Sports Afternoon 5.10.2022 at Joensuu
Kirjoitettu: 14.9.2022 12:50
Sports afternoon schedule
The Sports Afternoon is a biannual event organised by ISYY, POKA and SYKETTÄ sports services. You can participate if you are student or staff person of UEF or Karelia UAS. The purpose of the Sports Afternoon is to give our students and staff an opportunity to try new sports for a very affordable price (or for free) and to get everyone moving at least for one afternoon per semester. There will be no teaching after 12:15 pm so everyone is able to take part – and we recommend you do! There is a great choice of activities, the list of which is below. Once you have chosen what you would like to do, please remember to book yourself a place (instructions on how to book next to each activity description). We recommend you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – these activities tend to fill up fast.
Please note that changes are possible!
The program will be released on Wednesday 14.9.2022.
Enrollments via SYKETTÄ sports calendar start one week before the event, on Wednesday 28.9.2022.
Enrollments on some events may start earlier on Monday 19.9.2022.
NB! All sports classes at SYKETTÄ sports calendar on 5.10. are also included in Sports Afternoon. You can participate in all Sports Afternoon activities also without SYKETTÄ sticker!
UPDATED 15.9. at 3:30pm – Added Disc golf, Escape rooms and Ptvgym offer to the schedule.
UPDATED 15.9. at 3:50pm – Added Golf try out at Pilkonpuisto
UPDATED 19.9. at 5:00pm – Added Botania, Golf Tournament, Football tournaments, Ice Hockey turn, Finnish baseball and Trip to Koli National Park.
UPDATED 20.9. at 2pm – Added Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and Pakotarinat Escape rooms
UPDATED 21.9. at 10am – Golf tournament starting time has changed, tournament will start at 12 noon
UPDATED 21.9. at 1:07pm – Added HIIT class
UPDATED 27.9. at 1:34pm – Added volleyball turn and badminton turns at Mehtimäki hall
UPDATED 27.9. at 4:36pm – Added padel at Padel Club Joensuu
American football (organized by Joensuu Wolves)
Come to try out american football in Kirkkopuisto at 2pm-4pm. On the spot, you have a chance to try out position-specific exercises and try out equipment, and of course play. The try out is suitable for both men and women and participation is free. Equipment: football shoes or sneakers and water bottle. Participating in the try out is at your own responsibility. Participants are not insured on behalf of Joensuu Wolves. The minimum number of participants in the event is 5 participants. Enrollment on the try out from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
Address: Koulukatu 7
At 2pm-4pm American football: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Archery at Kontiolahti (organized by Kontiolahti Outdoor)
Are you Wilhelm Tell of your group? Archery is an old sport that you can now get acquainted with under the guidance of an instructor. The group is first guided to the secrets of the bow gun, after which you can choose a bow gun with the right stiffness for your own use. First it is the turn of the practice round, after which the competitions themselves begin! Archery uses a bow and arrows, and optionally accessories such as a trigger. When the shooter tensions the bow, the person uses a string to store the energy of persons arms and back muscles in the flexible arch structures of the bow gun. They, in turn, transfer kinetic energy through a string to an arrow that, when triggered, can leave at speeds of up to 90 meters per second. Will the hit be luck or skill?
NB! There won’t be a common lift to the place so you should arrange your own lift before booking a class.
Time: at 1pm-2pm
Group size: minimum 6 people
Equipment: proper clothing
Languages of instruction: Finnish or English
Suitability: for normal condition
Price: 15 €/person
Payment: on the spot (way of payment: cash, bank/credit cards and sports vouchers)
Address: Napakympintie 24, 81101 Kontiolahti
Cancellation conditions: Cancellation 7 days to 5 days before the start of the event: 50% of the agreed price will be charged. Cancellation 4 days–1 day before the start of the event: 100% of the agreed price will be charged.
Binding enrollments by 28.9. by e-mail to: myynti@kontiolahtibiathlon.com
More information: Mika Okkonen +358 50 375 6733
Badminton
Open badminton turns at Mehtimäki hall UEF block on two courts between 8am-2pm. By enrolling on a badminton turn, you’ll book one badminton court and you can take a maximum of three playmates with you. Enrollment on the turn from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
SYKETTÄ users are free to use the poles and nets stored under the stands. You must have your own rackets and balls on badminton turns. SYKETTÄ users can loan rackets and balls from the ISYY office during opening hours. Free.
Badminton at 8am-9am: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Badminton at 9am-10am: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Badminton at 10am-11am: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Badminton at 11am-12noon: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Badminton at 12noon-1pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Badminton at 1pm-2pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Botania
Botania is a former botanical garden, nowadays it is an event garden based in Joensuu, Finland. Our premises consist of over 1000 m2 inner garden with over 700 unique plants, outer garden of 8.15 acres with over 800 unique plants. The inner garden consists of 3 different climates, the tropics, the subtropics and the desert.
