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POLAND 2013

Olsztyn is a beautiful capital city of the War-mia and Mazury region, which is a major hub of the North-East of Poland and an excellent base for to-

monuments that bear witness to a long and rich hi-story of this city, founded about 1353. Olsztyn is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, surrounded by numerous lakes and forests.

-dąg and Kortówka. In the city are now 15 lakes,

total area of lakes in Olsztyn is about 720 ha (8.15%

to the year 1334, when Heinrich von Luther founded at the bend of the river Lyna a wooden watchtower, giving it the name of Allenstein (Castle of Lyna, Alna means „action”, the Prussian name Lyna). Civic rights and the name „Allenstein” (for the Poles was Holstin and later Olstyn, but pronounced the name like today - Olsztyn) were granted on October 31, 1353 by the Warmian diocesan head.

Olsztyn mia and Mazury region, which is a major hub of the North-East of Poland and an excellent base for to

monuments that bear witness to a long and rich history of this city, founded about 1353. Olsztyn is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, surrounded by numerous lakes and forests.

dąg and Kortówka. In the city are now 15 lakes,

total area of lakes in Olsztyn is about 720 ha (8.15%

to the year 1334, when Heinrich von Luther founded at the bend of the river Lyna a wooden watchtower, giving it the name of Allenstein (Castle of Lyna, Alna means „action”, the Prussian name Lyna). Civic rights and the name „Allenstein” (for the Poles was Holstin and later Olstyn, but pronounced the name like today - Olsztyn) were granted on October 31, 1353 by the Warmian diocesan head.

Olsztyn

University ofWarmia and Mazury University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn was established September 1. It combines tradition:

-nology, College of Education thirty years and more than 450 years of theological education in Warmia.

-ding about 2,000 teachers, of whom 214 have ti-tles of professor, and a further 279 postdocto-

thousand. students, 400 doctoral students and over. 3.6 thousand of postgraduate programs.

gain comprehensive education including in the scien-ces: the humanities, pedagogical, theological, artistic, legal, veterinary, agricultural, technical, biological, economic and mathematical, and from the acade-mic year 2008/2009 also on the Faculty of Medicine. Courses Taught at the University proposes candi-dates for the academic 2011/12 56 courses (inclu-ding 6 new ones) and 3 makrokierunki), PhD in 16 disciplines and 138 forms of postgraduate studies. In 2011 the university ended up abo-ut 6.4 thousand. graduates of full-ti-me and about three thousand. time studies.

and the quality of education made by the State Ac-creditation Commission, industry and environ-

University ofWarmia and Mazury was established September 1. It combines tradition:

nology, College of Education thirty years and more than 450 years of theological education in Warmia.

ding about 2,000 teachers, of whom 214 have titles of professor, and a further 279 postdocto

thousand. students, 400 doctoral students and over. 3.6 thousand of postgraduate programs.

gain comprehensive education including in the sciences: the humanities, pedagogical, theological, artistic, legal, veterinary, agricultural, technical, biological, economic and mathematical, and from the academic year 2008/2009 also on the Faculty of Medicine.Courses Taught at the University proposes candidates for the academic 2011/12 56 courses (including 6 new ones) and 3 makrokierunki), PhD in 16 disciplines and 138 forms of postgraduate studies.In 2011 the university ended up about 6.4 thousand. graduates of full-time and about three thousand. time studies.

and the quality of education made by the State Accreditation Commission, industry and environ

Commission of the Association of Faculties of Ve-terinary Medicine found that our Faculty of Ve-terinary Medicine with European standards of education. In Europe there are 120 veterinary de-partments. Committee received a positive asses-sment of just 38, including UWM veterinary studies.

With its 16 faculties, 11 has full academic rights, the right to confer academic degrees postdoc-

awarded by the 16 departments in 22 disciplines.

University of Warmia and Mazury is not only well-developed science, is also a thriving center ‚Cul-

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atre Student „Caesar”, Academic Scuba Diving Club

Noteworthy are the successful student--athletes. Men’s volleyball team AZS UWM Olsz-tyn - is an award-champions, runners-up and

-tions (gold, silver and bronze medals) in the co-untry is covered by our athletes in taekwondo, sailing, athletics, badminton and horse riding.

