Many parents are thinking about choosing a sports section for their child, because sport is not only physical health. From a very young age, the competitive spirit teaches us to strive for our goal, to work, to try and not to give up. But what to choose for the little princess to emphasize her femininity in the future? Of course, rhythmic gymnastics. SDUSSHOR "Pearl" in St. Petersburg (Russia) today offer girls the best conditions for learning.
Center opening
The Rhythmic Gymnastics Center "Pearl" was officially opened in St. Petersburg on Children's Day in 2009.
Then the ceremony and a real holiday took place on Petrovsky Island. Many honored guests in the person of famous politicians and athletes came to the opening. Of course, the ceremony was attended by the President of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics Irina Viner and five-time world champion Alina Kabaeva.
The main advantage of the developer and the founders of this sports school is that the object was built and put into operation in just 1.5 years. The result meets all the technical requirements for training athletes today.
Palace Features
Yes, it’s a palace, because there are no analogues to this center all over the world. The Pearl School of Rhythmic Gymnastics is unique because it covers an area of almost 8 square kilometers. The sports complex itself is a three-story building with an area of 6 square kilometers. It houses training and demonstration halls with double-light volumes. Competitions can be held simultaneously at eight venues in three halls. The total number of simultaneously training athletes reaches 200 people. In total, the Pearl Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in St. Petersburg can accommodate up to 700 young talents for classes.
An important feature is that the ceilings in the gym are different in height. For beginner athletes who are not able to throw the object too high, platforms with ceilings of 6 meters are used, and for experienced gymnasts the throw limit reaches 13 meters.
The stands of the center are designed for 528 seats for spectators.
Additional lounges
In addition to stands, gymnasiums and training halls, the Pearl Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in St. Petersburg has a separate choreography room. Recently, all athletes are engaged in choreography in it.
Also on the basis of the sports school there is a medical center, hotel rooms for athletes, a massage room, a sauna, a cafe and everything necessary to create comfortable living conditions for the participants of the competition.
Training halls
It should be noted that classes with children are held in specialized rooms with soft and light carpets. The rooms are always clean, spacious, high-quality ventilation provides fresh air. For the first time, all students are provided with items for training, in the future, of course, it is necessary to purchase personal ones.
It is worth noting that children without parents change clothes, sports foster independence from the very beginning. Adults are always waiting for their talents in comfortable equipped halls with sofas near the wardrobe.
Activities for kids
It is important to note that the school makes a serious emphasis on the result during training, therefore, not everyone who wants to attend is enrolled in training, even on a paid basis. At the beginning of the school year, there is a strict selection of candidates, where only girls with physical data ideally suited for this sport pass. In some cases, trainers can take the child to see his progress, but this happens very rarely.
The youngest students of the center of rhythmic gymnastics "Pearl" in St. Petersburg are girls 4-6 years old. Classes for them are held on a paid basis, but even this does not protect them from possible deductions. Every six months, athletes must pass the standards to continue training. Girls over 6 years old are already training for free.
Class duration
Novice gymnasts, who have just embarked on the path of sports, go to school three times a week. The duration of classes is usually 1.5 hours, but for stretching the child this is enough. Senior gymnasts, starting from 6 years old, are engaged in daily. Such regular loads are necessary, because you can lose shape very quickly.
Duration of training depends on the period. Between competitions, this can be 2 hours, and in the phase of active preparation, and more. There are a lot of trainers at the school, but judging by the reviews of parents, even this can not completely insure against the possible cancellation of classes. This can happen in connection with the coach’s illness or his departure to compete with other children.
Reviews
The "Pearl" of rhythmic gymnastics in St. Petersburg collects negative reviews mainly due to the absence of a regular school on its basis. Parents note that carrying a child through the city every day is quite problematic, and there is not enough time for home lessons at all. In addition, some may complain about the incompetence of trainers or the disrespect of other employees, but such cases are rare. The bulk of the students and their parents are completely satisfied with the training and service, therefore, before drawing conclusions from such statements, it is advisable to fully understand the situation. In addition, not all parents can agree with the methods of work of the coach.
Sport price
No wonder the most expensive sport is considered rhythmic gymnastics. The “Pearl" of St. Petersburg always differed in these indicators, and it is not about paying for training. Everything is just democratic here, paid classes with kids cost only 2 thousand rubles a month. The main parenting costs are the purchase of costumes for performances.
Swimwear for gymnasts is always bright and shiny, because during the performances the appearance of the competitors is also evaluated. Their cost can reach tens of thousands, so you should immediately prepare for this if the child really has a craving for sports and the necessary data.
Finally
The Pearl Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in St. Petersburg, although founded relatively recently, has already managed to raise many famous champions. Among the graduates of the school are Olympic champion Margarita Mamun, Olympic silver medalist Yana Kudryavtseva and the new stars of Russian gymnastics - Averina’s sister. The list of girls who really achieved results in sports can be continued for a long time.
On a regular basis on the basis of the "Pearls" city competitions, various sports gatherings and mass celebrations in honor of the New Year and the birthday of the center are held. A large number of gymnasts always perform at the celebrations, the organizers try to do everything brightly and beautifully, and they succeed.