one goal since its inception: To make you feel better. But the card is just the beginning. We are committed to bringing you new experiences and opportunities for activity and relaxation, so we are constantly expanding our partner network, writing articles in collaboration with experts, making videos or going to castles and castles with you in the summer. 

MultiSport will arrange

1.
Entrance to the sport or relaxation centre

For every single entry to a gym, swimming pool or sauna, we send money to the partner venue, which thanks to us has a stable clientele and cash flow. We currently have more than 1,900 such places in our partner network. The most popular ones register tens to hundreds of thousands of entries per month with the MultiSport card.

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2.
The possibility to choose something different every day

Every year, our MultiSport Index research shows that MultiSport card users not only play sports more often than the rest of the population, but also like to rotate between multiple activities. It’s trying different sports without having to go to the commitment of a membership that our clients praise the most. “What our employees appreciate most about Multisport is the wide range of activities and the freedom to join fitness centres without having to buy memberships or passes. The most used are the entrances to the gym, group exercise classes, but also relaxation in the wellness centers. Team building or meeting friends for bowling or laser games cannot be omitted either,” shared Linda Púšová, Junior HR Generalist from Kiwi.com.

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3.
Health and better mood (not only) at work

For 83% of employees, well-being at work is as important as their salary. When employers invest in physical activity and wellness for their employees, it pays off not only in recruitment, but also in fewer sick days taken or overall higher productivity of individual teams.

“As the largest primary care provider in the country, we understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and, in particular, the role that regular exercise plays in maintaining physical and mental health. We believe that employees who are healthy and happy are more productive and have a positive impact on the work environment. Thus, the MultiSport card is not just a benefit, but above all an investment in the health and well-being of our employees,” says Pavla Preissová from MOJE AMBULANCE a.s.

“We offer the Multisport card to our employees mainly because of work-life balance. By being more of an IT company, we wanted to provide employees with the possibility of various leisure activities that would focus on physical activity,” adds Linda Púšová from Kiwi.com.

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4.
The possibility to use shared bikes

In addition to access to the selected sports venue, you can take advantage of up to two one-hour rides on shared Rekola or nextbike bikes every day with MultiSport. Not only is this another way for you to get some extra exercise into your day, but you’ll be contributing to cleaner air in the city.

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5.
Unlimited access to
My MultiSport platform

With your MultiSport card, you also get unlimited access to our online platform My MultiSport, where you can get discounts from our partners, try various well-being apps for free or work out at home with one of our exercise videos.

With MultiSport you also have the opportunity to take advantage of free body diagnostics twice a year using the InBody device. In My MultiSport we have prepared a series of videos in cooperation with nutrition therapist Šárka Knížková, in which we show you how to read the data from InBody correctly and, most importantly, how to use it for a healthier life.

Is it worth it then?

Especially in larger cities, one-off entry fees have jumped by tens of percent in recent years. It’s not uncommon for one group class in Prague to cost 300 CZK or more, which can be a real barrier to incorporating movement into your life. The option of a membership or season pass is usually more cost-effective compared to one-off entries, but it is tied to one particular venue, which may not suit everyone.

In contrast, a MultiSport membership gives you the freedom to choose from a range of sports venues and if you use it regularly, it’s simple maths. “Employees are asking for the MultiSport card benefit themselves. It is used by keen sports people as well as those who don’t go on a regular basis. Employees appreciate using the card for swimming pools, especially in summer, when it pays not to disturb the card,” explains Eva Bláhová from IMOS Brno, a.s.

“I like variety and it suits me to change sports facilities and try new ones. Our employer contributes half of the price of the MultiSport card, which is really good money,” one of the respondents to the MultiSport Index 2023 survey told us. The employer’s contribution is another great way to make sport even more accessible and to support the health and satisfaction of employees. Half of our clients choose the route of so-called co-funding or even full funding of MultiSport, and we know from long-term experience that this is definitely a fair and sustainable route.

“As a company, we perceive that regular exercise increases the overall resistance of the body and has a positive effect on the immunity and health of our employees. For this reason, we contribute to the promotion of the health style of our employees, as the physical stress at work and in private life makes people feel less tired and have a more positive outlook on the world with regular exercise,” adds Petra Chybidziurova, Head of HR Working at Hyundai Transys Czech, s.r.o.

