Women-only Swimming Time’s at Lippumäki Swimming Hall in Autumn 2026
Positive Feedback Received from Women-Only Swimming Sessions at Lippumäki Swimming Hall – Trial Continues in Autumn 2026
The women-only swimming sessions held at Lippumäki Swimming Hall in spring 2026 received positive feedback. Based on the encouraging results, the trial will continue in autumn 2026 on four Sundays: 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, and 29 November, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City of Kuopio organized women-only swimming sessions on three Sundays in spring 2026 at Lippumäki Swimming Hall. During these sessions, the pool areas were reserved exclusively for women and girls. Boys below school age were also allowed to attend. The men’s changing rooms, shower facilities, sports hall, and gym remained available for men as usual. Each women-only swimming session attracted approximately 40–60 participants.
Feedback on the trial was collected through a survey. The survey examined, among other things, respondents’ ages, the effectiveness of communication about the sessions, and their experiences of the women-only swimming times. A total of 155 people responded to the survey. Most responses came from women, who accounted for 91% of respondents (141 responses). The majority of respondents were under the age of 50 (125 responses), with the largest age groups being 41–50-year-olds and those under 20 years old.
Among the women who responded to the survey, 34 stated that they would not have gone swimming without the women-only times. Furthermore, 110 respondents said they would continue to attend women-only swimming times if they were offered in the future. Most respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with both the communication regarding the sessions (68.3%) and the practical arrangements (61.9%).
In the open-ended feedback, respondents highlighted the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of the women-only swimming times, as well as the lower threshold for visiting the swimming hall. Many considered the women-only swimming times particularly important because they provided a greater sense of privacy and body comfort. Suggestions for improvement included offering more sessions and establishing a regular schedule for women-only swimming times.
Based on the survey results, the City of Kuopio will continue the women-only swimming session trial in autumn 2026 on four Sundays: 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, and 29 November, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..
More information about Lippumäki Swimming hall: https://www.kuopio.fi/kohteet/lippumaen-uimahalli/
More information:
Sports Coordinator, tel. 044 718 2501 or 044 718 2510
