The 7th World Javelin Conference 
will be organized at Kuortane Olympic Training Center ​on
​15-18 November 2023.

Practice-oriented program is a fantastic opportunity to collect the latest information and fresh ideas of javelin throw from top athletes, coaches and scientists. The conference will feature presentations, practical demonstrations and opportunities for networking and exchange ideas with your colleagues. Conference language is English.

​FEATURING
Coach Tom Pukstys, USA
Coach Terseus Liebenberg, RSA
Athlete Magnus Kirt, EST (WCh silver, ECh bronze, PB 90,61m)
Biomechanist Miika Köykkä, FIN (KIHU, Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport)
Dr. Krista Tapaninaho, FIN (KIHU, Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport)
Physiotherapist Ida Voutilainen, FIN (Kuortane Olympic Training Center)
Dr. Klaus Bartonietz, GER (Coach of Neeraj Chopra)


Kuortane welcomes the world's javelin family to the home of the javelin!

Conference is part of EA's Coaching Summit Series.

WED 15th Nov

Arrival all day
19.00 Welcome dinner

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THU 16th Nov

8.00 Breakfast
9.00 Science and practice of Javelin Throw
- My Story as a Javelin Coach, Terseus Liebenberg (RSA)
10.30 Coffee break
10.45 USA Javelin Project, Tom Pukstys (USA)
12.15 Lunch
14.00 Javelin throwers’ health and injury risk factors”, Dr. Krista Tapaninaho (FIN), Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport Kihu
14.45 Coffee break
15.00 Injury risk and performance assessment in javelin throwing with applications to training, Miika Köykkä  (FIN), Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport Kihu
16.30 Demonstrations

• Coaching demo: Coach Tom Pukstys
• Injury prevention: Ida Voutilainen (FIN), physiotherapist, Kuortane OTC

18.30 Sauna Evening
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FRI 17th Nov

8.00 Breakfast
9.00 My Story - Career and Experiences as a World Class Javelin thrower, Magnus Kirt (EST)
10.00 Coffee break
10.15 Neeraj Chopra`s training and development 2021-2023, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz  (GER)
11.45 Lunch
13.15 India as a future javelin throw nation - problems and prospects, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz
14.00 Coffee break
14.15 Demonstration

• Coaching demo: Coach Klaus Bartonietz

15.00 Panel discussion
Chairman: Olympic Gold medalist Tapio Korjus (FIN)
16.00 Summary of WJC 2023
20.00 Closing Dinner

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SAT 18th Nov

7.00-10.00 Breakfast
​Departures

Conference fee 390 €

The price includes

• accommodation in double rooms for 15-18 November 2023
• full board meals 
• ​the conference program 
• use of the basic training facilities outside the program

Single rooms are available with extra costs 35 €/day.

Registration

Registrations for the World Javelin Conference is open! All the registrations will be made by using the registration form below. Please complete the form by 1st of October 2023 at the latest.

Registration is closed

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TRAVEL

Our nearest airport is Vaasa (110km). There will be an organized transportation from Vaasa airport to Kuortane and back. Option for flying  to Vaasa is to fly to Helsinki and take a train to Seinäjoki from the airport. to Seinäjoki. We will organize transportation from Seinäjoki to Kuortane and back.

Transportation schedule:
ARRIVAL

• Wed 15th Nov at 18:10 from Seinäjoki train station to Kuortane OTC
• Wed 15th Nov at 21:17 from Seinäjoki train station to Kuortane OTC
• Wed 15th Nov at 20:30 from Vaasa airport to Kuortane OTC

DEPARTURE

• Sat 18th Nov at 9:35  (10:35 train) from Kuortane OTC to Seinäjoki train station
• Sat 18th Nov at 11:30 from Kuortane OTC to Vaasa airport

Organized transportation from Seinäjoki costs 25 €/one way and from Vaasa 35 € /one way. The schedule is changeable +- 15-30minutes. 
 You can also book an individual transportation with extra fee: one way taxi prices for individual bookings: Seinäjoki train station 80 €, Vaasa airport 205 €)

Train Schedules

Further information about
the conference

Accommodation &
registrations

we reserve the rights to cancel the conference if there are less than 50 participants.