The Finnish Gymnastics Federation (Suomen Voimisteluliitto in Finnish) has around 312 member clubs and 121 000 members. It is among the biggest sports federations in Finland and the biggest sports organization in the country for adult activities as well as the biggest sports motivator for Finnish girls and adults.
The Federation also has a strong role as an educator: around 4 000 coaches, instructors and club leaders participate in Finnish Gymnastics Federation’s training programmes each year.
Competitive gymnasts in Finland represent eight different sports: Acrobatic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, Aesthetic Group Gymnastics, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, TeamGym and Trampolining.
The President of the Finnish Gymnastics Federation is Ms. Mira Keränen.
Vision – Gymnastics at all stages of life
Movement starts from gymnastics which, as a versatile sport, offers support at all stages of life. Gymnastics offers joy, energy and wellbeing
Gymnastics makes people move – everyone in our community can participate. Gymnastics has a significant impact on society by promoting physical activity and vitality.
Mission – Promoting vitality throughout life
Our mission is to develop gymnastics as a hobby and competitive activity with our members. We want to enable gymnastics throughout life, at all levels, and offer opportunities for international success.
As a federation, we support clubs and promote the position of gymnastics as part of Finnish sports culture and wellbeing, creating vitality throughout Finland.
Values
Responsibility – Excellence – Togetherness – Respect
What is important to us?
1. Gymnastics as a social life force
Gymnastics promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle at all ages and strengthens the sense of community. The role of gymnastics in growing vitality is recognised in society.
2. Vibrant clubs
High-quality and professional clubs that grow with society are the most significant enablers of gymnastics. Clubs are important communities for active people, where everyone can grow and develop in different areas of life, as well as find lifelong friends. The skills of clubs, instructors and coaches forms the basis for the success of the gymnastics community.
3. Gymnastics makes people move
Gymnastics is a versatile form of physical activity that brings joy and wellbeing to active people. Clubs that offer easily approachable opportunities for physical activity for different age groups and skill levels are at the heart of gymnastics. They create preconditions for lifelong physical exercise and an active lifestyle.
4. Memorable moments together
Gymnastics competitions and events build the sense of community, encourage development, and offer experiences. They are situations where each participant has the opportunity to shine at their own level, and they support lifelong involvement in gymnastics.
5. Lasting success in top sports
Lasting success at the highest level in the world is achieved through high-quality training every day in a world-class operating environment that combines an athlete’s passion, skilled coaches and support from specialists.
CONTACTS
Finnish Gymnastics Federation
Valimotie 10
00380 Helsinki, Finland
office(a)voimistelu.fi
President Ms Mira Keränen
Secretary General (deputy) Ms Susanna Porola