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Adapted physical activity

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 Activity Groups – Autumn 2025


The season goes until December 14th
For information about available places in the autumn exercise groups, please call:
📞 040 626 0104 / 📞 0400 157 514

 

Seasonal Fees


Please note! 50% discount from 27.10

  • Adapted swimming for children: €83 / season

  • Special family circus: €59 for the 1st child, €35 for the 2nd child, €35 for the 3rd child, etc.

  • Wheelchair dance: €52 / season

  • Other groups: €35 / season

Note: For water exercise and gym groups held at swimming halls, in addition to the instruction fee,
a swimming or gym entrance fee must be paid unless you have a valid special group swimming/gym card.

Children’s and Youth Groups

  • Thu 17:15–17:55 (swimming time) Adapted swimming for children, Group 1, Veljeskoti pool FULL

  • Thu 17:55–18:35 (swimming time) Adapted swimming for children, Group 2, Veljeskoti pooll FULL

  • Thu 18:35–19:15 (swimming time) Adapted swimming for youth, advanced group, Veljeskoti pool 

  • Sat 10:45–11:30 Special family circus, Group 1, Estradi Art School  FULL

  • Sat 11:45–12:30 Special family circus, Group 2, Estradi Art School 

Youth and Adult Groups

Gym Groups

* No registration required for these groups


Water Exercise

* No registration for bracelet water exercise, swimming hall fee + instructor fee €2.70 / session

Ball Sports Groups

  • Mon 13:00–14:00 Mental health group floorball, Huhtiniemi floorball hall (small field), participation fee €2.50 / session, cash *

  • Mon 14:30–15:30 Adapted bowling, Bowling hall, Urheilutalo

  • Wed 18:00–19:30 Adapted floorball, Kesämäki school

  • Fri 17:15–18:00 Adapted basketball, Kesämäki school gym NEW!

  • Sun 9:00–10:30 Special hockey, UK Arena

* No registration required for these groups

Dance and Body Care

  • Mon 12:00–12:45 Adapted body care, Urheilutalo sports hall exercise room

  • Mon 16:30–17:15 Adapted music & movement, Kimpinen school dance hall FULL

  • Wed 15:30–16:45 Wheelchair dance, Myllymäki school

  • Thu 14:15–15:00 Mental health group body care, Urheilutalo sports hall judo room *

* No registration required for these groups

Adapted Sports Groups Organized by Clubs

Budoseura Kamiza – Adapted Judo
This group is for judokas who need special assistance and guidance. Support may be needed in mobility, comprehension, speech, or sensory functions. Half of the group consists of schoolchildren and the other half of adults.

Catz Lappeenranta – Wheelchair Basketball
Intended for individuals with physical disabilities who have good upper body function, and also for non-disabled participants: children, youth, and adults. Training on Thursdays 18:45–19:45 at Myllymäki School.

Joutsenon Kullervo – Floorball & Athletics
Adapted floorball group for youth and adults, with additional opportunities to practice athletics.

Lappeenrannan Urheilu-Miehet  LUM – Sisujengi Athletics
Sisujengi is for youth and young adults who need special support, regardless of disability. The group practices basic movement skills and athletics, with an emphasis on fun.

Lappeenranta Disability Bowling Lappeenrannan Vammaiskeilailu
A group for youth and adults with disabilities and various functional limitations.

LOMA Cheerleaders 
The Special Cheer group is for all ages interested in cheerleading, regardless of disability.

Rentoisa jooga
Yoga instruction for special groups: adapted yoga practices for those who otherwise could not participate due to disability or neurodivergence.

Respeite Capoeira  – Star Group
This group is for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and those needing special support.

Saimaan Säilät  – Wheelchair Fencing
Wheelchair fencing is a safe and effective fitness activity. It improves balance while seated and strengthens core control.

SaiPa salibandy Floorball – “Erkkasäbä” Club
A floorball group for children and youth who need special support.

TwoStep tanssistudio – Special Needs Dance Group and Adapted Breakdance
In these groups, a relaxed and joyful atmosphere combines with good music and inclusive movement for all.

 

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

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