GUIDEBOOK 4-5.2.2017
v170203.2130 Table of Contents organization 4 RESULTS 18 Welcome to Finlandia-HIIHTO 7 LOST AND FOUND 19 INSTRUCTIONS 8 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES 19 BEFORE START 8 INSURANCE 20 REGISTRATIONS 8 TAKE IT EASY 21 Confirmation Letter 8 EQUIPMENT AND GEAR 21 RACE OFFICE 9 INFO & WORLDLOPPET POINT 22 TRAFFIC AND PARKING 9 EVENING DINNER (3.2.2017) 23 TIMING/CHIP 9 PHOTOGRAPHY 23 GEAR BAGS 9 TRANSPORTATION 23 BIB 10 Contact Information 25 START, CT100km at 08:00 am 11 RACE CENTER 26 START, CT50km at 10:00 am 11 VENUE 27 START, CT32km at 11:15 AM 11 Starting area 28 START, FT50km at 10:00 AM 11 Courses 29 START, FT20km at 11:20 AM 12 SPONSORS 32 COURSE AND SERVICEs 12 SERVICE STATIONS 12 SKI TECHNIQUE 12 POLE LENGHT (FIS) 14 FIRST AID 14 WAX SERVICE 15 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT 15 WITHDRAWAL FROM RACE 15 AFTER THE RACE 16 FINISH 16 AWARDS AND PRIZES 16 TEAM COMPETITION 17 SKI STORAGE 17 SAUNAS AND SHOWERS 18 MEAL AFTER THE RACE 18
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Finlandia-hiihto organization
Executive Committee Organizing committee President Esko Saari Juha Viljamaa lHS Chairman Vice President Henri Rauhamäki Esko Saari HU -46 Vice President & Stadium Manager Raiko Pousi Members Race Director Henri Rauhamäki HU –46 Tiina Hernesniemi Mika Kulmala SHL Secretary General Tommi Lanki city of Lahti Hannu Viitala Antti Anttonen county of Hollola Marketing Manager Hannu Viitala lHS Sami Kulmala Tiina Hernesniemi lHS AD Teemu Virtanen marathon Skier Heidi Lehikoinen Press & Media Manager Vesa Ruotonen Partners and Suppliers Program Coordinator A-kassi, Avi Studio, E. A. Rasi, Enervit, Arto Manninen & Markku Ahokas EQTiming, eTaika, Fazer, Finnfoam, Garmin City of Lahti Oy, GaSum, Hene’s Päähineet, Herba Antti Anttonen & Esa Auranen Life, Hiihto-lehti, Hollolan kunta, Hollolan County of Hollola Urheilijat -46, Jukolan Viesti 2018, Karamella Jukka Lehtinen Oy, Kaslink Foods Oy Ltd, Lahden Ahkera, Course Master Lahden Hiihtoseura, Lahden kaupunki, Lahden Postimerkkikerho, Lahti Aqua, Lahti Juho Makkonen Energia, Lahti Region, Lammin POP Pankki, Doctor Lassila & Tikanoja, Lihajaloste Korpela, Hannu Ojala LänsiAuto, Mediatalo Esa, Niemi Palvelut Oy, Race Office Manager Normark Oy, Olvi, Orkla Foods Finland Oy, Kari Käyhkö Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa, Panssariprikaati, Leading Announcer Peltonen, Päijät-Hämeen Liitto, Rakennusliike Tapio Kulmala Olavi Järvinen, Rapala VMC Oyj, Reissu Security Chief Ruoti, Rela Group, Ruokamiehet OY, Stadium, Startex, Suomen Hiihtoliitto, Tmi Mäkelä, Jukka Klinga Tolvanen Oy, Versowood, Vetikkotravel, Catering Manager Wilson Coffee Oy & Worldloppet. Hannu Koponen Logistics Manager 4 5 Mr. Sauli Niinistö
The President of the Republic of Finland Guardian of Finlandia Ski Marathon Welcome to Finlandia-HIIHTO
Finland celebrates the 100th anniversary of its independence in 2017, and Finlandia Ski Marathon is one of the official events in programme honoring that. We celebrate by skiing a true marathon event, 100 km in classic technique. In addition to that we naturally have also 50 km and 32 km classic technique events on Saturday and 50 km and 20 km free technique events on Sunday. All events are also included in Worldloppet serie, 32 km and 20 km will give you a stamp to short distances’ Worldloppet-passport.
