Polina Shchennikova

 Birthdate: 1/7/1998
Program: Women's Artistic
Level: Junior
Current Residence: Arvada, CO
Club: Tigar
Head Coach: Katia Shchennikova
Other Coaches: Alex Shchennikova

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Personal Information
Nickname: Pushkie
Birthplace: Moscow,
Hometown: Denver, CO

Year in School: 8th
High School Graduation Year: 2016
Year you began gymnastics: 2001
Favorite Event: Uneven Bars
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My parents were gymnasts on the Soviet National Team
Favorite thing about gymnastics: Traveling and meeting new people in the sport.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Become an international gymnast.
Names of parents/guardians: Alex and Katia Shchennikov - parents and coaches
Names of sibling(s): Alyona Shchennikova (11yrs), Kristina Shchennikova (5yrs)
Family members in sports: Sister - Alyona is on the National TOPS team; Mother - Katia commpeted for the Russian Jr. National Team (1988); Father - Alex competed for the Russian Jr. National Team (1989)

Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Science and Art
Hobbies or favorite activities: Swimming and hanging out with friends; playing piano & clarinet
Favorite music: Pop Music
Favorite movie(s): Mulan and Kung Fu Panda
Favorite TV show(s): Disney Channels
Favorite Food: Chinese food and cheesecake
Other sports involvement: Love to ski!
National Competition Results
2012 Visa Championships, St. Louis, Mo. - 4th-UB; 10th-AA (Jr. Div.)
2012 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 2nd-UB; 9th-AA (Jr. Div.)
2012 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 1st-UB; 6th-AA(T), BB; 7th-VT (Jr. 1)
2012 Nastia Liukin Cup, New York, N.Y. - 2nd-AA(T)
2011 Visa Championships, Saint Paul, Minn. - (Jr. Div.)
2011 CoverGirl Classic, Chicago, Ill. -
2011 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 3rd-AA, UB; 7th-VT; 8th-BB, FX (Jr. 2)
2011 WOGA Classic, Frisco, Texas - 2nd-UB, FX; 3rd-AA; 6th-VT
2010 CoverGirl Classic, Chicago, Ill. -