Applied exercise

Applied exercise is intended for people who, due to functional limitations, disability, illness or other special need for support, have challenges using general exercise services or participating in health exercise groups. Imatra has activities for children, young people, adults and senior citizens. In applied exercise, the special needs of the participants are taken into account, and if necessary, an assistant can be involved in the activity.

Guided groups

Autumn term 4.9.-3.12.2023 (not week 43), Spring term 8.1.-28.4.2024 (not week 9)

The fee for guided groups is EUR 65 per group for the autumn-spring season. In addition to the guidance fee, a swimming hall fee is paid to water sports, a gym fee to gym groups and a sports hall usage fee to other groups in the sports hall. An assistant, escort or other person with assistance duties can join the groups free of charge. Registration in advance to the instructor: Marjo Hiltunen, tel. 020 6177286, marjo.hiltunenimatra.fi.

Gym for the disabled

on Mondays from 11.00:12.00 a.m. to 11.9:XNUMX p.m. (from September XNUMX)

The group is intended for people who have movement challenges caused by illness or injury. The instructor takes into account individual special needs due to functional limitations, applying training accordingly. Bring an assistant, escort or therapist if necessary. The instructor teaches how to use the gym, so no experience with using gym equipment is required.

Gym special groups

Tuesdays from 14.00:15.00 p.m. to 12.9:XNUMX p.m. (from September XNUMX)

A gym aimed at people over 15 who need special support. Let's learn how to use gym equipment safely. The lessons take into account the possible movement restrictions of the group members. An assistant, instructor or therapist, if necessary. 

Strength and balance group for working-age and pensioners

on Thursdays at 10.45:11.45-XNUMX:XNUMX

The group is intended for people who feel that their balance, coordination and muscles need exercise. The lessons take into account the possible movement restrictions of the group members. You can use a walking stick, rollator, etc. to help. You don't go to the floor during classes.

Water jump for the disabled

on Thursdays at 12.00:12.30-XNUMX:XNUMX

The group is intended for people who have movement challenges caused by illness or injury. Everyone can jog according to their ability. The instructor gives alternative movements if necessary. There are handrails around the pool, which you can hold on to if necessary.

Joy and movement until 13.9.-13.12.2023

Physical activity in the ball sports hall of the Imatra sports hall on Wednesdays. Various ball and precision game equipment are available, as well as opportunities for balancing and fitness. The instructor is instructing in the use of tools and functions. Come alone, with a friend or in a small group. Participation in the activity does not require registration. You can participate in the activity in the weeks that suit you. You can stop by for the entire duration of the session or for a shorter time.

The participation fee is 1,60 euros/person/visit. The ticket is bought at the cash desk of the swimming hall sports hall or from the ticket machine in the lobby. Assistants, instructors, escorts and therapists can join free of charge.

Exercise sticks for special groups

on Wednesdays from 10.00:11.15 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX a.m

Activities aimed at young people and adults who need special support. At the action points, you can, among other things, play and practice precision throwing. Everyone can move in a way that suits them, standing or sitting. There is barrier-free access to the ball hall through the lobby of the swimming hall-sports hall. Outdoor shoes must be left outside the ballpark. 

Play time for the unemployed and those undergoing mental health rehabilitation

Exercise equipment is available during game time, such as floor curling, a ping-pong table, and badminton nets and rackets. Play time has the opportunity to do things both more calmly and more breathlessly. Indoor shoes are worn in the ballpark. The changing rooms are located on the ground floor of the sports hall

Curling

For small groups with advance reservation. Price €5/person. An assistant, instructor or escort can join free of charge.
Additional information/reservations: Imatra sports services Marjo Hiltunen, tel. 020 6177286 marjo.hiltunenimatra.fi

Curling is played on ice, the surface of which has a surface made of drops. Curling can be played standing from a traditional push position or standing or sitting on a chair while throwing with the push arm. When played with a push stick, the game is well suited for e.g. for children, the elderly, people with balance and back problems, and people in wheelchairs.

Information about applied exercise in Imatra, organized by various operators, pdf

Special swimming and gym card

The special swimming and gym card is a ticket for self-use of the Imatra swimming hall, sports hall gym and Vuoksenniska gym. To the cards does not include the guidance fee for guided groups of sports services. The card is valid for one year from the registration date.

Residents of Imatra, residents of Rautjärvi, residents of Ruokolahti and residents of Lappeenranta are entitled to a swimming and gym card if they meet one of the criteria for issuing a card mentioned below.

A card can be issued for a person who has to present:

EU disability card

Mobility aid parking ID

Medical report on the adverse category. The total disability category of illness or injury is at least 12 or the disability category caused by sports injury is at least 10. (Disability category refers to the disability category according to the Accident Insurance Act Decree No. 1649/2009 of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.)

Decision Kela care, disability or rehabilitation support. (The card is not issued if support has been granted based on diet costs.)

Mentioned below ID on the Kela card (number on the back of the card)

• 203 Asthma and COPD
• 103 or 215 Diabetes, insulin therapy/other than insulin
• 111 Epilepsy
• 108 Muscle disease
• 112 Mental health
• 109 or 303  MS disease
• 110 Parkinson
• 202 Rheumatism
• 206 Coronary artery disease
• 201 Heart failure

Medical report of the diseases listed below

• CP syndrome and other paralytic syndromes (diagnoses G80-G83)
• Disability
• Atrophic diseases of the central nervous system (diagnoses G10-G13)
• Myopathy (diagnosis G70-G73)
• MS disease (diagnosis G35)
• Fibromyalgia (diagnosis M79.9)
• Diabetes, tablet or subcutaneous medication (not insulin)
• Transplant patient
• Depressive state and recurrent depression (diagnosis F32.2 and F33.2)
• Osteoporosis (M81.0-M81.9)
• Psoriasis patient who also suffers from rheumatism.
• Cancer patient, (certificate less than three years old)
• Children under 16 with ADHD, autism, epilepsy, cancer, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, rheumatism

Card price (from 1.1.2023)

Children under 18 swimming or gym card €27/year, combination swimming and gym card €54/year

Adults swimming or gym card €54/year, combined swimming and gym card €108/year

A special gym card is only issued to those over 15 years of age.

The assistant can enter both the swimming hall and the gym free of charge if the card user needs help getting dressed, moving around the premises or with the hobby activities themselves.

Card redemption

To get the card, you must show the card issuer the EU disability card, Kela card, mobility impaired parking number, decision Kela's care, disability or rehabilitation support, a medical report of the disability category or of the diseases mentioned in the award criteria. The card can be picked up at Imatra's sports services, swimming hall-sports house, Kotipolku 2, 55120 Imatra. In order to apply for a card and present the certificate entitling to the card an appointment must be made by phone.

More information and appointment:

Sports services: Marjo Hiltunen 020 6177 286 marjo.hiltunenimatra.fi
Sports services: Riitta Pellinen 020 617 7202 riitta.pellinnimatra.fi

Criteria for issuing a special swimming and gym card and prices, Pdf