POLAND

Contact Person:
Marek Cichy

Role in NA:
Secretary General

When:
23 and 24 May.2008

Where:
Pałuki region (Gąsawa, Rogowo, Chomiąża Szlachecka, Laski Wielkie)

Target group:
Boys U13 and Girls U13

Number of participants:
400

Number of spectators:
300

Program:
Friday 23 May - Tournament matches, Opening Ceremony with Olympic Protocol, Olympic History (contests, discussions, meetings with Olympic players)

Saturday 24 May - Tournament matches, Opening of new minihockey pitch in Laski Wielkie, Night Penalty Stroke competition.

Sunday 25 May - Tournament matches - Finals, Closing Ceremony

Aim of the event:
Main theme of the event was “From Athens to Beijing – lets live it again”  Popularize Olympic spirit among all participants, increase interest in hockey as Olympic sport.

Result of the event:
35 teams from 4 countries, Great event both for players and spectators that were given opportunity to participate Hockey youth event, great atmosphere and opportunity to make new friends and learn about Olympics history.

Follow up:
New exchange opportunities for our youth clubs together with Lithuania, Ukraine and Scotland

Organized by:
Local clubs with polish Hockey Association

TV and Media Coverage:
Local newspapers, local radio and TV, Polish Hockey website