Debrzno, Poland - November 2023 - The celebration of National Independence Day in Poland has taken different forms for many years. On 11 November, young people from the Salesian Province of Piła (PLN) gathered in Debrzno for the 2nd Provincial Mixed Team Volleyball Tournament. The event began with Holy Mass presided by Fr Roberta Sierota SDB, while the homily was delivered by Fr Damian Okroj SDB. The competition in the sports hall at the Debrzno primary school began with the singing of the national anthem Mazurek Dąbrowskiego and the explanation of the rules of the game. The six teams, representing Aleksandrów Kujawski (Boarding School and Oratory), the Dominiczek Oratory from Bydgoszcz (two teams), the Oratory of St John Bosco from Debrzno, the Oratory of the Blessed Oratorians of Poznan from Ląd and the Oratory of St Michael the Archangel from Rumia, competed according to the "all and each" system. Already the opening match between the Aleksandrów Kujawski and Bydgoszcz I teams showed that the youngsters' volleyball skills were of a good level. Throughout the match day, it could be seen that the players did not spare themselves on the court. There was no lack of service aces, double blocks and spectacular last balls that led to a point. Many thanks for organising the tournament go to SL SALOS Debrzno and the St. John Bosco Oratory in Debrzno.