That’s what it was like at the Winter Family Sports Holiday in Brenna!

This year we spent our winter family holiday in winter-autumn weather, but we managed! With good company, taekwon-do training and a break from everyday matters, little else is needed for happiness. 53 people took part in this edition.

Our holiday began on Sunday, 2 February, and lasted until Saturday. During that time, we managed to swim at the Aqua Park in Wisła, roast sausages around a bonfire and visit Chlebowa Chata, where we learned what life was like in the old days and got to know the life of bees. But above all, we ate delicious flatbreads, which we made ourselves with toppings of our choice. Both children and adults were happy with these attractions, which replaced the previously planned skiing trips for the first two days. As we wrote, autumn surprised us this winter. Fortunately, as we left Chlebowa Chata with full bellies, it began to snow—and heavily. Hope for some fun on the slopes returned!

 

On Wednesday, it was time for skiing! From that day until the end of the stay, we went to the slopes after breakfast. For the first two days, we skied on the slope in Wisła. Only there were the conditions good enough for experienced skiers to enjoy skiing, while beginners did not have major difficulties learning. On the last day, we went to the slope in Brenna, near the resort. It was a real test of character. Just after we arrived, it began to rain, and only the toughest participants remained on the slope. During all our time on the slopes, coach Karolina ran a ski school. There were 2 groups—beginners and improving—so that everyone could return from the camp with new skills.

 

It was the same during taekwon-do training. Małe Smoki trained their fitness and technique with coach Kamila. For some, this was quite a challenge, as the training sessions lasted 1 hour, rather than the usual 30 or 45 minutes. At the same time, the parents worked up a sweat on the mat, training alternately under coaches Ludwik and Michał. Some started attending training sessions after the camp! Duże Smoki trained kicks and worked on their technique to enter the new season with energy. Advanced training sessions under coach Mikołaj sometimes took place in the evenings.