IV Open Internatinal Maraton in Boccia
Manual & Competition Guide
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
| Organizer: | Fundacja Gramy z Tobą www.boccia-szkolenia-janowski.pl |
| Place: | Sports venue Masłów; Poland |
| Date: | 23-26.04.2020 |
| Accommodation: | Hotel IBIS Kielce, Hotel DAL Kielce, Hotel Echo***w Cedzynie |
| Director: | Andrzej Janowski +48 502704100 andrzej.janowski@onet.pl |
| Communication and accommodation: | andrzej.janowski@onet.pl swietokrzyskimaratonbocci@gmail.com |
II. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be booked upon sent entry of teams in:
- Hotel IBIS Kielce
Adress: 25-516 Kielce, ul. Warszawska 19
www.ibis.com.pl - Hotel DAL Kielce
Adress: 25-510 Kielce, ul. Piotrkowska 12
www.hoteldal.pl - Hotel Echo***w Cedzynie
Adress: 25-900 Kielce, Cedzyna 44c
www.hotelecho
Venue:
Sport venue Masłów
Adress: Poland, 26-001 Masłów Pierwszy, ul. Spokojna 2
(GPS 50.9027328, 20.7252635,503)
Google Map
Free parking available in a parking place in front of the venue.
Boarding:
Breakfast (24-26.04.) and dinner(23.04.) will be served in the hotel. Lunch(24-25.04.) and dinner(24-25.04.) will be served in the sports venue.
Please send the Preliminary interest by the 1th March 2020 on the e-mail: andrzej.janowski@onet.pl
Deadline for registration is 10th March 2019.
Finish the payment within 5 working days, after registration otherwise your entry will be cancelled.
II Boccia Tournament named after St. Nicholas
Thanks to hospitality of priest of Jan Jagiełka - manager of the House for the Disabled in Piekoszów as well as thanks to cooperation between We play with you Foundation and Foundation for Active Rehabilitation - swietokrzyskie division, we could meet in a beautiful sports hall and organise amateur boccia competition.
We are happy that this type of sport competition awakens stronger and stronger interest both on the part of players and spectators, even this short before Christmas. 36 players of ages between 3 and 70 participated in the tournament, they were cheered on by families and friends. For many of the participants, this competition was not only the possibility of leaving their houses but also to enjoy sport. Big group of players in this tournament experienced boccia for the first time in their life.
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We play with you Foundation
Together with November new challenges came along. I was offered the possibility to be the president of the Foundation and what is obvious I didn’t reject it. Having the possibility to work with such great people is an honour for me as well as a stimulus for mobilising myself. I believe that together we will conduct many interesting projects. Please, keep your fingers crossed for us.
National Championships in Cracow
I came home with a silver medal. My sport ambition was bigger but there comes a time when I feel a little bit of ‘wear and tear’. I wish to congratulate my rivals and especially Dominic who have made huge progress and is in a great shape. I also wish to congratulate another player from Kielce - Robert, who received classification in Cracow. He will be playing in BC3 group. I am glad that I have played my modest part in Robert’s joy. I would like to thank the organisers for great competition.
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Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships
On the 26th of October 2019 Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships have ended.
90 players, those playing both individually and in teams, played 92 matches over two days. As for the organisation of the event, about 40 people took part in it. There were referees, assistants, caregivers and volunteers among them. For the competition players came from Zamość, Lublin, Warsaw, Kielce, Gdańsk, Szczecin, Bielsko-Biała, Nowy Sącz, Częstochowa, Poznań, Zielona Góra and Głogów. This competition was the last one in which the players could accumulate points before National Championships.
Polish Paralympic Committee
We are after the gala of The Ministry of Sport and Tourism which summarised the European Week of Sport - it had been the possibility to show gratitude to organisers of many sport events in Poland as well as to ambassadors of the project. Sport minister Witold Bańka awarded the prize to Andrzej Janowski who spreads knowledge about boccia. Ambassadors of the Week included Maciej Lepiato, Justyna Kozdryk as well as an energetic swimmer Zosia Dzięcioł. Congratulations to all participants!
"Lodołamacze" competition
Just being nominated to this competition was a great honour for me. Such a commendation is a source of wonder and joy for me but simultaneously I feel truly satisfied about the fact that I was among such wonderful people who promote activity among people with disabilities.
