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 here 

Adapted exercise counselling

Adapted exercise counselling is free of charge and aimed for those who need a life style change or whose exercise requires adaptation.
Contact the special sports instructor for an appointment by phone  +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 – Autumn 2026

Autumn season: 31 August–13 December 2026
Except  during the school autumn holiday, week 43 (19–25 October 2026).

Registration for Groups

Online registration for adapted physical activity groups has now closed.
You can ask about available places from 26 August onwards:
Tel. 0400 157 514 / jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi

Fees – Autumn 2026

• Adapted swimming for children: €86.30 / season

• Special Family Circus: €61.30 for the first child, €36.40 for the second child, €36.40 for the third child, etc.

• Wheelchair dancing: €54.10 / season

• Other groups: €36.40 / season

Please note: In water exercise groups and gym groups at swimming centres, participants must pay the swimming pool or gym admission fee in addition to the activity fee, unless they have a valid special-needs swimming and gym card.

Groups for Children and Young People

• Thursday 18:10–18:50 (pool time): Adapted swimming for children and young people, Group 1, Taikinamäki Pool, Lappeenranta Service Centre Foundation, Urheilukatu 5.
  Please note: Pool depth is 1.4 m. FULL.

• Thursday 18:50–19:30 (pool time): Adapted swimming for children and young people, Group 2, Taikinamäki Pool, Lappeenranta Service Centre Foundation, Urheilukatu 5.
  Please note: Pool depth is 1.4 m.

• Saturday 10:15–11:00 (pool time): Adapted swimming school for children, Lappeenranta Swimming Hall. NEW GROUP.

• Saturday 10:45–11:30: Special Family Circus, Group 1, Taidekoulu Estradi.
  Please note: The group starts on 29 August. FULL.

• Saturday 11:45–12:30: Special Family Circus, Group 2, Taidekoulu Estradi.
  Please note: The group starts on 29 August.

Groups for Young People and Adults

Physical Activity for People with Intellectual Disabilities

• Monday 8:00–9:00: Gym for people with intellectual disabilities, Joutsenohalli*

• Monday 16:30–17:15: Adapted music and movement, Kimpinen School dance studio

• Monday 17:45–18:45: Gym for people with intellectual disabilities, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall*

• Wednesday 14:30–15:30: Circuit training for people with intellectual disabilities, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall. FULL.

• Wednesday 18:00–19:30: Adapted floorball, Kesämäki School gym

• Thursday 14:30–15:00: Water exercise for people with intellectual disabilities, Keskusta Swimming Hall

• Friday 17:15–18:00: Adapted basketball, Kesämäki School gym

• Sunday 9:00–10:30: Special Hockey, UK-Areena

* No registration required.

Physical Activity for People with Mobility Disabilities

• Monday 11:00–12:00: Adapted / 75+ gym, Joutsenohalli

• Monday 11:30–12:15: Adapted body maintenance and mobility exercises, Sports Hall exercise room

• Tuesday 14:30–15:30: Adapted gym, Lauritsala Swimming Hall. FULL.

• Wednesday 10:00–11:00: Adapted gym, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall

• Wednesday 11:15–12:15: Adapted gym, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall. FULL.

• Thursday 10:00–11:00: Adapted gym, Lauritsala Swimming Hall. FULL.

• Thursday 11:00–12:00: Adapted gym, Lauritsala Swimming Hall. FULL.

• Friday 10:00–11:00: Adapted gym, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall. FULL.

• Friday 11:00–12:00: Adapted gym, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall. FULL.

• Friday 10:30–11:00: Gentle wrist-band water exercise, Lauritsala Swimming Hall*

* No registration required.

Feel-Good Exercise for Working-Age Adults

(Previously called exercise for the mental health group)

• Monday 10:00–11:00: Strength and mobility training, Joutsenohalli

• Wednesday 13:00–14:00: Strength and mobility training, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall

• Thursday 13:00–14:00: Floorball, Lappeenranta Sports Hall. Single-session fee €2.50, payable in cash.*

* No registration required.

Other Groups

• Monday 14:30–15:30: Adapted bowling, Lappeenranta Bowling Centre

• Wednesday 15:30–16:45: Wheelchair dancing, Myllymäki School

More information about the groups can be found in the individual class descriptions.

Family Sports Events

The events  provide families with varied opportunities for physical play and activities for children aged 1–12. A range of sports and play equipment is available for children to use freely, from balls to inflatable jumping mats.
The activities are supervised, but each child must be accompanied by their own adult.
The more quiet hour 9-10 am is  very suitable for children with special needs. This means for example children who are neurodivergent, have mobility disabilities, or have similar needs. 
Price: €2.80 / child. No fees for adults.
The activities are organized together with the Lappeenranta Sports Services by various local sports clubs and organisations.

