Masters World Cup 2024 finished with freestyle long distances races

Last races of the 2024 Masters World Cup in Vuokatti were competed on Friday. More than 250 people were on the start lists to enjoy the freestyle long distance races in beautiful winter conditions. The distances remained the same as yesterday in classic races with them varying between 15 km – 30 km. During the last competition day, we saw gold medal winners from nine different countries as the gold medals went to France, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Romania, USA, Sweden, Ukraine, and Finland.

In the women’s competitions Hilkka Riihivuori was the fastest 15km finisher as she claimed her fifth gold medal of the competitions in F09 category with time 53.04,5. In the women’s 20km competitions the fastest time was seen by Sirpa Pääkkönen, who won the F08 category with time 1.06.05,1 and in the women’s 30km races the fastest competitor was Sini Alusniemi in F03 with time 1.25.11,3.

In the men’s competitions the fastest 15km time was seen by Harri Mäkelä in M10 as he finished the race with time 50.17,5. In the 30 km races, the fastest competitor was in M03 class where the gold medal winner Vesa Tiihonen finished the racecourse in time 1.19.13,9.

The next Masters World Cup will be held in March 2025 in Klosters, Switzerland.

 

Results from the competition week: https://mwc2024.com/results/ 

 

Pictures from the competition week by Roosa Riikola: https://rriikola.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Masters+World+cup+2024/


Masters World Cup 2024 gathers senior cross-country skiers once again in Vuokatti

Masters World Cup returns to Finland and Vuokatti after eight years! Competitions take place in familiar venue of Vuokatti Sport from February 9th to 16th, 2024. Over 550 participants from a total of 27 different countries have registered for the event. The host country Finland will be participating with a record-breaking number of competitors, as more than 200 people have signed up!

There are total of five competition days, and the competition distances range from 5 km to 30 km. Competitions will be held in both classic and skate techniques, as medals will be awarded in three competitions from each technique. Additionally, the competition program also includes 4 x 5 km relays. Competitors re divided into 13 different age groups, with the youngest participants born in 1993, and the most experienced, Charles French from the United States of America, being born in 1926!

 

Expect joyful athmosphere – the medals are not the most important

Aito Pennanen from Kajaani, Finland, is participating Masters World Cup for the seventh time. He has participated races all over the world and in Masters competitions the atmosphere has always been nothing but great.

” In these Masters competitions, there’s always been exceptionally high level of respect for others and truly a feeling of one big family. Whether my competitors have been Finnish or from foreign countries, we’ve always gotten along well, and during the competition week, social relationships strengthen for sure.”

Pennanen is also happy about the growing number of participants from the host country.

” I’ve noticed the significant increase in the number of participants from Finland and that makes me very happy! I want to encourage everyone to participate in these competitions also in the future and I hope that through events like these, people find motivation for active lifestyle in their daily life. The participants in these competitions are the kind of people who understand that a person’s worth doesn’t come through medals, but the most important thing is to participate and to enjoy an active lifestyle with fellow competitors,” Pennanen concludes.

 

Partners and collaboration emphasized in the organization process

Vuokatti Sport is the responsible organizer of the competitions, overseeing everything from accommodation services to restaurant services and race operations to closing banquet. Even for experienced event organizers, the Masters World Cup is a big commitment and intensive week that has been prepared over a long period of time.

” We have been preparing for the competitions for about 1.5 years, which might sound like a long time but along with the other ’normal work’ the time just flies by! Fortunately, we have a fantastic team and experience in organizing events of various sizes over the years, so things don’t come as a surprise. Our whole organization is involved in these competitions one way or another. However, our own organization is not enough to handle such large events and thus, I want to especially thank our crucial partners Kainuu Vocational College, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and the municipality of Sotkamo, says the Secretary General Ann-Mary Ähtävä.

 

Competition website: www.mwc2024.com

More information:

Secretary General: Ann-Mary Ähtävä, ann-mary.ahtava@vuokattisport.fi, +358 44 307 5759

Event Coordinator: Mette Leskinen, mette.leskinen@vuokattisport.fi, +358 40 356 0155

Media and communications: Topi Kuorelahti, topi.kuorelahti@vuokattisort.fi, +358 44 414 8883

 

 


Scandinavian Cup 2023/24 starts in Vuokatti

Scandinavian Cup 2023/24 will start during the following weekend, as the competitions arrive in Vuokatti first time since December 2019. As usual, the opening weekend will gather lots of skiers in Vuokatti, as we will see close to 600 starts during the three days of racing. The level of the competition is extremely high, as on the start line we will see e.g. the 2021 50km World Champion, Emil Iversen.

”It is always great to have international competitions on our race tracks and we are more than happy to host the opening weekend of Scandinavian Cup. The conditions are amazing now, because on top of our first snow track we have gotten a lot of natural snow which makes the tracks great. It looks like it won’t even be so cold this weekend so that’s nice for both competitors and us organizers”, says the Head of Events in Vuokatti Sport, Ann-Mary Ähtävä.

 

Emil Liekari seeks to continue the good start of the season

 Scandinavian Cup also plays a big role as qualifying races for World Cup. One of the Finnish skiers who is looking for more World Cup starts this season is Emil Liekari from Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu.

”My season has been good so far and now my goal is to have three decent races. On Friday’s sprint I should have the best chance for good result, maybe even a place in a final so top 6.”

”The Scandinavian Cup races are really important and of course it is nice to have races in Finland this time. The level of the competition is extremely high and for example in sprint you must be awake right away in the morning or otherwise you’re out after qualification. Hopefully I can challenge the prerace favorites who come from Norway.”, Liekari states.

 

More information:
Ann-Mary Ähtävä
Head of the Events, Vuokatti Sport
+358 44 307 5759
ann-mary.ahtava@vuokattisport.fi

 

Race Schedule:

Friday: Sprintti Freestyle

  • Qualifications 10.00
  • Heats 12.00

Saturday: 10 km Classic interval start

  • Women 10.00
  • Men 12.00

Sunday: 20 km Freestyle Mass start

  • Women 9.15
  • Men 10.45

Rajoitukset ensilumenladun käytössä

3.-5.11. Hiihdon Suomen Cup

Pe 3.11. klo 14 alkaen ampumaradan alueella kilpailunmukaiset hiihtosuunnat (ks. sprintti kartta). Ampumarata on suljettuna klo 14-21.