EUROPARAGEDON Project
Boccia is a sport dedicated to absolutely everyone. Today we had a proof of that in players from Poland, Italy, Greece and Croatia. As part of the EUROPARAGEDON project, they participated in a professional training session of this sport under wings of Andrzej Janowski - the man behind Świetokrzyski Boccia Marathon.
During this training session Andrzej Janowski presented the rules of this game, at the same time proving that it is the perfect sport for blind people. The coach had meticulously discussed throwing techniques and later on they were presented by player from our region - Mateusz Waksmundzki. In our game we had not only professional players from Italy - Jessica Elisabeth Stocco and Jacopo Baldo but also amateurs who could play the first time.
And as for the fact that during dinner as an answer to a question „What did you like the most we heard boccia, boccia boccia”, it proves that it was all worth it. „You are lucky to have Andrzej Janowski. And we were lucky to meet him” that is what Italian players told us after EUROPARAGEDON.
Jessica Stocco from Sport Association for Disabled "Orange Bowl" and Jacobo Baldo from Sport Association for Disabled "Delfini" together with their irreplaceable assistants Maura Mattiolo and Manuela Torri appreciated the professionalism and passion of Andrzej Janowski who on the 13th of September had so perfectly organized boccia games during which he explained the rules of the game, professional rules for referees, playing techniques as well as organised the tournament on 14th of September. The team from Italy got third place.
„We are sure that our cooperation will develop, because it is rare that you meet such people as Andrzej. It was wonderful experience for us, we had learned a lot and we want more.”.
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International Boccia Competition -Zielona Góra 2019
„Pure heart” competition
I was filled with joy and a sense of wonder during the awarding ceremony of ‘Pure heart’ competition in which I was a nominee. I feel truly satisfied about the fact that I was among such wonderful people who promote activity among children, teenagers and the elderly.
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International Boccia Event Poznań 2019
W dniach 26.06-1.07.2019 odbył się International Boccia Event Poznań 2019. Turniej ten był kolejną okazją do międzynarodowej rywalizacji. Zdobyte II miejsce w parach BC4/BC5 cieszy aczkolwiek sportowy niedosyt pozostał. Wiem, że stać mnie na więcej ale w ten upalny weekend przegrałem zarówno ze zwycięzcami turnieju jak słabością swojego ciała. Teraz mam dwa miesiące na wyciągnięcie odpowiednich wniosków i mobilizację w dalszej części sezonu. Dziękuję partnerowi w grze Dominikowi Walczykowi. Świetnie się uzupełnialiśmy i wierzę, że jeszcze wiele wspaniałych meczów przed nami. Dziękuję organizatorom i uczestnikom za miłe chwile, które dane mi było wspólnie przeżyć.
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“Prometeus-Cup 2019” VIII International Bocci Tournament and qualifying for the Polish Bocci League 2019 Polish Championship
Summary of the 3rd Swietokrzyski Boccia Marathon
Between 26 and 28 of April 2019 in primary school sports hall in Masłów the 3rd Swietokrzyski Boccia Marathon took place.
Boccia is the fastest developing Paralympic sport in the world. It is the only such sport which gives the opportunity to compete to those with the most serious defects of CNS. Masłów hosted about 220 guests who represented 30 sport clubs - both national and coming from abroad: 120 players, 100 caregivers. This group included leading players from the Czech Republic, Denmark, Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland.
- The competition comprised in two parts:
- 1. national tournament of recreational teams
- 2. individual tournament of Paralympic players
In team tournament, 20 teams, divided into 5 groups, played on 8 courts. In individual tournament players were divided into 7 categories.
Additionally, there were quizzes for caregivers of people with disabilities. Collectively, about 50 trophies, 9 statuettes 12 medals as well as about 300 gifts for players, coaches, referees, volunteers were granted.
- Competition organisers:
- - Andrzej Janowski,
- - Gmina Masłów,
- - ZSiR „START” Kielce.
- Honorary patronage:
- - Andrzej Bętkowski - marshal of the świętokrzyskie province,
- - Mirosław Gębski - Kielce staroste,
- - Bogdan Wenta - mayor of Kielce.
