Exercise Groups for Immigrants
We organize exercise activities with our partners for immigrants of different ages around the year.
We offer activities in exercise groups and sport trials encouraging immigrants to exercise and find a suitable sport to pursue.
Inquiries about exercise matters to
maria.hiivala@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042
Guided Exercise and Sport Advice
Current Activities
We publish current sport activities for immigrants here. Such as sport trials and courses.
Exercise Counselling
Exercise counselling is free-of-charge guidance on a lifestyle that promotes health. In counselling, you will receive tips on, for example, getting in shape, trying out and finding the right sports and exercise methods for you and improving your sleep and eating habits.
Inquiries and appointments from maria.hiivala@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042. Appointments can also be made on the online service (pohde.fi).
Exercise Groups
Fitness gym bookings for women and girls
Fall September 9 - December 15 (not in week 43)
Mondays 15.00–16.00 in the fitness gym at Oulu Swimming Pool (Pikkukankaantie 3, Oulu)
A guided lesson. Previous experience in fitness gyms is not needed. Suitable for people starting exercising. Efficient muscle training for all muscles of the body. Free of charge. Registration and inquiries from maria.hiivala@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.
Football for men
Fall September 19 - December 15
- Mondays and Thursdays 21.30-23.00 Arina Areena (Nuottasaarentie 12, Oulu)
The group is free and open for everyone. Group instructor tel. 040 651 5687.
Ball game sessions for women
Fall September 2 - December 15 (not on week 43)
Tuesdays 16.00–17.00 at Raatti Sport Hall’s exercise gym (Raatintie 2, Oulu).
Come try out different ball games in fun ways. Previous ball game experience is not needed. Free of charge. Registration and inquiries from maria.hiivala@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.
Swimming groups
Swimming courses are organized during weeks 48-51 in OYS D Building's swimming pool (Kiviharjuntie 5, Oulu).
One swimming course lasts for four (4) successive days from Monday to Thursday.
- Week 48, swimming group for girls between ages 8-18, at 15.00-15.45 (November 25-28 2024). The course costs 25€ per person.
- Other weeks and groups for women at 15.00-15.45 and 15.45-16.30. The courses cost 37€ per person.
You may pay the course charges at Swimming Pool service points and deliver the receipt to the course instructor. Register for the groups beforehand maria.hiivala@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.