Start and finish will once again be at the world-famous Lahti Ski Stadium. It has hosted several world class events including World Championships and World Cups over the years and will be the World Championships host once again later in February. The course will take you around Salpausselkä in hilly terrain of Lahti and Hollola. Our chief of course together with his team will prepare the conditions as perfectly as they possibly can. All skiers are our number one priority and we will do our utmost to make everyone’s ski marathon as enjoyable as possible. Our staff will take good care of you at the service stations and you can enjoy your day in Finland’s greatest Ski Marathon!
Enjoy skiing at Finlandia,
Juha Viljamaa President Finlandia-hiihto
7 INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE START
REGISTRATIONS Registration is open on our web site until 27.1.2017. Late entries start 28.1.2017. During the late entries the registration can only be made in the Race Office at Lahti during the opening hours. The registration fee can not be paid by bank account transfer. The fee must be paid at the location in the Race Office with a credit card or by cash (we recommend using cash to avoid problems). It is recommended to make a preliminary registration through our website to speed up the late registra- tion process in the Race Office. Late entries are open until: • CT 100km registration ends at Saturday 4th Feb cl 07:15 • CT 50km registration ends at Saturday 4th Feb cl 09:00 • CT 32km registration ends at Saturday 4th Feb cl 10:30 • FT 50km registration ends at Sunday 5th Feb cl 09:00 • FT 20km registration ends at Sunday 5th Feb cl 10:30
Confirmation Letter Finlandia-hiihto will send every participant a confirmation letter whom have regis- tered the race before the late entries start 28.1.2017. The confirmation letters will be sent by e-mail. From the confirmation letter you can see your bib number and other important notices about the race. You don’t receive a confirmation letter if you make a late entry as you can only pay the registration fee in the race office in Lahti. Finlandia-hiihto will inform on their web site when the confirmation letters have been send to the participants. In case you haven’t received the letter please contact Finlandia-hiihto’s office as soon as possible. Having the confirmation with you in the race office will speed up receiving your bib envelope. In case you don’t have a confirmation letter with you, some kind proof of identity is required to pick up your bib envelope instead.
8 RACE OFFICE The Race Office is located at the Lahti Fair Centre in the Lahti Hall (Salpausselänka- tu 7), and it is open at the following times: • Thurday 2.2. between 13:00 - 18:00 • Friday 3.2. between 10:00 - 20:00 • Saturday 4.2. between 06:00 - 19:00 • Sunday 5.2. between 08:00 - 17:00 INFO services are available in the following phone numbers: +358402444776 , +358402444779 and (rus) +35844 9757714. From the race office you will get a bib package envelope with your bib (with dispos- able timing chip integrated). Your meal ticket is inside the envelope (see “MEAL AFTER THE RACE” for further details).
TRAFFIC AND PARKING We highly recommend carpooling and the use of public transportation. Traffic signs are posted on all major roads directing to the Lahti Sports Center (Lahden Urheilukeskus). The main parking lot by next to the Race Office is primarily re- served for buses. Parking to the main parking lot during 4-5.2.2017 cl 06:00-12:00 is restricted without a pass. Other parking spaces are limited and they are filled on the first-come basis.
TIMING/CHIP The timing service is provided by EQTiming. The timing chip is attached in your bib and you can get it when picking up your participant material from the Race Office during the office hours. The chip activates when you pass through the start gate. You are responsible for having the bib on you before the start. If you are not wear- ing your bib, you will not get a finishing time and you will be disqualified.