Sport patronage over the event was held by Polish Boccia Association.
- Media patronage over our event was held by:
- - TVP 3 Kielce,
- - Świętokrzyska TV,
- - Kielce Radio,
- - eM Radio,
- - Echo Dnia - newspaper.
- Following entities took part in organising the competition:
- - Nasza Dąbrowa Association,
- - Voluntary service of the local family support centre in Kielce,
- - Elkam company,
- - Busko Zdrój health resort.
26-28 of April 2019 the 3rd Swietokrzyski Boccia Marathon
Information about the 3rd Swietokrzyski Boccia Marathon
The idea of organising boccia marathon came to me in February 2017. After long winter break the players lacked competition and, above all, the opportunity to leave proverbial four walls and to integrate with other athletes. I decided to make it easier for them and I invited dozen of people to the House for the Disabled in Piekoszów for a day-long competition named: First Świętokrzyski Boccia Mini-Marathon. In organising the competition I had the support of my wife Kasia, priest Jan Jagiełka - host of the facility as well as the Piekoszów commune head - Zbigniew Piątek. The competition raised large interest, however due to small hall and lack of funding there were many players whom I had to invite to the marathon next year, with a promise that then our tournament will last two days and that we will organize it in a bigger facility.
Our expectations were fulfilled by the Masłów Commune Head Tomasz Lato and Sport and Physical Therapy Association "START” in Kielce, which automatically became co-organisers of the second Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon. Competition, that took place in June, turned out as a huge sport and organisation success as well as a great opportunity to promote our region. The event was visited by the players of PGE VIVE Kielce who became fans of the games between Paralympic athletes. Marshal of the świętokrzyskie province had noticed our tournament and I had received a commendation as the author of the idea behind and organiser of one of the best sport events in our province in 2018.
Soon we will witness the third Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon. Between 26 and 28 of April 2019 Masłów commune will host the best Polish players of boccia - Paralympic sport. Co-organisers of the competition include Sport and Physical Therapy Association "START” and Andrzej Janowski - player and coach in this sport. Players from Denmark, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Ukraine will also take part in the competition.
Honorary patronage over the tournament is held by the marshal of the świętokrzyskie province -Andrzej Bętkowski, Bogdan Wenta - mayor of Kielce and Mirosław Gębski - Kielce staroste Sport patronage: Polish Boccia Association with registered office in Poznań. Media patronage over the competition is held by: TVP 3 Kielce, Świętokrzyska TV, Kielce, Kielce Radio, eM Radio and Echo Dnia - newspaper.
We are supported by: The State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People department in Kielce, Nasza Dąbrowa Association, "Szklany Dom” Education Centre, Advertisement manufacturer ELKAM Marcin Kamiński, Ernest Noga bakery, Termatex Sp. z o.o., Busko-Zdrój S.A. health resort manufacturer of „Buskowianka-Zdrój” mineral water, Kaufland, Boccia Sport Michał Urbański, voluntary service of the local family support centre in Kielce, Foundation for Active Rehabilitation, Organizing Committee: Kasia, Ania, Małgosia, Mateusz, Paweł.
Summary of 2018 in sport
2018 ends with great event. Swietokrzyskie local government summed up 2018 year in sport. The event took place on Thursday at the Świętokrzyska Philharmonic Hall in Kielce named after Oskar Kolberg. Those who were commendated include, among others, best athletes – medalists of the world, Europe and national championships, their coaches, sport clubs and organisations, clubs which celebrate their anniversaries this year, best sport events in our province in the year that ends.
Among these prominent people I had the opportunity and pleasure to receive two commendations:
1. for my achievements in sport,
2. as the author of the idea behind and organiser of one of the best sport events in the świętokrzyskie province in 2018.
It was a truly pleasant surprise for me that, as the organiser of the second Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon, I could find myself among commendated organisers of such events as Women Handball World Championships or Olympic Taekwondo National Cup.
This huge credit is both my personal success and, above all, the success of all participants, coaches, assistants, co-organisers, sponsors, volunteers, all people who were engaged in organising this tournament. In addition, it was also a success of the sport of the disabled.
Without you, there would be no tournament, no joy on the faces of participants and no commendation.
