Skills International Camp
6.07-11.07.2025
Sosnowiec - Arcelormittal Park
#2
First Minute
EUR -75
until January 26, 2025
Group A • Kids born in 2010/11/12
Group B • Kids born in 2013/14/15
Group C • Kids born in 2016/17/18
hockey... flows in our blood!
Coaching staff at the Skills International Camp
Steve Baeck
Head Coach
Coach of the Polish U18 national team, winner of many cups and championship titles.
A specialist in developing the tactical skills of young players.
Steve Baek
Head Coach
A former professional player and current coach who has trained players in many countries, including Canada, the USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic and China. His players play in the best leagues in the world, such as the NHL, AHL, KHL and OHL. A well-known and respected specialist in stick technique and skating. Steve is the founder of BK Hockey, where he focuses on full commitment and striving for excellence. During Camp No. 2 he will be the head coach, wanting to share his international experience with the participants.
Marcin Cieślak
Head Coach
A Cracovia Kraków pupil, he was a player in the Polish youth national team, with whom he won promotion to group A U20. As a senior, he won two Polish Champion titles and two bronze medals with Cracovia. He currently coaches youth at MKS Cracovia and has been cooperating with Ziętara's Hockey School since 2011, running camps and selections and participating in tournaments around the world, including three times in the prestigious Pee Wee in Canada.
Krzysztof Zborowski
Manager, Team Leader
Former Polish U18, U20 and senior representative, participant of the Elite World Championships in 2002 and tournaments in 2003, 2009 and 2010. Polish Champion with Podhale Nowy Targ, four-time winner of the bronze medal and two-time winner of the Golden Stick (2009 and 2010) for the best player in the league. Associated with the Ziętara Hockey School since 2013 as a member of the Ziętara Eagles training staff and camp manager, supervising their course and remaining in constant contact with the parents of the participants.
Patrick Spesny
Head Goalkeeping Coach
A graduate of the Czech top league club HC Verva Litvínov, where he gained experience on the highest level of ice rinks. As a junior, he won the gold medal in the Czech provincial championship. During his career, he also represented HC Most and HC Draci Bílina. In the Polish top league, he played for Naprzód Janów, TKH Toruń and STS Sanok. For three seasons, he has been the goalkeeper of EC Będzin Zagłębie Sosnowiec. Despite being an active goalkeeper, Patrik also trains goalkeepers, being a professional in his field and a favorite of young adepts of this position.
Marcel Kotuła
Goalkeeping coach
Raised by Zagłębie Sosnowiec and a former extraliga goalkeeper who represented Zagłębie Sosnowiec, SMS Katowice and the Polish U18 and U20 national teams. He is a young, ambitious coach with a great passion for hockey, who perfectly complements and cooperates with Patrik Spesný, creating a harmonious training duo. He is currently focusing on the development of young goalkeepers as a coach at UKS Zagłębie Sosnowiec, sharing his experience and knowledge to support the next generation of talented goalkeepers
Wojtek Milan
Group coach
Two-time Polish Champion and winner of the Polish Cup with his parent club from Sanok, former player of Cracovia Kraków, TKH Toruń and Haringey Greyhounds. Currently a coach at SMS Toruń, MKS Sokoły Toruń and assistant of the Polish U18 national team, leading club teams to successes, including gold at the Polish Championships in the junior category. Associated with the Ziętara Hockey School since 2013.
Bartek Stępień
Group coach
Raised by Polonia Bytom and former player of the Polish youth national team, with which he participated in three World Championships. He won a bronze medal at the Polish Championships with Polonia. He began his coaching career in 2016, working with the youngest youth groups in Bytom. As a youth coach, he already enjoys such successes as bronze and silver medal at the Polish U-16 Championships. Since the 2024/2025 season, he has served as head coach of the Polish U-16 national team. An ambitious and knowledge-hungry trainer, he has been working with the Ziętara Field hockey School since 2023, sharing his experience and passion for field hockey.
