GUIDE for SKIERS - Finlandia

GUIDE for SKIERS
27-28.2.2016
v160224;1110
table of contents
organization3
Welcome to Finlandia Ski Marathon 6
INSTRUCTIONS7
BEFORE START
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REGISTRATIONS7
RACE OFFICE
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TRAFFIC AND PARKING
7
TIMING/CHIP8
GEAR BAGS
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BIB8
START8
START, CL 42 km at 10:00 am 9
START, CL 32 km at 11.00 AM
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START, FREE 42 km at 10:00 AM
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START, FREE 20 km at 11:00 AM
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THE COURSE AND SERVICE
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SERVICE STATIONS
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SKI TECHNIQUE
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FIRST AID
13
WAX SERVICE
13
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT
14
WITHDRAWAL FROM RACE
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AFTER THE RACE
14
FINISH14
AWARDS AND PRIZES
16
TEAM COMPETITION
16
FREE SKI STORAGE
17
SAUNAS AND SHOWERS
17
MEAL AFTER THE RACE
17
RESULTS17
LOST AND FOUND
18
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES
18
INSURANCE18
TAKE IT EASY
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EQUIPMENT AND GEAR 21
INFO & WORLDLOPPET POINT
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EVENING DINNER (26.2.2016)
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PHOTOGRAPHY24
TRANSPORTATION24
Map OF THE VENUE
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MAP OF THE RACE CENTER
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MAP OF THE COURSE
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Contact Information
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Our sponsors
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Finlandia-hiihdon organisaatio
Päätoimikunta
President
Juha Viljamaa
LHS
Vice President
Esko Saari
HU -46
Members
Henri Rauhamäki
Mika Kulmala
Tommi Lanki
Antti Anttonen
Hannu Viitala
Tiina Hernesniemi
HU –46
SHL
Lahden kaupunki
Hollolan kunta
LHS
LHS
Our Partners and suppliers
A-kassi, Avi Studio, BASSO-radio, E. A. Rasi, Enervit,
EQTiming, eTaika, Fazer, Finnfoam, Halton Oy, Helena Nenonen, Hiihto-lehti, Hollolan kunta, Hollolan
Urheilijat -46, Jari Mäkelä, Kaplas RT palvelut, Karamella, Kemppi Oy, Lihajaloste Korpela, Kärkölän
Kisa-Veikot, Kärkölän Lions Clubi, Lahden Ammattikorkeakoulu, Lahden Hiihtoseura, Lahden kaupunki,
Lahden Postimerkkikerho, Lahden Suurhalliyhdistys,
LAHTI2017, Lahti Aqua, Lahti Energia, Lahti Region, Lammin POP Pankki, Lassila & Tikanoja, LHS,
LänsiAuto, Mediatalo Esa, Novart, Osuuskauppa
Hämeenmaa, Olvi, Panssariprikaati, Pepsodent,
Polttimo Group, Päijät-Hämeen Liitto, Reissu Ruoti,
Rela Group, Ruokamiehet OY, RTV, Scandic Hotels,
Smartum, ST1, Stadium, Startex, Suomen Hiihtoliitto,
Suunnistajan Kauppa, Tolvanen Oy, Toolpoint, Versowood, Vetikko Travel, Vuokattihiihto, Worldloppet,
YLE.
Järjestelytoimikunta
Esko Saari
President
Henri Rauhamäki
Vice President & Stadium Manager
Raiko Pousi
Race Director
Arto Manninen
City of Lahti
Antti Anttonen
County of Hollola
Jukka Lehtinen
Course Master
Hannu Ojala
Race Office Manager
Jukka Klinga
Catering Manager
Juho Makkonen
Doctor
Hannu Koponen ja Tapani Levälä
Logistics Manager
Kari Käyhkö
Announcer
Risto Kaplas
Security Chief
Heidi Lehikoinen
Press & Media Manager
Hannu Viitala
Marketing Manager
Tiina Hernesniemi
Secretary General
Sami Kulmala
AD
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Welcome to our
Finlandia -store
M/W Official Tee
9,90
SOC Finlandia-hiihto t-shirt for women and men. The training shirt is made of
easily drying and breathing TCS Air-material. Sizes for women and men.