GEAR BAGS You will receive a plastic gear bag when picking up your participant material. Your change-over clothes should be put in the bag and the bag should be tied properly before submission. Please check that your bib number is written on your bag be- fore giving it to the staff at the Equipment Storage point. When you’re finished with the race you should retrieve your bag by showing your bib to the staff.D o not leave any valuables in the bag such as watches, money, etc. If you want someone else
9 to pick up your bag, give him/her your bib. The organizers are not responsible for items left unattended elsewhere.
BIB You may not block any sponsor logos on your bib. Your bib is personal and may not be transferred to another person without a permission from the organizers. The personal information needs to be changed to match the right person before the start. Otherwise the participation will be disqualified. A fee of 10 € will be charged for any changes made to the bib. The bibs are color-marked. CT100 have blue bibs, CT50 have white bibs and CT32 have yellow bibs. FT50 have white bibs, FT20 have yellow bibs and FT20 Junior s have orange bibs. Finlandia Masters have a special jacket to indicate they have participated every Finlandia-hiihto since 1974. START Please remember that the left track is for passing only. Please do not block your fellow skiers whom wish to ski faster. The race will start and end at Lahti Sports Center / Stadium. Please check the starting times from our web site at www.finlandiahiihto.fi > Schedules. In case of changes this document might not be up to date. The skiers are requested to arrive at the Gate approximately 20 min prior to their start. The skiers must wait for the start in the waiting area just outside the Gate where their bibs are checked out. The groups are allowed to enter the Stadium 10 minutes prior to their starting time. Participants must follow the instructions pro- vided by the organizers in order to get their chips activated. Participants need to have their bibs on before entering the start area. All the starts are captured on video and the organizers have the right to disqualify anyone guilty of false starting. We kindly request everyone to stay calm and remain in their places during the start procedures. In case of a broken ski or pole, an exchange point is located on the top of the first hill about 500 m from the start.Please do not turn back and return to the stadium. Please, use a extra caution in the first uphill. Participant are required to attach Finlandia-hiihto stickers onto their ski’s.
10 START, CT100km at 08:00 am The Classic Technique 100 km race starts at Saturday, February 4th 2017. The take- off time is at 08:00 AM and everyone will start at the same time.A fter 16:00 a partici- pant is not allowed to continue to the final lap and the he/she will be disqualified.
START, CT50km at 10:00 am The Classic Technique 50 km race starts at Saturday, February 4th 2017. The take- off time is at 10:00 AM. The start is divided in several starting groups taking off with 15 min intervals. The groups start in the following order (starting numbers in parenthesis): 10:00 (1-115 Elite) 10:00 (116-300 CCNC) 10:00 (301-1000) 10:15 (1001-2000) 10:30 (2001-3000) * CCNC stands for Cross Country National Championship competition for veteran skiers (ages 40/50/60 for men and 40/50 for women). Participation requires an official licence from the (Finnish) National Association of Skiers. The elite group (1-115) will start in the front of the pack in marked spots.
START, CT32km at 11:15 AM The Classic Technique 32 km race starts at Saturday, February 4th 2017. The take- off time is at 11:15 AM and everyone will start at the same time. The stadium closes at 11:20, after which no one is allowed to enter the course.
START, FT50km at 10:00 AM The Free-style 50 km race starts at Sunday, February 5th 2017. The take-off time is at 10:00 AM. The start is divided in several starting groups taking off with 15 min intervals. The groups start in the following order (starting numbers in parenthesis): 10:00 (6001-6100 Elite) 10:00 (6101-6500) 10:15 (6501-7000) 10:30 (7001-7500) The elite group (6000-6100) will start in the front of the pack in marked spots.
11 START, FT20km at 11:20 AM The Free-style 20 km race starts at Sunday, February 5th 2017. The take-off time is at 11:20 AM and everyone will start at the same time. 11:20 (8001-8500) Adults 11:20 (8601-8800) Juniors Please be extra careful as the junior participants will start with the adults. Note that for the juniors race you’re required to be under 16-year old to qualify. The stadium closes at 11:25, after which no one is allowed to enter the course. COURSE AND SERVICEs
SERVICE STATIONS Please see the service station locations from the course map.
