The Sports Institute of Three Campuses, Kisakallio campus will host the A-Division European Curling Championships from November 22nd to 29th. The European Championships are being held in the same place for the first time in consecutive years. Kisakallio is also an experienced host for international tournaments – in the 2023–2024 season, three World Curling competitions were organized on the campus.
A-Division competitions are the most significant and high-level curling tournaments in the world after the Olympics and World Championships, and all the best countries in Europe will participate.
B-Division competitions in Pajulahti
For the first time, the B-Division competitions will be held at the sports institute’s second campus in Pajulahti, an Olympic and Paralympic training center. Pajulahti's versatile facilities and experience in organizing sports events ensure a successful competition.
World Curling's competition manager Eeva Rothlisberger comments:
"It's great to return to Kisakallio to continue the success of last year's European Championships. Kisakallio's world-class facilities and commitment to top-level sports make it a perfect competition venue. We are also looking forward to the B-Division competitions in Pajulahti."
The Sports Institute of Three Campuses event director, Laura Kittelä, adds:
"For the first time in history, we get to host both A- and B-Division competitions simultaneously at the Kisakallio and Pajulahti campuses. It's also great to see Finland's men's team in the home B-Division competitions. Thanks to World Curling for this opportunity!"
Rantamakasiini invites you to enjoy
The Rantamakasiini restaurant in Kisakallio will transform into The House of Le Gruyère AOP during the competitions, where the audience can enjoy the best curling-themed pizzas in town. On Thursday evening, Rantamakasiini will also be filled with live music. There is free entry to the restaurant every evening.
Rantamakasiini is open as follows:
FRI-MON 21.-24.11. from 12-20 (kitchen 12-20)
TUE 25.11. open from 15-20 (kitchen 15-20)
WED 26.11. open from 12-20 (kitchen 12-20)
THU-FRI 27.-28.11. open from 12-23 (kitchen 12-20)
SAT 29.11. open from 12-19 (kitchen 12-19)
ALSO TAKE AWAY
Tickets for all matches of the European Curling Championships are on sale AT THIS LINK. As usual, a competition stand will be built at the end of the Kisakallio ice rink, where the international atmosphere and excitement are at their peak.
Representative of the Finnish Curling Association and the three-campus sports institute, Lauri Ikävalko, notes:
"It's great that we can continue our cooperation with World Curling. Kisakallio has done significant work in developing competitions, which is important for the sport both in Finland and internationally."
Curling image: Kimmo Brandt/Compic