Welcome to the city of Jyväskylä!

The City of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä Track and Field Club warmly welcome you to the WMA 2012 Indoor Championships. The decision of WMA to grant the championships to Jyväskylä shows, how highly Finland is appreciated in organizing games. The City of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä Track and Field Club have always encouraged veteran athletics, which eg. organizing the European Veteran Athletics Championships Stadia in 2000 shows.

We have all that is required to provide this unforgettable event; highly appreciated experience in organizing international competitions, excellent venues within walking distance of each other, outstanding nature close-by, and friendly Finnish people.

Come and feel the unique, northern atmosphere with us!

The Human Technology City of Jyväskylä

Constantly growing city with 130 000 residents
Location in the heart of the beautiful Finnish Lake District
Dynamic, youthful and lively city expertising in education, welfare, information and communication technology and paper making
Experienced in arranging international, high quality events

Great Services for the Athletes

Sports venues and key hotels are located within walking distance of each other in the city centre
Versatile possibilities for accommodation from high quality hotels to cottages and youth centers
Numerous opportunities for recreation in the city and nearby
Social program for WMA 2012 entrants