Łukasz Zachariasz
Group coach
A former player in the Ekstraklasa and the Polish national team, a graduate of Zagłębie Sosnowiec, where he ended his career in 2016. A two-time participant in the U18 and U20 World Championships, he won a bronze medal with the youth national team. He played 13 times in the senior Polish national team. After ending his coaching career, he has been training young people in Sosnowiec, and his sons continue the family hockey tradition. He has been associated with the Ziętara Hockey School since 2018.
Łukasz Podsiadło
Group coach
A graduate of Zagłębie Sosnowiec, he was a player in top league teams such as Naprzód Janów, GKS Katowice and KH Energa Toruń. As a coach, he led youth groups in Sosnowiec and Toruń, and since 2021 he has been an assistant coach in the top league team from Toruń. Since 2022, he has also been an assistant coach of the U18 national team. He has been associated with the Ziętara Hockey School for years, constantly developing his coaching skills.
Aleksander Gniewek
Group coach
A pupil of Zagłębie Sosnowiec and a graduate of the School of Sports Mastery in Sosnowiec. Two-time Polish Champion in the CLJ category (2013 and 2016) and two-time Polish Champion of the first league with Zagłębie Sosnowiec and Naprzód Janów. While still a player, he began working as a youth coach in his parent club, where he still trains young hockey players. As a coach, he won the Polish Championship in the U-12 category with UKS Zagłębie Sosnowiec. Since 2024, he has been an assistant to the U-16 National Team. He has been associated with the Ziętara Hockey School since 2022.
Łukasz Dybaś
Group coach
A graduate of BS Polonia Bytom, a former player who won the bronze medal of the Polish Championship with the Polonia Bytom team in the Polish Ekstraliga. Currently a coach of youth groups and provincial teams, where he passionately passes on his experience and passion to young hockey players.
Julka Zielińska
Group coach
A graduate of MUKS Naprzod Janów, who represented the club until 2019, playing in both the boys' and women's teams. In the 2018/2019 season, she won the Slovak Championship with the Popradskie Lisky team, playing in the Slovak Women's Extraliga. For five seasons, she represented the Finnish club Kiekko-Espoo, winning 2 gold and 2 silver medals in the Finnish Women's Championship and gold with the U20 team. She is currently the first Polish woman to play in NCAA D1 at Bemidji State University. A representative of Poland, previously in the U18 team, and currently a senior. She joined the Ziętara School Hockey team in 2024
Jakub Maciejewski
Off-ice coach
Personal trainer and motor preparation trainer, working with the senior national women's ice hockey team. On a daily basis, he conducts training for professional athletes and amateurs, and also teaches future personal trainers at Teb Edukacja in Tychy. As a former ice hockey goalkeeper, he won many medals and participated in training camps for the Polish U18 and U20 teams. His greatest achievement is the Polish Senior Championship with GKS Tychy in the 2019-2020 season. He uses the experience gained in various sports from an early age to constantly raise the bar for himself and his players.
Pola Weiner
Mental trainer
A sports psychologist with extensive experience, cooperating with the Polish Tennis Association and Ziętara Hockey School since 2016, when mental training was introduced. She runs workshops on sports psychology and mental training, is a lecturer at postgraduate studies and co-author of publications on the psychology of achievement. Her work combines her passion for sports and film, supporting players in achieving success.
Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 is a unique event that combines intensive hockey training with a unique opportunity to develop technical skills.
From July 6 to July 11, 100 players born in 2010–2018, divided into three training groups, will have the opportunity to improve their skills under the supervision of the best coaches, including a world-class specialist who will fly in especially from Canada.
During the camp, morning training sessions will be led by Steve Baek – an outstanding coach from Canada, the birthplace of hockey. Steve Baek is the owner of an excellent hockey school, where he trains athletes that play in the NHL, KHL and OHL – the best leagues in the world. This is the only opportunity this year to train in Poland under the watchful eye of such a valued specialist!