OPENING hours Satuday 4.2.2017 Sunday 5.2.2017 Messilä 8:00 - 17:00 Messilä 10:00 - 15:30 Hälvälä 8:00 - 17:00 Hälvälä 10:00 - 14:00 Heinsuo 8:30 - 17:30 Heinsuo 10:00 - 15:00 Tapanila 7:45 - 18:20 Tapanila 10:30 - 16:30 Kankaankatu 9:00 - 16:00 Kankaankatu 10:30 - 16:50 Finish - 19:00 Finish - 17:00 Each service station serves water and sports drinks. In addition, the service stations serve the following energy supplements - Messilä: blueberry soup, pickles and raisins, Hälvälä: juice, pickles, bread and bananas, Heinsuo: coffee, bread, meat bouillon, bananas, pickles and blueberry soup, Tapanila: coffee, tea, juice, beer, pickles, Kankaankatu: juice and sport drink Finish: water and juice and a warm meal in Restaurant Koti.
SKI TECHNIQUE In the Classic Technique (CT) 100/50/32 km races only classic technique is allowed. In the Free-style (FT) 42/20 km races free technique is allowed (classic is also allowed). The ski technique control is enforced during the race and breaking the rule may result in disqualification.
12 Birkebeinerrennet A unique ski race
SKI Rena - Lillehammer 54 km CLASSIC information and registration 17.03.17 and 18.03.17 www.birkebeiner.no New SKATING BIRKEN Friday 17.03.17 and 16.03.18 POLE LENGHT (FIS) In classical technique competitions, the maximum pole length must not exceed 83% of the competitor’s body height. In free technique competitions, the maximum pole length must not exceed 100% of the competitor’s height. The body height is measured with ski boots on from a flat surface, to the top of the uncovered head. The pole length is measured from the bottom of the pole to the highest attachment of the strap. All measurements will be rounded to the nearest centimeter as follows: less than 0.5 cm will be rounded down and 0.5 cm and above will be rounded up. Ages under 17 year and ages over 34 year are excluded unless they participate a competition where the rule is enforced. The Jury will do pole checks during the race.
INSTRUCTIONS AND REGULATIONS Participants take part in the aforementioned races at their own risk. They must follow the orders by staff members when crossing roads while skiing.Skiers should always use the track on the right - the one on the left is for passing only. No one needs to yield while skiing, except in the elite group where slower skiers should give way for faster ones. The elite skiers are allowed to replace only their broken equipment during the race – the elite skiers are also required to present their broken equipment to the Jury. Each service station have spare poles available. The poles must be returned to the to the info point in the Race Office after the race - otherwise the organizer is allowed to fine the participant for their value. Removing or covering your bib is forbidden and may result in disqualification from the race.
FIRST AID The first aid is carried out by students from Lahti Polytechnic Medical School su- pervised by a licensed doctor. Each service station has first aid points where as- sistance is provided for blisters and frostbites. The first aid point at the stadium is located inside the bottom floor of the spectators area - next to the finish line . In addition, first aid staff members are patrolling the stadium area. The staff members can also assist you in case you need to contact the first aid personnel. The general emergency number in Finland is 112. 14 WAX SERVICE Waxing service is available at service stations provided by Startex. Prepare your skis based on your own experience and take some wax with you for the race just in case you might need it. PROFESSIONAL WAX SERVICE STARTEX offers professional wax service for a fee at the Vesijärvi-hall. The rates are: A. GLIDE WAXING 20,00 € B. KICK WAXING 20,00 € C. GRIP TAPE 20,00 € D. GLIDE AND KICK WAXING 35,00 € E. GRIP TAPE AND GLIDE WAXING 35,00 € F. HIGH FLUOR GLIDE WAXING 60,00 € G. HIGH FLUOR GLIDE- AND GRIP WAXING 60,00 € H. CLEANING 10,00 € Payment required in advance with cash or credit card. Waxing prices include ski clips. Opening hours: Thursday 2.2. between 13:00 - 18:00 Friday 3.2. between 10:00 - 20:00 Satuday 4.2. between 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 5.2. between 08:00 - 11:00 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT Participants can get replacement poles at the service stations. The poles need to be returned to the staff members at the lost and found after the race. The lost and found service is located at customer service point in the race office. Unreturned poles will be charged.