I’m glad that such a non-commercial sport, which some even consider being not so interesting from the point of view of the media, was appreciated by the jurors and, thanks to the competition, became more widely recognised in our province.
I think that this commendation will in a positive manner influence the way people perceive people with disabilities.
When organising such a huge event as the second Świętokrzyski International Boccia Marathon as well as taking part in numerous projects dedicated to people with disabilities, I succeeded in convincing those who didn’t believe it, that disability is no obstacle to pursuing our goals, even the truly ambitious ones.
Creativity, optimism, courage, showing consequence in what we do, determination, assiduity and high-level communication skills guarantee success regardless of what kind of obstacles we have to deal with along the way.
I believe that with support of the city and province authorities I will have the possibility to coordinate many interesting enterprises aimed at complete social inclusion of people with disabilities.
Here I would like to once more name the people and entities to which I dedicate this prize:
- Honorary patronage: Marshal of the świętokrzyskie province - Adam Jarubas
- Sport patronage - Polish Boccia Association
- Media patronage - Echo Dnia
- Head of the Masłów commune - Tomasz Lato
- Deputy Head of the Masłów commune - Monika Dolezińska-Włodarczyk
- Secretary of the Masłów commune - Zbigniew Zagdański
- The manager of the Centre for Education and Culture „Szklany Dom” - Krystyna Nowakowska
- Headmaster of the school in Masłów - Marcin Gawron
- President of PGE VIVE - Bertus Servaas - together with the team management
- TERMATEX Sp.z o.o. company for specialized services
- KAUFLAND Kielce
- Foundation for Active Rehabilitation - Ewa Sałaj
- „Dąbrowianki” folk group - Aniela Cedro
- „Nasza Dąbrowa” association - Władysław Pawłowski, Ryszard Filipowicz
- START Kielce - President Bogumił Bujak, Maria Wojsa
- Priest Jacek Kopeć Organiser - Katarzyna Janowska
- The Masłów commune Promotion Department
- Voluntary service of The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP) of Kielce region
- Diocesan Voluntary Centre
- Voluntary service of Primary School in Masłów named after John Paul II
- The General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters in Masłów
- Secretary of the competition - Małgorzata Kopeć
- Referees under the supervision of the head referee - Mieczysław Nowak
- Cooperating persons: Marzena Biskupska, Piotr Guzy, Krzysztof Janiak, Władysław Pałys, Jan Kurdas, Urszula Waksmundzka, Kinga Kowalczyk, Katarzyna Kowalczyk
- Players, caregivers assistants from Poland, Denmark and Ukraine.
Invited guests:
- Witold Janocha - National Priest for Disabled Athletes
- Priest Jan Jagiełka - Manager of the House for the Disabled
- Andrzej Michalski - Head of the Świętokrzyski Department of The State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People
- Danuta Papaj - President of the „Projekt Świętokrzyskie” association
- Jacek Bełus - President of Świętokrzyskie Badminton Association - Wolant
- PGE VIVE Kielce handball team
- PGE VIVE Kielce mascot - Kiełek
Players from:
- National team of Denmark
- National team of Ukraine
- IKSON Głogów
- START Bielsko
- START Poznań
- KONAR Warszawa
- START Lublin
- PROMETEUS Konopiska
- START Zielona Góra
- Nowy Sącz
- SPRAWNIEJSI Włoszczowa
- START Kielce
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Family Boccia Tournament for St Nicholas Day
On the 15th of December boccia players and their families had met in Piekoszów to participate in Family Boccia Tournament for St Nicholas Day. The competition was full of emotions. Winners had received diplomas. Children were happy about St Nicholas visit who together with his presence and gifts introduced Christmas mood.
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National Boccia Championships have already passed.
Once more we had the proof of how beautiful and unpredictable this sport is. In every category champions from the previous year didn’t succeed in defending their titles. Young ambitious and talented players had appeared. I also didn’t succeed in defending my title but I feel happy about the silver medal. I was defeated by one point both by Dominik and by my body. During the year that passed I have considerably improved a few elements of my playing but unfortunately I haven’t found a solution for my freezing hands (even in positive temperature). It will be better next year. Once more, I would like to congratulate the winner - he deserved a gold medal this year. In addition, I would like to congratulate Mateusz, who, after only few months of practice, is among 5 best BC5 players in Poland.
