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The indoor curling hobby began more than ten years ago when the association received an indoor curling set as a gift from the Finnish Sports Association for the Disabled. Initially, the game was played in the hallways of the office until the team set up a turn at their current venue. In the indoor curling group, the age range has been from 40 to 70 years.

The target group for this hobby is members of that association who have various barriers to functioning. It was implemented as an open group to which everyone is welcome regardless of age and ability to function. You can come with or without an assistant.

The activity was initially organized with the help of a hired coordinator, but now it is carried out with the help of volunteers and previously played peer mentors. The association supports its activities by marketing the group in various ways.

The big thing is, players have experienced meeting each other and doing meaningful things together. For other participants, the game is more socially than physically important.