Do you also want
to feel better?

Ask your employer if they offer MultiSport as part of their employee benefits. If not, let us know and we’ll try to change it.

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Did you know we also offer MultiSport for students?

It allows college students to take 4 visits to a selected sports venue, plus 4 rides on shared bikes, allowing them to spend their student years moving more.

Student MultiSport Card

Medical activities

A healthy lifestyle is not just about fitness and sculpted muscles. In order to have a good foundation that you can build on in other sports, focus first on the functionality of your body. As part of our health activities we can measure your muscles, fats or minerals in your body, arrange a blood vessel examination, a relaxing massage or guide you through the principles of good breathing to relieve stress.

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What topics can we do

Ergonomics in the Workplace

Compensatory Exercises

Healthy Back

Body Composition Measurement

Massage

Consultation with a Physiotherapist

Breast and Testicular Cancer Prevention Workshop

Spirometry

Personal Fitness Consultations

Healthy Breathing

The Dioptric Eye Examination

The Examination of Moles by a Dermatologist

Blood Pressure and Saturation Measurement

Adult Resuscitat

Emergency First Aid

Vascular Examination

Foot Diagnostics

Experiential First Aid

Taping Methods

Functional Hand/Foot

Measurement and Evaluation of the Body Composition by a Nutritional Therapist

Consultation with a Nutritional Therapist

Body Composition Measurement and the Consultation with a Nutritional Therapist

Health Days from MultiSport

Let us prepare a tailor-made program full of movement, relaxation, yoga or even meditation. Because the art of relaxation is a key skill for a happy team and an even happier company.

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What can we prepare for you?

At MultiSport we are fans of activities that strengthen physical fitness and mental well-being.
Individual events can be booked separately or combined into our popular Health Days.

Why Health Days with MultiSport

Tailor-made
program

We are here for lovers of exercise and well-deserved relaxation. It’s up to you whether you decide to strengthen your team spirit in a paintball tournament, try rappelling off a rock or align your thoughts and posture in a yoga-meditation afternoon.

In a healthy company
healthy spirit

We know from long-term statistics that taking care of your people increases their satisfaction and loyalty and on the contrary, decreases turnover. In addition, with MultiSport’s Health Days, you also reduce sickness in your team.

Branches
or homeoffice
can’t stop us

We may not have a time machine, but we can offer you a team of professionals who can provide multiple activities at the same time in different locations. We’ll plan everything for you, organise it and provide all the equipment.

Gift cards
are part of
teambuildings

We can arrange MultiSport
activities for you in English as well

Teambuildings are
led by top healthy
experts lifestyle

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MultiSport Benefit Ltd. is now an established brand, a popular provider of corporate benefits and a stable environment for employees across various industries. However, it didn’t become that way overnight. When it entered the Czech market in 2010 as a subsidiary of the Polish company Benefit Systems SA, it was made up of just a handful of enthusiastic people in a small office.

MultiSport Over Time

From the very beginning, MultiSport aimed to promote the health of employees in the Czech Republic. But in order to provide a product that would help them with their health, it was first necessary to establish a partner network. What started as just a few gyms gradually grew into an ever-expanding list of sports facilities, relaxation centers, and an increasingly diverse range of activities that the MultiSport Card enabled and still enables. The corporate value of MultiSport has always been the pursuit of the “win-win” solutions. In practice, this meant that both the company and the sports facilities benefited from these partnerships, as the card brought them many regular visitors. The client company could then offer a benefit that realistically helps employees maintain a healthy lifestyle and makes healthy movement more accessible.

By 2015, MultiSport already had the majority of the TOP partner facilities in the Czech Republic contracted, with 600 clients and 26,000 cards and it was time to move the company forward. The number of employees doubled within one year from twenty to forty and the new product was a success – The Health Day, where company representatives help clients directly. The number of employees doubled within one year from twenty to forty and the new product was a success – The Health Day, where company representatives help clients directly.