Results of the Championships:
- BC1 players
- BC2 players
- BC3 players
- BC4 players
- BC5 players
- Damian Matoga - START Poznań
- Lamch Wojciech - PROMETEUS Konopiska
- Kinga Koza - START Poznań
- Robert Skwaryło - AKSON „Krok za krokiem” Zamość
- Marika Furtak - IKS Zieloni Zielona Góra
- Mateusz Urbański - START Lublin
- Arkadiusz Kierojczyk - START Poznań
- Patryk Barszczyk - START Lublin
- Damian Iskrzycki/Dariusz Borowski assistant - START Bielsko Biała
- Edyta Owczarz/Krystyna Owczarz assistant - START Poznań
- Adam Kujawa/Monika Kujawa assistant - START Bielsko Biała
- Dominik Krajewski/Tomasz Kotulski assistant - AKSON „Krok za krokiem”
- Dominik Walczyk - START Bielsko Biała
- Andrzej Janowski - START Kielce
- Andrzej Wójcik - „Sprawniejsi pl. Włoszczowa”
- Mateusz Adamczyk - AKSON „Krok za krokiem” Zamość
- Robert Dąbrowski - IKS Zieloni Zielona Góra
- Marek Bogaczyk - IKS Nowy Sącz
- Mateusz Pawelec - AKSON „Krok za krokiem”
- Rafał Stasiak - PROMETEUS Konopiska
Congratulations to the winners, their assistants, coaches and caregivers! We would like to thank all those who participated in the Championships for wonderful atmosphere that everybody could feel during the event.
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Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships in Wągrowiec
Between 19 and 22 of October 2018 Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships was held in Wągrowiec - the birthplace of Polish boccia.
The one who played great matches in the tournament was Mateusz Waksmundzki (START Kielce) who in the final defeated previous year national champion - Marek Bogaczyk.
Results of the Championships:
- BC1 players
- BC2 players
- BC3 players
- BC5 players
- Lamch Wojciech - PROMETEUS Konopiska
- Matoga Damian - START Poznań
- Kinga Koza - START Poznań
- Robert Skwaryło - AKSON „Krok za krokiem” Zamość
- Marika Furtak - IKS Zieloni Zielona Góra
- Patryk Barszczyk - START Lublin
- Mateusz Urbański - START Lublin
- Arkadiusz Kierojczyk - START Poznań
- Adam Kujawa / assistant Monika Kujawa - START Bielsko Biała
- Brożek Łukasz / assistant Jolanta Brożek - KONAR Warszawa
- Owczarz Edyta / assistant Krystyna Owczarz - START Poznań
- Dominik Krajewski / assistant Tomasz Kotulski - AKSON „Krok za krokiem”
- Waksmundzki Mateusz - START Kielce
- Bogaczyk Marek - Klub Integracyjny Nowy Sącz
- Dąbrowski Robert - SIKS Zieloni Zielona Góra
- Urbaniak Bartosz - START Poznań
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Another success of START Kielce players.
Between the 12th and 14th of October 2018 Konin hosted 15 best Polish teams in the final of Boccia Open 2018 National Cup. The Kielce team was also present, it included: Janusz Kowalczyk, Jacek Obara and Władysław Pałys. Members of our club smashed the elimination stage by winning all matches. In the semi-final they were defeated by one point by Zamość team, which ultimately won the whole event. Ultimately, our players ranked as 4th in the competition. Taking into consideration the fact that two out of three players have a very short training period behind them as well as the fact that they debuted in the competition with such strong players, I see our fourth place as a big success. In my opinion, If we practice diligently throughout the winter season and we will acquire experience during other competitions, then the National Cup will go to Kielce next year.
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Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships in Cracow.
Between the 27th and 30th of September in Cracow Boccia Preliminary Tournament for National Championships under honorary patronage of the city mayor - Jacek Majchrowski took place. 16 teams participated in the Paralympic group, including 3-person representation of the świętokrzyskie region.
I have two reasons to be coming back from this competition with satisfaction: First, I won BC4 group; second, as for BC5 group, my friend Mateusz Waksmundzki won it and he is practicing with me for only a few months and this was his first appearance at a ranking competition.
