Salvador Allende Sports Complex

Centre disciplines

Artistic gymnastics

Description

The Salvador Allende sports complex is composed of a 1096m² training room for women's gymnastics (Salle Mireille Cayre), a 305m² training room for men's gymnastics (Salle Letourneur) and a 180m² specialised room (Salle Amoros). The equipment was renovated in 2013.   In addition, this complex has a 1053m² gymnasium which is used for gymnastics competitions. We have competition apparatuses and a competition spring exercise floor approved by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) which is used only once a year for the international tournament. New equipment is to be purchased as soon as the FIG changes its rules for the next Olympiad. The Gymnova range for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be made available. A FIG-approved competition platform will provide perfect training conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-SlJpvcncA

Special features

The Mireille Cayre training hall is the largest hall specialising in women’s artistic gymnastics in the Ile-de-France region and fully meets the conditions for high performance training in artistic gymnastics. It is composed of 6 uneven bars, 7 beams, 4 vaulting areas and 1 floor. There is a large quantity of training material such as foam blocks or 10cm mats.

The equipment is organised for artistic gymnastics, the best gymnasts spend several hours a day there between morning, afternoon and evening training sessions.

In 2018, the association “CACV Gymnastics” was awarded the best club in France by the French Gymnastics Federation, which confirms the excellent quality of this equipment.

Known for

The association using the equipment (CACV gymnastics) has been organising an international gymnastics tournament open to young people and juniors every year for 22 years. This tournament is labelled by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). There are only 3 tournaments in France approved by the FIG. In 2018 and 2019, here are the countries that have sent gymnasts for the tournament: Canada, USA, Switzerland, UK, Egypt, Scotland, Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine…

The association evolves in TOP12, it is the highest level of competition at the French Gymnastics Federation.

The association also regularly organises university, school, inter-regional, regional and departmental championships.

Optional extras

Meeting room Internet access Ice bath Equipment available for private use Secure storage area Infirmery Floodlit facilities International airport nearby Hospital nearby Relaxation room Physiotherapy room Weights room Film screening room Personal security service Vehicle hire service Adapted vehicle hire service