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
Ski School
Free-of-charge cross-country ski school at the Finnish baseball stadium (Ouluhallintie 20, Oulu) on Thursdays from February 15 to March 21, 2024 (excluding March 7).
Groups are full.
- Group 1 at 16.00–17.00
- Group 2 at 17.30–18.30
Registeration virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi
Let us know your phone number and the group you want to join. You will receive a confirmation message about your spot in the group before the start of the skiing school. Maximum group size is 15 people / group.
Skiing equipment can be borrowed at the skiing school. Temperature limit -15 degrees at the lowest.
Welcome to learn skiing with an instructor!
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
Fitness gym bookings for women and girls
8.1.–12.5.2024 (not on week 10)
Wednesdays 15.00–16.00 in the fitness gym at Raatti Sports Hall (Raatintie 2, Oulu)
An instructor will be present to help you with the equipment. 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 virpi.markuksela@ouka.fi, tel. 044 703 8042.
Water exercise groups for women
The women’s water exercise groups are full.
11.1.–12.3.2024 (not on week 10)
The water exercise groups gather at OYS D-building's pool (city hospital, Kiviharjuntie 5, Oulu).
The groups will gather for 10 sessions on Thursdays in the spring.
1. group: beginners
Thursdays 17.00, meet in the entrance hall2. group: beginners
Thursdays 18.00, meet in the entrance hall3. group: advanced
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
9.1.–19.3.2024 (not on week 10)
Tuesdays 19.00–20.00 at OYS D-building's pool (Kiviharjuntie 5, Oulu). Meet in the entrance hall.
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
8.1.-31.5.2024
- 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 shift for women
9.1.–7.5.2024 (not on week 10)
Tuesdays 16.00–17.00 at Raatti Sport Hall’s exercise gym (Raatintie 2, Oulu). Meet in the entrance hall.
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.