Lapua is a vibrant and growing city known for its energy, quality services, diverse culture, and pleasant surroundings. Notably, Lapua is home to the renowned Simpsiö Ski Resort, Simpsiö also provides activities outside skiing season. The city offers excellent opportunities for both sports and cultural activities, hosting numerous events throughout the year. Currently, over 14,000 residents enjoy life in our wonderful city.
For more information about Lapua, visit the Lapua Official site, check out Visit Lapua, or explore the Lapua brochure available in English and German.
Kobrat Lapua, originally founded as LaKoPo, was renamed in 2000. From 2000 to 2003, Kobrat Lapua competed in Finland's II-division. At the end of 2003, the team advanced to the I-division, led by J-P Nieminen and Miikka Sopanen. During their nine years in the I-division, Kobrat Lapua consistently performed well, finishing in the top five six times. Between 2009 and 2012, the team repeatedly qualified for the top league but narrowly missed winning the finals. In 2012, the Finnish Basketball Association promoted Kobrat Lapua to the top league(Korisliiga), recognizing their potential. Over the next seven years, the organization has continued to enhance its professionalism and operational environment. In 2017, the team officially adopted the name "Kobrat" and reached the playoffs for the first time, achieving this milestone again in 2021 and 2024.
This season (2024-2025), Ville Turja continues as head coach. The team has already fostered a great working atmosphere. Despite this, it seems that next season, Kobrat will continue in the I-division after 13 seasons in Korisliiga. For more information about the team, click “joukkue” on the front page or here.
This year Fanseat (abroad) offers a chance to watch all the games online using Keemotion technology. Games are also available domestic at Ruutu+.
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