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Instructions for athletes in Motonet GP Espoo 2026

Welcome to Espoo! We wish everyone a successful competition.

Competition venue

The competition will take place at Leppävaara stadium.
Stadium address: Veräjäpellonkatu 17, Espoo

Live results

Link will be updated on Tuesday 18th Aug.

Technical Information Centre (TIC)

The technical information center (TIC) is located inside Kameleonten Indoor Arena, located beside the stadium. Upon entering in the Arena, the TIC is on the right-hand side, entering from Arena Cafe.

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 close to the 100m start place, at the end of main stand.

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 – will updated Mon 17th Aug

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 Implement Check point (Dressing room nr 1-2 in Main Stand building 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

Training in the stadium

Tuesday
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.

Wednesday
Training is not possible.

Use of throwing implements is not allowed.

Warm-up

Warm-up area is located inside the Kameleonten Arena

Changing rooms

Athletes’ changing rooms are located on ground levet 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 reserved seats in the main stand, marked “Valmentajan paikat”

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.

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.

Technical meeting

There will be no technical meeting. Questions can be emailed to the competition director by 12:00 on the day of the competition.

Wireless network

A free wireless network called “Espoo avoin” is available at the stadium. Log in with your phone number or email address.

Contact information

General Secretary (Athlete Inquiries)
Harri Lammi, harri@misporti.fi, +358415108018

Competition Director
Marko Honkaharju, +358400946158

GOOD LUCK TO THE COMPETITION!