Active tourism WINNER The Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment

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1 Active tourism WINNER 2014 The Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment

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3 Contents 5 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE PROJECT... A POST-GLACIAL LAND WINTER FOLLIES ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM CONTACT DETAILS...

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5 Poland Even More Beautiful The aim of the competition Poland Even More Beautiful 7 Miracles of EU Funds is to select and award the best projects related to tourism, sports and recreation infrastructure, as well as public space planning and revitalisation that have been co-financed from European Funds. The main prizes are awarded in seven categories. The project entitled The Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment is the winner in the Active tourism category. You are welcome to take advantage of the attractions offered by this unique place and to participate in numerous events organised by it, both the summer and winter ones. INTRODUCTION 5

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7 Not only the pole of cold Opened in December 2008, the Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment is the only sports centre of this type in the north of the Suwałki Region. The idea to construct this centre grew out of the need to extend the tourist season. The research conducted by the Suwałki Chamber of Agriculture and Tourism proved the existence of favourable conditions for the development of skiing, especially on the Jesionowa Mountain. Another favourable factor is the fact of winters being long and snowy here, and the association of this part of Poland with the so-called Polish pole of cold is an additional incentive. The modern complex, situated at a distance of 15 km from Suwałki, is enjoying an increasing popularity among the amateurs of active leisure. In winter, tourists can use ten illuminated ski runs representing different levels of difficulty and equipped with snow-making systems. Having fun on a ropes course, climbing a professional wall, competing on the mini-golf course, playing paintball games or taking cycling tours, in turn, are the attractions offered to tourists in summer. Project: Establishment of the Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment on Jesionowa Mountain on Szelment Wielki Lake in the Communes of Szypliszki and Jeleniewo Phase I Beneficiary: Podlaskie Voivodeship Location: Szelment, Podlaskie Voivodeship Programme: Integrated Operational Programme for Regional Development, 1.4 Development of tourism and culture Project value: approx. PLN 14.3 million EU Subsidies: approx. PLN 6.1 million ABOUT THE PROJECT 7

8 Two types of facilities VSLC Szelment can accommodate the total of 39 guests. In the so-called lower facilities there is a restaurant that can hold 100 people and two conference rooms furnished with audio-visual equipment. By contrast, in the upper facilities there is a fast food restaurant called Bacówka. In 2014, the opening of a water ski lift is planned. The centre will become the only one in which water skiing (on the Szelment Wielki Lake) and downhill skiing (on the Jesionowa Mountain) can be practised. 8 A POST-GLACIAL LAND

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11 Extreme sports In summer, Szelment tempts tourists with numerous attractions, for example, having fun on a ropes course. A POST-GLACIAL LAND 11

12 A year-round season In summer, you can, among other things, play a golf game on a mini-golf course, climb a rock or plan cycling tours. 12 A POST-GLACIAL LAND

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15 The suit of the ski king The fans of winter sports will definitely not be indifferent to the permanent exhibition devoted to the history of skiing in Poland, From Marusarz to Małysz and Kowalczyk. It is the first exhibition of this type in Poland, and one of its originators is Wojciech Fortuna, a Sapporo Olympic champion. The exhibits gathered here include, among others, Adam Małysz s, Tomasz Sikora s and Justyna Kowalczyk s skis, and the number bibs and the suit in which the most famous ski jumper from Wisła competed in the World Cup, as well as archive sports photos and replicas of Olympic medals, including the gold one won by Wojciech Fortuna. A POST-GLACIAL LAND 15

16 A ravine for the courageous ones In winter, guests are offered ten illuminated ski runs that are equipped with snow- -making systems, maintained with the use of snow groomers and serviced by eight ski lifts. The ski runs representing different levels of difficulty can be used by both adults and children. The children s ski run is serviced by a belt ski lift with a length of 80 m. 16 WINTER FOLLIES

17 At VSLC Szelment, there is a well- -equipped ski gear rental shop and a service station, and in summer tourists can use the services of a bike rental shop. Both skis and snowboards can be adjusted to the skiers and snowboarders individual needs and skills. WINTER FOLLIES 17

