The Finish national team coaches have planned a busy summer for their skiers. Here is their camp schedule outlining their plans and preparations for the upcoming season:
June 4-6 Kalajoki, men, Car racing/sand-ski-driving (not kidding). Competition on June 6.
June11-19 Sognefjellet, Norway, On-snow skiing, women
June 13-24 Sierra Nevada, Spain, On-snow skiing, men
June 30-July 7 Vuokatti, Summer Competitions
July 19-22 Jyväskylä, test camp
July 22-25 Liperi, rollerski – competitions and training
August 12-14 Otepää, Estland, rollerski competition
August 18-28 Vuokatti, training camp
National team members 2004-2005:
Women:
Elina Hietamäki, Tampereen Pyrintö, Virpi Kuitunen, Kangasniemen Kalske, Pirjo Manninen, Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura, Aino-Kaisa Saarinen, Hollolan Urheilijat -46, Satu Salonen, Vahdon Tuisku, Kirsi Välimaa, Jämin Jänne.
Men:
Sami Jauhojärvi, Alatornion Pirkat, Teemu Kattilakoski, Alavieskan Viri, Keijo Kurttila, Kuusamon Erä-Veikot, Lauri Pyykönen, Vantaan Hiihtoseura, Olli Ohtonen, Vuokatti Ski Team
Kainuu, Tero Similä, Ylivieskan Kuula, Timo Toppari, Yppärin Urheilijat