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Even that idea about establishing a beach volleyball club came about much earlier; club has been founded on February 24, 2003 by two beach volleyball enthusiasts: Vladimir Jolic and Dejan Kljajic.
As in every beginning, gathering new members was hard, especially since at that present time many people did not have an understanding of beach volleyball as a sport, but merely as an outdoor activity and recreation.
This particular way of thinking was not received as discouragement and even that we did not enjoy support of our surrounding, we have continued with the same eagerness and passion.
Soon, being led by our determination and willpower, we became one of the leading Beach Volleyballs clubs in Croatia in terms of organization and competition. We have competed in all major tournaments through out Croatia including some tournaments abroad (Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic) and World Series tournaments. We also have organized successful tournaments across Croatia were majority of them were of humanitarian nature (fundraising for the “Goljak” center and de-mining).
In comparison to the early beginning when Club was founded, club currently holds membership with 32 members (16 seniors and 16 female juniors). However, number of new applications for membership is constantly on the raise. By self financing, we have also started School of Beach Volleyball for kids, which is active during whole summer. Club has also invested into education of coaches Maja Piscetek and Vladimir Jolic.
KOP Vrapce is also a founder of Zagreb Beach Volleyball Association which is the only association of that kind in Croatia. In 2005, we have initiated state league, which usually is not a practice in the world. In both organizations, we have members who represent our club. Club is run by President Mr. Dejan Kljajic, Igor Franic – vice president, and Marina Madjarevic – secretary.
From the moment that club was founded, club is acting independently. At the very beginning, club had a budget of about 30 euros, which was invested in purchasing a stamp and into establishing club policies (Klupski Statut). Soon after, we have received a donation, where Mr. Sasa Ivicek from VIPnet has donated much needed equipment: Volleyball net, lines, volleyballs, and sportswear. Company FIBIS every year donates volleyballs and helps out with transportation. Company Rados Group is our sponsor which ensures that our members have free usage of gym facilities and other facilities of their Sports center. Atlantic Trade donates sufficient quantities of MULTIPOWER products, T-shirts and other equipment.
Today’s yearly club budget is approx 3,500.00 euros. Unfortunately, that amount is not adequate to support expenses of transportation of our members to the tournaments and competitions, so we still are very much depended on donations coming from other people and companies.
Therefore, if you think that you can and are willing to help, please forward your payments according to below payment details:
1. Payments within Croatia
- via general payment order to account number 2360000-1101643546
2. Outside Croatia
- Bank Name: Zagrebačka banka dd
- Swift Code: ZABAHR2X
- Recepient / Account Holder KOP Vrapce
- Address of the recepient: Potok 57, 10090 Zagreb, Croatia, Europe
- IBAN HR1023600001101643546
Some of the more important club accomplishments:
- 08.07.2007.
- ZAGREB OPEN, Commemoration of UNIVERSIDE GAMES 1987, Jarun Zagreb
1st Place – Women
- 23.02.2007.
- INDOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OF ZAGREB – Zagrebacki Velesajam
2nd Place
- 21.02.2007.
- SPORT AND BOAT SHOW – International Tournament for Women, Zagrebacki Velesajam
3rd Place
- 04.08.2006.
- National Cup
Finals - Women
- 16.07.2006.
- National Cup
1st Beach Volleyball national league;
3rd place
- 27.09.2006.
- National Cup
"VIP tour 2006" Women Junior Cup
2nd place
- 30.05 -04.06.2006.
- "SWATCH WORLD TOUR '06" Zagreb
Two of our club teams are representing Croatia
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