Golden Adriatic water polo camp by Ivan Buljubašić
Overview
Makarska
14 – 18 years
Intermediate
Overnight Camp
Golden Adriatic water polo camp is led and organized by Ivan Buljubašić, Olympics, World Championship and European Championship gold medalist and Mihovil Marinović, Masters European Championship gold medalist. Camp delivers a world-class experience for players of all skill levels, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Adriatic Sea and the majestic Biokovo Mountain. The camp features two professional water polo courts located directly in front of the [PLACES] Dalmacija by Valamar hotel, offering a unique combination of top-quality training and stunning seaside scenery.
Led by experienced international coaches, the program blends high-intensity water polo sessions with exciting recreational activities, cultural exploration, and team-building adventures along Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian coast. The Golden Adriatic Camp offers the ultimate blend of elite water polo training, adventure, and Dalmatian hospitality — a unique opportunity to grow as an athlete while enjoying one of the Adriatic’s most beautiful destinations.
Good to know
Daily camp, duration: 4 h/day
Croatian, English, Italian, Spanish
For details about the price, please contact the camp organizer.
Accomodation is not included
Airport–hotel and hotel–airport transportation is optional and not included in the price. Transportation to excursions and to a nearby city for the match is included in the price.
Parental supervision is required for participants under 18.
Max no. of participants - 20
- Important informations
- Professional Training Environment: Two full-size water polo courts right by the sea, providing the perfect setting for skill development, technique refinement, and tactical instruction.
- Technical & Tactical Sessions: Comprehensive training focused on fundamentals, advanced gameplay strategies, and position-specific development.
- Competitive Matches: Friendly games against local Croatian clubs or intra-squad scrimmages to put new skills into practice.
- Adventure & Excursions: Tours including the Skywalk Biokovo and island excursions to Hvar or Brač — combining sport with unforgettable natural experiences.
- Team Building & Relaxation: Group activities, social evenings, and leisure time at Valamar’s beachfront facilities, ensuring a balanced and memorable stay.
Accomodation
For full camp experience, book Valamar accomodation
Schedule
Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the hotel (optional)
Meet with the coaches and Easy swim-off training session from 6 PM to 8 PM
Training day and special session
Morning training session from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Speech by an Olympic gold medalist on how to become an elite Olympic water polo player, discussing the essence of the game and the commitment required from 5 PM to 5:45 PM.
Short training session from 6 PM to 7 PM followed by a game with a local team
from 7 PM to 8 PM.
Skywalk adventure
Departure for the Skywalk Tour on top of Mount Biokovo.
Afternoon training session from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Match day
Morning training session from 9AM to 11AM
Transfer to the nerby town of Podgora or Igrane at 8 PM for a friendly match against the local team at the 9 PM
Dinner at a local Podgora tavern
Training day
Morning training session from 10 AM - 11 AM
Afternoon training session from 6 PM - 8 PM
Island tour and match
In the morning, departure by boat to the islands of Hvar and Brač
Visit the island of Hvar (the town of Jelsa)
Lunch on the boat.
Visit the island of Brač and Croatia’s most famous beach, Zlatni Rat
Return by boat to Makarska and a friendly match against the local team
Last training sessions
Morning training session from 9 AM - 11 AM
Afternoon training session from 6PM - 8 PM
Departure
Transfer from hotel to airport. (optional)
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