Niilo Moilanen – Cross-country Skiing
Name: Niilo Moilanen
Born: 17.05.2001
Club: Pohti Ski Team
Coach: Tuomo Kiviniemi
Oskari Hökkä – Cross-country skiing
Name: Oskari Hökkä
Born: 30.06.1999
Club: Taivalkosken Metsä-Veikot 85
Coach: Tuomo Hökkä
Remi Lindholm – Cross-country Skiing
Name: Remi Lindholm
Born: 17.01.1998
Club: Imatran Urheilijat
Coach: Santeri Erola
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:
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:
Markus Vuorela – Cross-country Skiing
Name: Markus Vuorela
Born: 28.05.1996
Club: Jämin Jänne
Coach: Jussi Piirainen
Katri Lylynperä – Cross-country skiing
Name: Katri Lylynperä
Born: 03.01.1994
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Juho Halonen
Miska Poikkimäki – Cross-country skiing
Name: Miska Poikkimäki
Born: 6.1.2000
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Jussi Piirainen
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
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!
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
+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
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
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!
Erika Jänkä – Biathlon
Name: Erika Jänkä
Born: 23.11.1995
Club: Ahveniston Ampumahiihtäjät
Coach: Antti Leppävuori
Jasmin Kähärä – Cross-country skiing
Name: Jasmin Kähärä
Born: 04.05.2000
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Jussi Simula
Vilma Nissinen – Cross-country skiing
Name: Vilma Nissinen
Born: 19.11.1997
Club: Vuokatti Ski Team Kainuu
Coach: Mikko Virtanen
TOP TEAM DAILY PACKAGES
Option 1. Tour of the Olympic Training Center with a Top Team athlete or coach
One of a kind opportunity to see what Vuokatti Olympic Training Center is! Find out how a top athlete trains and what kind of facilities are needed. Package includes one of the following options for the whole group.
- Climb up to the ski jumping hill, and find out what this sport where an athlete flies through the air with skis is all about!
- Get to know biathlon – How does a biathlon rifle and the targets at the shooting range really work? Choose this and you will find out!
- How to cross country ski? Your group will be taught by one of our professionals either at the ski tunnel or outside ski trails.
In addition this package includes a lecture by a Top Team athlete or coach. Topics and be for example:
- Goal oriented life and how to use that mindset in worklife
- The day of an athlete
- Nutrition, rest and recovery
The length of the package is about 3h total (includes both round around Vuokatti Sport and the lecture).
Price: 50€/person (min. 10 people)
Option 2. Train with a Top Team athlete or coach 1,5-2h
Top Team Training package lets your group to dive even closer to a sport of your choice with one of your top team athletes or coaches. You can choose between:
- Strength-, jump-, or coordinationworkout with a skijumper or nordic combined athlete
- Biathlonwalking, -polewalking or -running with a biathlete
- Cross country ski workout with a cross country skier either at the outside skitrails or in the ski tunnel. Also you can choose a polewalking workout outside at the trails or skislopes
PRICE: 50 €/person (min. 10 henkilöä)
Option 3. Physical testing at the Vuokatti Sport Test Center
If you want to test your physical shape and compare your results to top athletes, Top Team training package is your choice! You can choose for example:
Treadmill test (VO2max test)
- Length about 1,5h
- Price 150€/person
Olympic Training Center testrun (5,3km) for the whole group
- includes two coaches
- Length about 1,5h
- Price 370€/group (min. 10 people)
Bicycle ergometer test for the whole group
- Price 60€/person
In Body- body composition measurement
- Price 30€/person
TOP TEAM CAMPS
TOP TEAM camps company recreation days that you will feel in your body after the trip! And this is not because the sleepless nights…
During the Top Team camp you will get to dive into the life of a top athlete with the guidance of one our Top Team athletes and a professional coach. The program of the camp includes one workout or a lecture led by the athlete, trying some new sports and physical tests in our testlab by your own choice. This camp is not gonna be easy!
Program for a Top Team Camp (for example):
Day 1.
14:00 Arrival and info lecture
15:00 Lecture by one of the Top Team athletes (e.g. setting goals)
16:30 Physical testing Indirect bicycle test
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Evening sauna at the beach sauna
Day 2.
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Cross country ski lesson taught by a professional coachHiihdonopetus ammattilaisen vetämänä
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Coffee + Lecture by one of our professionals (e.g. teamwork, food/nutrition, combining exercise with work)
16:00 Watching top team athlete’s workout with one of the coaches
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Evening sauna at the beach sauna
Day 3.
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Trying biathlon shooting at the biathlon range + competition
12:00 Lunch
13:00 End of the camp lecture, Feedback from the Bicycle tests and awards from biathlon shooting competetions
PRICE/ 2 DAY CAMP: 400 – 500€/person (depends from the program, e.g. what physical test you use etc.) (min. 10 people)
Top Team Packages for groups and companies
If you want to organize company days where you will get to dive into the days of a top athlete, be coached by professional coaches and challenge your work community?
If you said YES, Vuokatti Sport is your choice!
Olympic Training Center of Vuokatti is a place where lots of professional athletes train on a daily basis and this also is shown in our company packages. We want to bring the life of a top athlete available for everyone and our TOP TEAM packages are the answer for that. You can choose between 2-night Top Team camps or 1-day Daily packages.
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
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 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!
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