Due to the need to modernize the artificial turf hockey field, the project is being carried out under the 2024 edition of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism’s "Investments of Special Importance for Sport" program. The plan includes the modernization of the “water pitch” and surrounding infrastructure.
The field will host physical education classes, training sessions of the University Sports Club section, and professional field hockey training and matches. Furthermore, based on a signed agreement with the Polish Field Hockey Association (PZHT), the pitch will be used for training national teams (juniors, youth, seniors) as well as for organizing international tournaments. The facility will be fully accessible to people with disabilities.
On May 26, 2025, Poznan University of Technology signed a contract with Panorama Obiekty Sportowe sp. z o.o., concerning the redevelopment of the hockey field, including reconstruction of the surrounding sewage system. The project will be carried out in a “design and build” system.
The contract was signed on behalf of Poznan University of Technology by Rector Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, DSc, Eng. On the contractor’s side, the document was signed by Jarosław Zabielski, acting under a power of attorney granted by the President of the Management Board, Krzysztof Klepacki.
The signing ceremony was also attended by:
- Łukasz Kalupa – Chancellor of Poznan University of Technology
- Bartosz Zawieja – Member of Parliament
- Jakub Adam Rutnicki – Member of Parliament
- Robert Rejewski – Director of the PP Sports Center
- Wiktor Rejek – Project Manager at Panorama Obiekty Sportowe Sp. z o.o.
- Tomasz Szponder – President of AZS
- Zbigniew Rachwalski – Head of the field hockey section, AZS Poznan University of Technology
- Dariusz Rachwalski – Coach of the AZS PUT senior team and Head Coach of the Polish Men's National Field Hockey Team
- Irena Lisowska – Head of the Investment Department at PUT
- Sławomir Czyżyk – Investment Department at PUT
- Antoni Michalik – Head of Maintenance and Renovation at PUT
- Piotr Haberland – Director of the Poznan Aeroclub
- Beata Czerkas – Head of the Information and Promotion Department at PUT
The scope of work includes both the preparation of design documentation and the execution of construction works, scheduled to be completed no later than October 30, 2025. Upon completion, the pitch is expected to receive FIH (International Hockey Federation) Global certification, enabling it to host international matches.
This modernization will significantly enhance the sports infrastructure of Poznan University of Technology, creating state-of-the-art conditions for practicing field hockey, both for students and elite athletes.
Co-Funding from the Physical Culture Development Fund
- Co-funding: PLN 2,800,000.00
- Total investment value: PLN 7,089,240.00
Investment task title: Redevelopment of the field hockey pitch for Poznan University of Technology at Piotrowo Street in Poznan.
Scope of work:
- Redevelopment of the field hockey pitch with dimensions of 61.0 x 97.8 m (playing area: 55.0 x 91.4 m), including replacement of synthetic turf and substructure
- Redevelopment of field lighting
- Construction of retention tanks with a drainage and irrigation system
- Renovation of ball catchers and fence with 1.2 m high boards
- Delivery and installation of a steel-structured grandstand with 200 seats, replacement of 200 seats on the existing grandstand
- Delivery and installation of 2 substitute benches and 1 scorer’s bench (6 seats)
- Purchase of sports equipment (goals)
- Completion of landscaping works
