Adapted physical activity groups are intended for people who have difficulties participating in ordinary exercise forms or groups due to disability, illness, limited functional capacity or challenges concerning social situation. In the adapted physical activity groups adjustment  and special expertise is available.
In Lappeenranta, the activities are offered by the City  Sports Department , sports clubs and organisations for people with disabilities. Come along!

The criteria for issuing a swimming and gym card for special groups can be found on the page Swimming and gym card for special groups. 

Adapted exercise counselling

Lappeenranta offers adapted exercise counselling. Adapted exercise counselling is free of charge and aimed at municipal residents who exercise little or not at all and whose exercise requires adaptation. In adapted exercise counselling, the special sports instructor acts as the exercise counsellor.
Contact  by phone on +358 400 157 514 or email at jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi.
More information on exercise counselling is available on the Exercise counselling page. 

 

Adapted physical activities Spring Season 2025

The Program for January 7th-May 24th *)
*) No classes during the school holidays February 24th-March 3rd

More information stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or +358 40 631 7428.
For registration and fees ask special sports instructor: tel. +358 400 157 514 or jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi.

More information about the groups can be found on the Class descriptions for adapted physical activity page. 

 

New Service! Mobility aids to be borrowed

Wheelchair skis

WheelBlades wheelchair chair skis can be borrowed from the main library in Lappeenranta  or Joutseno library:
Pyörätuolisukset Lappeenrannan pääkirjasto
Pyörätuolisukset Joutsenon kirjasto

WheelBlades  are to be attached to the small former wheels of a manual wheelchair.  Please note! Not suitable for electrical wheelchairs.
The wheelchair skis can be used on a rather solid, not too soft ground., 

Snow Comfort sleigh

The sleigh can be used on snow and ice, amd while getting down small hills. Weight limit 90 kg.
With the sleigh you can rent a Stabilo-pillow to support the posture..
The rent for one week is  10€ . Rentals:  SnowComfort-kelkan vuokraus

Please note. All equipment is  to be used on your own risk. It´s important to read the instructions well in advance .
For  questions please contact Jenni Lehti, p. 0400 157 514, jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi

Zitzi Zlider -skating and skiing sledge

The Zitzi Zlider -skating sledge has skate blades underneath. The sledge can be adjusted for  users of different size and weight.
In the future the sledge can be transformed to be used for skiing aswell.   
The sledge is to be borrowed and used for free during public skating hours on  Kisapuisto artifical icerink 
You need to bring your own helmet. Please contact the staff in advance p. 040 5952078. 
For more information Zitzi zlider luistelu- ja hiihtokelkka
For  questions please contact Jenni Lehti, p. 0400 157 514, jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi

Lajitivoli-Adapted Sports Try outs

This "Lajitivoli"- try outs for different kinds of sports are organized in  in cooperation with  local sportsclubs.
Primary school aged children with special needs are welcome.  
Each month offers a possibility to try a new kind of sport,
The fee is 10€/month, It is possible to register only for one month or for the whole season,
Please register here

January-February
Wednesdays  at 6-7 pm  (22.1. & 29.1., 5.2., 12.2. & 19.2. )
Floorball in cooperation with SaiPa Floorball club
Voisalmi  school. Voisalmentie 19  

March 
Wednesdays  at 6-7 pm (5.3., 12.3., 19.3. & 26.3.)
Capoeira. In cooperation with Respeite Capoeira club
Teollisuuskatu 11

April 
Tuesdays at 6-7 pm (1.4., 8.4., 15.4. & 22.4.)
Bowling. Fee: 5€ /session
Lappeenranta bowlinghall.  Pohjolankatu 29

May
Golf (more details later)

 

Weekly groups 

Course fee for the Spring season 
Adapted swimming 83 € 
Wheelchair dance   52 € 
Other groups 35 € 

The fee can be paid through this link (opens 1.1.2025) or at the swimming pool cash desk.
NOTE!  In addition to the seasonal fee, the swimming pool/gym fee must be paid additionally if you don´t have a special card

Water exercise

Tue 14.30-15.00 Group for people with mental health challenges Lauritsala swimmingpool*
Thu 14.30-15.00 Group for people with mental disability, Lappeenranta swimmingpool
Fri 12.30-13.00 Adapted water exercise, Lauritsala swimmingpool *

*Entrance fee + instructionfee 2,70 €/ session bought at the cash desk

Ballgames

Mon 1-2 pm Floorball for people with mental health challenges. Huhtiniemi  floorball hall, fee  2,50€/ session by cash *
Mon 2.30-3.30 pm Adapted bowling. Lappeenranta Sportshall.Pohjolankatu 29. FULL COURSE
Wed 6-7.30 pm Adapted floorball.  Kesämäen koulu/school. 
Sun 9.00-10.30 am Special hockey, UK-Areena. Kisapuisto icerink.
*No registration is required

 

Dance and Body Maintenance groups

Mon 12.00-12.45 Adapted Body Maintenance group, Urheilutalo gymnastiquehall. Pohjolankatu 29
Mon 4.30-5.15 pm Adapted Dance Kimpisen koulu/school, dancehall 
Wed 3.30-4.45 pm  Wheelchair Dance Myllymäen koulu/school. 