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19 Winter sports Because of the post-glacial relief and frosty winters the skiing season is very long here. WINTER FOLLIES 19

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21 The alphabet of ski lifts Ski runs are serviced by eight alphabetically-marked ski lifts: A and B parallel button lifts servicing a very difficult Black ski run and providing transport to E and H lifts by the Blue run and the snow park. C a lift servicing two Red ski runs. D a lift servicing two Red ski runs. E a lift servicing the Blue ski run representing a medium level of difficulty, with a length of around 400 m. F a horizontal ski lift with a length of 100 m. G a lift for the beginners polishing up their ski skills on the nursery slope. H a lift dedicated for people using the snow park. WINTER FOLLIES 21

22 Sticks and planks teachers In winter, at VSLC Szelment, there is also the Ski School Strefa. Here, qualified instructors run skiing (skis are colloquially called sticks ) and snowboarding (snowboards are colloquially called planks ) classes, as well as classes devoted to skiing between poles and carving buoys. The school s offer includes both individual and group courses for children, young people and adults. All the classes are conducted on a specially adapted and secured training field, equipped with an electronic time measurement system. 22 ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM

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24 Time to learn On a specially prepared and secured training field, qualified instructors run skiing classes. 24 ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM

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27 Something for the kids Having the youngest enthusiasts of snow sensations in mind, the Ski School Strefa every year opens the Skiing Kindergarten. A safe area, a comfortable belt conveyor, colourful toys and devices, as well as experienced instructors all this allows parents not to worry about their kids. ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM 27

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29 Tour de Ski of the Suwałki Region The Pole of Cold Cup International Cross-Country Skiing Race is one of the major events organised by VSLC. Its participants include skiers not only from Poland, but also from abroad, e.g. from Lithuania and Belarus. The major item on the agenda of this ski tournament, which is divided into four age categories, is the senior main race over a distance of 10 km, in which any style is allowed. Those who do not take an active part in the tournament are offered prize games and competitions with good music being played in the background. ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM 29

30 Cyclical events in Szelment February: Marshal of the Podlaskie Voivodeship Cup Giant Slalom February: Staroste of the Suwałki Poviat Cup Giant Slalom February: Family Cup tournament the Podlaskie Voivodeship and Lithuania qualifying rounds February: Pole of Cold Cup International Cross- -Country Skiing Race March: Mayor of Suwałki Cup Giant Slalom March: Polish Cross-Country Skiing Junior Championship March: Downhill run on anything tournament March: Spring Cup Parallel Slalom 30 ON FIRST-NAME TERMS WITH TOURISM