This camp is dedicated to developing skating technique, stick technique and shot efficiency. Participants will have the chance to take their skills to the next level in an atmosphere of professionalism and passion.
For whom?
For players who want
to improve their technical skills
Camp is ideal for hockey players who want to focus on improving their skating, stick technique and shooting efficiency.
Dla osób gotowych na ciężką pracę
Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 is a place for those who are motivated to put in the effort and raise their skills to a new level.
Dla sportowców na każdym poziomie zaawansowania
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, the camp program is tailored to help everyone reach the next level.
For those looking for inspiration and motivation
Meetings with an outstanding coach, such as Steve Baek, and cooperation with peers from Poland and abroad create an environment conducive to development and building a passion for sports.
For those who want to prepare for the new season
Intensive training and a comprehensive camp program will help you enter the upcoming season in excellent shape, both physically and mentally.
Join Ziętara International
Skills Camp #2 and show what you're made of!
Benefits of participating in Ziętara International Skills Camp #2
Development and improvement of technical hockey skills
1
Training with an outstanding and respected trainer
Possibility of working under the supervision of Steve Baek, a coach from Canada who prepares players to play in the best leagues in the world.
2
Unique lectures by Steve Baek
3
Perfect preparation for the hockey season
4
Development regardless of skill level
5
Comprehensive
development
The program combines intensive on-ice training, off-ice activities and thematic workshops to ensure comprehensive preparation.
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First Minute
EUR -75
Skills International Camp #2 6/07‑11/07/2025
Price with accommodation
EUR 775
EUR 850
Accommodation at the Holiday Inn****: Comfortable rooms in one of the best hotels in the region.
11 ice training sessions: Intensive training conducted by the best coaches, focused on technique and tactics of the game.
5 off-ice/stick technique training sessions: Supplementary training sessions focusing on improving stick technique and general physical fitness.
Full board: Three balanced meals a day and snacks between training sessions to provide energy for the entire day.
Thematic workshops: Educational activities supporting the mental development and sports knowledge of participants.
Sports Index: Individual assessment of each participant's performance level to help track progress.
A T-shirt for each participant: A souvenir that will stay with participants long after the camp ends.
Meetings with special guests: Meetings with current Polish national team players and former Polish hockey legends – a unique opportunity to get inspired and learn from the best!
Trip to the Aquapark: A moment of relaxation and integration outside the ice rink.
Personal accident insurance: Guaranteed safety of participants throughout the duration of the camp.
Water during the camp: Constant access to water to maintain adequate hydration during training.
24/7 coaching support: Professional coaching staff ensuring safety, support and motivation throughout the camp.
Bus transportation during the camp: Comfortable transport ensuring easy movement between training facilities
Daily mental training classes: Meetings with a sports psychologist, conducted according to a proprietary program for young hockey players, to support mental development and preparation for sports challenges.
Snack room: A place with snacks between training sessions, where participants can find fruit, yogurt and other high-value snacks.
First Minute
EUR -75
Skills International Camp #2 6/07‑11/07/2025
Price without accommodation
EUR 625
EUR 660
11 ice training sessions: Intensive training conducted by the best coaches, focused on technique and tactics of the game.
5 off-ice/stick technique training sessions: Supplementary training sessions focusing on improving stick technique and general physical fitness.
Full board: Dwa pełnowartościowe posiłki dziennie (obiad i kolacja) oraz przekąski między treningami, aby zapewnić energię na cały dzień.
Thematic workshops: Educational activities supporting the mental development and sports knowledge of participants.
Sports Index: Individual assessment of each participant's performance level to help track progress.
A T-shirt for each participant: A souvenir that will stay with participants long after the camp ends.
Meetings with special guests: Meetings with current Polish national team players and former Polish hockey legends – a unique opportunity to get inspired and learn from the best!
Trip to the Aquapark: A moment of relaxation and integration outside the ice rink.