It’s no wonder that the Event department was soon established, which focuses on these activities for clients. And the company as a whole began to grow more. Care for partner facilities, acquisition of new clients, care for existing clients, financial control or even marketing – all of this required a number of specialists with their own agenda.

Another significant year comes for MultiSport and that is 2018. By that time, the number of cards had already exceeded 100,000, there were 90 employees in the company, middle management expanded, the analytics team was hired, and preparations were underway to move to larger spaces at today’s address in Prague 4. Meanwhile, branches are developing in Brno and Ostrava, as well as partial representation in other Czech cities.

Meanwhile, branches are developing in Brno and Ostrava, as well as partial representation in other Czech cities. The long-term goal was and still is to act as an expert on a healthy lifestyle in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the annual MultiSport Index research, it is possible to track trends in the interest of employees in the Czech Republic in an active lifestyle and the willingness to invest in it. These pieces of information are important not only for the further development of the company but also for the Czech population as a whole. These pieces of information are important not only for the further development of the company but also for the Czech population as a whole.

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A total of 6 out of 10 Czechs are discouraged from regular workouts due to rising prices as shown by the MultiSport Index survey. The number of athletes who have encountered an increase in the cost of sports facilities has already risen by half. However, Czechs want to work out with a total of 87% engaging in physical activity at least once a month. However, due to financial pressures, it still doesn’t reach the recommended dose of healthy workouts. Czechs also go for fewer walks while the popularity of fitness centers has increased with 15% of respondents visiting them. However, they won’t escape the price growth there. Moreover, Czech children also lack sufficient amount of workouts.

The current financial situation also affects the state of sports and physical activity in the Czech Republic, which has been unable to recover from the consequences of the pandemic. As a result, the crisis has forced a total of 6 out of 10 Czechs to visit sports facilities less often. This was shown by the MultiSport Index survey, which has been conducted by MultiSport Benefit in collaboration with NMS Market Research since 2019.

Financial Crisis in the Czech Republic Is a Barrier to Sports

The average monthly expenses of Czechs for sports activities have increased by 18% in the last year and nearly half of them have encountered an increase in the cost of sports facilities. Some form of investment in sports activities had to be limited for 53% of Czechs. The increase in price did not deter only a third of the respondents from physical activities and visiting sports facilities.

“After the end of the coronavirus pandemic, Czechs returned to physical activity. Two-thirds of them consider themselves athletes, which is half more than last year. However, one of the main obstacles to regular workout is the pressure of the current financial crisis. A third of people are hindered by a lack of money from living a healthier lifestyle. Only 15% of respondents stated that they have no barriers and live healthy. Our goal is, of course, to increase this number,” explains Miroslav Rech, CEO of MultiSport Benefit, which provides the popular MultiSport Card.

Monthly Expenses of Czechs for Using Sports Facilities and Sports Activities

Czechs Are Interested in Moving Their Bodies

As the results of the MultiSport Index survey show, Czechs do want to work out. However, only 6 out of 10 people engage in physical activity at least twice a week. Despite the fact that almost 10% of Czechs, who do not invest in sports at all have decreased compared to 2021, the current financial crisis, which is making sports more expensive, could deepen the decline of athletes and hinder the growth of a healthy lifestyle in the Czech Republic.

“It seems that Czechs have thrown themselves into sports with enthusiasm after COVID. However, 42% of them do not work out even twice a week, while the recommended healthy dose of workouts for an adult is three times a week. Only then can a healthy lifestyle be maintained, taking care of one’s own health and preventing possible health complications,” comments Associate Professor Dalibor Pastucha, a pediatrician and physical education doctor from the Faculty of Medicine at Ostrava University.

How Often Do You work out?

The Covid Era of Walks and Yoga is Ending

With the end of the pandemic, interest in walks and hikes in the mountains has also decreased. Compared to 2021, when 52% of Czechs went out to the nature for walks, only 48% of respondents now engage in hiking. Similarly, the popularity of yoga and pilates has also decreased, practiced by only 14% of respondents. As shown by the MultiSport Index survey, on the other hand, the popularity of swimming and fitness centers has increased. 26% of Czechs regularly visit swimming pools and a total of 15% of them head to the gym for strength training. These are also the two most common sports facilities that will not escape price increases.