La 4.11. Ampumarata-alueen ladut suljettuna klo 6-14:30 asti, tämän jälkeen su kilpailujen kiertosuuntien mukaiset hiihtosuunnat (ks. 3km:n reitti). Ampumarata on suljettuna koko päivän.

Su 5.11. Ampumarata-alueen ladut suljettuna klo 6-15, tämän jälkeen normaalit hiihtosuunnat. Ampumarata on avoinna harjoittelulle klo 15-21.


11.11. FIS Kainuun Talvikisat

Ampumarata-alueen ladut suljettuna klo 11-15:30. Myös ampumarata suljettuna klo 11-15:30.

 


Särkinen accessible lakeside route

In the summer of 2023 newly built lakeside route is accessible and illuminated. The route is almost 1 kilometer long (crushed structure and stone ash surface) and 5 meters wide.

Accessible ramp from behind Vuokatti Sport’s main building to lakeside of Särkinen:

  • longitudinal slope 5%-6%
  • length 120m
  • width 1,2 m.
  • railings both sides
  • ohitusmahdollisuus tasanteilla
  • wheelchair with an assistant

 


Vuokatti organizes Jukola relay in 2027

Vuokatti has been selected to host Jukola relay in 2027. This will be the first time that the world’s biggest orienteering event will be held in Kainuu region. The main organizers for the event will be Vuokatti Sport and Sotkamon Jymy.

Having two main organizing parties, it means that both parties have their own main responsibilities. Sotkamon Jymy will be responsible for the competition itself, whereas Vuokatti Sport is in charge of event safety, traffic, restaurant and other main operations outside the competition. CEO of Vuokatti Sport, Mari Varjonen, was naturally happy about the decision which resulted in Vuokatti getting the competition.

”This is fantastic news, what else can you say. Of course we have a lot of work to do within next four years, but I am sure that these people will make a great event happen. It is exciting to see all the passion that the orienteering people around here have for this process and I want to give special thanks to Sotkamon Jymy already at this point..”

”Kainuu region has a long history with oritenteering and of course the Kainuu Orienteering Week gives us credibility with bigger events. Already during the application process, it has come clear that many people from the area are willing to put effort for this event and this will be a great chance for us to show our knowledge as a whole region,” states the chairman of Sotkamon Jymy, Antti Flöjt.

 

Vuokatti provides an area with great infrastructure and beatiful terrain

The competition center will be located right by Vuokatti Sport, the Olympic Training Center. The infrastructure in the area will decrease the need for temporary buildings and construction compared to an average Jukola relay event

”I have been attending Jukola relays soon 50 years and I can proudly say that 2027 Jukola relay will be held in exceptional environment. First of all, the Vuokatinvaara terrain is beatiful and challenging enough for everyone and of course the infrastructure in the area can be utilized for a great competition center. In fact, I believe that the competiton center with all its surroundings was one of the key reasons why we got this event in Vuokatti,” comments the race director of Jukola 2027, Jyrki Uotila.

The next Jukola relays will be held in Porvoo (2023), Kauhava (2024), Mikkeli (2025) and Kotka (2026).

More information:

Mari Varjonen
CEO/ Vuokatti Sport
mari.varjonen@vuokattisport.fi
+358 46 923 4653


Padanpohja

Padanpohja – starting 25.6.2023

If you wish to compare your results: https://vuokattisport.fi/tapahtumat/juhannusrastit-2023/

Distance 6,7 km / 8,3 km. 

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/4Gy759irfRtBxTCn8

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Relay training

 


Pökkelöperä

Pökkelöperä – starting 25.6.2023 

If you wish to compare your results: https://vuokattisport.fi/tapahtumat/juhannusrastit-2023/

Distance 3,9 km / 5,1 km. 

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/sc49t94jrxr8v6uSA

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Middle distance training

 


Hiidenrasi

Hiidenrasi

 

Distance 1,5 – 8, 5 km.

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/3g2LWKrPfFQ1z7Lx8

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Loops

 


Leivola

Leivola

Distance 7,4 km / 4,2 km. 

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/ZvXFhScdxgNahYJc8

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Corridor and Countour training

 

 

 


Naapurinvaara

Naapurinvaara

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/rQngRgGk7kr2SaGn7

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Interval


Porttivaara

Porttivaara

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/19aM9JVM4CM4xtqU6

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Permanent Controls

 


Pöllyvaara

Pöllyvaara

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/P57sUQZKzZ4JxHZH9

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type: Permanent Controls


Alamaasto

Alamaasto

 

Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/ZvXFhScdxgNahYJc8

Scale: 1:10 000 

Type:Permanent Controls


Vuokatti is expanding roller ski possibilities

We are expanding our roller ski track and we will get bigger and steeper uphills for use. Total about 8km.

Track will be rady latest end of June.


Vuokatti is investing in a new roller ski track – ski tunnel will be closed for the rest of the year 2023

Behind the decision are the increasing energy costs, improvement of the roller ski track and ski tunnel’s low usage during summer. Decision wasn’t easy but had to be made.

– We want to invest in the future and that is why the rollerski track is so important for us. We will get more kilometers and especially tougher terrain with bigger and steeper uphills. Because the energy prices are much higher now than what we are used to, the decision about the ski tunnel was made for this year. The savings we get from this decision will give us a chance to invest elsewhere. The expansion of the rollerski track will start right after the snow melts and it will be ready to use in the end of June, says the CEO of Vuokatti Sport, Mari Varjonen.

Prepared for First Snow Track season 2023 – bigger than ever!

When looking into the fall 2023 and the first snow track season, there is no need to worry. Our ”snowpile” is bigger than ever before and the track will be open 14th of October 2023. The feedback from the first snow track and its new route was extremely positive during 2022 and the goal is to strengthen that season even more.

