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The International Academy of beach sports was opened in the Moscow region
Monday, 05 December 2016 06:38

The International Academy of beach sports was opened in the Moscow region

Not a very long time ago, all the fans of beach tennis in Moscow were in a very difficult position. In Moscow and the Moscow region as well there were no indoor complexes for beach sports (several places where only one indoor court, are not taken into account). Now, BTRussia.com publishes the second material in a week week about the opening of the new beach centre near the capital. Today we will tell not only about the opening of the beach resort, but about the International Academy of beach sports with developed infrastructure for all the beach sports activities and with huge plans for the future.

About the difficulties  of the construction and prospects of the development of its know-how, we talked with the director of the International Academy of beach sports Andrey Babayev.

babaevBT: The Russian people are looking forward to the opening of the new beach center, located not far from Moscow, Krasnogorsk. There are already several news in social networks, telling about the indoor courts, that already started to work. Tell me, how did the idea to create a new beach facility? And who stands behind this project?

AB: Together with Dmitry Vikharev 4 years ago we designed a great center for beach sports, which was supposed to be on the banks of the Moscow River, in Tushino district. Then we have developed a large and beautiful project: 6 indoor playgrounds for beach sports, 12 open areas, 2 courts with large stands. All this had to be on the river bank together with yacht stations, restaurants, etc. It seemed to be very nice. We were going there to carry out all possible competition from Russian tournaments to huge international beach tennis championships. Unfortunately, this project stopped, although there were investments, but due to the fact that the area was in the possession of the Moscow River Park and they didn't provide necessary documents on the territory, because of that we could not get a contract. So this project is still in the development stage. But we have not forgotten about it.

Since the demand for planar structures for different types of beach sports is high enough, we decided to change its second project, which I did under the leadership of our president Shamil Tarpishchev. Which was done only for the tennis (not beach), it was in Krasnogorsk. Since the existing base allows it to expand the number of indoor courts, we designed a plan to increase number of courts from 2 to 6, by erecting inflatable complex and negotiating with the head of the Krasnogorsk City Administration about additional space, as we wanted to build 12 outdoor clay courts. Due to the fact that the process of construction of the center of beach sports have stalled, we decided on an emergency basis to reformat the idea of ​​Krasnogorsk. We decided to do in Krasnogorsk not only a tennis center, but also a center for beach sports.

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BT: Do you plan to open your own beach tennis school in the new center in the near future? Which is so needed in this region.

AB: On the basis of what we have here, we decided to open here International Academy of beach sports. It already exists and is officially registered. Of course, our main task is to develop beach tennis, rather than other sports, but since we have enough areas and they are in permanent structures, so sand is not dusty. As well as all the court platforms are modular and mobile, so you can change the grid, and move the fields. So we naturally decided that it's possible to cultivate here all the beach sports, beach tennis, volleyball, beach badminton, beach rugby and beach soccer. But the main goal is the opening a school of beach tennis and its development. The preparation of athletes, experts, creation of group activities for children, children's education. Starting with advertising games and trainings, which are designed to bring new people to this sport. Moving to prepare professional players and profssional coaches as well. Also we need to work on the educational methodology.

BT: At what stage is the construction of the center?

AB: To date, we have built two beach areas, which are already in operation. They are well made, covered with a beautiful sand that was very hard to find in Moscow. Our experts for long time were choosing the possible concentration of the sand. Eventually we choce a great sand with the desired concentration and the desired density. We purchased more than 500 tonnes of white, beautiful, and very easy to play, sand. Also, under the sand we have established a special German floor heating system, which allows you to adjust from the maximum mode, when you can lie down on the hot sand, like the sea, to a "little heated", which would let you play without the discomfort.

We also have developed the know-how, which soon will be patented. This is a special system of pillars movement, which does not require the use of "cup" in order to be able at the right moment to clean the area from the pillars. This system allows us to handle here all the kinds of beach sports competitions. For example, instead of 4 fields to make one pad with stands.

In the presence of a supervisor who checks the court equipment, we can provide all the required from us at any time. Moreover the fence is also made by modular platforms, so we can also use a tennis court, such as field for presentations, restaurants, additional facilities, as well made as mobile stands.

