Founded on 1 May 2020
HTA was born when Oulunkylän taitoluisteluklubi (OTK) and the single skating activities of Helsingfors Skridskoklubb (HSK) joined forces.
The Club
Skating through life
Helsinki Figure Skating Academy (HTA) is a Star Club specialising in single skating in Helsinki. We offer a pathway from first steps to the top and back to recreational skating — throughout life.
1 May 2020
The club’s founding date
STLL Star Club
Specialised in single skating
From cradle to grandparent
A lifelong skating pathway
Story
Two clubs, one vision
HTA combines long traditions in single skating with modern coaching. Welcome to HTA’s genuine and encouraging atmosphere.
Strong single skating tradition
OTK’s lifelong skating culture and HSK’s single skating expertise merged into one competition-oriented club.
One club — for life
We wanted to offer a place where skaters can stay in the same club through different life stages — from first steps to the top and back to recreational skating.
Values
Our values
These values guide everything we do, on and off the ice.
Joy
Skating is fun and brings experiences of success.
Encouragement
We encourage each other and celebrate progress, big and small.
Safety
Everyone gets to be themselves and grow at their own pace in a safe environment.
Community
Together we build a strong We-spirit — on and off the ice.
Individuality
We value every skater's own goals, dreams and path.
Strategy
HTA 2030 — six pillars
Our vision is to be Finland’s most skater-centred and community-minded figure skating club. Strategy 2030 guides us there.
HTA 2030 vision
Finland's most skater-centric and community-driven figure skating club
One club for the whole skating journey — from babies to grandparents. Explore HTA's values, coaching paths, community model and six strategic pillars.
Pillar 1
Finland's most modern figure skating club
Pillar 2
The best place to skate for life
Pillar 3
Finland's safest and most humane skating culture
Pillar 4
An outstanding coaching team
Pillar 5
An influential actor in the skating community
Pillar 6
A financially sustainable club
Governance
Club chairs
HTA’s board is led by a chair elected by members at the autumn meeting.
2024 →
Teija AhopeltoCurrent
2022–2024
Sanna Nikula
2020–2022
Maiju Laaksonen
2019–2020
Taru Sairanen
Rules
Safe and fair club activities
We follow STLL’s shared rules and are committed to a clean, safe and respectful operating culture.
Next
What would you like to explore next?
Skating school
Start with the first steps — from age 3.
Go toDevelopment groups
Pikkutähdet, Tähdet and Galaksit on the path toward competition groups.
Go toCompetitive skating
Goal-oriented coaching and competition activities.
Go toHobby and adult skating
Hobby groups for kids, teens, and adults — at your own pace.
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