– In a big picture, we thought that it is smarter to strenghten our first snow-season and invest in the rollerski track rather than keep ski tunnel going for this year. We have had many international teams training here especially during October and November and we are expecting even more teams to arrive this year. Hopefully in the future they will find us also in summer more and more, for example due to the new roller ski track, Varjonen says.


Towards the first snow track season 2023, picture from 2/23.

More information:

Mari Varjonen, CEO
mari.varjonen@vuokattisport.fi


Niilo Moilanen – Cross-country Skiing

Name: Niilo Moilanen
Born: 17.05.2001
Club: Pohti Ski Team
Coach: Tuomo Kiviniemi

 

 

WIKIPEDIA >>

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Verneri Poikonen – Cross-country Skiing

Name: Verneri Poikonen
Born: 17.07.1998
Club: Äänekosken Huima
Coach: Jussi Simula

 

 

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Oskari Hökkä – Cross-country skiing

Name: Oskari Hökkä
Born: 30.06.1999
Club: Taivalkosken Metsä-Veikot 85
Coach: Tuomo Hökkä

 

 

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Tuuli Raunio – Cross-country Skiing

Name: Tuuli Raunio
Born: 11.03.2002
Club: Kankaantaan Kisa

 

 

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Remi Lindholm – Cross-country Skiing

Name: Remi Lindholm
Born: 17.01.1998
Club: Imatran Urheilijat
Coach: Santeri Erola

 

 

WIKIPEDIA >>

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Iso-Eikka

Sauna for 30-35 people.  Pikku-Eikka is located right by the lake Särkinen so during the summer time you can go swimming straight from the sauna and also in winter we have option for ice swimming!

Conference Room Turre is located in the same building with Iso-Eikka!

Prices

  • 200 €/night (17:00 – 22:00)

Prices include towels.


Book the sauna or ask for an offer from our sales office:

SALES OFFICE»


Pikku-Eikka

Sauna for 10-15 people.  Pikku-Eikka is located right by the lake Särkinen so during the summer time you can go swimming straight from the sauna and also in winter we have option for ice swimming!

Prices

  • 150 €/night (17:00 – 22:00)

Prices include towels.


Book the sauna or ask for an offer from our sales office:

SALES OFFICE»


INFO Vuokatti Ski Tunnel

Due to the collapse of the snowboard tunnel at Vuokatti Slopes in May, we also want to ensure the safety of the ski tunnel structures.

Due to the investigations, the tunnel will not open on Monday 6th of June as originally planned, but will be closed for the time being.


Courses

KainuuWinterGames_CourseMaps

sprint FIS-races 18-20yrs, M/W

Sprintti 1 km

 


Area Map

Vuokatti Sport sijaitsee upealla paikalla Särkisen rannalla, keskellä Vuokatin matkailukeskusta.

Kaikki harjoituspaikkamme sijaitsevat hotellin ja ravintolan välittömässä läheisyydessä, joten sinun ei koskaan tarvitse kulkea pitkää matkaa treeneihin.

Pihapiiristämme löytyy myös Vuokatin Seikkailupuisto sekä Netpark, eikä Vuokatin Rinteillekkään ole matkaa kuin kävelymatkan verran.

AREA MAP >>

Aerial view


Markus Vuorela – Cross-country Skiing

Name: Markus Vuorela
Born: 28.05.1996
Club: Jämin Jänne
Coach: Jussi Piirainen

 

 

WIKIPEDIA >>

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Katri Lylynperä – Cross-country skiing

Name: Katri Lylynperä
Born: 03.01.1994
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Juho Halonen

 

 

WIKIPEDIA >>

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Ristomatti Hakola – Cross-country skiing

Name: Risto-Matti Hakola
Born: 15.4.1991
Club: Jämin Jänne
Coach: Teemu Pasanen

 

 

FIS BIOGRAPHY

 

 


Fat bike and mountain bike rental

Vuokatti Ski Service rents mountain bikes all year round! The fatbikes are suitable for both beginners and those who are seeking for challenges and adrenaline rush. Popular electric fatbikes are also available for rent, allowing for even longer off-road rides in hilly landscapes!

 


Vuokatti Ski Service
Phone: +35850 542 7268
Email: skiservice@vuokattisport.fi

VUOKATTI SKI SERVICE >>



Vuokatti Arena – Gym

The Vuokatti Arena gym is designed for trainers of all levels, where training is easy and safe. Gym has a sufficient amount of free weights that bring versatility to your workout.


Vuokatti Areena

Phone : +358 44 414 8811

Email : sales@vuokattiareena.fi

VUOKATTI ARENA >>



Gymnastic Hall

New Gymnastic Hall opened in February 2020 and it is located by the soccer field right outside the Vuokatti Sport reception

You can find following things in the gymnastic hall:

Gymnastic floor
Trampoline + foam pit
Air Track + foam pit
Rings
Balance beam
Parallel bars
Uneven bars
Horizontal bar
Slacklines

It is possible to book gymnastic hall in your own use with following prices:

Mon – Fri at 8-15 – 25€/h
Other times – 38€/h
You can book the gymnastic hall by calling the reception, Vuokattihall cafe or the sales office. The booking is paid before the starting time of your reservation either in reception or Vuokattihall cafe.

Vuokatti Sport reception
Open Mon – Sun at 7-21
Tel. 08 61911
sporthotel@vuokattisport.fi

Vuokattihall cafe
Tel. 0444 148 811
kahvio@vuokattisport.fi

Sales office
Open Mon-Fri at 8-16
Tel. 08 6191 500
myyntipalvelu@vuokattisport.fi


Trails and Tracks

The varied terrain of Vuokatti offers an excellent environment for walking and running exercises as well as various tests. The Vuokatinvaara route, the Tour de Vuokatti, is Vuokatti’s most popular cross-country running test site in summer. During the summer, Vuokatti’s charging trails serve as good jogging / mountain biking routes. Its total length is 150 kilometers. 32 kilometers of lighted trail in Vuokatti.