BT: What is the objective for the near future. And in the long run?

AB: Our main aim is to start this year with 4 indoor courts. The entire project is 8 indoor courts. The first phase of the next year is 4 outdoor areas and a playground with VIP grandstands. Stands are not enormous at first, but with mobile platforms we will be able to upgrade the conventional 4 sites to one with large stands. The next step is the construction of swimming pools outside. So beach tennis will be looked, indeed, like a beach. And yet there is a project on construction of additional areas in the territory, 15 minutes walking from the centre,  courts directly are next to the lake.

In the future, except for beach tennis, we are also planning to develop tennis. We'll build 4 indoor courts for tennis more. Besides our main kinds of sport, we also have special space for martial arts, dancing, a large gym, and a complex of baths with pool. Thus, those new sports that we are developing, will gradually enter into the types that already exist. And the final point of destination - is a comfortable center for different kinds of recreation.

Most importantly, we will not have a club system card, as it is now fashionable. To get where you need you have to buy a club card. Services will be provided exclusively by the direction.

BTRussia.com congratulates Darya Churakova, russian outstanding athlete, world champion, Europe champion and a winner of number of international competitions, the owner of several Russian Cups with the appointment of the chief of the International Academy of beach sports in Krasnogorsk.

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About the method of training, development and prospects of the Academy of beach sports and international academies that could be an example to level up told us Darya Churakova.

11BT: Daria, tell us about the decision to accept a job offer in the first in the Russian International Academy of beach sports !? This is a great responsibility.

DC: Beach tennis for several years now is an integral part of my life. I am a an active player, and follow all the news and events in Russia and in the world. I communicate with many players both with russians and foreigners. I see that the sport develops, and new people come to deal with it, including children and juniors. Therefore, the prospect of the development of beach tennis in Russia, it seems to me quite interesting. I did not think a lot about the proposal - I will try to do everything quickly and efficiently.

BT: In beach tennis there are already a lot of academies and courses, organized by famous beach tennis players. Finally its own Academy appeared in Russia. Tell us more about the main difference from the leading academies of the world?

DC: Indeed.  There are more new schools and academies that are opening in Italy, Brazil, France and many other countries. To be honest, I can not say that there is a major difference from foreign academies, on the contrary! We need to follow the example of such masters as Alessandro Calbuchi, Joana Cortez, Michele Cappelletti, Marco Garavini, Paolo Tazzari, Simona Bonadonna! These are the people who have created their own schools, academies, and being very experienced professionals in their beach tennis, they train children, adults, as well as professional players! They have time-tested technique and certainly more substantial experience than what we have! So our task is to collect all the best and add your own. We have a priceless experience "rapid progress" - the players of our national teams in a matter of years, reduced the seemingly irreparable gap to the leaders of beach tennis, caught up them, and even won a victory over the best players in the world. So we already have the winning recipe.

BT: Courts in Krasnogorsk will be used for the trainings of our national team?

DC: We hope, but its difficult to say with absolute certainty, but we are working on this issue. Base allows. Rather, it is dependent on RTF - whether it will support the financing of a national team of Russia.

BT: Tell me please, what methods are based on the training and what they will include.

DC: The most important criterion in our decision about coaches is a specialized education and experience personal appearances at international and national competitions. Training can be constructed in different ways - according to the group.

It is assumed 4 main areas of group training in beach tennis: Adult The Beginners - for beginners who are not familiar with the beach tennis, The Advanced - for those who are already playing and wants to improve his game in technical and tactical plan. And children's directions: Start up - for beginners and Intense Training - for children up to 14 years, followed by selective selection to the junior national team of Russia in beach tennis. In addition to tennis training workout we also plan to organize physical preparation trainings for those who want an Intense training mode.

Great news for fans of beach tennis make us happy in the end of 2016, we hope that next year, beach-tennis will please us more. And soon to train in our Russian BT academy will come players from all over the world. And we wish good luck and prosperity to this long-awaited indoor beach centre of Moscow and its environs.

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Translation Julia Chubarova

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