Mini Ball Stade Rochelais Gilbert Size 1 Supporters
Mini-ball Stade Rochelais Gilbert size 1 (approx. 15 cm) — hand-stitched synthetic panel construction, official yellow and black graphics, latex valve.
Technical specifications
- Size 1 : mini format, approximately 15 cm long — perfect for collection, decoration, introduction for children 3-6 years old
- Hand-stitched synthetic panels : faithful reproduction of match ball, resistance to repeated handling
- Official Stade Rochelais graphics : maritime yellow and black colours, club logo applied
- Latex valve : standard inflation, long-lasting pressure maintenance
- Gilbert signature : historic English brand logo, world reference since 1823
Usage and benefits
- Supporters collection : official souvenir item, reminder of matches at Marcel-Deflandre
- Children introduction : easy to handle, featherweight, early motor skills development
- Decoration : decorative element for bedroom or office, bright identifiable colours
- Rugby gift : symbolic present for young Rochelais supporter
| Reference | 48462901 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 (mini) |
| Material | Synthetic panels |
| Valve | Latex |
| Club | Stade Rochelais |
Buyers FAQ
Is this mini-ball suitable for outdoor play?
Size 1 designed for light introduction or collection — limited intensive outdoor use, prefer size 3-5 for actual practice.
Is the ball inflated upon delivery?
Delivered deflated — standard valve, classic pump inflation, moderate pressure recommended (0.2-0.3 bar).
Do the colours resist sunlight?
UV-treated synthetic — prolonged exposure not recommended, prefer indoor storage to preserve graphics brightness.
Gilbert constructionHand-stitched synthetic panels, miniature reproduction of professional match ball. Latex valve ensuring pressure maintenance, reinforced stitching resisting repeated children handling. Size 1 format (approximately 15 cm) suited to small hands, featherweight facilitating initial grip. Stade Rochelais, historic Atlantic clubFounded in 1898, Atlantique Stade Rochelais spans a century of Charente history before joining the professional elite in 1997. Three quarter-finals disputed against Dax (1961, 1962, 1969) mark the amateur era. Emblematic figures: Jean-Baptiste Élissalde, Gérald Merceron, Federico Todeschini. Yellow and black colours evoking La Rochelle maritime identity, worn at Marcel-Deflandre. Gilbert, inventor of the oval ballWilliam Gilbert (1799-1877) shaped the first rugby ball — fresh pig bladders wrapped in four-panel leather. In 1823, William Webb Ellis supposedly seized a Gilbert ball during the legendary founding act. English brand become world reference, official World Cup supplier since 1995, equipment provider to France, South Africa, England. Direct competitor Adidas, Canterbury, Summit struggle to rival its reputation. |
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