Vaaran testijuoksureitti, 5,2km

-Korkeusero (HD) 166 m

-Kokonaisnousua (TC) 243 m

-Reitit helpoista vaativiin, aina 12 km pitkään 13 vaaraa kiertävään reittiin.

vuokatin ulkoilualuekartta_A4_2020

UKK-reitti

Eino Leinon polku

Lampipolku

Sapporo

Hiukka – Pöllyvaara MTB

Hiidenportti- hiking

Tiilikka


Fixed orienteering courses

Vuokatti Sport is surrounded by Finland’s largest fixed orienteering courses. There are 45 square kilometers of orienteering maps to be kept up-to-date on the terrain of the fixed grid network. The World Orienteering Championships was held in Vuokatti in the summer of 2013.

Official practice maps for the World Cup are on sale at Vuokatti Sport’s reception. Orienteering maps are also available from the same location.

Price: 6 € / map

Ask more at Vuokatti Sport’s Reception!


Miska Poikkimäki – Cross-country skiing

Name: Miska Poikkimäki
Born: 6.1.2000
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Jussi Piirainen

 

BIOGRAPHY FIS >>


Book your training camp!

Vuokatti Olympic Training Center is the home of winter sports. No matter what time of the year it is, the wide range of our training facilities gives the opportunity to progress in your career. Hundreds of kilometres of ski and running trails, ski tunnel, biathlon range, roller ski track, ski jumps etc. Take your pick!

After the training, recovery is guaranteed with good food and relaxing. Lucky for you, our restaurant and all of the accommodation options are located right by the training facilities so no time is wasted during your training day.

 

Training Camp at Vuokatti Sport
Starting price: 95€/person/night full board (inc. accommodation, three meals/day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), free use of the training facilities)

Ask more and book your training camp!

Sales Office
+358 8 6191 500
sales@vuokattisport.fi

 


SPORT APARTMENTS

Well-equipped apartments built in 2020 provide excellent services for both tourists and athletes in Vuokatti.  The apartments are in a great and central location near lake Särkinen and some of the apartments have a great view towards lake. The first snow track is only 200 meters away from these apartments.

The services of Vuokatti Sport such as the reception, restaurant O’las  and indoor sport venues are just a stone’s throw away from the apartment.

4 + 2 -person holiday apartment, 46 m²:
Two bedrooms with two separate beds in each one, a combined kitchen/living room, where there is a sofabed (possibility of additional beds for two people). Two drying closets, bathroom (shower, toilet, laundry machine) and a seperate WC.

Kitchen is equipped with refrigeratior, coffee maker, stove, toaster, microwave, kettle, cooking utensils, cuttlery and crockery for 6 persons.

The accommodation prices include bedlinen, towels and final cleaning. Entrance to our hotel saunas, gym, first snow track and roller ski track is at your use free of charge. Minimum booking time 2 nights.


BOOK ONLINE by clicking “MAKE RESERVATION” at the top of the page

or contact directly our sales office:

SALES OFFICE  >> 

 


FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships ready to kick off – Classic sprints in U20 will be the first event

FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships 2021 will be organized in Finland when Lahti is organizing the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined, whereas the Cross-Country events will be held in Vuokatti. First medal events will be held in Vuokatti on Tuesday when the classic sprints in U20 class will kick off the competitions.

There will be total of 435 athletes from 37 different counties competing in Vuokatti. Vuokattiin on ilmoittautunut kaiken kaikkiaan 435 kilpailijaa 37:stä eri maasta. Secretary General Ann-Mary Ähtävä is already really excited for the competition week.

” Our competition organization is so amazing that as a secretary general, I don’t have to be even nervous one day before the competitions”, Ähtävä says.

” Of course, this whole Covid situation has caused a lot of extra work and stress for everyone, that’s for sure. And yes, it’s sad that we can’t have spectators in the races but luckily we have the live stream so you can watch the races from home”, she continues.

Niilo Moilanen is excited night before the sprint

One of the most interesting Finnish names during the first competition day is Niilo Moilanen, who won Finland’s qualification races to JWSC competitions.

”I have a good feeling towards tomorrow. I’ve had many days to prepare and do some skitests so I’m excited for tomorrow. My goal is to have my own good performance. It’s kind of hard to have any goals about the result, but I believe that if I perform in my own good level, the good results will come.”

Follow the races:

You can follow the races in Finland through Elisa Viihde. The broadcast starts at 9:50am. https://elisaviihde.fi/sport/sarjat/13321/nuorten-mm-hiihdot

The heats can also be viewed through YLE Areena at 11:55.

Internationally you can buy a pass to our online livestream by following this link:
https://www.oz.com/jwsc2021

Liveresults through FIS:
https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/cross-country/live.html

Social Media: @vuokattisport and @jwsc2021

More information:

Topi Kuorelahti
Media / JWSC2021 – Vuokatti
+358 44 414 8883
topi.kuorelahti@vuokattisport.fi

 

Picture: LORU Creative / Alexander Ståhlberg (FIN) during the official training on Monday


Elisa will be livestreaming the upcoming Junior World Ski Championships from Vuokatti by utilizing 5G technology

The Cross-Country races of FIS Junior World Ski Championships (JWSC) that will be held in Vuokatti in February are livestreamed by utilizing 5G technology. A contract between the event organizer, Vuokatti Sport, a Finnish telecommunications company, Elisa, and a Finnish Software-based TV-production service provider, Kepit Systems, guarantees the livestreaming of the event is in good hands. In Finland, the competitions can be viewed through Elisa Cable TV, while the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is in charge of the international rights.

There is a growing demand for the livestreaming of sport and other live events. The utilization of 5G technology provides a new approach that is easier than the traditional TV production. 5G offers up to 10 times faster connections, an increased capacity and an improved possibility to carry out livestreaming during outdoor sports.

