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Introducing Young People to Cold-Water Swimming
On Wednesday 7 December, we held our very first “Children, meet cold water…” event. Club chairman Tomáš Prokop and several other experienced cold-water swimmers welcomed…
Autumn Club Trial and Campfire
On 25 September 2016, I. PKO’s cold-water swimmers gathered for their traditional meeting ahead of the 2016/2017 winter season. As usual, it had three parts:…
Spring Club Trial and Campfire
Our spring and autumn club trials have become a tradition, giving I. PKO Praha swimmers and invited members of the public a chance to compare…
Czech Winter Swimming Breaststroke Championships: Prague 2016
On Saturday 5 March 2016, I. PKO Praha organised the Czech Winter Swimming Breaststroke Championships. Our swimmers performed superbly on home ground, taking home more…
Invitation to a Campfire and Club Trial
At the start of the winter season, we traditionally combine a working party, club trial and campfire. Club members and the public are invited to…
Invitation to Our Christmas Cold-Water Swimming Celebration
I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 66th Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava. The oldest and best-known…
Campfire, 24 June 2012
Our traditional pre-summer campfire followed immediately after the club trial. This little gallery captures the atmosphere of our get-together. Photos: Ivan Landa
Braník Ice 2012 — Ladislav Nicek Memorial
The tenth anniversary edition of our competition was also the first Ladislav Nicek Memorial. Interest was strong, with 151 competitors. Conditions were truly wintry; to…
Invitation to Braník Ice, 4 February 2012
The tenth anniversary of our competition will also be the first Ladislav Nicek Memorial. Last year’s Braník Ice was Laďa’s final competition; he died in…
Cold-Water Swimmers’ Baptism 2012
I. PKO Praha’s traditional swimmers’ baptism took place on Sunday 8 January 2012. The weather was less traditional: air at 4°C, water at 5°C, cloudy…