Amateur water polo. How to choose the best water polo section for a child? What to expect at water polo training

Believe me, sooner or later the emotion from the phrase “Congratulations, you are having a boy” after a certain number of years has passed into an obsessive thought: what to do with this tomboy and his fantastic and sometimes uncontrollable energy?
Want an idea? Sport.
And since summer is just around the corner, we bring to your attention a story about summer look sports - water polo .
A water polo player answers our correspondent’s questions, Master of Sports of International Class Sergei DROZDOV

- Sergey, at what age can a child be “enrolled” in water polo?

Around the age of seven or eight, a child can already play water polo. It is clear that at this age it is still difficult to say that he “actively plays” water polo, but he is definitely able, if he has the desire, to start learning it.

- Is it necessary for a child to know how to swim?

There are groups that accept children who cannot swim, but of course it is easier if the child has already mastered this science. This way he adapts faster and starts training with the ball sooner. But I would like to note that swimming is always given a lot of time both in the initial groups and in the masters’ teams.

- Water polo is a rather tough sport, although there are no skates and gloves, injuries are a common thing in it. To what extent is the concept of “injury” inherent in children’s water polo?

When set correctly training process Injuries in children's water polo are excluded, well, of course, unless you count accidental bruises and abrasions as an injury. But this is present in everyone active species sports, and there is no escape from it. Sport is sport.

- How important is the choice of coach in this game?

For a child, a coach becomes like another parent, because he puts his soul into each of his students, rejoices at their successes and is upset at their failures. Therefore, take the issue of choosing a coach seriously; it may even make sense to talk with the pool staff, consult with acquaintances related to sports, or with friends whose child is already involved in this sport, and they can recommend a specific person.

Water polo - group event sports competitions, where the goal of the two opposing teams is to hit the opponent's goal with the ball. These competitions are held in closed and outdoor swimming pools and require an appropriate level of skill and good physical fitness. You can enroll in the water polo section by contacting the appropriate sports school.

Institutions (schools, clubs) in the section Water polo for children in Moscow

Here is a list of all water polo sections, water polo clubs and sports schools for children 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 years old, for boys and girls. The search for a suitable place for water polo in Moscow can be done directly on the map or using the list of presented sports organizations. You can choose a suitable sports section near your children's home, work or school for subsequent enrollment. For each sports sections available: phone numbers, addresses, prices, photos, descriptions and conditions to sign up for a section or clarify other information that interests you.

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The benefits and effectiveness of water polo classes in Moscow

Water polo is a group sport and the goal of the game is to score as many goals as possible. more balls into the opponent's goal. Training, like competitions, takes place in the pool, and although there is no need to run after the ball across the entire field, the intensity physical activity very high.

What are the benefits of water polo training?

Water floor classes have a positive effect on the level of physical fitness:

• The muscles of the arms and legs are strengthened, while staying in water reduces the load on the spinal column and joints.
• Cardio exercise helps improve heart function and strengthens blood vessels.
• Intense training leads to weight loss.
• Playing polo successfully requires developing a variety of skills that improve coordination.
• The athlete masters different styles swimming, adapts to the aquatic environment.

Classes in the water polo section help improve physical training, and also cultivate leadership qualities in water polo. Athletes develop the will to win, and a competitive spirit and perseverance help not only in sports, but also in life.

What to expect at water polo training?

In Moscow clubs and swimming pools that organize water polo classes, recruitment is carried out in several groups depending on the athlete’s goals:

• Health training for children and adults who want to improve their physical fitness.
• Fitness programs with elements of water polo.
• Sports groups for those who are serious and want to achieve success in sports.

Both experienced swimmers and those who cannot swim at all are allowed to take water polo lessons. The training program is structured in such a way that first the basic elements are mastered, the swimming technique is honed, and then competitions with the enemy begin. Groups are compiled taking into account the age and level of training of beginning athletes.

Water polo includes not only training in the water, but also training in the gym. They are aimed at strengthening the muscular frame, developing dexterity and practicing basic techniques. Throws, jumps and other techniques are first practiced in the paddling pool, and then the group moves to the pool with installed gates.

Sports can lead to injuries, and water polo is no exception. It is impossible to completely minimize the risks, but with perfected technique, the chance of getting a bruise or injury is noticeably reduced.

Where to go for water polo lessons?

Water training is carried out both in swimming pools and in large fitness centers. If you want to participate in Moscow competitions and achieve success at the international level, you should choose specialized schools and sections.

A water polo section for children and adults has been organized at the TORPEDO sports and recreation complex. This team sport with a ball helps to harmoniously develop strength, endurance, attention, coordination, and leadership skills, all large muscles, as well as keep them in good shape.

We offer effective classes water polo for both beginners and those with experience in this sport. The training program includes:

Technique training sport swimming and learning a range of motor skills;

Learning how to handle the ball and move effectively with it in the water;

Acceptable power moves in water polo;

Theoretical part on water polo and competitive swimming.

Children and Youth Sport school"Torpedo" announces the enrollment of boys and girls from 6-7 years old in the water polo section. Viewing of children is carried out daily, except Sundays, from 15:15 by prior arrangement with the coach. Bring swimming gear with you.
Senior coach: Bychikhin Yuri Yurievich tel. 8-916-087-55-80
Coach: Kutuzov Andrey Evgenievich tel. 8-926-224-20-75
Coach: Chuley Sergey Alekseevich tel. 8-926-254-11-97
The Torpedo water polo department is one of the best schools in Russia. Over the past 10 years, our club’s teams regularly become prize-winners of the Russian Championship, winners of the Moscow Championship, club students play in the national teams of Russia and the city of Moscow.
Under the direction of experienced trainers training is divided into several stages.
First stage: swimming lessons. The stage lasts 1-2 years, depending on the age, degree of preparedness and diligence of the child.
Comment from the senior coach of the Torpedo water polo department, Yuri Yuryevich Bychikhin: “Our coaches must teach children to swim very well, because with these children, in the near future, they will have to represent our club at various Moscow, Russian and international competitions. It turns out that at the initial preparation stage they lay the foundation for further victories. That’s why we teach swimming very well!”
Second phase: elementary water polo lessons. The stage lasts about 2 years. At this stage, the basic skills of working with the ball are laid, children learn to maintain vertical position bodies in water, the basic rules of the game are explained. At the same time, the improvement of swimming training continues.
Third stage: directly teaching the game of water polo. The stage continues until graduation. It is at this stage that our teams participate in competitions, go to training camps, and become winners and prize-winners of various competitions.