The JWSC of Vuokatti will be mostly streamed through 5G phones, which have been placed throughout the race tracks. Live video will be sent from these phones to Kepit Systems where the broadcast will be made ready for the viewers. All of the races can be viewed through Elisa Cable TV and as a result of the contract between Vuokatti Sport and EBU, the races are also available through various broadcasting companies such as Yle Areena in Finland, NRK TV in Norway and SVT Play in Sweden.

‒ We want to stay current with the development of sports events and live streaming plays a big role in this. JWSC is a major event for us so it is great that we have a chance to cooperate with big players in the field and streaming of the competitions will be of high quality. We are not the only ones benefiting from the livestreaming, but also the athletes, teams and the whole sport of cross-country skiing will benefit from this. 5G is a great opportunity for us and I am confident that we can utilize it also in the future in other events, says the Sales Manager of Vuokatti Sport, Tomi-Pekka Riihivuori.

‒ JWSC will be streamed utilizing Elisa 5G network which has been in Vuokatti already for a while now. Thanks to the 5G network there is enough capacity in Vuokatti for a good quality broadcast and we can offer a new solution for the livestreaming of sports events. Together with Vuokatti Sport we can set an example of how 5G technology can be used as its best, says the Business Manager of Elisa Ilkka Pohtola.

‒ We have been developing the 5G-hybrid technology that is used for the broadcast for over a year and now finally we get to use it in this big of event. 5G connections enable large scale outdoor productions easier than before and by utilizing our hybrid technology we can put together the best features of the traditional TV production and the new 5G technology, tells Jussi Uljas from Kepit Systems.

 


World Para Nordic Skiing Team information


Thank you for your registration!

If you have any questions, please contact: topi.kuorelahti@vuokattisport.fi

See you in Vuokatti! 🙂


Media Accreditation JWSC 2021 Vuokatti

When filling out this form you will automatically accept our Covid-19 protocols.

When arriving to Vuokatti you have to have a negative Covid-19 test proof not older than 72h. Upon arrival to Vuokatti, there will be another Covid-19 test.

More information: JWSC 2021

Please contact our Sales Office for accommodation requests!

sales@vuokattisport.fi

 


Contact Info

Vuokatti Sport Resort
Opistontie 4
FI-88610 Vuokatti

 

E-mail: sales@vuokattisport.fi

 

Secretary General

Ann-Mary Ähtävä

ann-mary.ahtava@vuokattisport.fi

+358 44 3075759

 

Accommodation and transportation

Sanna Lindeman and Minna Lukkari

sales@vuokattisport.fi

+358 86191500

 

Media & Communications

Topi Kuorelahti

topi.kuorelahti@vuokattisport.fi

+358 444148883

 

Finnish Ski Association

Ismo Hämäläinen

ismo.hamalainen@hiihtoliitto.fi

+358504384449

 

Chief of Competition

Jyri Pelkonen

jyri.pelkonen@vuokattisport.fi


News

 

30.11.2020

FIS Assistant Race Director of Cross Country visiting Vuokatti

 

 

 

 

 

 


Event Program

Sunday 7.2.2021

18.00            Team info meeting

Monday 8.2.2021

10-13.00         Official training U20, Cross Country sprint C (Unofficial training U23) *

18.00              TCM Junior Sprint C, Cross Country, men and women

19.00              Opening ceremony at the stadium

 

Tuesday 9.2.2021

10.00              Cross Country U20, Sprint C, 1,1km (L) 1,4km (M), Qualification

12.00              Cross Country U20, Sprint C, Finals

14.00              Victory ceremonies at the stadium

15-17.00         Official training U23, Sprint C *

18.00              TCM U23 Sprint C, Cross Country, men and women

 

Wednesday 10.2.2021

10.00              Cross Country U23, Sprint C, 1,1km (L) 1,4km (M), Qualification

12.00              Cross Country U23, Sprint C, Final

14.00              Victory ceremonies at the stadium

15-17.00         Official training U20, 5 km/10 km F *

18.00              TCM, Junior Individual F, Cross Country, men and women

 

Thursday 11.2.2021

10.00             Cross Country U20, 5 km F (2 x 2,5km), women

11.30              Victory ceremony ladies at the stadium

12.00             Cross Country U20, 10 km F (3 x 3,3km), men

14.00             Victory ceremony men at the stadium

15-17.00         Official training U23, 10 km/15 km *

18.00             TCM U23 Individual F, Cross Country, men and women

 

Friday 12.2.2021

10.00            Cross Country U23, 10 km F (3 x 3,3km), women

11.45              Victory ceremony ladies at the stadium

12.00             Cross Country U23, 15 km F (4 x 3,75km), men

14.30             Victory ceremony men at the stadium

15-17.00        Official training relays *

18.00             TCM U20 relays and U23 mixed relay

 

Saturday 13.2.2021

10.00             Cross Country U20, relay 4 x 3,3 km, women

11.15                Victory ceremony ladies at the stadium

11.30              Cross Country U20, relay 4 x 5 km (2 x 2,5km), men

13.00             Victory ceremony men at the stadium

14.00             Cross Country U23, Mixed relay

15.15               Victory ceremony U23 Mixed relay at the stadium

15-17.00        Official training U20, mass start 15 km / 30 km C *

18.00             TCM Junior Mass Start C, Cross Country, men and ladies

 

Sunday 14.2.2021

10.00             Cross Country U20, mass start 15 km C (4 x 3,75km), women

12.00             Cross Country U20, mass start 30 km C (8 x 3,75km), men

12.15             Victory ceremony ladies at the stadium

14.00             Victory ceremony men at the stadium

 

*) decision on the final training times in the discretion of the Cross-Country Jury


Race courses and profiles

1,1km course and profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,4km course and profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,5 km course and profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,3 km course and profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,75 km course and profile


Michal Lamplot visiting Vuokatti – 70 days to the start of JWSC 2021!

We are getting closer and closer to the 8th of February when the FIS Nordic Junior and U23 Cross Country World Ski Championships 2021 officially kicks off in Lahti and Vuokatti. Today on the 30th of November, the Assistant Race Director of Cross-Country Skiing in FIS was visiting Vuokatti, the venue of Cross-country events during the JWSC 2021.