Joutsenohalli

Penttiläntie 17
Sundays 10:00–13:00
Quiet hour 9:00–10:00
Dates: 4 October, 1 November and 13 December

Kourula Ball Sports Hall

Katajakatu 12
Sundays 10:00–13:00
Quiet hour 9:00–10:00
Dates: 20 September, 18 October, 15 November and 20 December

Adapted Physical Activity Groups Organised by Sports Clubs and Organisations

Budoseura Kamiza – Adapted Judo

The group is for judokas who need additional support and guidance. Support may be needed with mobility, understanding, speech production or sensory functioning. Half of the group consists of school-age children and the other half of adults.

Catz Lappeenranta – Wheelchair Basketball

The activity is intended for people with physical disabilities who have good hand function, as well as non-disabled participants: children, young people and adults. Training takes place on Thursdays 18:45–19:45 at Myllymäki School.

Joutsenon Kullervo – Floorball and Athletics

An adapted floorball group for young people and adults. There is also an opportunity to participate in athletics.

Lappeenrannan Urheilu-Miehet – Sisujengi Athletics

Sisujengi is intended for young people and young adults who need additional support, regardless of disability or limitation. The group practises basic movement skills and athletics, while also having fun.

Lappeenrannan Vammaiskeilailu – Adapted Bowling

A group for young people and adults with disabilities and different types of functional limitations.

LOMA Cheerleaders

The Special Cheer group is intended for people of all ages who are interested in cheerleading, regardless of functional limitations.

Rentoisa Jooga – Adapted Yoga

Yoga instruction for special-needs groups: adapted yoga exercises for people who might otherwise be unable to practise yoga, for example due to a disability or neurodivergence.

Respeite Capoeira – Tähtiryhmä

The group is intended for young people and adults with intellectual disabilities and those who need additional support.

Saimaan Säilät – Wheelchair Fencing

Wheelchair fencing is a safe and effective form of exercise. Fencing can improve sitting balance and develop core stability, among other benefits.

SaiPa Salibandy - Floorball

A group for children and young people who need additional support.

TwoStep Dance Studio – Adapted  Dance Group and Adapted Breakdance

The special support groups combine a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere with good music and movement suitable for everyone.

Adapted Physical Activity Equipment Available for Loan

Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair

The Hippocampe is located at Myllysaari Beach from 25 June to 9 August 2026.

The Hippocampe can be borrowed through the beach lifeguards Monday–Sunday 11:00–21:00 by calling 040 531 8065. Borrowing the Hippocampe at Myllysaari Beach is free of charge.

The Hippocampe has wide inflatable tyres, a push handle at the back and a tow rope at the front. It can be used with assistance (pushed and/or pulled) on surfaces such as forest trails, beaches and snow.

The all-terrain wheelchair floats when empty and can be used to assist a swimmer into and out of the water. In addition to a sturdy seat, it has arm-supported side supports, a headrest and a neoprene four-point safety harness. Optional accessories include ball wheels, skis, a hand net and a foot-space attachment.
Maximum user weight: 130 kg
Seat width: 42 cm
Recommended user height: 165–185 cm

The Hippocampe can also be rented for independent use for €10 / week. Weekly rental is not available from 25 June to 9 August 2026, when the Hippocampe is located at Myllysaari.

Wheelchair Skis

Rental from Lappeenranta Main Library and Joutseno Library
WheelBlades wheelchair skis are attached to the small front wheels of a wheelchair.
They are designed for manual wheelchairs, not electric wheelchairs.
The skis make it possible to use a wheelchair during winter on relatively firm, compacted paths intended for pedestrians.

SnowComfort Sled Rental

(The link will be available again closer to winter.)
The sled is suitable for moving on snow and ice, as well as for gentle sledding hills. Maximum user weight: 90 kg.
A Stabilo positioning cushion can also be rented with the sled to provide additional postural support.
Rental fee: €10 / week

Zitzi Zlider Skating and Skiing Sled

More information can be found in the guide mentioned above.
The Zitzi Zlider skating sled is equipped with speed-skating blades and skis, so it can be used both on skating rinks and on ski tracks. It has several adjustment options and can be adjusted to suit users of different sizes.
The skating and skiing sled can be rented for independent use by calling 0400 157 514.
Rental fee: €10 / week

Alternatively, the skating sled is located at the Kisapuisto artificial ice rink, where it can be used free of charge during public skating sessions. It can also be used on the ski track at Kisapuisto.
Please note that in this case, the user is responsible for moving the sled to the ski track and back to the artificial ice rink.
Contact the Kisapuisto staff at 040 595 2078 to arrange use of the sled at the artificial ice rink.
Remember to bring your own helmet for skating!

Important Safety Information

All borrowed sports equipment is used at the user's own risk. Please read the instructions for use before using the equipment.Sports clubs, associations and other organisations can also ask about borrowing sports equipment for events, for example.

Contact:
Jenni Lehti
Tel. 0400 157 514
jenni.lehti@lappeenranta.fi