What Sports Do You Engage In?

“Despite walks are still being among the most popular sports, their popularity has decreased compared to last year. On the other hand, we can notice an increase not only in the so-called intensive sports, which include strength training in the gym, dancing or treadmill running, but also in recreational sports, where swimming is primarily included. However, the majority of Czechs still cannot devote themselves to them in a sufficient measure. In addition to the already mentioned financial barrier, the most common obstacle for them is a lack of time or will,” says Miroslav Rech.

On the other hand, the motivation for regular workouts for more than two-thirds of Czechs is to feel good physically and mentally, for 24% of them, this is the main reason why they work out. Nearly a tenth of Czechs work out for weight loss or muscle gain and 6% of them find regular workouts helpful in reducing stress. Movement is also perceived as a prevention of future illnesses by 6% of athletes. For fun or to improve their fitness, men work out more frequently, while women do it to reduce stress or to feel better mentally.

Czech children still don’t get enough working out.

After the end of the pandemic, 44% of Czech children started to engage in physical activity. Despite the fact that now 47% more children are actively involved in sports than in 2021, this emerging positive trend could be slowed down by the economic crisis. This forced 17% of parents to limit or plan restrictions on spending on sports for their children. More than one fifth of parents do not spend a single extra crown on physical activities for their children. More and more parents are calling for greater state support for physical activity for children.

“Parents who call for higher state support for physical activity for children already make up almost two-thirds, which is not a small number. Regular physical activity is an integral part of the children‘s healthy development and its absence can lead to future health problems such as carrying excess weight leading to obesity. Physical activity in children can also increase muscle and bone strength and can even improve concentration at school. Support for sports from the state is therefore crucial in the current financial situation,” concludes Rech.

Every third active Czech person goes to the gym. Czechs are not the “January slackers.” Despite January resolutions, Czech sports facilities have the highest attendance rates in the first quarter in March. This stems from data from the MultiSport Benefit company, which analyzed the number of entries of its clients in the first quarter since 2018. This stems from data from the MultiSport Benefit company, which analyzed the number of entries of its clients in the first quarter since 2018. This is 14% more than on the “most active” day in January.

There is a belief in society that Czechs engage in sports the most during January, often due to New Year’s resolutions and an effort to compensate for Christmas and New Year’s feasting. However, the data from MultiSport Benefit company regarding the attendance of sports centers refutes this assumption.

Attendance at Sports Centers

“From our data mapping the attendance of nearly two thousands sports facilities in the first quarter of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, it is clear that Czechs do not forget about sports after January. Thanks to our data, we can debunk the so-called “January slackers” effect. The highest attendance of sports facilities is recorded in March during the first quarter,“ says Miroslav Rech, CEO of the MultiSport Benefit company, on the results of the analysis.

Attendance of Sports Centers During the First Quarter of 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

On average, March attendance surpasses January’s by 7 percent. This indicates that more and more people are forming healthy and sustainable sports habits that they adhere to in the long run. Especially those who pay for membership in a specific sports facility or use the MultiSport Card.

“If people have a prepaid membership in a gym or pool or they use a benefit card, it motivates them to actually go and work out. On the other hand, if they’ve decided to work out at home, it’s easier for them to find an excuse to skip it today,” adds Rech.

Sports Year 2022 in Numbers

Last year, in the first quarter, the biggest number of Czechs went to work out on Monday, March 7th, when 31,857 people visited sports facilities. In contrast, on Saturday, January 29th, sports facilities recorded only 16,499 entries, which is only about a half of that. Even fewer Czechs worked out on January 1st, apart from the fatigue from New Year’s celebrations, this is also due to the closure of most sports facilities.

Overall, Czechs worked out most frequently on Mondays in 2022. The least on Saturdays, not on Sundays, which is generally considered a day of rest. Compared to Monday’s attendance at sports facilities, Saturday sees a quarter drop. Compared to 2020, when all sports facilities were closed from mid-March, interest in visiting sports facilities has slightly decreased. “People have not yet returned to their previously established routines after the Covid closure of sports facilities,” explains Miroslav Rech.