During his one-day trip to Vuokatti, Michal got to do the final check for the competition courses and meet some of the race organization. He was pleased to see the facilities and infrastructure in the Olympic Training Center in Vuokatti.

“Maybe it sounds strange but it is the first time I am in Vuokatti. What I have seen is simply amazing, I think that is a right word to explain it what you have here in Vuokatti. It is an Olympic Training Center in the very meaning of the word. You have amazing facilities from training to recovery, dining, and everything else. I have seen some interesting statistics from Olympic champions and medalists who have trained here which shows that the system you have here really works. From the FIS point of view, we are very happy to have the opportunity to have the 2021 Junior World Championships and U23 World Championships in Cross Country here in Vuokatti.”

Thank you from the visit Michal! We hope everything goes well and we see you in February!


Tuomas Harjula – Biathlon

Name: Tuomas Harjula
Born: 8.6.1998
Club: Tuusulan Voima-Veikot
Coach: Niko Aapajärvi

 

IBU BIOGRAPHY


Erika Jänkä – Biathlon

Name: Erika Jänkä
Born: 23.11.1995
Club: Ahveniston Ampumahiihtäjät
Coach: Antti Leppävuori

 

IBU BIOGRAPHY


Jasmin Kähärä – Cross-country skiing

Name: Jasmin Kähärä
Born: 04.05.2000
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Jussi Simula

 

FIS BIOGRAPHY


Vilma Nissinen – Cross-country skiing

Name: Vilma Nissinen
Born: 19.11.1997
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Jarmo Riski

 

FIS BIOGRAPHY


Anita Korva – Cross-country skiing

Name: Anita Korva
Born: 12.4.1999
Club: Kainuun Hiihtoseura

 

FIS BIOGRAPHY


Ristomatti Hakola – Cross-country skiing

Name: Risto-Matti Hakola

Born: 15.4.1991

Club: Jämin Jänne

 

 

FIS BIOGRAPHY


Other endurance tests

Indirect bicycle ergometer test

The test determines individual heart rate zones for endurance training, as well as the aerobic and anaerobic threshold. The test is done on a bicycle and usually takes a maximum of 15 minutes. During the test, the resistance is increased step by step. The heart rate is also monitored and the subject is asked about the strain they are experiencing. The test is suitable for everyone, regardless of the age or fitness level of the test person. The test also does not demand maximal efforts.

UKK 2 km walking test

The test tells what the endurance fitness of the person being tested is, in relation to health and performance capacity. During the test, the person walks two kilometers in relatively fast speed. The fitness evaluation is based on the walking time, the heart rate at the end of the test and the background factors of the person (gender, weight/height, age). The test is suitable for exercisers of all levels.

 


Equipment Tests

For whom? National Teams, Equipment manufacturers, Ski Clubs and professional athletes.

Why? Having accurate data measured from sporting equipment is essential for equipment development and selection. Equipment tests in Vuokatti offer accurate friction measurement for the skis and force transmission properties for the pole shafts. Test data can be used in product development as well as for the selection of the skis and other products. Typical equipment tests are testing pack deformation, wax and grind tests and pole prototype tests.

How? Ski tests are done with a custom-made ski tester on real snow. The temperature of the snow and air can be selected as desired in our specialized cold laboratory where the ski tester is located. The pole force transmission test is done to measure maximal axial force transmission for each pole shaft. As a by-product, the test gives an estimate of shaft bending properties. The test is completed by pressing the pole shaft from both ends axially.

What does the customer get? From the ski test and the pole force measurements, the customer gets a report with measured friction values and the climate data. The customer also gets a professional evaluation of the result as planned with the customer.

 


Biathlon shooting tests in laboratory

For whom? Biathlon shooting laboratory tests are suitable for all biathletes who have learned the basics of shooting. The tests are designed for those performing systematic biathlon shooting training.

Why? The biathlon shooting laboratory test is performed to measure the technical components of shooting (rifle sway, aiming, triggering, balance) and to follow their development. The difference compared to field tests, in which the number of hits, points, running time, or a combination of those is measured, is that in the laboratory test the components behind the result are analyzed. This could be compared with endurance performance testing, for example, by looking at the difference between the 3000 m running test time and the incremental VO2max treadmill test by pole walking or roller skiing on the treadmill in which breathing gasses are analyzed and lactate is determined from fingertip blood samples. The 3000m running test only gives you time, whereas the VO2max test gives you information about thresholds and training intensity zones, VO2 values and economy at certain speeds, etc.

How? The test or a combination of tests (single-shots/5-shot series, prone/standing) is selected based on the athlete’s training background, level and needs analysis together with the tester. Usually the first test session consists of single-shot testing. After the first test, the most suitable tests for follow-up of the individual’s progress are determined. In one test session the athlete can perform either a singles-test and a 5-shot series test using the same shooting posture (prone or standing), a singles-test using both shooting postures (prone and standing), a 5-shot series test using both shooting postures (prone and standing), or any of the different tests separately.

The tests are performed in standardized conditions in a shooting laboratory using dry-firing at a scaled target 10 meters away from the shooter. In the single-shots test the athlete performs zeroing and 20 x 1 shot, rebuilding the shooting posture for each repetition. In the 5-shot series test the athlete performs zeroing and 10 x 5 shot series using his/her normal shooting rhythm, rebuilding the shooting posture for each repetition.

What does the customer get? The level of each technical component of shooting (rifle sway, aiming triggering, balance) are analyzed. Using a web browser based Coachtech application, the customer is able to see the shots performed during the test graphically (aiming point movement, postural sway). It is also possible to compare any two selected shots/series graphically within each test or between tests.

 

Coachtech biathlon shooting test variables and definitions HERE!

 


Anaerobic capacity tests

For whom? The test is for elite cross-country skiers and competitive recreational athletes.

Why? This test determines anaerobic capacity, power, economy and the functionality of the neuromuscular system. In other words, this test measures the characteristics needed at workloads that exceed maximal aerobic capacity during short sprints. The test gives us information on sprint skiing capability and helps us to monitor sprint skiing development.

