Multicultural exercise

The City of Jyväskylä’s sports services organize free and affordable exercise activities around the city. The aim is to lower the threshold for starting physical activity. Exercise is a great way to improve social interaction. 

Why exercise?

• Health
• Joy and wellbeing
• Friends
• Learning the language 

Summer 2025

Football

Vehkalammi field 
Sat 18:30–20:00 
More information: Josephat Siror, tel. 045 152 1810

No session on 28. June, 16. August, 23. August and 13. September. 

Groups during 2025–2026

Exercise group for seniors 

Kuokkala Granite, dance hall, 25 Aug 2025–24 Apr 2026 
Tue 13:00–14:00 
Fri 13:00–14:00 
Instructor: Alina Ahtamo, tel. 044 500 5012, monikko.ry[a]gmail.com

Volleyball

Kuokkala Granite, Hall 1 front section, 6 Sep 2025–25 Apr 2026 
Sat 16:30–18:00 
More information: Saynoes, tel. 044 213 4254, saynoes[a]gmail.com

Futsal

Viitaniemi School, Viitaniementie 20 
Sat 18:00–19:30 
More information: Josephat Siror, tel. 045 152 1810

Gradia Harju, Hall C, Sepänkatu 3 
Sun 15:00–17:00 
More information: Josephat Siror, tel. 045 152 1810 

Women’s swimming session at Wellamo

During the women’s swimming session, the gym is open to everyone. The swimming hall pools are reserved only for this user group.

Vaajakoski Swimming Hall Wellamo, Savonmäentie 7

Women’s swimming session 
Fri 19:00–20:30

Autumn: 31 October 2025 
Spring: 30 January 2026

You can pay for the session with a single ticket or a multi-visit card.

Men’s swimming session at Wellamo

During the men’s swimming session, the gym is open to everyone. The swimming hall pools are reserved only for this user group.

Vaajakoski Swimming Hall Wellamo, Savonmäentie 7

Men’s swimming session 
Fri 19:00–20:30

Autumn: 28 November 2025 
Spring: 27 March 2026

You can pay for the session with a single ticket or a multi-visit card. 

LiikuntaLaturi

LiikuntaLaturi offers free, instructor-led sports sessions for young people aged 13–19 in a variety of sports around Jyväskylä. 

See the LiikuntaLaturi group offerings and schedules (in Finnish)

Exercise counselling

Exercise counselling appointments offer:

• The opportunity to discuss how exercise relates to your own health
• Support for starting exercise and finding your own sport
• Information on many exercise opportunities and facilities
• Individual guidance
• Information on exercise and health
• Home exercise instructions

You can come to exercise counselling with a referral from a nurse, public health nurse, doctor, or other professional, or you can book an appointment yourself. Exercise counselling is free of charge.

Appointments and phone advice 
Tel. 014 569 0179

Tue 15:00–16:00 
Thu 8:00–9:00