Most of the research and teaching facilities and student dormitories are located in Kortowo - Olsztyn district, which is the independent campus. Campus managed by the Foundation of the Univer-sity of Warmia and Mazury, „Zak”) is one of the most

Commission of the Association of Faculties of Ve-terinary Medicine found that our Faculty of Ve-terinary Medicine with European standards of education. In Europe there are 120 veterinary de-partments. Committee received a positive asses-sment of just 38, including UWM veterinary studies.

With its 16 faculties, 11 has full academic rights, the right to confer academic degrees postdoc-

awarded by the 16 departments in 22 disciplines.

University of Warmia and Mazury is not only well-developed science, is also a thriving center ‚Cul-

--

atre Student „Caesar”, Academic Scuba Diving Club „Skorpena”

Noteworthy are the successful student--athletes. Men’s volleyball team AZS UWM Olsz-tyn - is an award-champions, runners-up and

-tions (gold, silver and bronze medals) in the co-untry is covered by our athletes in taekwondo, sailing, athletics, badminton and horse riding.

Most of the research and teaching facilities and student dormitories are located in Kortowo - Olsztyn district, which is the independent campus. Campus managed by the Foundation of the Univer-sity of Warmia and Mazury, „Zak”) is one of the most beautifully located academic centers in Poland.

Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn administers 12 resi-dences in which 3,476 students live on a permanent basis. 747 places are located in two halls of residence located in the city and 2,729 in 10 halls located thro-ughout the campus named Kortowo. We also have a canteen with a total of 596 seats. Our goal is, within a few years, to improve the living conditions of our students.

thanks to partial or fundamental repairs and moder-

recent thermal modernization is coming to an end, which will eventually help to reduce both operating costs and reduce environmental pollution.

In order to increase the level of knowledge acquired by students, our dormitories are equipped with Internet access. At the same time, taking care of the physical development of our students, we create and equip gyms in our halls of residence. Under the slogan „university without borders” in dorms, we gra-dually adjust them to suit the disabled.

Accommodation and catering (Foundation ZAK)

Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn administers 12 residences in which 3,476 students live on a permanent basis. 747 places are located in two halls of residence located in the city and 2,729 in 10 halls located throughout the campus named Kortowo. We also have a canteen with a total of 596 seats. Our goal is, within a few years, to improve the living conditions of our students.

thanks to partial or fundamental repairs and moder

recent thermal modernization is coming to an end, which will eventually help to reduce both operating costs and reduce environmental pollution.

acquired by students, our dormitories are equipped with Internet access. At the same time, taking care of the physical development of our students, we create and equip gyms in our halls of residence. Under the slogan „university without borders” in dorms, we gradually adjust them to suit the disabled.

Accommodation and catering (Foundation ZAK)

Aquasfera

Sports „Aquasfera” manages the Sports and Recre-ation Centre in Olsztyn, whose mission is the de-velopment of free time residents of Olsztyn and its guests and to provide more and more varied forms of relaxation, recreation and competitive sports oppor-tunities during organized events.

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of an Olympic pool, a warmed-up swimming pool, some recreation, wellness facilities - Hooray Medical

Aquarius Cafe, a sports store - Aqua Boutique and an underground parking, includes one of Europe’s Olym-pic swimming pool (50mx25m), a pool for warm-up and learning to swim (25mx8,5m), the audience for more than 1,500 people and a grandstand for riders

swimming competitions, sports pools by members of sports clubs and individual athletes.

pool is divided into two smaller ones. Of particular interest and convenience are two movable bottoms of

Aquasferaopened 01/03/2012

Sports „Aquasfera” manages the Sports and Recreation Centre in Olsztyn, whose mission is the development of free time residents of Olsztyn and its guests and to provide more and more varied forms of relaxation, recreation and competitive sports opportunities during organized events.

of an Olympic pool, a warmed-up swimming pool, some recreation, wellness facilities - Hooray Medical

Aquarius Cafe, a sports store - Aqua Boutique and an underground parking, includes one of Europe’s Olympic swimming pool (50mx25m), a pool for warm-up and learning to swim (25mx8,5m), the audience for more than 1,500 people and a grandstand for riders

swimming competitions, sports pools by members of sports clubs and individual athletes.

pool is divided into two smaller ones. Of particular interest and convenience are two movable bottoms of

