The original blog was published in July 2023. The blog has been updated in April 2025.
Kiipeilyurheilijat actively uses Suomisport in their operations. According to the club, managing training groups and events has become much simpler since adopting Suomisport.
– We switched to Suomisport because we wanted to professionalize our operations. We aimed to streamline our systems and handle everything securely. Suomisport provided the solutions we needed, says Joonas Levón, the operational manager of Kiipeilyurheilijat.
Kiipeilyurheilijat feels that Suomisport has especially simplified the management of the club’s groups and events.
– The platform has made our daily operations much clearer, as things no longer have to be managed through multiple channels.
Levón sees digitalization as an inevitable part of the future for clubs.
– I believe digitalization will provide clubs with even better opportunities to reach potential new athletes and encourage people to get active.
Sporttihaku is an opportunity for the entire sports community
Kiipeilyurheilijat has 1,700 members. In addition to engaging new athletes, it is important to keep the current members involved. The club wants to offer a variety of activities for people of all ages and skill levels. In the autumn, the club aims to showcase its offerings in as diverse a way as possible.
– Sporttihaku increases visibility for various sports opportunities more than ever before. I believe that through Sporttihaku, we can inspire new enthusiasts to join our sport and raise awareness of our activities among existing members, Levón explains.
The club also wants to update the details of its activity groups and offer a diverse range of opportunities.
– Sporttihaku should be seen as an opportunity to showcase the full range of the club’s activities. This is a great chance for the entire sports community to inspire as many people as possible to take up a new hobby, Levón encourages.
Kiipeilyurheilijat believes that digitalization helps clubs reach potential new athletes and also motivates people to be more active.
What is Sporttihaku?
Sporttihaku is a place where those looking for an activity can easily find the full range of sports opportunities.
For athletes and potential new participants, Sporttihaku offers a variety of sports events and groups. Clubs can access the service for free and use it to effectively promote their activities to new athletes and members.
Five tips for using Sporttihaku for clubs:
- Sporttihaku is a free platform for promoting events and groups – list your club’s events with minimal effort!
- Make sure the information about your club’s events and groups is accurate and up to date in the service
- Recognize the potential of Sporttihaku to showcase your entire club’s activities
- Put yourself in the shoes of an athlete – think about what target groups your club’s activities might appeal to, and how you should communicate your offerings to these groups
- Be ready to respond to inquiries – it’s a good idea to designate a contact person in your club who is responsible for responding to inquiries from people interested in your activities