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 13, 2027 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!

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 – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N, age 12–100 years)
  • 2000 m – MYL, NYL, M55, N55, fitness series (M+N age 12–100 years)

Team competition 3*500m relay

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 TBA
Called TBA

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.

Participation fees and payment instructions can be found at: http://potkukelkkailunmm.fi/en/registration/

The competition schedule can be found at: https://www.potkukelkkailunmm.fi/en/race-schedule/

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.

First aid is on duty at the competition center.

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€
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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