A survey on physical activity among people aged 70 and over is currently underway – take part and enter the prize draw

In November and December, the City of Loimaa’s sports services will be conducting a survey on physical activity amongst Loimaa residents aged 70 and over. The aim of the survey is to find out about older people’s exercise habits, barriers to physical activity, physical functioning, and their views on the city’s sports services and facilities.

The town wishes to develop its sports and leisure services and living environments to meet the needs and wishes of its residents. We therefore hope to receive responses from as many people as possible, regardless of how much or how little they exercise.

Respond online or by post

The sports survey will be sent by post in November to all Loimaa residents aged 70 and over, based on population register data.

We would prefer you to complete the survey online. Complete the survey here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/3FC52390E4371ACC

or via the QR code below:

You can also reply using the form sent to your home address. Please return the completed form to Vesihovi or to one of the following libraries: Alastaro, Hirvikoski, Loimaa or Mellilä.

Prizes will be raffled amongst respondents

The following prizes will be raffled amongst all those who complete the survey:

• 10 Senior Cards, which can be used to access the town’s sports and cultural services.
• 10 Vesihovi combination tickets, which provide access to both the gym and the swimming pool.

Your responses will help shape future sports services

The results of the survey will be used to develop sports and leisure services and residential environments, as well as in the planning and decision-making relating to them.

Following the survey, the sports services plan to engage with villages and residential areas through sports councils. The aim is to work with local stakeholders to find ways to ensure that as many older people as possible have the opportunity to be physically active in their own local area and on their own terms.

Please complete the survey by 15 December 2026 and have your say on what sort of exercise opportunities Loimaa will offer in the future. Survey link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/3FC52390E4371ACC

Come and get active!

The spring season for sports services begins on 11 January 2027 (week 2) and continues with summer sports activities right up until Midsummer.

The ‘Get Active in Winter’ campaign encourages you to get active

The ‘Get Active in Winter’ campaign, part of the ‘Active All Year Round’ programme, will run from 10 January to 31 March 2027. You can take part in the campaign by, for example, skiing, walking, Nordic walking, running, snowshoeing, kick-sledging, ice skating, cross-country skating or cycling. Mountain biking and adapted sports are also included.

A poor winter or a lack of snow will not prevent you from taking part. Everyone can take part according to their own fitness goals and kilometre targets.

Find out more about the range of guided exercise sessions here: https://www.loimaa.fi/vapaa-aika/liikunta/ohjattu-liikunta/

Further information:

Anu Pitkänen, Head of Sports Services
Tel. +358 500 826 359
anu.pitkanen@loimaa.fi