Stadium is the main
sponsor of Finlandia-hiihto
Mr. Sauli Niinistö
The President of the Republic of Finland
Guardian of Finlandia Ski Marathon
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Welcome to Finlandia Ski Marathon
Winter has been challenging for many international ski marathons.
Nevertheless Finlandia Ski Marathon will be organised this year also.
Winter arrived in Lahti and Hollola just in time to delight skiers and
help us to organize a ski marathon.
In addition to marathon and shorter distances on weekend, has
Finlandia gotten a brand new event. Finlandia-Sprint will give the teams
of four the chance to challenge themselves and have fun together on
WCH2017 sprint course. That is one example of development steps
which we are constantly doing to serve you better and better.
Finlandia Ski Marathon gives you just as much challenge as you
like. Classic or free, long or short. Enjoy the journey, nature and
atmosphere on the course, on your own pace.
With these words I hope everyone
nice Finlandia Ski Marathon at
Salpausselkä area. We will be making
our utmost effort for you.
Enjoy Finlandia, enjoy Lahti and
Hollola.
Juha Viljamaa
President of Finlandia-hiihto
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INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE START
REGISTRATIONS
Participants must register for the Classic Technique (CT) 42km by 8.30 am and CT
32 km by 10.00 on Saturday 27.2.2016 and for the Free Technique (FT) 42km by
8.30 am and FT 20km by 10.00 on Sunday 28.2.2016. After February 15, 2016, the
entry fee can only be paid at the race office. You can fill in the registration form
in ­advance online: www.finlandiahiihto.fi. Print it and bring it with you to the race
­office staff to expedite your registration process.
RACE OFFICE
The Race Office is located at the Lahti Fair Centre in the Lahti Hall (Salpausselänkatu 7), and it is open at the following times:
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Thursday 25.2. 1 – 6 pm
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Friday •
Saturday 27.2. 7 am – 6 pm
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Sunday 26.2. 10 am – 8 pm
28.2. 8 am – 5 pm
You can reach Info from the numbers +358402444776 , +358402444779 and +35844
9757714 (rus).
From the race office you will get a bib package envelope with your bib (with disposable timing chip integrated). Your meal ticket is attached on the envelope (see
MEAL AFTER THE RACE page 17 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 Sports Center of Lahti. The
main parking lot by the Sports Hall is primarily reserved for buses. Parking spaces
are limited and they are on the first-come-first basis. You can find a map of the
area at http://kartta.lahti.fi/internetwebmap/opaskartta.htm. Type in Urheilukeskus
or Salpausselänkatu 7 in the street column on the page.
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TIMING/CHIP
The timing service of 2016 Finlandia Ski Marathon is provided by EQTiming. The
timing chip is attached in your bib and you can get it when picking up your participant material at the race office during the office hours. The chip only activates
when you walk through the start gate. You are responsible for having the bib on you
before the start. If you are not wearing you bib, you will not get a finishing time and
you will be disqualified.
GEAR BAGS
You will get your gear bag when picking up your participant material or at the gear
(equipment) storage point. Your change-over clothes should be put in the bag corresponding your bib number, and the bag should be tied properly before submission. You submit your bag to the staff at the Lahti Hall, and you will retrieve your
bag by showing your bib. Do not leave any valuables in the bag such as watches,
money, etc. If you want someone else 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. The personal information needs to be changed
to match the right person before the start. Otherwise, the performance will be disqualified. A fee of 10 € will be charged for any changes to be made. Finlandia Ski
Masters have separate bibs. For the 42 km Classic white bibs are used and for the
32 km yellow bibs are used. For the 42 km Free white, for the 20 km Free yellow and
20 km Junior race orange bibs are used.
START
The 43rd Finlandia Ski Marathon takes place on February 27th and 28th, 2016. The
start and finish lines are at the Lahti Sports Center.
