BEGINNERS CAMP Zakopane 2024
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What's included
- 3 nights
- 6 training sessions
- accommodation
- beach volley lecture
- FB (full board - 3 meals a day)
- wi-fi
- additional individual/team training
- SPA
The plan
The training camp in Zakopane includes 6 training sessions with experienced coaches. The final training hours may change slightly – depending on the number of participants.
The facility (infrastructure: courts, gym, swimming pool, etc.) is open: Monday-Friday 8:00-21:00, Saturday-Sunday 8:00-20:00
Thursday, May 30th:
Training sessions:
1st round: 15:00-16:30
2nd round: 16:40 -18:10
Dinner: 17:30-19:30
Introduction meeting and lecture: 21:00
Friday May 31, Sat June 1:
Breakfast: 7:30-10:00
Morning training:
1st round: 10:00-11:30
2nd round 11:40-13:10
Lunch: 13:00-15:00
Afternoon training:
1st round 15:00-16:30
2nd round: 16:40-18:00
Dinner: 17:30 – 19:30
Sunday, June 2:
Breakfast: 7:30 – 10:00
Training session:
1st round: 9:00-10:30
2nd round: 10:40 – 12:10
Lunch: 13:00-15:00
Check-out until approx. 11.00 – (possibility to use the locker room / bathroom / shower after training – in the multifunctional hall located next to the courts)
Accommodation and meals
We offer accommodation at the Central Sports Center in Zakopane, where training camps for the best Polish and international athletes of various disciplines take place. The apartments are mainly singles and doubles. Each apartment in the facility has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a bathroom. Bed linen, towels, soap, shower gel, and a kettle are provided. For those arriving with children, there is a possibility to get a 3-4 person apartment. However, there are only a few of them – so please inform us quickly if you need one. It is not possible to add extra beds.
The offer includes 3 meals a day, served buffet-style. The meals are very healthy and diverse – prepared to meet the needs of athletes and people on special diets (vegan, vegetarian, etc.).
Training and wellness
Training will take place in groups of 8 people. The training includes technical skills, game elements, and improvement of motor skills/general fitness.
There is an option to purchase additional individual training, for a pair or group. The trainings planned during the camp will be intensive, so we suggest planning any additional sessions for Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in additional training, please contact us directly – preferably in advance, to reserve the court and coach in time.
The coaching team consists of experienced coaches and beach volleyball players sharing their experience and teaching with passion, a smile, and professionalism in the teaching methodology of this beautiful discipline.
Other facilities on the COS are available for an additional fee: gym, swimming pool, cryochamber, and others. These services are available and paid for individually according to the COS Zakopane price list: https://zakopane.cos.pl/641/cennik. Those interested are asked to make a reservation in advance directly at COS.
Who is the camp for?
The camp in Zakopane is designed for players at a beginner level. According to our classification, these will be people at the Rec, Rec+, and B levels. You can check the level descriptions here: https://kontrabeach.com/beach-volleyball-skill-levels/
Our camps attract a individuals, teams, and groups of friends. If you’re on your own and hesitant to join the camp, don’t worry—we’ll match you with a roommate and a training group that suits your level (which you’ll specify when signing up for the camp). You also have the option of choosing a single room. The beach volleyball community is a cool, friendly, and open group of people, so if you come alone, you’re guaranteed to leave with many new friends and a squad for future camps!
We train people at all skill levels, and those who once came to their first camp without any skills now train in intermediate and advanced groups. Everyone has to start somewhere! This camp is for people who like beach volleyball, enjoy activity and playing outdoors, and want to learn the basics of this beautiful discipline.
Our camps are designed for both adults and minors who will train under the supervision of adults. So far, we’ve had the pleasure of coaching individuals aged from 13 to 60 years old. We’re always happy to broaden this range, so if you’re worried that you might not fit in age-wise with the rest of the group, don’t be!
The COS Sport Center
Place COS Zakopane is a comprehensive training venue and team base serving Polish and foreign national teams of several dozen Olympic disciplines. The center has extensive, professional wellness and rehabilitation facilities. There are 2 full-size beach volleyball courts on site.
The Central Sports Center – Zakopane is located close to the city center and main touristic attractions (25-minute walk to Krupówki, 4 km to the Tatra National Park and 700 m to Wielka Krokiew jump).
You can also come to the camp with a travel companion!
How to get there
The closest airport is Cracow (KRK) operating many flights from all over Europe. Other one is Katowice (KTW)
So first: you need to book flight ticket to Cracow or Katowice airport.
From Krakow, you can travel directly to Zakopane by train or bus. The journey will take approximately 2.5 hours regardless of which mode of transportation you choose.
From Katowice, we recommend taking a bus, which should take you around 3 hours and 40 minutes.
You can easily travel from the airport and:
- book bus tickets: Flixbus: https://www.flixbus.pl/polaczenia-autobusowe/port-lotniczy-krakow-balice-zakopane
- Or by train: book tickets: https://www.pkp.pl/en/
The other options of travel from the airport you can find here: check
The distance to COS Olympic Preparation Centre in Zakopane (where we have accommodation, meals and training) is:
- from main bus station in Zakopane: 2 km
- from railway station in Zakopane: 3,5 km
These are our coaches for the camp!
Maciek is an active player, competing both in top level Polish tournaments and internationally. He has won many medals in Polish Championship tournaments, as well as silver and bronze medals in the Polish Cup Finals. He plays for Poland in World Tour tournaments.
Julian is a respected and well-liked coach, leading training sessions daily in Warsaw. He has also traveled to the USA, where he spent several months conducting training for American youth across the pond. As a player, Julek has participated multiple times in the Polish Championship competitions. On the court, he is known for his excellent technical skills, which he will also teach you!
Maciej Kaluza
As a coach he runs training sessions in Warsaw for players of all levels – from beginners to high-level athletes.
Julek Mituniewicz
Pricelist
Training person (double room): 375 EUR
Travel Companion (accommodation + meals + group activities): 210 EUR
Single room: +56 EUR (for a total of 3 nights)
Additional training session for a team or individual - individually priced - please contact us.
Kids:
- up to 4 years old - free of charge
- older than 4: same as adults
The vast majority of rooms avaliable are doubles and singles. There are only a few triples and 4-people apartments. No extra beds can be put into a room. If you are interested in a triple room or 4-people apartments (only for families), please inform us as soon as possible.
No pets allowed
See you on the camp!