Helsinki NMKY’s adult sports program offers adults the chance to experience the joy of exercise and a sense of community through basketball. During the 2025–2026 season, we will organize Women’s Basketball Courses both in the city center and in Pakila — everyone is welcome, regardless of background or experience! Come try a session for free and find the group that suits you best.
Try a session for free before committing and find the activity that suits you best!
Women’s Basketball Course
All women interested in basketball and fun group exercise are warmly welcome to join — no previous experience is needed, and the only equipment required is indoor sportswear and a water bottle. The sessions are coached by Namika’s long-time coaches. You can try one session for free, after which we ask participants to commit to the course. Please register using the link to secure your spot in the group.
Welcome to train in great company!
REGISTER FOR SPRING SEASON 2026
Autumn Season
1 September – 14 December 2025
Spring Season
13 January – 10 May 2026
Holiday dates – no training
Winter Break: 16–22 February 2026
Easter, Fri 3 April 2026: Friday group’s session is cancelled. You may make up the missed session on Tuesday 31 March or Tuesday 7 April.
May Day, Fri 1 May 2026: Friday group’s session is cancelled. You may make up the missed session on Tuesday 28 April or Tuesday 5 May.
Season Fees
You must register before attending the sessions. After registering, you will receive an invoice for the season fee. If needed, you may cancel your registration within seven (7) days after your first trial session.
If you participate weekly:
One group: 225 € per autumn or spring season
Two groups: 420 € per autumn or spring season
Three groups: 585 € per autumn or spring season
You can also choose:
Single session ticket: 21 €
5-session card: 99 €
10-session card: 185 €
In addition to the season fee, participants are charged the Helsinki YMCA membership fee of 25 € per season (50 €/year). The membership fee is invoiced twice a year (autumn 25 €, spring 25 €). The membership fee cannot be paid with sport/benefit vouchers and is not charged from those who buy single, 5-session, or 10-session cards.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration free of charge within seven (7) days after your first session. After this, the registration is considered binding for the entire season.
If you register but do not attend and do not cancel before the invoice due date, 50% of the season fee will be charged.
All cancellations must be made by email to: hanna.koivunen@hnmky.fi.
Not attending the sessions does not count as a cancellation.
Note: Any reminder fees, collection costs, or late payment interest resulting from unpaid or overdue invoices will always be the participant’s responsibility.
Locations
Namika Arena
Pilkekuja 10, 00660 Helsinki
Hotel Arthur (8th floor)
Vuorikatu 19, 00100 Helsinki
Frequently Asked Questions
Show more content...I haven’t played basketball before – can I still join the practices?
You don’t need any previous basketball experience to join the Women’s Basketball Course – everyone who is interested in basketball and moving in a group is welcome!
What do I need to bring?
For practice, you’ll need indoor sportswear, indoor court shoes and a water bottle.
The season fee includes a basketball – at your first free trial session you’ll get a ball to borrow, and if you decide to continue after the trial, you’ll receive your own ball to keep.
Can I pay the participation fee fully or partly with my employee sports benefits?
Yes, you can also pay with employee sports benefits. We accept Smartum, Edenred and ePassi.
If you have physical sports vouchers, please contact billing at: urheilu.laskutus@hnmky.fi
If your sports benefits are in digital form, please follow these steps:
Log in to your sports benefit app.
Search for the service provider: “Helsingin NMKY Urheilu” or “Helsingin NMKY Koripallo” (depending on the app).
After selecting the service provider, enter the amount. You can pay either the full amount or only part of it with your benefit. Add the invoice number or reference number you are paying.
Complete the payment.
If you are unsure whether the payment has gone through correctly, you can contact us about sports payments by email: urheilu.laskutus@hnmky.fi.
I got sick / injured and can’t attend the practices. Will my absences be refunded from the season fee?
In cases of illness or injury, there is a four-week self-liability period.
If you have to stay away from practices for more than four weeks, you can receive a refund for the period exceeding four weeks, against a medical certificate, at 8 € per missed session.
In these situations, please contact: hanna.koivunen@hnmky.fi.