START, CL 42 km at 10:00 am START, CL 32 km at 11.00 AM
START, FREE 42 km at 10:00 AM
START, FREE 20 km at 11:00 AM
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START, CL 42 km at 10:00 am
The 42 km race starts at the Lahti Ski Stadium on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
There will be a wave start in groups at 15 min intervals. The long race (42 km) starts
at 10 am. The groups start in the following order (starting numbers in parenthesis):
10:00 am (elite 1-100), (CCNC 101-300) and (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 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 area
10 minutes prior to their start. The elite group (1-100) will start in the front of the
pack in marked spots. Participants must follow the instructions provided 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 his/her place 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. Do not turn back and return to the
stadium. Please, use extra caution in the first uphill.
START, CL 32 km at 11.00 AM
The 32 km race is a mass start, and the take-off time is at 11.00 am, Saturday 27,
2016. Participants must follow the instructions provided 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. Do not turn back and return to the
stadium. Please, use extra caution in the first uphill.
The stadium closes at 11.05, after which no one is allowed to enter the course.
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START, FREE 42 km at 10:00 AM
The 42 km race starts at 10:00 from the Lahti Ski Stadium on Sunday, February 28,
2016. There will be a wave start in groups of 500 participants at 15 min intervals.
The elite group (6000-6100) will start in the front of the pack in marked spots. The
start times for the groups are as follows (starting numbers in parenthesis):
10.00 (6001-6101 elite) and (6101-6500)
10.15 (6501-7000)
10.30 (7001-7500)
Participants must follow the instructions provided 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. Do not turn back and return to the
stadium. Please, use extra caution in the first uphill.
START, FREE 20 km at 11:00 AM
The 20 km race starts as a mass start at 11.00 from the Lahti Ski Stadium on Sunday, February 28, 2016.
Participants must follow the instructions provided 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. Do not turn back and return to the
stadium. Please, use extra caution in the first uphill.
The stadium closes at 11.05, after which no one is allowed to enter the course.
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THE COURSE AND SERVICE
SERVICE STATIONS
On the 42 km course, there are five service stations: Messilä, Hälvälä, Työtjärvi, Heinsuo and Tapanila. In the 32 km course, there are three service stations: Messilä,
Heinsuo and Tapanila. In the 20 km course, there are two service stations: Messilä
and Tapanila. On the way back towards the finish, Tapanila serves drinks (juice)
for skiers.
Service station hours
Saturday 27.2.2016
Messilä 09.30-13.30
Hälvälä 10.00-14.00
Työtjärvi 10.00-15.00
Heinsuo 10.00-16.00
Tapanila 09.00-17.00
Maali -18.00
Sunday 28.2.2016
Messilä 09.30-14.00
Hälvälä 10.00-13.30
Työtjärvi 10.00-14.00
Heinsuo 10.00-15.00
Tapanila 09.30-16.00
Maali -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, Työtjärvi: fructose,
blueberry soup, pickles and bread Heinsuo**: coffee, bread + spread, meat bouillon, bananas, pickles and blueberry soup, Tapanila**: coffee, tea, juice, beer, pickles, Finish: water and juice
Service stations marked with stars (**) are also on the 32 km course.
SKI TECHNIQUE
In the Classic 42 km and 32 km races, only classic technique is allowed. In the Free
42 km and 20 km races, free technique is allowed (classic is also allowed). The ski
technique control is enforced during the races.
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. No one needs
to yield while skiing, except in the elite group where slower skiers should give way
for faster ones.
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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.
For the rest of the participants changing equipment is allowed for whatever reason.
Each service station has extra poles available. The poles must be returned to the
Race Office after the race to the staff - 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 supervised by a licensed doctor. Each service station has first aid points where assistance is provided for blisters and frostbites. The first aid point at the stadium is
located in the hall outside of the race office. In addition, first aid staff members are
circling around the stadium area. Finlandia Ski Marathon staff members can also
assist you in case you need to contact the first aid personnel.