How? This test is done on a large treadmill using ether pole walking, roller skiing with double poling technique, or roller skiing with Gear 3 (V2) skating technique. The test protocol consists of 20 second workloads followed by 100 seconds of rest. Each subsequent load is increased such that the following load is always slightly harder than the previous one. In the pole running test both speed and gradient are increased gradually while during skiing tests (DP and G3) only the speed is increased and a constant uphill gradient is used till the end. This test is done until voluntary exhaustion in order to determine the maximal power athlete can achieve. Lactate is measured from the fingertip during each rest period between loads.

What does the customer get? The athlete receives a report that shows the speeds / power at the lactate levels of 3, 5, 7, 10 and 13 mmol/l, which indicates the status of his/her anaerobic capacity. In addition, special technique guidance is provided from the roller skiing tests for each athlete. During the test, video is captured by cameras located to the side and rear of the athlete. Technical parameters are also collected and analyzed with the Coachtech system. After the test, the athlete will be provided with credentials for the Coachtech online feedback system where the videos and parameters can be viewed and compared to previous tests.

 

Anaerobic Capacity Test – Protocol

 

Coachtech skiing test variables and definitions HERE!

 


Aerobic capacity test

For whom?  The test is for elite cross-country skiers and competitive recreational athletes.

Why? A long aerobic capacity test is completed in order to measure an individual’s endurance capacity and maximal oxygen uptake. The test tells us about the distance skiing capacity (when the skiing distance is over 5 km) and its development over time. The test should be done two to three times a season in order to monitor the athletes’ physical condition and to get direct training guidance based on the existing situation.

How? This test is done on a large treadmill using either pole walking, roller skiing with double poling technique, or roller skiing with Gear 3 (V2) skating technique. The test protocol consists of three-minute loads that increase such that loads become progressively harder. In the pole walking test both speed and gradient are increased gradually while during the skiing tests (DP and G3) only the speed increases and a constant uphill gradient is used. Each test is done until voluntary exhaustion in order to determine the maximal oxygen uptake and corresponding workload. Blood lactate is measured from the fingertip between every load when the treadmill is paused. Expired breathing gases are measured during the test using an ergospirometer.

What does the customer get? The customer will get a report that contains information about their aerobic and anaerobic thresholds as well as maximal oxygen uptake.  Based on these parameters, the athlete will get heart rate zones for different intensity levels and guidelines for training. In addition, special technique guidance is provided from the roller skiing tests for each athlete. During the test, video is captured by cameras located to the side and rear of the athlete. Technical parameters (REF) are also collected and analyzed with the Coachtech system. After the test, the athlete will be provided with credentials for the Coachtech online feedback system where the videos and parameters can be viewed and compared to previous tests.

 

Aerobic Capacity Test – Protocol

 

Coachtech skiing test variables and definitions HERE!

 


Firstbeat

Firstbeat measurement is based on the heart rate variability analysis. Firstbeat measures your recovery and helps to recognize stress factors in your work and freetime. Even the small changes might help you to improve your well-being. Firstbeat analysis measures the quality of your sleep and helps to find solutions for better recovery. The result of the analysis will tell you if your active enough and if your training is efficient enough in order to achieve positive health benefits and better physical shape.

The package includes:

  • Three day heart rate variability measurements in your daily activities
  • Delivery of the Firstbeat device and an envelope to return the device back to us (in Finland, outside Finland with further discussion)
  • Individual well being reports through email
  • 30 min feedback conversation on the phone with one of our professionals
  • Suggestions based on your results to improve your well being

 

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Training Facilities and Conditions

In the middle of beautiful Kainuu, Vuokatti Sport offers all the best training facilities both indoor and outdoor. Everything you need to become a champion!

Our training facilities are all built close by our hotel. This way you will not waste time traveling between different facilities and restaurant/hotel. This will allow you to maximize the recovery time and helps you to progress with your career!

 


Vuokatti Sport offers creative first snow training camp plans for International Teams

Vuokatti Sport ltd. together with the regional authorities (Kai­nuu So­cial Wel­fa­re and Health Ca­re Joint Aut­ho­ri­ty (Kai­nuun so­te) has created an execution plan for the teams wanting to train and prepare for the upcoming season 20-21 at safe and high-standard conditions in Vuokatti, Finland.

Olympic Training Center (OTC) Vuokatti will help teams to apply for permission to travel to Finland. OTC will also inform the Finnish Border Guard about this. Before arriving groups need to provide information (names, contact information, travel plans, etc.) in order for the application process to be possible.

 Before travelling into Finland a negative Covid-19 test proof from last six (6) days is required. Also when arriving to Vuokatti a quick Covid-19 test is done by the local private health care provider.

While staying in Vuokatti, each foreign team has their own space from the building in order to minimize the amount of contact with other customers. In case of a sickness, an isolation room that there is reserved for each team is used.

Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) will be delivered to each team by Vuokatti Sport (VS) staff and team members will eat in their own apartments. Waste food and dishes will be brought away daily by VS staff. After the first 14 days, there is an option for the teams to eat meals at our buffet restaurant.

Watch a video from the food delivery system here!

There is a possibility to use a gym for international teams and each team will have their own training blocks. This gym will be disinfected after each training block by VS staff. Training outside is available normally for everyone but it is important to be cautious about a safe distance. For waxing the skis, each team has their own ski service room close by the ski tracks reserved for them.

 

MORE INFORMATION & OFFERS

 

 Vuokatti Sport Sales Office

Mon to Fri 8 am – 4 pm

tel. +358 8 6191 500

sales@vuokattisport.fi


Vuokatti Sport Biathlon Team on a first training camp of the year with coaches Kaisa Mäkäräinen, Ville Nousiainen and Kalle Lassila!

Happy to announce a new Vuokatti Sport Biathlon Team!

The group that is designated especially to young adults is currently on their first training camp. The team consists of nine biathletes between ages 18 and 25 and the team’s training camps will all be located in Vuoaktti. There will be a total of five training camps and the next next training camp will be in September.

