SPORT IN SPISSKA NOVA VES – past and present

Which sports club is the oldest in SNV?

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Answer explanation

Shooting club was founded in 1868. In the same year pool club started, too.

These two clubs instigated upsurge of sports, e.g. figure skating, tennis and football.

When was the ice rink built?

• 1958

• 1972

• 1969

• 1947

Answer explanation

The stadium was in the process of building since spring of 1972. It was opened on December 18. Capacity of the stadium is around 5500.

Thanks to which sport did Július Hudáček become famous?

(a)  

Answer explanation

He is a hockey goaltender. His carrier started in HK SNV. Then he played for different clubs in Europe.

Which extraordinary sport was played in our town?

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Answer explanation

We have no specific facts about it, but Lenka knows the founder of this club personally.

For what sport was stadium Tatran built?

• football

• ice hockey

• tennis

• athletics

Answer explanation

For more than a year, stadium was in reconstruction. It was opened again in September. There is a football field in the middle, but it´s designated mainly for athletics.

How do students call football stadium by Hornád?

(a)  

Answer explanation

In the past, one of the club´s names was also Lokomotíva. People got used to it and this name has stuck to the stadium.

How many sports clubs do we have?

Answer explanation

Some of them are operated by the town, but we also have private clubs. That´s why it's hard to tell exact number, but we have found around 23.

Which club was the most successful in season 2020/2021?

• VK Spišská

  Nová Ves

• FBK Kométa SNV

• BK Spišskí Rytieri

• FK NOVES

Answer explanation

Spišskí Rytieri had a very successful season. In one year they won Slovak Cup and also became champions in Slovak Basketball League.

Which of the sports below is not supported in Spišská Nová Ves?

• scuba diving

• biathlon

• handball

• squash

Answer explanation

Besides these, we have other interesting sports options in the town: box, chess, short track, yoga, parachuting...

Is sport in SNV well-developed ? What do you think?

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• Bad 👎👎

Answer explanation

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