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
virpi.markuksela@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 virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042. Appointments can also be made on the online service (pohde.fi).
Exercise Groups
Registration for August 15 groups starting from 9.00.
E-mail inquiries to virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi until August 11.
After August 19, to maria.hiivala@ouka.fi
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.
Water exercise groups for women
The women’s water exercise groups are full.
Fall September 2 - December 14 (not on week 43)
Water exercise groups for women. Location is announced later.
The groups gather in the fall for 10 sessions on Thursdays.
1. group: beginners
Thursdays 17.00, meet in the entrance hall2. group: beginners
Thursdays 18.00, meet in the entrance hall3. group: beginners
Thursdays 19.00, meet in the entrance hall
15 people per group are chosen for the group based on registration. Participation costs 25 € / 10 sessions. The charge is collected at Oulu Swimming Pool’s (Pikkukankaantie 3) service desk before participating in the groups.
Binding registration to virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.
Water exercise group for young girls 10-18-years-old
Fall September 2 - November 12 (not on week 43)
Tuesdays 19.00–20.00. Location is announced later.
There are 10 sessions in the spring and in the autumn. 10 people are chosen for the group based on registration. Participation costs 25 € / 10 sessions. The charge is collected at Oulu Swimming Pool’s (Pikkukankaantie 3) service desk before participating in the groups and a receipt of the payment must be presented to the group instructor.
Binding registration to virpi.markuksela@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 virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.