Cold is not a hindrance. What events are worth attending in December?

The first month of winter is getting closer and closer. But we advise you not to stop moving at your usual active pace. If you want to spend the last month of this year in a fun and useful way, choose a suitable event with the help of the traditional “Championship” selection. A large-scale dance project, a festival of sledge hockey, hard running workouts and even an international cyber sports championship are waiting for you.

International rated dressage tournament

When. November 27 – December 1
Where? Maxima Park, Gorki Sukharevskie, Moscow Region

Already tomorrow in one of the largest equestrian centers of our country will start the international rating tournament on dressage of 3* level. This sport perfectly demonstrates the grace of an animal, skill of a rider and teamwork of a man and a horse. Athletes from Malaysia, Brazil, Moldova and Egypt will bring their thoroughbred horses to Russia.

According to the results of the upcoming competitions, the best riders from all over the world will receive personal tickets to the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. A special guest of the event will be the Englishman Ferdinand Eilberg – the new coach of the Russian national dressage team, who will prepare athletes for the Games-2020. The organizers of the tournament promise that the guests will be able to spend their time comfortably on the territory of the center and witness a truly beautiful spectacle!

Registration is required for participation. Entry is free for guests.
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Only Top dance project by Red Bull

When. November 29 – December 1
Where? Vladivostok

This year within the project from Red Bull Only Top in Vladivostok will gather top dancers from such countries as Russia, USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. They will be evaluated by a competent jury of world-renowned: Green Teck, Chaekit, LYNN, Jimmy Weeden, Marthe Vangeel, ALEX Alex the Cage and Andrei Boiko. Also professional opinion will be given by guest participants from Japan: Maika, Hayato and Atsuki. Only Top participants will have a chance to get to the master classes of the stars of the dance world. So if you want to plunge into the atmosphere of street styles from the movie “Step Up”, feel free to join the event.

Entrance is free. The schedule of battles can be found here.
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FONBET Children’s Sledge Hockey League Festival

When. November 30 – December 4
Where? Olympic Park, Sochi

The upcoming festival will be the main sporting event of the year for many children, their parents and friends. They will have the opportunity to get more game practice and meet like-minded people from around the country. On the ice in the Olympic city will meet 16 sledge hockey teams from 14 regions of Russia: from Krasnoyarsk to St. Petersburg. The tournament games will be held at the Yug-Sport arenas, all of which are adapted for people with disabilities.

In addition to the matches, the organizers have developed an entertainment program that includes table hockey, virtual reality, aquagrim, photo exhibition, master classes, yoga and dancing.

Entrance is free.
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This weekend teenagers and young athletes will face a new serious challenge – the championship for the title of the most physically fit athlete. Both boys and girls will take part in it. The competition will be held in two age categories: from 16 to 17 years old and from 18 to 24 years old. All tasks for those wishing to test themselves for strength were prepared by the famous coach and methodologist of functional training Evgeny Bogachev. Physical loads among athletes will be distributed taking into account their age and preparation.

The Battle with the support of Reebok and the Reebok CrossFit Krylatsky gym is waiting for you, because everyone can support future fitness stars.

Entrance is free.
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Yard Games: Sports and Music” Festival

When? December 1
Where? Business Center “Factoria”, Moscow

On the first day of December business center “Factoria” is waiting for everyone to the opening of the skating rink. On this day spectators will be able to join the holiday – the festival “Yard Games: Sports and Music”. The event is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. Visitors are waiting for performances of musical groups “Angel” and “Youjnee”, various lectures about healthy lifestyle and master classes related to sports topics. The main thing is not to forget to bring your skates and try out the new ice!

Check out the event schedule and register here.

Die Hard Running training

When. December 1
Where? Adidas RUNBASE Luzhniki, Moscow

If you still don’t want to switch from the cold asphalt to the treadmill, then street workouts with the unpretentious name Die Hard Running from Adidas will be a great option. The next session will take place on December 1, starting at 8:30am. Be prepared to test your strength on a course of more than 30 kilometers.

Paid pre-registration is required.

X-WATERS DUBAI SWIM 2019

When. December 6
Where? Dubai Design District Block Park, Dubai, UAE
Distances: 10km / 5km / 2km / 1km / Kids’ Starts / Elite Scoring

On December 6, the grand final swim of the ambitious X-WATERS series kicks off in the heart of Dubai. Participants will swim laps in the water area overlooking Downtown and Khalifa Tower. This time the project has changed a bit: there is a new Elite category and a serious prize pool. By taking part, you are challenging yourself. Those who are ready to do it, we advise you to hurry up: the number of free slots is limited.

And for those who want to prepare for the start in advance, registration for the X-Waters Volga swim, which will be held in Nizhny Novgorod on July 25-26, 2020, is now open.

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Soon those who are not afraid to run in the cold will start the XI Winter Marathon in Terletsky Park. After all, running always lifts your spirits, especially in such weather! Each participant will be able to choose a kilometer according to his strength: from insignificant 4 km to seemingly impossible 50 km. Athletes will start on a clear winter day, run the distance through a picturesque area and receive a commemorative finisher’s medal.

Paid registration and a medical certificate are required for participation.
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International cybersport tournament EPICENTER on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

When. December 17-22
Where? Crocus Expo, Moscow

The main Russian cybersport tournament EPICENTER will be held in Moscow from December 17 to 22. The group stage will be held from December 17 to 19, and the finals – from December 21 to 22 in the exhibition center “Crocus Expo”. At the Counter-Strike championship you will be able to cheer for NAVI team, which has already become a native CIS team, or for any other team. A strong Kazakhstani team AVANGAR will also compete for the prize fund of $ 500 thousand.

It is necessary to purchase a ticket.