The extensive renovation project of the Kankaanpää Sports Center is nearing completion, including the final phase, the ball hall. The official opening will be held on Monday, August 8.8.2022, 23, and there will also be themed opening days from August 26.8.2022 to XNUMX, XNUMX as part of the Hörhiäisviikko program.
The program on Monday, August 8.8, begins with an invited guest event at 13 p.m. The Speaker of Parliament will be the guest speaker at the state greeting event. Matti Vanhanen and greetings from the City of Kankaanpää, Chairman of the City Council Jari Koskela and the mayor Mika HatanpääThe Kankaanpää Music Institute is responsible for the music performances and the Kankaanpää Gymnastics Club is responsible for the physical performances.
"The doors will open to the public at 16 p.m., when coffee and cake will be served in the lobby and those interested will have the opportunity to explore the renovated facilities. The swimming pool and gym are also available," says the sports and well-being coordinator of the city of Kankaanpää. Ilari Köykkä.
The opening celebration will continue during the Hörhiäis Week from 23 to 26.8 August. Tuesday is a theme day for seniors, Wednesday for young people, Thursday for young adults and Friday for families with children. The program for the days is designed to suit each target group.
“The highlight of Senior Day is the “country doctor” Tapani Kiminkinen, young people will be entertained by YouTuber Jaakko Parkkali, young adults will be treated to a nutrition lecture by Susanna Kunvik, and children will be delighted by SuperSam,” Köykkä lists.
The Kankaanpää Sports Centre, which has undergone a multi-stage renovation, is the centre for sports and wellbeing in Kankaanpää and the entire Northern Satakunta region. It serves approximately 200 visitors per year, which means almost 000 visitors per day. The services of the entire sports centre area, including the baseball stadium, training fields, ice rink, etc., are used by up to half a million people per year.
More information
Ilari Köykkä, Sports and Wellbeing Coordinator, City of Kankaanpää
044 577 2773, [email protected]
The detailed program of the Hörhiäisviikoom is available on the event website: https://horhiaisviikko.kankaanpaa.fi/
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