Snow rugby in Russia: progress facilitating institutional and management provisions

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E.A. Mazurenko1
PhD, Associate Professor R.Z. Gakame2
V.N. Nizhivenko1
V.D. Fomichev1

1Kuban State Technological University, Krasnodar
2Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism, Krasnodar

Abstract
Objective of the study was to analyze the existing institutional and management provisions for progress of snow rugby in Russia and make progress recommendations.
Methods and structure of the study. We analyzed the key professional snow rugby websites and reference literature.
Results and conclusion. Modern snow rugby is gaining popularity in Russia with progress of winter sports on the whole. The existing snow rugby facilitating institutional and management provisions include the following: All-Russian Snow Rugby Federation; national snow rugby team of Russia; official rules; qualification standards for the snow rugby classes and titles; international competitions hosted by the Russian Federation, as provided by the  2021-2024 hosting schedule; and the financial and institutional support for the snow rugby clubs in Russia. We recommend a special priority being given to the target initiatives to popularize the snow rugby sport and keep the snow rugby supporting community timely informed on the snow rugby events, locations and services as dictated by the volatile weather conditions and snow layers.

Keywords: snow rugby, institutional provisions, management provisions.

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