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History
Tampereen Pyrintö was founded in 1896 and it offers organized sports activities in 8 different sports; basketball, track & field, orienteering, cross-country skiing, cheerleading, weight lifting, ski jumping and speed skating.
Men's basketball team has played 53 seasons on the highest level Korisliiga. Team has won 3 national championships in 2010, 2011 and 2014. In addition to championships, Pyrintö has 5 silver medals, 1 bronze medal and 2 national cup championships.
Current head coach of the team is Miikka Sopanen.
Player Accolades:
Rookie of the Year: 1998 - Antti Nikkilä - 2007 - Petri Heinonen - 2008 - Jesse Niemi - 2016 - Joonas Caven
Defensive Player of the Year: 2001 - Tero Minetti - 2012 - Antero Lehto
Most Improved Player: 2004 - Antero Lehto - 2014 - Antero Lehto
Import Player of the Year: 2001 - Damon Williams - 2011 - Damon Williams
Finals MVP: 2010 - Damon Williams - 2011 - Damon Williams - 2014 - Damon Williams
Player of the Year: 2009 - Antti Nikkilä - 2014 - Antero Lehto
Coach of the Year: 2000 - Jarmo Laitinen - 2001 - Jarmo Laitinen - 2010 - Pieti Poikola - 2011 - Pieti Poikola - 2014 - Pieti Poikola
General Manager of the Year: 2010 - Jarmo Hakanen - 2011 - Jarmo Hakanen
Tickets
Tickets to home games are on sale online at Tiketti.fi
You can also buy tickets from Pyrintö's office (Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 H, 33200 Tampere). Office is open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm.
Ticket selling at Pyynikin palloiluhalli starts on gamely one hour before game starts.
Ticket prices:
Adults 13€
Senior citizens 9€
Students & under 16 year-old 6€
Season tickets:
A-section (numbered seat): 245€
B-section (unnumbered seat): 145€
Info
Office:
Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 H, 33200 Tampere
Open: Monday - Friday 12pm to 6pm
Email: toimisto(a)tampereenpyrinto.fi
Sport Director:
Elisa Hakanen
+358 50 3520982
elisa.hakanen(a)pyrinto.fi
Fan Shop:
Fan shop is open at every home game. Shop opens one hour before game.