In the first quarter of the year, Czechs visit gyms the most. In 2022, they accounted for a total of 32% of entries. Pools and wellness centers were also popular, accounting for 15% of entries.

TOP 3 Most Popular Sports Activities in Q1 2022

1

553 663 Entries

2

264 124 Entries

3

91 274 Entries

People also didn’t shy away from group activities. The third most popular are racquet sports and ball games (badminton, squash), accounting for 5% of the total number of entries. Aerobic group workouts (such as spinning, aerobics, or tabata) hold fourth place with 3.9%. “People don’t forget that sports are also a great opportunity to meet with friends and a form of socialization. They can see their friends and still engage in sports,” explains Miroslav Rech.

Yoga also maintains its popularity with a representation of 2%. According to data, Yoga was already at its peak popularity in 2020, with nearly 40% more people attending it than in the previous year. Since 2018, the popularity of combat sports has also increased by 35%.

New Year’s Resolutions? Yes, but in a Healthy Way and without Becoming a “January Slacker”.

New Year’s resolutions aiming to improve physical fitness and losing weight are still popular. New Year’s resolutions aiming to improve physical fitness and losing weight are still popular. In order to successfully fulfill resolutions, it is necessary to establish healthy habits and avoid drastic changes. “We must know what goals we want to achieve and why they are important to us. When we know the reason, building new habits will be easier,” advises psychologist Marek Katrňák.

Unhealthy habits and exaggerated goals can have the opposite effect than the desired one. It is important to set realistic and smaller, gradual goals. It is important to be careful so that our efforts do not turn against us. “It’s not an art to push yourself too hard during one workout and then be too tired for a week. I recommend starting with shorter and less intense workouts (with lighter weights), but maintaining the consistency. Don’t underestimate the post-workout stretching, sauna, whirlpool, steam, massage.” describes Petr Soukup, coach, physiotherapist and a former professional athlete. Data shows that Czechs prefer to visit wellness and regeneration facilities on Sundays.

A part of a comprehensive healthy lifestyle is also a healthy diet. Here again, many people with a good intention to improve their health can easily harm their bodies. “It’s much better to set realistic goals and incorporate all changes gradually,” concludes nutrition therapist Šárka Knížková.

The company MultiSport Benefit changed its CEO in the Czech Republic after more than 10 years. The new CEO, Miroslav Rech, an experienced businessman with years of practice in telecommunications, banking products and especially benefits, is taking over. His long-term goal will be to keep the company at the forefront of sports and relaxation benefits in the market.

MultiSport expects a new perspective from the fresh CEO. From the nicknamed card for the gym, the gradually more accessible option for sports is being built even for the people who are for example just starting. “We would like to be closer to people. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete or you just want to engage in sports during your free time. The MultiSport offer is very diverse, so everyone will really find something for themselves. For example, this Summer we added selected Czech castles and châteaus to the offer,” says Miroslav Rech.

MultiSport wants to support the idea in people that sport is not just about big muscles and sculpted figures and fitness centers are not a place of prejudice. Sports activities can be done freely, just for fun or one can really focus on their health prevention. The area of manually working employees remains a huge challenge, since they already struggle with daily stress and the motivation to work out decreases.

MultiSport wants to continue striving for the position of a leader in the Czech market in the field of sports and relaxation with an emphasis on the work-life balance of employees. Due to the Covid period, they may still be more cautious and are only slowly returning to their original sports habits. “Movement and relaxation should be an integral part of everyone’s life. Our goal is to awaken new motivation in these people and support them in their goals. From our past surveys in cooperation with NMS Market Research, it is clear that only a tenth of Czechs have nothing preventing them from living healthily. But we would like the awareness of healthy lifestyle habits to resonate with society and the percentage of 45% Czechs engaging in sports to become much higher,” mentions Miroslav Rech.