Groups for children and teens 

Thu 5.15 - 6.00 pm Adapted swimming for children, Veljeskoti therapy pool  FULL COURSE
Thu 6.00 - 6.45 pm Adapted swimming for children, Veljeskoti therapy pool  FULL COURSE
Thu 6.45 - 7.30 pm Adapted swimming for teens, Veljeskoti therapy pool 
Sat 10.45 - 11.30 am Adapted family circus, Taidekoulu/Circus school Estradi
Sat 11.45 - 12.30 am Adapted family circus, Taidekoulu/Circus school Estradi

Gym training

Mon 8.00-9.00 am Gym workout for people with mental disability Joutsenohalli gym. *
Mon 5.45-6.45 pm  Gym workout for   people with mental disability.Kahilanniemi gym. *
Wed 10.00-11.00 am Gym workout for people with disability Kahilanniemi gym. FULL COURSE
Wed  11.15-12.15 Adapted gym workout, Kahilanniemi gym.  FULL COURSE
Wed 1-2 pm Circuit training for people with mental health challenges, Kahilanniemi gym.
Wed 2.30-3.30 pm Circuit training , Kahilanniemi FULL COURSE
Thu 10.00-11.00 amAdapted gym workout, Lauritsala swimmingpool gym. FULL COURSE
Thu 11.00-12.00 Adapted gym workout,, Lauritsalan swimmingpool  gym.FULL COURSE
Thu 3-4 pm Adapted gym workout, Lauritsalan swimmingpool  gym.
Fri  10.15-11.15 am Adapted gym workout,Kahilanniemi gym.NEW GROUP!
* No registration required

 

Exercise groups for people with mental health challenges

Mon 1.00 - 2.00 pm. Floor ball, Huhtiniemi
Tue 2.30 - 3.00 pm. Water Aerobics, Lauritsala swimming hall
Wed 1.00 - 2.00 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym
Thu 2.15 - 3.00 pm, Body Maintenance, Urheilutalo judo hall*
 *No registration is required

 

Groups for people with intellectual disability

Mon 8.00 - 9.00 am. Gym work out, Joutsenohalli gym
Mon 4.30 - 5.15 pm. Music Exercise for teens and adults, Kimpinen school
Mon 5..45 - 6.45 pm. Gym work out, Kahilanniemi gym
Wed 2.30 - 3.30 pm. Circuit training, Kahilanniemi gym
Wed 6.00 - 7.30 pm. Floor ball for teens, Kesämäki school
Thu 2.30 - 3.00 pm. Water Aerobics, Lappeenranta swimming pool
Sun 9.00 - 10.30 am. Special Hockey, UK-Arena

 

Groups for people with physical disabilities

Mon 12.00 - 12.45 am. Adapted Body maintenance, Urheilutalo

Wed 10.00 - 11.00 am. Adapted Gym workout, Kahilanniemi gym FULL COURSE
Wed 11.15 - 12.15 am  Adapted Gym workout, Kahilanniemi gym FULL COURSE

Thu 10.00 - 11.00 am. Adapted Gym workout, Lauritsala swimming hall gym
Thu 11.00 - 12.00 am. Adapted Gym workout, Lauritsala swimming hall gym
Thu 3.00 - 4.00 pm. Adapted Gym workout, Lauritsala swimming hall gym

Fri 10.15 - 11.15 am. Adapted Gym workout, Kahilanniemi gym 
Fri 12.30 - 1.00 pm. Easy Water exercise, Lauritsala swimming hall, without registration

 

Adapted physical activity groups organised by clubs

Budoseura Kamiza – Adapted Judo

Lappeenrannan Urheilu-Miehet – Sisujengi, athletics

Lappeenrannan Vammaiskeilailu – Adapted Bowling

Respeite Capoeira – Stargroup/Capoeira

Saimaan Säilät – Wheelchair Fencing

SaiPa Salibandy – Adapted Floorball

 

Do you want to find a sports hobby with Valtti?

The aim of the Valtti programme, coordinated by the Finnish Paralympic Committee, is to find a sports hobby for children and young people aged 6–23 who require special support. In Lappeenranta, Valtti activities are carried out in cooperation between the sports services and the LAB University of Applied Sciences’ Motiivi Hyvinvointipalvelut. In Valtti activities, a personal instructor, Valtti, accompanies the child or young person to the new hobby. The Valtti looks for opportunities for the child or young person to try out exercise forms and accompanies them to the activity, acting as a supporter and friend. Motiivi’s physiotherapy students act as Valttis. In Lappeenranta, you can register for Valtti activities throughout the year. The Valtti coordinator chooses a Valtti as a guide to the hobby for the child or young person. The Valtti contacts the family to tell them about hobby opportunities. The number of appointments may vary from 3 to 5. As a rule, Valtti activities are carried out during the autumn and spring terms. The timing of trying out new hobbies is affected by the dates of the practical training of the Motiivi students.

More information about Valtti activities in Lappeenranta:
special sports instructor Jenni Lehti, tel. +358 400 157 514, jenni.lehti(at)lappeenranta.fi