This consequently means that out of five categories, Kielce got two gold medals.
In addition, I have to give a word of praise to my opponents from the group-stage games: Dominik Walczyk, Mateusz Adamczyk, Andrzej Wójcik and Marek Beszczyński who have made incredible progress and all matches were very close-fought.
We would like to thank the organisers for their hospitality and wonderful atmosphere.
Results of Paralympic games:
- BC1 players
- BC2 players
- BC3 players
- BC4 players
- BC5 players
- Kinga Koza - START Poznań
- Lamch Wojciech - PROMETEUS Konopiska
- Krakowski Mateusz - Stowarzyszenie Klub Integracyjny Nowy Sącz
- Matoga Damian - START Poznań
- Urbański Mateusz - START Lublin
- Barszczyk Patryk - START Lublin
- Janus Paulina - Szansa Start Gdańsk
- Karpik Karolina - Szansa Start Gdańsk
- Owczarz Edyta - START Poznań
- Krajewski Dominik - AKSON „Krok za krokiem” w Zamościu
- Iskrzycki Damian - START Bielsko Biała
- Bednarek Zbigniew - PROMETEUS Konopiska
- Janowski Andrzej - START Kielce
- Walczyk Dominik - START Bielsko Biała
- Adamczyk Mateusz - AKSON Krok za krokiem w Zamościu
- Wójcik Andrzej - Sprawniejsi.pl Włoszczowa
- Waksmundzki Mateusz - START Kielce
- Pawelec Mateusz - AKSON Krok za krokiem w Zamościu
- Żałoba Justyna - START Białystok
- Gawroński Daniel - START Szczecin
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Memories from World Boccia Open 2018.
Portugal turned out to be a lucky place for our national team. Everyone advanced in the world ranking. As it is often the case in sport, many different elements contribute to success or failure, among others, preparation, current shape, draw, a bit of luck. Despite the fact that in the group stage I had to compete with both the winner of the competition and the gold medalist from Rio, I don’t complain. There were strong players in all BC4 groups and all athletes played at a very high level. This consequently means that there was no easy group. Despite the fact that I played better than a year ago in Seville, I gained only (or is it so much as) 13th place. As always, I’m not completely satisfied. Currently, both Davor Komar (CRO) and Michaela Balcowa (SLO) play better than me. To beat them, I have to work more on the strength of my throw while knocking out the balls as well as on being concentrated throughout all 4 ends. What makes me happy are two won ends in the match with the winner of BC4 category. In addition, I had the opportunity to try out new throws which I practice for a short time. I think that very soon they will help me compete with the best players. This competition had also been an opportunity to get to know new people. I hope that those conversations that I had will soon result in training sessions and sparring matches with players from the Czech Republic. We say little about Patryk, and in my opinion he played on a very good equal level despite the fact that he had two difficult opponents. I think that we should also praise him. I would like to thank Kasia as well as all players, coaches and caregivers for wonderful atmosphere during the whole trip and event.
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The second Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon.
The idea of organising our competition came to me in March 2017. Fed up with too long winter and break in games, we decided to meet up in a group of 5-6 people and play a few games together. As it soon turned out, more players wanted to participate in our competition. Already in May 2017 we made our idea a reality. First, then referred to as ‘mini’, Boccia Marathon took place in Piekoszów with a dozen players.
On the 2nd of June 2018 we commenced our tournament in which collectively 90 participants (players with their assistants) took part. Those who had announced their participation in the second Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon include many prominent players from Poland, Denmark and Ukraine (including European Championships medalists), this had been the sign for world-level fight and that was what we actually witnessed. Tournament was played at a very high speed. In all, 107 matches were completed - including two friendly ones. Players had the opportunity to check their abilities against those with whom they have never played before.
Organisers ensured a great surprise for participants. They invited the best Polish handball players who are also one of the best teams in the world - PGE VIVE Kielce. This is the team which is a 15 times National Champion and won National Cup just as many times and in the 2015/16 season won the Champions League.
These prominent guests had not only cheered for our players but they also greeted them on court. We also had time for taking pictures, both with players and the mascot of PGE VIVE Kielce team - friendly Kiełek and to play two sparring games with wheelchair athletes.