32 Rospuda Las Udziejek j. Sumowo Wysoka Przełomka Łopuchowo Gulbieniszki j. Szelment MAP LEGEND Blenda Szypliszki Hańcza Przejma Mały Ścibowo J. Kościelne Mała Rakówek Fornetka National roads Przerośl Petrol stations Park Czajewszczyzna Car parks Wodziłki Kolonia 655 j. Szelment Lipniak 652 Regional roads 5 Bachanowo Przerośl Healthcare centres Sidorówka Wielki Przejma S Other hard-paved roads Olszanka j. Szurpiły Wielka Police stations Krajobrazowy Krzywólka Railroad -Małe Kruszki Turtul Szurpiły Romanówka Fire stations Szury Łanowicze- Kazimierówka Lipowo owska Built-up areas j. Grauże Czostków Hotels Rutka j. Zusno Nowa- -Pawłówka Jeleniewo ie Water bodies Rospuda Nowe -Duże Motule Stara- Wołownia Tourist information points Forests J. Białe Filipowskie Museums Wólka Leszczewo Stare Śmieciuchówka J. Kamienne Swamps / wetlands Motule Historic Czerwonka Jemieliste churches Suchodoły Voivodeship Filipów borders II Historic Orthodox churches Filipów IV Prudziszki Żubryn Żywa Poviat borders Other architectural monuments J. Jemieliste 652 Piecki Woda Białorogi Jasionowo Filipów Filipów III National park borders Other points of interest Nw.- Czarnakowizna Airports -Dębszczyzna Węgielnia Landscape park borders Olszanka j. Okmin Water harbours Str.- Potasznia Major walking routes Szafranki Taciewo Biała Woda Li Garbaś I Bathing Bartnia areas / beaches Osowa Major cycle trails Góra j. Ożewo -Str. Campsites -Str. Suchorzec Turówka- Góra Bród- Major horse riding trails Osinki Horse riding centres Zusno Str. -Nw. -Nw. Waterways Major summits and their Chmielówka Nowa heights above sea level j. Garbaś Matłak Nw.- Korobiec Okuniowiec Wieś Plewki Map scale 0 5 -Skazdub 10 km Korkliny Str.- Zdręby Słupie Mł. Huta J. Koleśne Published by: Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Warsaw 2014 Graphic design and map compilation: Mac Map / Mariusz Mamet Valid as of April 2014 Borawskie Leszczew 8 Borawskie Mł. kie Szczecinki fortyfikacje najgłębsze Rez. Głazowisko jezioro w Polsce Łopuchowskie Góra Cisowa 108,5 m Izba Regionalna Rez. Głazowisko Bachanowo Molenna Góra Zamkowa staroobrzędowców 653 j. Sumowo Bakałarzewskie 32 CONTACT DETAILS fortyfikacje Bakałarzewo Klonowa Góra Maryna -Folwark Nw.- Zajączkowo- Str.- -Kamionka Orłowo Sokołowo Żyliny Przebród Wychodne Zielone Kamedulskie Muzeum Okręgowe Cmentarz siedmiu wyznań Rez. Cmentarzysko Jaćwingów Wojewódzki Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji Szelment Molenna św. Mikołaja ratusz z XIX w. Muzeum im. M. Konopnickiej Góra Rejmana 242 Góra Jasionowa 251 SUWAŁKI J. Krzywe Wigierskie Krzywe Sobolewo Kamionk M Leszcz WIGIER

33 itkowizna pniak Zaboryszki Pokomsze Kaletnik j. Kaletnik Izba Regionalna Muzeum Etnograficzne Deksznie Puńsk Oszkinie Szlinokiemie j. Boksze Linówek Wiatrołużna Jegliniec Jeglówek j. Gremzdel j. Jegliniec Piotrowa Dąbrowa Czarna Buchta Żubronajcie Wesołowo -Osada -Str. Boksze- Osada jaćwiecko-pruska j. Sejwy Sejwy Rudawka Ogórki Wojtokiemie Nowinki 651 Kompocie Rejsztokiemie Smolany Murowany Most j. Szejpiszki Marycha Rez. Ostoja Bobrów Marycha Krasnopol Żwikiele Wojewódzki Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji Szelment (The Voivodeship Sports and Leisure Centre Szelment ) Szelment Jeleniewo Tel biuro@wosir-szelment.pl Wiatrołuża a o j. Pierty uzeum Wigier ewek SKI Rumieńkiń Krasne j. Żubrowo Tartak j. Dowcień Stary Folwark Aleksandrowo Wigry Czerwony Folwark Rosochaty Mikołajewo J. Długie Krasnopolskie Smolany Dąb j. Gremzdy Gremzdy Polskie Głuszyn Buda J. Głuche Ruska Maćkowa j. Jurkowo Ruda J. Miałkie Jeziorki CONTACT DETAILS 33

34 Publisher: Ministry of Infrastructure and Development ul. Wspólna 2/4, Warsaw Department of Information and Promotion Tel ISBN: Producer: Smartlink Sp. z o.o. ul. Zjazd 2/4, Poznań Tel biuro@smartlink.pl Co-ordination: Joanna Gontarz Editing: Joanna Gontarz, Iwona Gutowska Graphic design: Nina Dereszewicz-Nowacka, Maciej Pachowicz Page layout: Maciej Pachowicz Texts: Robert Robaszewski Photos: Stanisław Roziewski Translation: KR Translations, Proofs: Terence Riley Free copy Publication co-financed by the European Union within the Technical Assistance Operational Programme

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