The general emergency number in Finland is 112.
WAX SERVICE
Wax 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.
PROFESSIONAL WAX SERVICE (PAYMENT ONLY IN EUROS)
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 TAPE20,00 €
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 €
G.
CLEANING
10,00 €
PAYMENT IN ADVANCE.
WAXING PRICES INCLUDE SKI CLIPS.
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Wax service opening hours:
THURSDAY 25.2. FRIDAY 26.2.
SATURDAY 27.2.
SUNDAY 28.2.
1 – 6 pm
10 am – 8 pm
7 am – 6 pm
8 – 11 am
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 skier decides to withdraw from the race, he/she must immediately inform the
officials of the nearest pit stop and hand in the number bib or some other proof of
identity. A skier, who has not arrived at the pit stop before the closing time (see the
schedule), will be obliged to withdraw from the race for security reasons. A skier
who arrives at the finish after the time limit (on Saturday 18.00 and on Sunday
17.00) will be disqualified, and will not be included in the result list.
If exhaustion overcomes you while skiing, try to rest a moment and then continue
to the next pit stop, where you can officially withdraw and later be transported to
Lahti. A scooter patrol (snowmobile) will follow all skiers and - if necessary - transport the stricken skiers to the Finish Area.
AFTER THE RACE
FINISH
Lahti Ski Stadium serves as the finish of the Finlandia Ski Marathon. The final
stretch of the Finlandia Ski Marathon follow the World Ski Championship tracks
and the final descent to the stadium is relatively steep and twisted. Please be careful!
There are two rows after the finish line for participants to go through, and a race
official 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. All
skiers who finish within the time limit will be awarded with a Finlandia Ski Marathon
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Lounas / Lunch 11:00 – 15:00
Torstai/ Thursday
Kasvissosekeitto / Creamy
vegetable soup
Aurajuustokana/ Chicken in a
bluecheese sauce
Perjantai / Friday
Kasvisbortskeitto/ Vegetable
bortsch
Chili con carne
Worldloppet Masters Pasta Party
Buffet Menu
Kanapalermo / Chicken Palermo
Penne Bolognese
Kasvisfarfalle / Vegetable Farfalle
Salaatteja / Salads
Leipä, voi / Bread, butter
8,50 € / 10 €
Ravintola Koti is open daily for
refreshments and lunch.
Päivittäin kahvila- ja lounaspalvelut niin
kilpailijoille kuin kannustusjoukoille.
15 €
medal. To exit the stadium area, please follow a path that goes underneath the big
screen. The finish area closes at 6 pm on Saturday and at 5 pm on Sunday.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Everyone finishing within the time limit (Saturday by 6 pm and Sunday by 5 pm)
will be awarded with a Finlandia Ski Marathon medal. The medals are given out immediately after crossing the finish line. Skiers are awarded with bronze medals and
Finlandia Masters (completed all Finlandia Ski Marathons) with gold medals.
Prizes
Classic 42 km men
1-10
Classic 42 km women 1-6
Classic 32 km men
1-3
Classic 32 km women 1-3
Cash Rewards
Classic Technique 42 km M & W
1. 1500 €
2. 1000 €
3. 500 €
4. 300 €
5.
200 €
6. 100 €
Free 42 km men
Free 42 km women
Free 20 km men
Free 20 km women
Free 20 km under 16 y. boys
Free 20 km under 16 y. girls
1-6
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-10
1-10
Free Technique 42 km M & w
1.
1000 €
2.
600 €
3.
300 €
taxes not included
The prize giving ceremonies will take place at the Fair Centre (Vesijärvihalli), at 1
pm on both days.
TEAM COMPETITION
The team competition will be raced in both 42 km distances. Team members are
required to have a same team name and the name must be written exactly the same
way for every member of the team. Each team needs to have at least four skiers
to be qualified in the team competition. There is no maximum age limit. Four best
skiers’ times are added up and the team with the fastest overall time wins. The winners will be notified personally after the race, and they will be awarded with Start
ski poles.