During competition we had the opportunity to taste the cakes baked by ladies from the „Dąbrowianki” vocal group and parents of the players.
„Nasza Dąbrowa” association helped in preparing tables and tents for Saturday grill as well as in preparing the sports hall for the competition.
During the tournament we heard the cheering of: priest Witold Janocha – national priest for disabled athletes, priest Jacek Kopeć - headmaster of Catholic Schools Complex, Andrzej Michalski - manager of the świętokrzyski branch of the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People in Kielce, authorities of the Masłów commune with its head Tomasz Lato and deputy head Monika Dolezińska-Włodarczyk as well as Krystyna Nowakowska - the manager of the Centre for Education and Culture „Szklany Dom” and many more wonderful people.
On Saturday evening the players partook in grill while listening to the show of the „Dąbrowianki” folk group. Additionally the evening abounded with tasty cakes baked by ladies from “Dąbrowa” accompanied by loud “Happy Birthday” for Kasia.
Sunday brought semifinal and final games. Apart from victories of the favourites we had also a few surprises. What makes us happy is the fact that members of our national team are in good shape as well as the fact that our competition was on a very high level in terms of sport. At the end, all players got souvenir statuettes and gadgets, and winners of categories additionally got trophies. The competition gave a lot of joy to everyone, it was a great sport event and also the show of integration of able-bodied and the disabled.
On behalf of the players I would like to warmly thank those people and companies without which it would not be possible for the competition to take place: Marshal of the świętokrzyskie province- Adam Jarubas, head of the Masłów commune - Tomasz Lato, Krystyna Nowakowska - manager, Marcin Gawron - manager, President Bertus Sarvas together with the whole team of PGE VIVE Kielce, TERMATEX Sp.z o.o., company for specialized services, KAUFLAND in Kielce, Ewa Sałaj - Foundation for Active Rehabilitation, „Dąbrowianki” vocal group as well as „Nasza Dąbrowa” Association. Those who hugely contributed to organising the competition include: Katarzyna Janowska, Małgorzata Kopeć, referees together with the head referee Mieczysław Nowak, assistants and caregivers of the players, volunteers, firemen as well as many more kind people.
Big heartfelt thank you to all of you and, hopefully, I’ll see you next year.
Andrzej Janowski
Official results of the second Świętokrzyski Boccia Marathon.
- Open pairs
- BC3 pairs
- BC1 players
- BC2 players
- BC3 players
- BC4 players
- BC5 players
- Open
- Rafał Stasiak / Wojciech Lamch
Poland - Artem Kolinko / Mksym Machevskiy
Ukraine - Marek Bogaczyk / Mateusz Krakowski
Poland
- Edyta Owczarz / Damian Iskrzycki
Poland - Mira Spotag Smeegaard / Aki Joensen
Denmark - Adam Kujawa / Zbigniew Bednarek
Poland
- Kinga Koza - Poland
- Wojciech Lamch - Poland
- Daniel Michael Qvist - Denmark
- Mateusz Urbański - Poland
- Mateusz Waksmundzki - Poland
- Patryk Barszczyk - Poland
- Damian Iskrzycki - Poland
- Edyta Owczarz - Poland
- Łukasz Brożek - Poland
- Artem Kolinko - Ukraine
- Dominik Walczyk - Poland
- Makar Mykola
- Jan Rasmussen
- Norber Penza
- Jacek Obara
- Rafał Stasiak
- Patryk Szuba
- Jędrzej Cichy
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Our players win in the Czech Republic!
Between 22 and 24 of April 2018 - 19th International tournament in boccia in Havířov // 19HTB took place in the Czech Republic. Tens of boccia players came to Havířov, including those from Poland. Adam Kujawa made a great debut in international competition, after difficult group-stage matches he ultimately got the 4th place in BC3. Another debutant Dominik Walczyk won his group and, just as Andrzej Janowski, reached the individual games BC4 quater-final. BC4 pair games brought similar emotions. Member of Polish national team Andrzej Janowski together with Artem Kolinko (UKR) won all group and knockout stage matches and got first place in BC4 pairs tournament. Polish and Slovak pair: Andrzej Wójcik and Marian Klimko was just behind them - they received the second place. We would like to congratulate the players and wish them further successes both in national and international competitions.
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