WITHDRAWAL FROM RACE If a participant decides to withdraw from the race, he/she must immediately inform the staff at the nearest pit stop his/hers name and bib number. A participant whom has not arrived at the pit stop before the closing time (see service station - opening hours) will be obliged to withdraw from the race for security reasons. A participant whom arrives to the finish line after the time limit will be disqualified and can’t have
15 an official result from the race. If exhaustion overcomes you while skiing, try to rest a moment and then continue to the next pit stop, where you can officially withdraw from the race and later be transported to Lahti stadium. A snowmobile patrol will follow all the participants and - if necessary - transport the stricken participants to a safe area. AFTER THE RACE
FINISH The race will end to Lahti stadium. The final stretch of the Finlandia-hiihto follow the World Ski Championship tracks and the final descent to the stadium is rela- tively steep and twisted. Please be careful! There are two rows after the finish line for participants to go through, and a race of- ficial will guide you to the right one. Please, follow the orders and stay calm in order to expedite the service for you and your fellow skiers in the finish area. To exit the stadium area, please follow a path that goes underneath the big screen. The finish area closes at 19:00 on Saturday and at 17:00 on Sunday.
AWARDS AND PRIZES All participants whom finishes the race within the given time limit will be awarded with a bronze Finlandia-hiihto medal. The medals are given out immediately after crossing the finish line. Everyone whom complite CT100 course within the given time limit will be given a special gold medal. Also Finlandia Masters will receive a gold medal (a group of skiers whom have participated every Finlandia since 1974). The top skiers will receive a gold medal and following rewards:
TROPHIES Classic 100km men 1-3 Free 50 km men 1-6 Classic 100km women 1-3 Free 50 km women 1-3 Classic 50km men 1-10 Free 20 km men 1-3 Classic 50km women 1-6 Free 20 km women 1-3 Classic 32km men 1-3 Free 20 km under 16 y. boys 1-10 Classic 32km women 1-3 Free 20 km under 16 y. girls 1-10
16 Cash Rewards Classic CT50 km M & F Classic CT100 km M & F 1. 1500 € 1. 1000 € 2. 1000 € 2. 600 € 3. 500 € 3. 300 € 4. 300 € 5. 200 € Free-style FT50 km M & F 6. 100 € 1. 1000 € 2. 600 € 3. 300 € The prize giving ceremonies will take place in the Race Office (Lahti Fair Center, Salpausselkä-hall). Saturday: 14:00 CT50 and CT32, 15:00 CT100 and national vet- erans championship. Sunday: 14:00 FT50 and FT20. Also, top three men and women in CT50 will be given flowers at the finish area, at the stadium.
TEAM COMPETITION The team competition will be raced in CT50 and FT50. Team members are required to have the same team name. The team name must be written exactly in the same manner as every member of the team (please recheck your team names before the race so corrections can be made). Each team needs to have at least four members to be qualified in the team competition. There is no maximum limit to members in a team. Four fastest results in each team are combined and the team with the fast- est overall time wins. Only the four fastest members of the winning team will be rewarded with START ski poles. The winners will be notified after the race.
SKI STORAGE Skis can be left at the guarded Ski Storage point. The ski storage is located after the entrance of Lahti Fair Center where Race Office is located (when you enter in- side - left side from the doors). Using the ski storage does not cost anything extra, we recommend using it to avoid losing your equipment. The Race Office opening hours apply.
