For competitors

Competition instructions

On this page you will find general instructions for the competition. The competition follows the official Kick Sledding competition rules.

Competitor can use his/her own kick sled or use one ESLAs, located at the venue.

Questions and comments before the competition: keuki.hiihto@gmail.com.

Competition venue

The Kicksled World Championship will be held on February 14, 2026 in Keuruu, in the stunning winter scenery of Keurusselkä Resort.

Keuruu is easily accessible by public transport: by train or bus. The journey from the centre of Keuruu is about 10 km, so you can continue the journey by taxi, for example. Arriving by car is easy. Click below for navigation via Google Maps and find the shortest route. A warm welcome!

Prizes

Winners will receive, among other things:

  • A beach sauna session for the whole group (max. 10 people) at a time of your choice
  • Accommodation and restaurant gift cards
  • Tickets to Keurusselkä Resort’s dance and party nights
  • Cruise tickets to the Elias Lönnrot hydrofoil ship
  • Product prizes

The race arrangements are being handled by Keurusselkä Resort Oy and Keuruun Kisalijat Hiihto in cooperation with the City of Keuruu.

Experienced experts are responsible for the course design and maintenance. The course is located on Keurusselkä Resort’s own beach area.

Individual distances:

  • Sprint 100 m – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N, age 7–100 years)
  • 2000 m – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N age 7–100 years)

Team competition 3*500m relay

Competition office and info, open Fri 13.2. 6-7pm Keurusselkä Resort and Sat 14.2. 8am-2pm competition centre

Competition numbers can be picked up from the competition office, be prepared to present a receipt for the registration fee. Payment can also be made at the competition office in cash or via MobilePay.

Competition numbers will be returned to the box at the finish after the competition. Numbers not returned will be delivered to the organiser at the competitor’s expense.

Unofficial results will be available online after the series has finished. Information will be provided by announcement and on the website. Also the course map, results and start lists are available on the official competition website.

Competition Director Jonna Haapamäki-Syrjälä, 050 384 6851
Competition Course Specialist Erkki Virkalahti
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The Referee Council decides on the final penalties for rule violations.

Individual events:

Heavy start – false start, illegal start/progress/finish or intentional obstruction of a fellow competitor – last place in the heat.

Timed start – false start, illegal start/progress/finish or intentional obstruction of a fellow competitor – time penalty 5, 15.30 s.

A serious rule violation will result in disqualification.

Sprint 100 m – fee €20/person
2000 m time trial – fee €20/person
if you participate in both races, the entry fee is €30/person
Team competition 3*500m relay – entry fee Company €100 (advertising is allowed in the props), association and groups of friends €45

The entry fee is paid upon registration to the account of Keuruun Kisalijat ry. FI89 4762 1020 0219 35 or mobile pay #22520
NOTE! In the message field, enter the participant’s name and the race(s) they are participating in.

If the race has to be cancelled at the last minute, e.g. due to road conditions, 80% of the entry fee will be refunded. If the competitor cancels their participation themselves, the fee will not be refunded (exception, medical certificate).

Fri 13.2.

Competition course open for training. Please be careful if the competition center construction crew is working.

18–20 Competition office open Keurusselkä Resort
Table reserved for competitors in the hotel restaurant, dinner buffet at own expense.

Sat 14.2.

8:00–15:00 Competition office open at the competition center

9:45 Opening of the competition, Keuruu Mayor Janne Teeriaho
10:00 Sprint 100 m mass start
around 11:30 2000 m timed start
13:00 Award ceremony at Keurusselkä Resort restaurant Emma

From 14:00 team competition mass start

Award ceremony after results at Keurusselkä Resort, restaurant Emma

Individual competition award ceremony after results are announced at Keurusselkä Resort restaurant at 13:00.
Team competition award ceremony after results are announced at Keurusselkä Resort Emma. In the team competition, awards will be given to the fastest and best dressed/equipped teams.

Competition Café/Food
The café is located in the competition centre area at the old red cottage building. There is an outdoor grill and a campfire for roasting sausages in the café’s courtyard.

Lunch buffet in the hotel restaurant from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner buffet from 17:00 to 20:00.

First aid is on duty at the competition center. Doctor Markku Puro will also be present at the competition, tel. 050 544 0566

The competition organizer has insurance for sports club activities and public events. Each competitor is responsible for other insurance. We recommend that competitors use their own safety equipment (e.g. helmets or other protection) at their own discretion.

Dressing and washing / WC, at Keurusselkä Resort – use of the spa is included in the entry fee. More WC facilities at the competition centre. Signage on site

The event organizers have all rights to the photos and other recordings taken during the event. Photos and videos will be published on social media channels and the event website.

You agree to these terms by participating in the event.

Distances, series and participation fees

The series and distances are designed to attract both amateurs and hardcore racers.

Individual distances

  • Sprint 100 m – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N, age 7–100 years) – fee 20€/person
  • 2000 m – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N age 7–100 years) – fee 20€/person
  • if you participate in both races, the participation fee is 30€/person

Team competition 3*500m relay

  • participation fee/company 100€ (advertising on props allowed)
  • associations and groups of friends 45€

Race weekend schedule and program

Come experience the joy of speed and the racing atmosphere at Keurusselkä Resort!

Friday 13.2.2026

Opening ceremonies and pre-parties

Saturday 14.2.2026

World Cup day

Sunday 15.2.2026

Shrove Sunday
Accommodation & services

Keurusselkä Resort

Competitors and spectators can stay and dine right next to the competition venue.

The following are available:

  • Comfortable hotel rooms
  • Breakfast and restaurant services
  • Spa and saunas
  • Good parking areas and signage
  • Winter activities around the competition day

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