VK Solaris
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| Full name | Vaterpolski klub Solaris |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015; 5 years ago |
| League | Croatian League Regional League A1 |
| Team history | VK Solaris (2015–present) |
| Based in | Šibenik, Croatia |
| Arena | Bazen Crnica (Capacity: 400)[1] |
| Colours | Blue and Orange |
| President | Slaven Bogut[2] |
| Head coach | Jure Marelja |
| Website | vksolaris.hr |
Vaterpolski klub Solaris (English: Solaris Water Polo Club), commonly referred to as VK Solaris or simply Solaris, is a men's professional water polo club based in Šibenik, Croatia. As of 2021–22 season, it competes in the Croatian First League and Regional League A1.
History
The club was founded in the summer 2015 by merging former clubs VK Šibenik and VK Adriatic for the need to become a strong water polo club in Šibenik. After some problems, the merge finally came in August 2015, and the newly formed VK Solaris takes over Adriatic's place and organization, and relies on the Šibenik's tradition.[3][4][5][6]
In May 2019, the club came fifth in the Croatian First League championship, defeating POŠK by a scoreline of 20–14 on aggregate (14–5, 6–9). Winning the fifth place, Solaris secured its place in the following season of LEN Europa Cup.[7][8][9][10]
Players
Current squad
Season 2020/21
| № | Nat. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Marin Šparada | GK, C |
| 2 | | Ivan Malenica | |
| 3 | | Vice Erak | |
| 4 | | Nikola Štrkalj | |
| 5 | | Domagoj Bulat | |
| 6 | | Branimir Herceg | |
| 8 | | Roko Pelicarić | |
| 9 | | Nino Mudražija | |
| 11 | | Eugen Koprčina | |
| 13 | | Ivan Jukić | |
| — | | Toni Šparada | |
| — | | Mateo Sabioni | |
| — | | Roko Golubović | |
| — | | Lucian Štrkalj | |
| — | | Paško Brajković | |
| — | | Ante Ljubičić | |
| — | | Ivan Ibrahimpašić |
Personnel
Source:[11]
Honours
Domestic
- Croatian First League fifth place: 2018–19
- Croatian First League fourth place: 2019–20
Regional
- Regional League A2 runner-up: 2018–19, 2019–20 (Promotion to Regional League)
Notable players
Notable coaches
References
- ^ "Javna ustanova športski objekti "Šibenik"". juso-sibenik.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ "NEMA ODUSTAJANJA Novi predsjednik Solarisa direktor je skradinske marine, a u Crnici ima velike ambicije". sibenski.slobodnadalmacija.hr (in Croatian). 22 September 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Edi Brkić: Od toga što Šibenik ima dva vaterpolo kluba najviše profitiraju Zadar i Split". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 11 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "ZAHUKTAVAJU SE PREGOVORI: Uskoro će biti poznato hoće li biti šibenske vaterpolske fuzije". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 9 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "VK ŠIBENIK I VK ADRIATIC BLIZU SPAJANJA: Osnivačka skupština novog kluba 15. kolovoza?!". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 20 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Spajanje dva šibenska vaterpolska kluba pošlo po zlu: 'Na kraju će epilog biti da Adriatic ne želi ujedinjenje'". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "(KON)FUZIJA: U Adriaticu ogorčeni: 'VK Šibenik vuče jednostrane poteze, bez konzultacija s nama'". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Adriatic mijenja ime u Solaris, igrat će Prvu B regionalnu ligu". m.sibenikin.com (in Croatian). 20 August 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "EKSKLUZIVNO – PERICA BUKIĆ: Zašto sam se odlučio vratiti u šibenski vaterpolo". sibenskiportal.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 1 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Novooformljeni VK Solaris sutra igra prvu utakmicu pred domaćom publikom". mok.hr (in Croatian). 17 October 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Organizacija". vksolaris.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 23 January 2021.
External links
- Vaterpolski klub Solaris - Club website
- Vaterpolski klub Solaris - Home | Facebook