17 SAUNAS AND SHOWERS Saunas are included in the registration fee after the race. Sauna for women is located close to the Race Office, same building but the en- trance is from outside under the big LCD screen (Suurhalli, Jari-Sauna). For men, the sauna is located at the Ski Jump Grand Stand building. Even if you feel exhausted after the race, do not stay in hot sauna for too long. There are thousands of other skiers coming in, so please give room to everyone. Sauna for women is located at the Lahti swimming hall on Saturday a 150m walk from the Race Office towards the city center and on Sunday in the same building where the Race Office is located but the entrance is from outside under the big LCD screen (Jari-Sauna). For men the sauna is located below the Ski Jump Grand Stand building (past the Ski Museum). Even if you feel exhausted after the race, do not stay in hot sauna for too long. There are thousands of other fellow participants coming in, so please give room to everyone. Finlandia Masters have their private sauna next to the ski jumps.
MEAL AFTER THE RACE The entry fee includes a meal after the race at Koti Restaurant in the Fair Center, 2nd floor. You can access the restaurant from the Race Office. Please hand in your meal ticket to the staff at the restaurant. Meal ticket is located in the bib envelope with your bib. The meal consists of soup, bread, milk/water/coffee and a desert.
RESULTS Unofficial live results are available on our website at www.finlandiahiihto.fi.
DISQUALIFICATION The organizers reserve the right to disqualify a skier and remove him/her from the track if he/she fails to follow the regulations of the Finlandia Ski Marathon or the organizers’ specific instructions. Any participant’s performance is disqualified if she/he uses someone else’s bib.
18 JURY The event’s jury consists of a technical delegate of FIS (TD), a TD assistant and the race director. In addition to jury duties, they serve as consultants in any issues regarding the race.
PROTESTS Written protest must be delivered within 30 minutes after the race winner has fin- ished the race (The protest fee according to the rules of FIS is the value of CHF 100 or the equivalent value). Protests concerning about other participants must be made within 30 minutes after the last participant has finished the race.
DOPING TEST The Finnish Anti-Doping Committee has the right to perform doping tests to the participants.
LOST AND FOUND Lost and found is located at the INFO point in the Race Office. In case you have found an item please submit it to the INFO point. You can inquire lost items from the INFO point +358402444776, +358402444779 and (rus) +35844 9757714 or after the race weekend from Finlandia-hiihto’s office +358449757712 and +358449757713. Any valuables will be submitted to Lahti Police Station after three days. Other lost items are kept for three months at our office and then disposed.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES • medal for everyone finishing with- • awards and prizes for the winners in the time limit • bib, gear bag and stickers • service station services during the • equipment and ski storage at the race race office • wax service at the stations • insurance (see insurance) • first aid • meal after the race • sauna • transportation to the finishing area for the participants whom withdraw from the race
19 INSURANCE Every participant is insured against accidents by the Organizer (Pohjola group). For more information about the policy, you can contact the Race Office.
Cancellation & reimbursement policy In case Finlandia-hiihto is forced to be cancelled due to weather conditions or for any other reason that is out of the orgaziner’s control, the organizer have the right to keep 50% of the admission fee and the remaining 50% is automatically trans- ferred to the next year’s event admission. The organizer and the registered skier can mutually agree on another method of reimbursement if needed. In the event of cancellation, a skier or his team/group is not entitled to receive a reimbursement for his/her admission fee. However if the admission is cancelled before 31st of December of the respective year a skier can transfer 50% of the payment to the next year’s admission fee. The skier is required to inform Finlandia- hiihto’s office about the cancellations. If the course is shortened due to extreme snow conditions or any other cause that the organizer has no control over, the admission fee is not reimbursed nor is the skier entitled to any discounts or any other forms of reimbursement. In case of sickness, a skier can transfer 50% of the payment to the next year’s ad- mission fee after submitting a doctor’s certificate by March 30th of the respective year. To be entitled for a reimbursement you must apply for it from the Finlandia-hiihto’s office by the end of March after the race. Reimbursements are only valid during the registration period for the next race and will void after if not used. Reimbursements are personal and can’t be transferred to another person.
CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS In case your email address has changed, you can provide the organizers with your new address by email (preferred), phone or at the INFO point in the Race Office. Your email address is important to us as for example the confirmation letters are only sent by email.
20 TAKE IT EASY Start carefully and pace yourself. Use extra caution in the start. Do not lift your poles high up to cause any harm to your fellow skiers. Do not rush in the beginning. Enjoy the refreshments that our service stations can offer. Signs at the stations will indicate the distance to the next station. Do not push yourself too hard. If you feel too exhausted, rest a moment or give up. Remember that a sick person needs to be in bed at home. Do not try to do the race if you feel sick! If you are more than 40 years old and have not actively done sports, we recommend you to take a physical test.
EQUIPMENT AND GEAR When getting the right equipment and gear for marathon skiing, we hope that you take the following recommendations into account: • Wear clothes that stop the wind in the front and let air out in the back • Recreational skiers should not use thin racing suits • Ski boots should not be too tight • Use two pairs of socks to prevent any blisters • Have an extra hat and gloves with you • In cold conditions, cover you forehead and your ski boots • Test and use your gear and clothes well before the race NECESSARY HEALTH TIPS • You are responsible for your own health in Finlandia-hiihto • Train and prepare well before entering the race • Do not participate if you are sick or do not feel well • Get a doctor’s permission if you have just recovered from any illness • Do not risk your health if you are recovering from an injury – stay at home! • Consult with your physician if you suffer from diabetes, cardiovascular disease or any other symptoms that may affect your physical performance • Take all necessary medications with you • Do not ski with a full stomach • Drink fluids at every service station and avoid cold drinks • Protect your eyes from the sun • Each station has a first aid team • Report all injuries or people needing medical attention to the staff members at the service stations or to the snowmobile teams • Serious cases should be reported by calling directly at 112 (emergency nro)
21 STADIUM FINLANDIA-EXPO (2-5.2.2017) Check out Stadium Winter Sport Exhibition in the Race Office. There are shops and stands of our official partners in the Finlandia-Expo area.
INFO & WORLDLOPPET POINT Finlandia-hiihto and Worldloppet INFO point is located in the Race Office. At the info point, you can get information about the races and any other Nordic skiing related issues. Finlandia-hiihto is one of the twenty long distance cross-country skiing events, which together form the Worldloppet (WL). Any skier who has completed ten com- petitions (one of them must be skied overseas) can receive the title of Worldloppet Master. The results shall be written in the Official WL-Passport. To receive the WL- Master Diploma, and a gold-plated medal, the skier must send the WL-Passport to WL-Central Office (Italy) for checking by May 1, 2016. Worldloppet passports are sold at the INFO point. You can also receive Finlandia- hiihto stamp to your passport from the info point. The passport costs 33 Euros - be aware that we have a limited supply of them. Information about the other WL-races can also be found at the INFO point. INFO services are available in the following phone numbers: +358402444776 , +358402444779 and +35844 9757714 (rus).
SPECIAL STAMP Lahti Stamp Club has designed a special stamp for Finlandia-hiihto based on the medal. Special envelopes and postcards can also be purchased with a modest fee from the club. Lahti Stamp Club is located in the race office. Limited availability.
22 EVENING DINNER (3.2.2017) WORLDLOPPET MASTERS’ AND FINLANDIA-HIIHTO MASTERS’ SPECIAL EVENTS Finlandia-hiihto cordially invites all Finlandia Masters to a special event with coffee at 5-6.30 pm on Friday February 3rd 2017. Finlandia-hiihto cordially invites Worldloppet Masters for a special evening dinner on Friday February 3rd at 7PM located in the Race Center, Ravintola Koti (Lahti Fair Center 2nd floor). A price for the dinner is 15 €/person, tickets can be bought from the location. Event is open to everyone interested, not for the masters exclusively. Price for the dinner is 15 €/person, tickets can be bought from the location.