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SKI STORAGE
Skis can be left at the guarded ski storage point in the Lahti Hall (see the map). The
ski storage is included so it doesn’t cost anything for the participants. Regular race
office hours apply.
SAUNAS AND SHOWERS
Saunas are included for the participants.
Sauna for women is located close to the Race Office, same building but the entrance 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.
MEAL AFTER THE RACE
The entry fee includes a meal after the race at Koti
Restaurant in the Fair Center. The meal ticked
can be teared off from your bib package envelope
(yellow area). The meal consists of soup, bread,
spread and juice/milk.
< tear off
the meal
ticket from
the bib
package
envelope
RESULTS
You can check the live unofficial results on the Internet 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.
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.
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PROTESTS
Written protest must be delivered within 15 minutes after the first 100 (one hundred) competitors have finished the race (The protest fee according to the rules
of FIS is the value of CHF 100 or the equivalent value). Protests concerning other
skiers must be made within 15 minutes after the last skier has finished the race.
DOPING TEST
The Finnish Anti-Doping Committee has the right to perform doping tests on skiers.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found is located at the customer service point (Info point) in the race office. You can also submit lost items there. After the race day, you can call the race
office at +358449757712 and +358449757713.
Ask about any items that you may have lost. Any valuables will be submitted to
Lahti Police Station after three days. Finlandia Ski Marathon keeps other lost items
for three months.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES
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Medal for everyone finishing within the time limit
Drink and energy service at every
station in the course
Wax service at the stations
First aid
Sauna
Transportation for skiers who
withdraw from the race
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Awards and prizes for category
winners
Bib
Gear bag + stickers
Insurance (see insurance)
Meal after the race
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
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In case Finlandia Ski Marathon 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
transferred 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 Finlandiahiihto’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 admission 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 phone, email or dropping by at the info point in the race office.
Your email address is important for us as for example the confirmation letters are
only sent by email.
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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
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You are responsible for your own health in Finlandia Ski Marathon
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 scooter teams
Serious cases should be reported by calling directly at 112 (emergency nro)
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Lahden Stadionilla
sarjat ja Matkat
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M/N
M/N
M/N
M/N
maraton
1/2 maraton
1/4 maraton
reilu kutonen
• Omat sarjat 40, 50 ja 60-vuotiaille
½ ja täysimittaisella maratonilla
• Omat sarjat alle 16-vuotiaille 6.6 km ja 10.55 km
su 25.9.2016
Tapahtumassaatonin
ratkotaan mtaarruudet
Suomenmesissä
yleis
sarjoissa!
Lisätietoja: www.uusilahtijuoksu.fi
STADIUM FINLANDIA-EXPO (25.-28.2.2016)
There is the Stadium Winter Sport Exhibition in the Fair Centre, Vesijärvi Hall. There
are shops and stands of our official partners in the Finlandia-Expo area.
INFO & WORLDLOPPET POINT
Finlandia Ski Marathon 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.
The Finlandia Ski Marathon is one of the twenty long distance cross-country skiing
events, which together form the Worldloppet (later WL). Any skier who has completed ten competitions (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. There will be
a Worldloppet stand at the Race Office, where the skier can buy passports and get
the stamp for accepted skiing. The passport costs 30 Euros, be aware that we have
a limited supply of them. Information of other WL-races can also be found at the
WL-stand.
Info can be reached by phone: +358402444776 and +358402444779
SPECIAL STAMP
Lahti Stamp Club has designed a special stamp for Finlandia Ski Marathon based
on the 2016 medal. Special envelopes and postcards can be purchased at the Fair
Center. Limited availability.
EVENING DINNER (26.2.2016)
WORLDLOPPET MASTERS’ AND FINLANDIA SKI MARATHON MASTERS’ SPECIAL EVENTS
Finlandia Ski Marathon cordially invites all Finlandia Masters to a special event
with coffee at 5-6.30 pm on Friday February 20, 2016. For Worldloppet Masters, a
special evening dinner is arranged starting at 7 pm on Friday, February 20, 2016.