Personal accident insurance: Guaranteed safety of participants throughout the duration of the camp.
Water during the camp: Constant access to water to maintain adequate hydration during training.
24/7 coaching support: Professional coaching staff ensuring safety, support and motivation throughout the camp.
Bus transportation during the camp: Comfortable transport ensuring easy movement between training facilities
Daily mental training classes: Meetings with a sports psychologist, conducted according to a proprietary program for young hockey players, to support mental development and preparation for sports challenges.
Snack room: A place with snacks between training sessions, where participants can find fruit, yogurt and other high-value snacks.
Reservation process step by step
Online booking
Down payment – EUR 250
Within 3 days of making your reservation, make a down payment to confirm your spot at the camp.
Remember! In order to receive the discount, the payment must be made by the appropriate date of the applicable discount!
Confirmation and participation agreement
After the payment is credited, you will receive two emails:
- Mail 1: Automatic confirmation of the crediting of the down payment.
- Mail 2: Participation agreement and conditions of participation.
30 days before the camp starts
You will receive:
- A detailed program of the camp.
- Supporting information on participant preparation.
- A qualification card, which must be completed, legibly scanned and returned within 3 days from its receipt.
Pricing Policy - Discounts and Terms
Secure your spot at the camp today!
Reserve your spot at the camp using our clearly defined discount schedule. The sooner you book, the more you save.
Important rules:
- Down payment that qualifies for a discount:
- To benefit from the applicable discount, please make the down payment during the relevant promotional period.
- In case of failure to record the down payment on time, the price changes according to the schedule to the price from next price threshold.
- Fixed rules:
- The price schedule is strictly defined, and each discount is valid only during its specified period.
- Once the promotional period has elapsed, the price automatically increases according to schedule.
- Why is it worth booking in advance?
- You can save up to EUR 100 when booking in December and January!
- The earliest registration is a guarantee of the best price and a place at the camp.
Payment Terms
- Final confirmation of participation in the camp depends on the down payment of EUR 250 within 3 days of the reservation.
- Failure to make the down payment within the specified time may result in cancellation of the reservation.
Transfer details
Hokejowa Szkoła Ziętary sp. z o.o.
ul. Gorczańska 40, 34-400 Nowy Targ
- Bank Millennium (PLN account):
63 1160 2202 0000 0002 9528 2705 - Bank Millennium (EUR account):
PL 82 1160 2202 0000 0002 9528 2848
SWIFT/BIC: BIGBPLPW
Transfer title
- Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 + child's name and surname
If the reservation is made during the discount period, please add the discount name in the transfer title as well
accommodation facility
Holiday Inn Hotel**** in Dąbrowa Górnicza
The Holiday Inn is a four-star hotel that provides comfortable conditions for the participants of Ziętara International Skills Camp #2. It is conveniently located just 10 minutes by coach from the training facilities.
The players are accommodated in modern two- and three-person rooms, providing full comfort and rest after intensive training. We also have three spacious conference rooms at our disposal, which are ideal as a place for thematic workshops and mental training.
The Holiday Inn is connected to Aquapark Nemo, where camp participants can regenerate and relax after a day full of challenges. This combination of comfort and attractions makes it the best hotel in the area.
Particularly noteworthy are the meals offered at the hotel, which are of high quality and variety. Particularly outstanding are the rich and carefully prepared breakfasts, providing energy for the whole day.
The Holiday Inn Hotel is a place that perfectly combines functionality with comfort, guaranteeing participants the highest standard of stay.
accommodation facility
ArcelorMittal Park
ArcelorMittal Park in Sosnowiec is the most modern ice rink in Poland, which was opened in the summer of 2023. It is a venue that meets the highest standards, enabling the organisation of world-class camps.
The entire complex consists of three impressive facilities: an ice rink, a sports hall and a football stadium. Modern changing rooms, storage facilities and infrastructure provide our participants with comfort and perfect conditions for training.