Coaches for this team are world class, since the group is coached by Kaisa Mäkäräinen, who ended her biathlon career last spring, together with ex National Team skiers Ville Nousiainen and Kalle Lassila!


Vuokattisport-Koulurinne reitti avattu

Maaseuturahaston tuella toteutettu reittihanke Länsirinteen ja Koulurinteen välillä on nyt valmis ja hiihtokunnossa. Reitti on valaistu ja kahteen suuntaan  hiihdettävä sekä profiililtaan loivapiirteinen palvellen hiihtäjiä entistä paremmin. Ensi syksystä lähtien reitti on tarkoitus ottaa myös ns. ensilumikäyttöön marraskuun alusta alkaen.  Reitti lisää entisestään Vuokatin vetovoimaa maastohiihtokohteena ja parantaa myös sulanmaan ajalla liikkumista Vuokatin vaaran kupeessa.

Hanke liittyy Manner-Suomen maaseudun kehittämisohjelmaan ja sen toteuttamiseen on saatu EU:n maaseuturahaston osarahoitusta. Hankkeen kustannusarvio oli 365.791,00 €, josta 91.447 €  yksityistä rahoitusta Vuokatin säätiöltä, 35.000 € Sotkamon kunnan rahoitusosuus sekä avustusta EU:lta 115.224 € ja Suomen valtiolta  124.119 €.

Hankkeesta vastasi Vuokatin säätiö ja sen urakoi Pyykkönen Yhtiöt Oy. Suunnittelu toteutettiin Ramboll Oy:n toimesta ja sähkösuunnitelusta vastasi Pöyry Oy.  Vuokatin säätiö kiittää kaikkia kumppaneita ja toivottaa ladun käyttäjät tervetulleeksi uusitulle reitille.


Preparing to the test

The most important thing when preparing to the test is that the test should be done when you are completely healthy. The week before the test should be without any symptoms from a sickness. Doing a test while being sick is a health risk and thus, if you are or have been sick before the test please contact us and we can think the situation through together.

For test results to be as reliable as possible, the test should be done when you feel rested. However, depending from the test persons training background, it is recommended to do easy training also few days before the test.

During the test day and the day before you should avoid alcohol. It is also recommended to not have too much caffeine before the test. Eating before the test is very individual, but usually it is recommended to eat enough so that you have enough energy for the test but to avoid heavy food (highly greasy food) 3 hours before the test.

 

Booking and more information:

Virtanen Mikko, phone: 0500 772 695, email: mikko.virtanen@vuokattisport.fi
Head of the Vuokatti Sport Test Lab

Uotila Jyrki, phone: 0400 628 794, email: jyrki.uotila@vuokattisport.fi
Bookings of the Test Lab

Kettunen Oona, email: oona.kettunen@vuokattisport.fi
Bookings of the Test Lab

 

Vuokatti Sport Sales Office

08 6191 500

sales@vuokattisport.fi


World’s leading Olympic Training Center for winter sports is launched at Vuokatti and Ruka

The Finnish Olympic Committee, Vuokatti Olympic Training Center, Sotkamo Municipality, Kuusamo Town and four Snowboard Federations have signed a contract to establish an Olympic training center of winter sports to Vuokatti and Ruka.

Mika Lehtimäki from Olympic Committee says that the objective is to develop Finnish top-level sports in international competitiveness in the long-term development by efficiently focusing in human and financial resources on Vuokatti-Ruka’s operating environment.

The focus of the new Olympic Training Center is on alpine skiing, biathlon, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined. Tahko’s alpine school in Kuopio, Nilsiä, will also functionally become part of the new Olympic training center.

There will be large investments to Vuokatti and Ruka. These include, among others, financial investment, construction, employees and investments to the training facilites.

The CEO of Vuokatti Sport Veikko Halonen emphasizes in the continuous development of the training facilities.

“The cooperation agreed by the federations will ensure that Vuokatti’s training conditions will continue to develop. Our goal is to be one of the world’s leading training centers for winter sports and it requires constant renewal even in training conditions. We can only develop them through joint decisions,”


Chinese Sport Academy to Vuokatti

On Wednesday 27.6. Vuokatti Sport and Sports Ministry of the People’s Republic of China have signed a major 1+3 year contract. The cooperation project will permanently bring up to 150 Chinese winter sports athletes to Vuokatti.

The Academy is a natural extension to the cooperation initiated in 2016. The current project has brought Chinese winter athletes to Vuokatti in 2017. Athletes are training for Beijing Olympic Winter Games 2022.

Hong Ping head of the Chinese Sports Ministry of winter sports visited Vuokatti recently. Sports Ministry has a desire to build winter sports strongly to China and they were convinced of Vuokatti’s facilities and knowledge for winter sports.

Vuokatti Sport organizes the athletes everything they need for training, teaching and daily life. The impact of this project is significant.


Ensilumenlatu

Avoinna 10.10. 2017 klo 10:00 alkaen

aikuinen/ alle 12 v/ eläkeläinen

Päivälippu 20 € / 10 €/ 10 €

Sarjalippu (5 päivää) 80,00 €/ 40,00 €/ 40,00 €

Lisäpäivät sarjalippuun sarjalipun oston yhteydessä 16,00 €/8,00 €/päivä

Urheiluopistolla majoittuvat saavat 50% alennuksen yksittäisestä päivälipusta. Rannekkeet on ostettava ennakkoon urheiluopiston vastaanotosta.

Alle 7v hiihtävät ilmaiseksi huoltajan seurassa.


Kausikortit

aikuinen 295 euroa

lapset alle 12v/eläkeläiset 147,50 euroa

Lunastus tunnelin lipun myynnistä.


Ladun valmistumisvaiheet

(oikeudet muutoksiin pidätetään)

Vaihe 1 Ampumarata, valmiina 10.10.

Vaihe 2 Tenetti, valmiina 14.10.

Vaihe 3 Hönkämäki, valmiina 18.10.

Vaihe 4 Kuru, valmiina 26.10.

 

MYYNTIPALVELU >>