Instructions for athletes in Motonet GP Tampere 2026

Welcome to Tampere! We wish everyone a successful competition.

Competition venue

The competition will take place at Tampere stadium, or as the locals like to call it, Ratina stadium.
Stadium address: Ratinan rantatie 1, 33100 Tampere

Live results

https://live.time4results.com/yu/2026/motonetgp/tampere/

Participants

You can find up-to-date list of participants here: List of participants

Technical Information Centre (TIC)

The technical information center (TIC) is located inside Tampere stadium. The easiest way to access the TIC is from the central section of the parking area on Ratinan rantatie. Upon entering, the TIC is on the left-hand side.

Bib numbers

Bib numbers will be provided at the hotel (international athletes). Finnish athletes will get bibs from the stadium, TIC.

Call room

Access to the field is only via the call room, located on the upper level of the stadium next to the warm-up area.

Athletes are not allowed to use electronic devices in the competition area. All devices must be kept in a bag during the competition.

Call room schedule

Time	Event			Open	Close	To field
17:00	M	400 m hurdles		16:44	16:49	16:54
17:02	W	high jump		16:27	16:32	16:37
17:02	W	hammer throw		16:17	16:22	16:27
17:11	W	400 m hurdles		16:55	17:00	17:05
17:18	M	pole vault		16:18	16:23	16:28
17:30	W	100 m hurdles heats	heat 1	17:13	17:18	17:23
17:37	W	100 m hurdles heats	heat 2	17:20	17:25	17:30
17:43	W	long jump A-group		17:03	17:08	17:13
17:48	M/W	100 m para wheelchair		In the service tunnel		17:41
18:08	M	200 m final	group B	17:51	17:56	18:01
18:16	M	200 m final	group A	17:59	18:04	18:09
18:24	W	200 m final	group B	18:07	18:12	18:17
18:32	W	200 m final	group A	18:15	18:20	18:25
18:36	M	hammer throw		17:51	17:56	18:01
18:43	W	800 m		18:26	18:31	18:37
18:54	W	shot put		18:19	18:24	18:29
19:04	M	1500 m		18:47	18:52	18:59
19:26	M	110 m hurdles final	group B	19:09	19:14	19:19
19:34	M	110 m hurdles final	group A	19:17	19:22	19:27
19:45	W	100 m hurdles final		19:28	19:33	19:38

Official and personal throwing equipment

Organizers provide a wide selection of throwing implements.

Athletes may bring up to 2 personal implements, which must be pre-approved and re-inspected by the organizers.

Implements must be brought to the Technical Information Centre (TIC) at least 90 minutes before the event starts. Implements submitted later will not be accepted.

All athletes may use the approved throwing implements. Personal implements can be collected from the throwing area after the event. Unclaimed implements may be picked up from the TIC.

Field layout

Progression from the heats

2 heats: first 3 from each heat and 2 fastest times.
3 heats: first 2 from each heat and 2 fastest times.

Bar progression

M pole vault
525-535-545-555-562-567-572- +5 cm

W high jump
173-178-182-186-189-192-194- +2 cm

Training in the stadium

Friday
Stadium is available for training the whole day. There may be temporary restrictions due to construction of the event that takes place mainly on Friday.

Saturday
There is a youth competition Motonet Junior in the stadium on Saturday and Sunday. Due to that, training in the stadium is only allowed on Saturday at 18.00-21.00.

Sunday
Training is not possible.

Use of throwing implements is not allowed.

Warm-up

Warm-up area is located at the upper level of the stadium. Due to Sunday’s youth competition, it opens for warm-up on Sunday at 15.00.

Changing rooms

Athletes’ changing rooms are located on the second floor of the stadium.

Exiting the competition area

In field events, athletes will be guided off the field via the mixed zone after their event. In running events, athletes will also exit through the mixed zone. Athletes’ gear baskets are located at the end of the mixed zone.

Athletes may use the restrooms during the competition but must obtain permission from an official.

Athlete introductions

In running events, athletes will be introduced at the starting line approximately 2 minutes before the start. In field events, introductions will take place in about 2–4 minutes before the event begins.

Coaches seating

Coaches’ seats are in the stands. There are no reserved seats in the stands, so coaches may choose their seats freely.

The only exception is the women’s long jump, where coaches’ seats are located beneath the stands, at the long jump area. Coaches may only access this area together with the athletes, through the call room. No other means of access is permitted.

First aid

The first aid station is located near the 60 m start line, under the stadium grandstand.

Protests

Protests must be made immediately to the event referee. Referee’s decision is final. There is no Jury of appeal.

Price money

Men 1500m, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, Pole Vault, Hammer

Women 800m, 100m hurdles, High Jump, Hammer

Price money system

1st Place 1000 EUR

2nd Place 600 EUR

3rd Place 400 EUR

4th Place 300 EUR

5th Place 200 EUR

Men 200m

Women 200m, 400m hurdles, Long Jump, Shot Put

Price money system:

1st Place 500 EUR

2nd Place 400 EUR

3rd Place 300 EUR

4th Place 200 EUR

5th Place 200 EUR

(15% deduction for tax)
In 200m, 400m hurdles, 800m and 1500m PM is counted based on the cumulative results. Combined results of heats A, B, C, D and E are added together.

Anti-doping

The SUEK anti-doping agency will be present.
Athletes selected for doping tests must bring a photo ID (e.g., passport or driver’s license). One assistant may accompany the athlete if desired.