On average, they invest 758 Czech crowns per month in sports. Almost a fifth of Czechs are dissatisfied with the availability of sports facilities in their area. Pools are most lacking for people in the Czech Republic with 43% of respondents expressing this need. There is also a high demand for fitness centers and yoga studios. The low supply of sports facilities does not meet the demand of Czechs, who are willing to spend almost 800 Czech crowns per month on sports. It can be assumed that the situation will further worsen at the turn of the year as many sports facilities will have to address the issue of rising energy prices leading to price increases or even a complete closure.

As shown by the results of the regular MultiSport Index survey, the demand for sports facilities in the Czech Republic is increasing. However, the current sports infrastructure lags behind and can not adequately meet the needs of Czech athletes. A total of 43% of Czechs lack a pool or swimming pool near their homes. A total of 43% of Czechs lack a pool or swimming pool near their homes. A total of 43% of Czechs lack a pool or swimming pool near their homes. With the up-coming winter season, a fifth of people will have nowhere to skate due to the lack of ice rinks and hockey halls.

“It is obvious that there is an interest in physical activities and a greater supply of sports facilities from Czechs here. However, the problem lies in the insufficient sports infrastructure, which cannot meet the demand of athletes. During the two-year pandemic, Czechs particularly embraced yoga and as our survey showed, the demand for yoga centers increased by 5% compared to 2020 during lockdowns. However, the people in the area lack it. Another problem is the upcoming winter season, during which there will be a shortage of ice rinks, whose maintenance is unsustainable with the dramatic rise in energy prices,” comments on the situation Miroslav Rech, CEO of the MultiSport Benefit company, which operates the popular MultiSport Card.

Residents of the South Moravian region perceive the biggest shortage of sports facilities. Pools and swimming pools are being missed by a total of 67% of people, which is two-fifths more than in 2020 for South Moravians. More than two-fifths are also missing fitness centers here, which are lacking for almost all the regions. On the other hand, in the Ústí nad Labem region, 43% of residents lack sports facilities for racket sports or courts. On the other hand, there is no shortage of fitness centers.

A significant difference can also be observed in the lack of climbing and bouldering walls, which are missing for 18% of athletes living mainly in cities with less than 100,000 inhabitants. In smaller towns, there is also a lack of sports facilities for racket sports and courts.

Czechs and Their Willingness to Spend on Sports

After a challenging the two-year Covid crisis, Czech sports facilities have barely managed to recover and must now face another crisis. Due to the sharp rise in the energy prices, they must figure out how to finance further operation. This could lead to higher entrance fees or in many cases, the complete closure of facilities. Pools and swimming pools, as well as winter stadiums, which have the highest energy costs, are hit the hardest. This could significantly endanger more than 244,000 people who, according to the Czech Statistical Office, work in the field of sports.

“Sports facilities are currently still cheering up the people’s interest, because Czechs want to engage in sports. We have reports from sports facilities that they are returning to the pre-Covid levels of attendance in the full season. Thanks to this, they are currently managing to cope with the rising energy prices and are increasing prices as little as possible. However, the support for sports facilities should not rely solely on individuals. The state is also interested in it, as it is important for both maintaining jobs and, above all, the health of the population,” says Jana Havrdová, the president of the Czech Chamber of Fitness.

According to the survey results, Czechs are willing to pay extra for sports, but in their proximity, many of the sports facilities they would regularly visit are currently missing. Compared to 2020, they spend 250 Czech crowns more on sports, which amounts to an average of 758 Czech crowns per month. Residents of the Central Bohemian Region and Prague invest the most in sports with an average of 860 Czech crowns per month. Residents of the Zlín Region spend the least, only 353 Czech crowns per month.

Expenses for sports are also influenced by satisfaction with the availability of sports facilities around. In the Plzeň Region, due to the lack of sports facilities, specifically fitness centers, which are missing for up to 60% of residents, the willingness to invest in sports is decreasing. People from Plzeň spend only 514 Czech crowns per month on sports.

“The shortage of sports facilities in many regions of the Czech Republic hinders a higher flow of finances into the sports sector and as a result of price increases, sports will become less accessible to people over time. In the worst case scenario, many sports facilities will have to close completely. Nowadays, in my opinion, it is more meaningful to support sports facilities now than to let them fail and build an entirely new sports infrastructure when the crisis is over,” concludes Miroslav Rech.