Price for the dinner is 15 €/person, tickets can be bought from the location.
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ACCOMMODATION
You can get information about hotels and other accommodation possibilities at
Lahti Region, office hours 9 am – 4 pm:
Phone: 0207 281 760
E-mail: sales@lahtiregion.fi.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Avi Studio takes pictures of skiers on the course and in the finish. A link to the
photo gallery will be delivered to skiers within 1-2 weeks after the race. You can
order pictures online.
More information: www.avistudio.fi
TRANSPORTATION
The railway station is about 1 km from the Sports Center. The bus station is located
Next to the railway station. Our partner ReissuRuoti will arrange shuttle bus transport from the station to the stadium. The train schedules can be found at www.vr.fi
and the bus schedules at www.matkahuolto.fi
VIDEO/PICTURE USAGE AND DIRECT MAIL
ADVERTISING
The organizers have the right to use all photographs and audio/video material taken 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 on the course or any matters
regarding the arrangements. You can find a feedback form on the Finlandia Ski
Marathon website.
YOUR FEEDBACK CAN HELP US TO IMPROVE THE EVENT AND IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED!
The organizers reserve the right to any possible changes.
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VENUE
raCE CEntrE
Lahti Fair Centre
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Start area
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Finish Line
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Men’s Sauna
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Women’s Sauna
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Entrance to stadium
o
Bus Station
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railway Station
o
atM
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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B
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Race Office, Info, Equipment & Ski Storage, Food & Drinks (Restaurant Koti), Prizegiving Ceremonies, Start Ski Waxing, Shops, Finlandia Expo, Postmarks
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o
RACE CENTER
Staff area
o
Massage
Start Ski Waxing
Race Office
Dressing Area
Equipment Storage
Finlandia Expo
Vesijärvi Halli
Lahti Halli
to basement
to upper floor
Lahti Fair Centre
Entrance
Registered Skier
get your pre-paid number bib package
Late Entries
pay your registration and get your
number bib package
Finlandia-hiihto Info
Dining, upper floor
Ski Storage*
*Enterance to Ski storage only from the outside
Stage
WC
ground-floor and basement
Suunnistajankauppa
COURSE
Contact Information
RACE MAnagement
PresidentJuha Viljamaa+358400499099
Vice PresidentEsko Saari+358409009505
Marketing Manager
Hannu Viitala
+358400592455
Race DirectorRaiko Pousi+358407589851
Race Director’s SecretaryNiklas Turku
+358400715655
TDGuy Magand+33627705737
Assisting TDArto Tilli+358400804934
FIRST AID
EMERGENCY NUMBER (Finland)112
DoctorJuho Makkonen+358400678046
Local Health Service 24h
Lahden Akuutti24
+35838192385
First Aid Management
First AidMatleena Takaluoma
+358447080389
Eveliina Kivinen+358503843921
Heli Oksanen+358447080795
NurseJukka Karjalainen
+358447081678
FA SnowmobilesTauno Pylväläinen
+358400479581
Security ChiefRisto Kaplas+358405538102
Race Office
Info+358402444776
+358402444779
Race Office Manager
Hannu Ojala
+358503759620
Secretary GeneralTiina Hernesniemi
+358449757712
Assistant / ADSami Kulmala+358449757713
Assistant (RUS)Anna Zhuraleva+358449757714
AssistantLeena Malkavaara
+358503483633
Logistics Manager
Hannu Koponen
+358407709661
Equipment Storage
Elina Lingner, SB-Girls +358505242357
CashierCarolin Steiner+358440320361
ITToni Laukka+358405685281
Stadium / Start area
Stadium Manager
Henri Rauhamäki
+358440492527
CommunicationsAntti Uimonen+358400719540
AnnouncerKari Käyhkö+358400962854
Timing Service / EQTiming
Jarkko Ruhanen
+358400152712
Press & Media Manager
Heidi Lehikoinen
+358406643093
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