Our services for sports clubs

Good and high-quality club activities offer all Finns a pathway to movement and sports. It ignites the spark for physical activity and hobbies and provides the opportunity to advance and even become an elite athlete.
Increasing the vitality of clubs. Our task is to create conditions for high-quality and innovative club and organisational activities. We support clubs’ leadership, development, digitalisation, and responsibility with the help of our services. We also offer personal advice and support. The development of services is based on continuous needs assessment and active search for common solutions together with sports federations and regional sports organisations.
Sports club activities – Finland’s largest civic movement

Sports club activities involve 1.8 million people in different ways
In sports club activities, one-third of Finns participate – by engaging in hobbies, competing, volunteering, or contributing to club activities in other ways. There are 1.8 million individuals involved in various roles in club activities. It is Finland’s largest popular movement, and its impact on individuals and society as a whole is undeniable.

Tähtiseura quality programme for sports clubs invites clubs to embark on a journey of development
The Tähtiseura quality programme for sports clubs is a joint quality programme by the Olympic Committee, sports federations, and regional organizations. Being part of a Tähtiseura club means being in the best company, with the assurance that activities are both high-quality and responsible.
The quality programme is open to all clubs, regardless of size. It invites both small and large clubs to participate. The programme offers clubs a variety of tools and expert support for self-assessment and auditing, along with an easy-to-use Tähtiseura online service within Suomisport.

Suomisport is an essential tool for sports clubs
Suomisport makes everyday sports life easier for athletes, parents, club officials, volunteers, and coaches. Discover the Suomisport services for clubs.

A responsible sports club
A responsible sports club adheres to the ideals and goals of fair play within the sports community, as well as the sports community’s responsibility program. Learn more about the ideals of fair play and the sports community’s responsibility program.
Ask more about the services for clubs
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Sandra Sirén
specialist, sports club activities
045 1429315
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Carita Riutta
Head of customer, Suomisport
045 267 1985
Frequentely asked questions
The Olympic Committee provides clubs with guidance on association law. Tähtiseura quality programme for sports clubs and its numerous tools, along with personalized support, help in developing club operations. The digital Suomisport service makes everyday tasks easier for clubs. Additionally, the Olympic Committee keeps clubs informed about current topics related to club activities and shares best practices for successful club management.
Thousands of clubs of various sizes, representing different sports and regions, make use of the Olympic Committee’s services.
The services we offer are free of charge.