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, Hervanta 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:
❄️Skating school for 3-6 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
❄️Hobby-group H3 for 7 -15 years old kids, practices once in a week.
❄️Harrastusryhmä H2 Hobby group for school-aged kids, practices two times per week.
❄️Aikuisten tekniikka Technique group for adults over 16 year-olds. For various levels of adult skaters
❄️Aikuiset Edistyneet for adults over 16-years-olds with more advanced skill level
❄️Entiset tähdet for former active skaters who have retired from competitions
Competitive single skating
There are several groups for competitive single skaters
❄️Group K1 and K2 train 6-7 times/week on ice and additional off-ice practices.
❄️Group K3 trains 6 times a week on ice and additional off-ice practices.
❄️Group K4 trains 5 times a week on ice and additional off-ice practices.
❄️Group Tähdet trains 4 times a week on ice and additional off-ice practices.
❄️Group Taitajat trains 4 times a week on ice and additional off-ice practices.
❄️Aikuiset Kilpailevat for adults over 16-years old and also want to compete. Practices two times per week.
Special Olympics single skating
Varala-Tiimi offers a training program for Special Olympics single skaters (Soveltava). Training takes place one to two times per week. All levels of skaters are welcome as the training is tailored for the individual needs of each athlete.