EAHIL 2008 First timers’ event

What?
The first timers’ event this year is a chance to get together and experience a truly Scandinavian experience – Nordic Walking.

Nordic walking
is a walking technique using specially designed walking poles. It can be exercised at your own pace, and it's a gentle, yet effective sport, that gives especially your arms, your shoulders and your back a good workout. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_walking.

When and where?

Wednesday 25.6. at 10.00 a.m. – 12.00. a.m.

We will meet outside the Finlandia Hall at 9.30 (the conference venue) and walk together to the Nordic Fitness Park . The address for Töölönlahti Fitness Park is: Mäntymäentie 1
The Park is situated right next to the Olympic Stadium. 100 m walking from the statue of Paavo Nurmi.

Event program:

- 09.30 We'll meet outside the Finlandia Hall and walk together to the Nordic Fitness Park.
- 10.00 At the Fitness Park: a short introduction to the sport (in English), warm-up- a walk around the Töölö Bay in the company of instructors and fellow first timers
- back at the Fitness Park: stretching and refreshments

What to wear:

Comfortable shoes and clothes suited for the current weather conditions. We of course hope for sunshine, but in case of light showers, it's good to wear something a little water proof. In case the weather turns really nasty, the program will be somewhat modified.

After the event you have some three hours until the opening of the conference, so you will have plenty of time to take a shower and change clothes at your accomodation.
More information about the weather you'll find under the link of Useful information.

Welcome!

Contact information:

Anna-Mari Koivula
anna-mari.koivula@helsinki.fi

+358-9-191 26806