ACCOMMODATION You can get information about hotels and other accommodation possibilities at Lahti Region, office hours 9 am – 4 pm: Phone: +358 207 281 760 E-mail: [email protected].
PHOTOGRAPHY Avi Studio takes photos during tha race. A link to the photo gallery will be delivered to the participants within 1-2 weeks after the race. You can order your personal photos online. More information: www.avistudio.fi
TRANSPORTATION The railway station is about 1 km from the Sports Center. The train schedules can be found at www.vr.fi and the bus schedules at www.matkahuolto.fi
23 VIDEO/PICTURE USAGE AND DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING The organizers have the right to use all photographs and audio/video material tak- en during the Finlandia Ski Marathon for whatever purpose they decide without compensation. The organizers can also use the addresses of the participants for direct mail advertising
FEEDBACK Please, feel free to give feedback to the organizers about the course or any other matters regarding the event. You can find a feedback form from our web site at www.finlandiahiihto.fi.Y OUR FEEDBACK CAN HELP US TO IMPROVE THE EVENT AND IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED!
All rights to changes are reserved.
24 Contact Information
RACE MAnagement President Juha Viljamaa +358400499099 Vice President Esko Saari +358409009505 Marketing Manager Hannu Viitala +358400592455 Race Director Raiko Pousi +358407589851 Race Director’s Secretary niklas Turku +358400715655 TD Georgy Kadikov-Orbeliani +7-925-999-24-37 Assisting TD Esa Rajala +358440596775 FIRST AID EMERGENCY NUMBER (Finland) 112 Doctor Juho Makkonen +358400678046 Local Health Service 24h lahden Akuutti24 +35838192385 First Aid Matleena Takaluoma +358447080389 Virpi Liljeström +358447081826 Heli Oksanen +358447080795 Nurse Jukka Karjalainen +358447081678 FA Snowmobiles tauno Pylväläinen +358400479581 Security Chief Tapio Kulmala +358500750645
Race Office Info +358402444776 +358402444779 Leena Malkavaara +358503483633 (RUS) Irina Burtseva +358449757714 Race Office Manager Hannu Ojala +358503759620 Secretary General tiina Hernesniemi +358449757712 Assistant + www Sami Kulmala +358449757713 Logistics Manager Hannu Koponen +358407709661 Equipment Storage elina Lingner, SB-Girls +358505242357 Cashier Carolin Steiner +358440320361 IT Toni Laukka +358405685281
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Spectators area Skiers Course 32/100
CT32 course One lap. After Messilä please turn right and continue the 33km course. Head to the finish line. Messilä CT100 course Tiirismaa Three laps. Course will Hälvälä seperate to a new track just before the Ski jumping hills (do not ski to Stadium unless you wish to quit Tiilikangas Tiilijärvi between laps 1 to 3). After the 3rd lap head to the Jalkaranta finish line. lAHTI
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Hollola Race Center First Aid CT100 to next lap o Spectators
Pit Stop Stadium Kankaankatu Course 50
CT/FT 50 course First lap will be 33km course through Hälvälä. Course will seperate to a new track just before the 1st lap turns right Messilä Ski jumping hills (do not ski to Stadium unless you wish Tiirismaa to quit). On the second lap Hälvälä 2nd lap turns left turn left after Messilä and move to the 20km course. Head to the finish line.
Tiilikangas Tiilijärvi
Jalkaranta lAHTI
Heinsuo Tapanila
Hollola Race Center First Aid to 2nd lap o Spectators
Pit Stop Stadium Kankaankatu Course 20
FT 20 course One lap. After Messilä please turn left and continue the 20km course. Head to the finish line. Messilä
Hälvälä Tiirismaa
Tiilikangas Tiilijärvi
Jalkaranta lAHTI
Heinsuo Tapanila
Hollola Race Center First Aid o Spectators
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