groups
Varala-Tiimi skating club’s goal is to create meaningful engagement for a wide range of participants. We tailor options to individual skills, levels, and growth targets, all while infusing the experience with the sheer delight of movement and a playful spark. 🌟
Locations
Most of the training takes place in Hakametsä or Tesoma skating rinks. Occasionally some groups train also at other locations.
Group descriptions
Our coaches are happy to help you find a suitable group, if you are unsure which would be good for you.
Beginners
Beginner groups are offered for various age groups:
❄️Luistelukoulu Skating school for 3-6 year-olds
❄️Koululaisten luistelukoulu Skating school for 7-15 year-olds
❄️Aikuisten tekniikka Technique group for adults over 16 year-olds
Hobby groups
Groups for those who already have some background in skating
❄️Tiitiäiset For small kids who continues after skating school
❄️Harrastusryhmä Hobby group for school-aged kids
❄️Aikuisten tekniikka Technique group for adults over 16 year-olds. For various levels of adult skaters
❄️Entiset tähdet for former active skaters who have retired from competitions
Competitive single skating
There are several groups for competitive single skaters
❄️Group X trains 6 times/week on ice and includes skaters from Novices to Seniors.
❄️Group Y trains 6 times/week and consists of skaters from Springs to Novices.
❄️Group W trains 3-5 times a week and has skaters competing in Novice C to Juniors C categories.
❄️Group 1 trains 5 times a week with skaters competing in Beginners Pre-Young and Young categories.
❄️Group 2 trains 5 times a week with skaters competing in Chicks, Cubs and Springs C categories.
❄️Group 3 trains 3-4 times a week and consists of skaters beginning their competition careers.
Special Olympics single skating
Varala-Tiimi offers a training program for Special Olympics single skaters (Soveltava). Training takes place twice a week (Wednesday and Friday) with trainer Tanja Töyrylä-Kannisto. All levels of skaters are welcome as the training is tailored for the individual needs of each athlete.