1. BROJ - hrvatski rukometni klub izviđač

Foreword
Dear reader,
In this era of information technology, you deserve to be well-informed on the situation
of playing handball in Ljubuški, which is a sport that has been played for more than 50
years in the town and, we believe, a sport that has a challenging future.
The first number of the periodical Akademija you are holding in your hands will (with its images
and words) persuade you to believe it, or at least, you will not be made disinterested reading it.
Everything started in the last days of December 2006, on the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of
the HRK ”IzviappleaË”. Namely, on that occasion the handball homo fanaticus Stanislav MuciÊ, solemnly
and publicly announced the opening of the Handball Academy. That is the most beautiful present
that the sports public of Ljubuški and wider could be given.
The modern society (sport) requires a permanent education and concern to harmonise all the
factors in creating a complete personality of a sportsman (Mens sana in corpore sano) that will be
able to meet the challenges of the contemporary society.
The basic goals of the Handball Academy are aimed at creating a person, i.e. an educated, cultured
and high-quality handball player (male or female), coach, referee, and sports journalist. A permanent
education, travelling, communication, friendships,… is what this Academy, whose goal is excellence
in the business one runs, is promoting. The homeland of a sportsman is the whole world and the
recognizable position of the town of Ljubuški on the handball map of Europe.
Our effort, challenge, knowledge and love for children were recognised, in the first place, by the
parents whose help, approvals and critiques will be precious for us in the future.
Thus, join us, be our friend, promoter and partner, now and here. You know, you can, and you
will do it.
At the end, I express my gratefulness to all those who are, in any way, “guilty” for this first
number of the periodical Akademija to catch the sight of the daylight.
President - Dean
Ivan MatiÊ, prof.
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