Aquasferaopened 01/03/2012

the pool sized 25m x 10m for changing its depth and

the Olympic swimming pool can be converted into a great recreational area with a total area of 1,250 m2, consisting of an area for toddlers, children and youth, aqua aerobics and water sports. Such solutions will

-ekdays. At other times, the Olympic swimming pool will serve swimming enthusiasts of sports clubs and

underwater massage, water jets, water cascade and -

stions for children: children’s pool, two twisted al-most 120-foot slide and a lot of accessories and games for the whole family. Additional attractions included in the ticket price are the three warming sauna: dry, wet and infrared, sunny meadow, experience showers

Among the wide range of services provided -

vities organized, including swimming lessons, diving -

jogging, aqua yoga, Zumba aqua, aqua cycling, aqua dance, aqua shape (for ladies and gents), hydrorobik,

aqua noodle workout, aqua body pump, aqua senior and aqua aerobics for pregnant women.

young children; it has a family locker room to change children’s napkins, and rooms mothers and children.

sanitary and welfare facilities). Aquasfera is a perfect place for swimming, water relaxation, health and le-isure!

the pool sized 25m x 10m for changing its depth and

the Olympic swimming pool can be converted into a great recreational area with a total area of 1,250 m2, consisting of an area for toddlers, children and youth, aqua aerobics and water sports. Such solutions will

-ekdays. At other times, the Olympic swimming pool will serve swimming enthusiasts of sports clubs and training sessions.

underwater massage, water jets, water cascade and -

stions for children: children’s pool, two twisted al-most 120-foot slide and a lot of accessories and games for the whole family. Additional attractions included in the ticket price are the three warming sauna: dry, wet and infrared, sunny meadow, experience showers and refreshing ice fountain.

Among the wide range of services provided -

vities organized, including swimming lessons, diving -

jogging, aqua yoga, Zumba aqua, aqua cycling, aqua dance, aqua shape (for ladies and gents), hydrorobik,

aqua noodle workout, aqua body pump, aqua senior and aqua aerobics for pregnant women.

young children; it has a family locker room to change children’s napkins, and rooms mothers and children.

sanitary and welfare facilities). Aquasfera is a perfect place for swimming, water relaxation, health and le-isure!

Index trough - to improve swimming - has the follo-

Basin for swimming has the following dimensions:

Jacuzzi, dry sauna and wet. Training rooms.

Index trough - to improve swimming - has the follo-wing dimensions:• Length: 25 m• width: 21 m• Depth: 1.35 - 2 m• Number of tracks: 8Basin for swimming has the following dimensions:• Length: 12.5 m• width: 6 m• Depth: 0.9 m

Jacuzzi, dry sauna and wet. Training rooms.

UWM poolopened 03/02/2012

Academic Divers Club SKORPENA -ty years Skorpena has organized the biggest events in Poland and the second one in Europe for divers called ‚Skorpenowy Spływ Łyną’ (literally, Skorpena-

Olsztynfrom 2003. Moreover, Skorpena is an inven-tor and a founder of many other social events such as ‚underwater walks’ during the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (the biggest charitable event in Poland) as well as ‚women’s diving’ whose main aim

Furthermore, Skorpena partakes in a project of Olsz-tyn Aktywnie (Active Olsztyn). From the beginning of 2012, club cooperate with Freediving Poland Asso-ciation. In result, they initiate Polish Cup in Freedi-ving and Extremal Freediving Competition Under Ice with held breath called Extremall.

Freediving Pool Word Championships promoters are Freediving Poland Association and Academic Divers Club ‚Skorpena’ supported by University of Warmia and Mazuria and City Council of Olsztyn.

FREEDIVING POLAND ASSOCIATION founded

-ath-hold diving community.

-rize the breath-hold diving by organizing events such as rallies, competitions, shows, camps, workouts. One of the main goals that put the members of the Asso-ciation is also caused an increase in awareness among divers who wish to cultivate this type of underwater activity. In this regard, Associate actively and incre-asingly interacts with other diving organizations.We want to honestly show the dangers of diving ap-

and experience we gained by minimizing the possibi-lity of a hazardous situation.

-merous competitions played in pools and on the open waters. Most of the competition was played as an international events with participant from many co-untries. Most of the competition was played as a two

record status.

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