Become a knight of five qualities. How is the recruitment and selection of children in the modern pentathlon

Two branches, five branches, pre-enrollment test system, first competitions in a few months. How the guys are engaged in modern pentathlon in SDUSHOR, the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti” learned.

All the genius is simple

The director of the sports school Valentin Borovok said that since August, parents called SDYUSHOR to find out at what age they take a modern pentathlon and archery, when you can bring a child to see what you need to take with you. The interlocutor emphasizes that all information is on the website of the institution, and is also posted in the lobby of the sports school itself. It all begins with the fact that parents need to take a certificate in the clinic, where the child will be given the go-ahead for this sport.

- Before the child is enrolled in the department of modern pentathlon or archery, he must pass control tests. This practice has been working for the past few years. Children are tested for predisposition to species, as well as readiness to play sports. For this exam, children need to take sports uniforms and sneakers. According to the results of the tests and the meeting of the coaching council with the participation of doctors, enrollment in a particular department is underway. Often children attend a section in another sport. We are not against it, said V. Borovok.

During the school year, there is a natural dropout of students. This can happen due to medical contraindications, or children lose interest in training. But there's the finishing. Mentors review candidates in paid swimming training groups at SDYUSHORE. If the child fits all parameters, he is transferred to the budget department for modern pentathlon. There, the student continues to study swimming, plus a run. The next discipline that young athletes learn is shooting from a laser pistol. By the fourth year of classes, fencing and an obstacle course are added. As a result, children master five types, so athletes are called knights of five qualities.

- Pentathlon and archery classes are free. We provide students with equipment and equipment. They have competitions throughout the year. Boys and girls get the opportunity to fulfill themselves. Some of us come to work as coaches at the end of our sports career. In groups on modern pentathlon we recruit from the age of seven. The upper limit is variable. They come to us at 11-12 years old. More often than not, these are children who were engaged in swimming in sports schools. In archery set goes from 11 years. In addition to our main sports complex on the street. Stoletova, there are five more branches in the districts of Minsk, the source said.

According to the head, the children willingly go to study in both departments SDUSHOR. Taking into account all groups and ages, the staffing this year will be 480 children - 390 pentathletes and 90 archers. Training is conducted by both recent graduates of the sports university of the country and experienced mentors. So, this year seven young specialists came to the sports school (two for archery, five for the modern pentathlon). Prospective students are offered to go to specialized sports classes in secondary school No 69.

- Positively on the recruitment of children in groups was influenced by the fact that SDYUSHOR won the auction, where at stake was the training of swimming pupils of 3-4 grades of secondary schools of the Partizan district. During the spring months of last school year, 12 educational institutions brought children to our pool. That's 1,300 students. My coaches noticed those who can swim well and invited them to groups. Children came, — said V. Borovok.

According to him, he will participate in the celebration of the City Day. On September 12, an open city tournament will be held on the territory of the institution on the Minsk-Open obstacle course. It invited athletes-climbers, climbers, military, fans of extreme races.

Coach's word

Tatiana Gribko has been working at SDYUSHORE for the third year. In September, she once again recruited newcomers. According to her, word of mouth helps. Children who are engaged in her, tell friends, classmates, neighbors about the modern pentathlon. For example, in the first days of September, 23 parents called the specialist who wanted to give their children to the Gribko group.

- First of all, we pay attention to whether the child can swim and dive, the mentor said. We only hire people who have these skills. Those who do not have them, can be trained with our doctor. In addition to swimming, children are tested - this is running for five minutes, jumping in length, leaning forward, push-ups in girls, pull-ups in boys. Those who did not qualify for the group, but are eager to train, I take him on a pencil. If anyone leaves, I invite those who were selected.

T. Gribko explained that beginners have running and swimming training three times a week. The class turns out to be combined - 45 minutes of cross, and then the students go to the pool. Once a week, instead of athletics, the game is football, volleyball, badminton, catch-up, bouncers. The first competition for beginners can be in a couple of months. It all depends on physical and psychological training. Another tournament in the spring. Participation in them motivates children to work harder, not to miss workouts.

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