During the Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 our groups have access to the entire infrastructure, including spacious, modern changing rooms, which make a huge impression on both the players and their parents.
ArcelorMittal Park is a place that combines excellent functionality with the highest quality, allowing participants to fully focus on developing their hockey skills.
Attractions and program at the
Ziętara International Skills Camp #2
A varied program – intensive training
and interesting attractions
Participants of Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 can count on a unique program that combines sports development with unforgettable attractions. Each group (A, B, C) has a tailored schedule of classes, ensuring maximum development and integration.
Check out what we have prepared!
Sports training
and skill development
Morning ice training
Improving technique, skating and game tactics under the watchful eye of our coaches. Trainings adapted to the age group.
Stick technique training
Precise exercises to improve stick and puck control, taking place at the “crown” of the ice rink on specially prepared boards
Second training session on ice
Continued work on individual and team skills. Training tailored to age group
Mental training
Off-ice training
Bodyweight workout (A, B)
Continued work on individual and team skills. Training tailored to age group
Boxing training
Warm-Up Box (A, B)
Video Theory (A, B)
Analysis of match recordings to better understand game technique and strategy.
Attractions and integration
Football tournament
Skills “Competition” (B, C)
Nemo Aquapark (A, B, C)
Ziętara Cup (A, B, C)
Evening Cinema (C)
Evening Quiz (B, C)
Player of the Day
End of camp
Official farewell match (A, B, C)
With full sound system and the atmosphere of a professional event.
Farewell barbecue (A, B, C)
A joint summary of the camp in a relaxed and family atmosphere.
Thanks to such a diverse programme, participants not only develop their hockey skills, but also make friends, gain new experiences and enjoy unforgettable moments. Ziętara Camp is more than just training - it's a real hockey adventure!
Camp highlights
FAQ
Ziętara International Skills Camp #2
Who is this camp for?
How long is the camp and where is it held?
Ziętara International Skills Camp #2 runs from 6 to 11 July 2025. Trainings take place in the most modern facility in Poland – ArcelorMittal Park in Sosnowiec, and accommodation is provided by the four-star Holiday Inn Hotel in Dąbrowa Górnicza.
What does the first day of camp look like?
The players assemble at the ArcelorMittal Park ice rink in Sosnowiec. Each participant meets their group coaches and settles in the locker room and then takes their hotel luggage. Once accommodated, there is an opportunity to sharpen the skates. At 12:00 there is a welcome meeting where the camp program and objectives are discussed. Afterwards, the players are placed under the supervision of the coaches.
Can there be changes in groups during the camp?
Can a child who does not speak Polish participate in the camp?
How does the accommodation take place?
Is the camp registered with the education authority?
Yes, each camp is reported to the education authority. If parents need confirmation, they can submit such a request to the camp manager on the first day or send an inquiry by e-mail.
Can I receive an invoice for the camp?
Yes, you only need to provide full invoice details. The invoice will be sent by email or can be collected on the last day of the camp from the manager
Can a parent stay at the campsite?
Parents can watch all on-ice practices from the stands, but they are not allowed in the locker rooms or hotel rooms.
How do the stationary and walk-in options differ?
The stationary option includes the entire camp package, including accommodation. In this option, parents leave the player on the first day and pick them up on the last. The walk-in option does not include accommodation – the player reports for morning training, and the parent picks them up around 9:00 p.m.
What does goalkeeping training at the camp look like?
Goalkeepers train in their own groups A, B or C, and their training program is developed by specialist goalkeeping coaches. Part of the morning sessions are dedicated exclusively to goalkeepers. During off-ice training, goalkeepers have separate sessions tailored to their needs. There are a maximum of five goalkeepers in one goalkeeping group.
Can a child taking medication participate in the camp?
Can a child with food allergies participate in the camp?
Yes, food allergies or special dietary needs must be reported on the qualification form. The kitchen staff will adapt the menu to the individual needs of the participant.