Time: 12noon-8pm
Price: 10 € (pay at Botania)
Place: Botania (Heinäpurontie 70)
Read more: Botania.fi
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (organized by Bujinkan Shinden Dojo Joensuu)
Time: 5.10.2022 at 2:30pm – 4pm
Place: Urheilutalo (Koskikatu 12, 80100 Joensuu), 2. floor tatami 3
Equipment: indoor sports clothes, baggy t-shirt or hoodie is recommended for better grip, water bottle. Training is done on socks
More info: https://shindenjoensuu.net/in-english/
Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Cosmic bowling and billiards
Sports Afternoon at Cosmic! Bowling 5€/1h/participant (includes shoes) ja billiard 5€/table/1h. Cosmic is open from 12noon to 10pm.
More information and booking: http://www.cosmicjoensuu.fi/
Address: Yläsatamakatu 5
Curling (organized by Joensuu Curling
Joensuu’s curling ry is once again participating in the autumn SYKETTÄ Sports afternoon with instructed curling with three turns. Price 10 e (payment at curling hall with exact change in cash or card payment). Bring warm sports clothes, indoor game shoes and your own drinking bottle. Enrollment on the try out from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
Schedule of the turns (max. 16 people / turn):
At 12:15pm-1:45pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 2pm-3:30pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar (max. 6 people)
At 3:30pm-5pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Address: Linnunlahdentie 14, in the same yard as Kuntokeidas, on the corner of the dog park.
Disc golf
Enjoy the autumn outdoors!
Disc golf is cheap and easy to learn (hard to master) outdoor sport. Book Disc golf set enroll via SYKETTÄ calendar to make the booking.
Set includes 3 discs (putter, mid range and driver).
Disc set can be picked up from the ISYY office at Haltia between 4.-6.10.
ISYY office is open on Monday (3.10.) and Tuesday (4.10.) from 10am to 3pm and closed on Wednesday (5.10.).
What is Disc golf, read more:
frisbeegolfliitto.fi/english/
Escape Rooms (organized by Huonepakopeli)
On the sports afternoon, you have a chance to try the popular room escape games for a special price of 15 €/person. You have 60 minutes to escape the locked room by combining clues, solving riddles and using logic.
More detailed descriptions of the games can be found on Huonepakopeli’s website
Magic school (Huonepakopeli, Iso myy)
At 10:45am, at 12noon, at 1:45pm and at 3:15pm
Jungle (Huonepakopeli, Iso myy)
At 11am, at 12:30pm, at 2pm and at 3:30pm
Abyss (Huonepakopeli Iso myy)
At 11:15am, at 12:45pm, at 2:15pm and at 3:45pm
Nuclear power station (NB! At the address Koulukatu 47a, 80100 Joensuu)
At 11:15am, at 12:45pm, at 2:15pm and at 3:45pm
Enrollments and payment via Kide.app (open 19.9. at 10am – 5.10. at 12noon)
Escape Rooms (organized by Pakotarinat)
On the sports afternoon, you have a chance to try the popular room escape games for a special price of 15 €/person. You have 60 minutes to escape the locked room by combining clues, solving riddles and using logic.
More detailed descriptions of the games can be found on Pakotarinat’s website
Secrets of the Past (Pakotarinat, Teollisuuskatu 11 B)
At 12 noon, at 1.45pm and at 3.30pm
Witch of the Enchanted Forest (Pakotarinat, Teollisuuskatu 11 B)
At 12.30pm, at 2.15pm and at 4pm
Enrollments and payment via Kide.app (open 21.9. at 10am – 5.10. at 12noon)
Fatbike rental at Kontiolahti (organizd by Kontiolahti Outdoor)
Rent a fatbike and cycle on your own for two hours – conquer Kontionpolut, for example! Bikes available in three different frame sizes: 17″, 19″ and 21″, if necessary you can also get a helmet from us.
NB! There won’t be a common lift to the place so you should arrange your own lift before booking a class.
Time: at 1pm-3pm
Price: 25 €/person (2 hours)
Payment: on the spot, payment on the spot (way of payment: cash, bank/credit cards and sports vouchers)
Address: Napakympintie 24, 81101 Kontiolahti
Cancellation conditions: Cancellation 7 days to 5 days before the start of the event: 50% of the agreed price will be charged. Cancellation 4 days–1 day before the start of the event: 100% of the agreed price will be charged.
Binding enrollments by 28.9. by e-mail to: myynti@kontiolahtibiathlon.com
More information: Mika Okkonen +358 50 375 6733
Finnish baseball
Time: at 1-4 pm
Place: Mehtimäen pesäpallostadion (Mehtimäenaukio 2, 80110 Joensuu)
Cost: Free
Spaces available: 30
Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Football tournament
Football tournament is split into a competitive and fun series. Tournaments are free for participants.
Competitive serie
Time: 12 noon – 5 pm
Place: Mehtimäki artificial turf field
Cost: Free
Spaces available: 6 team (6+1 players will be playing at the same time)
Best teams will be rewarded!
Enrolling via Kide.app (open 21.9. at 10am – 4.10. at 12noon)
Fun Serie
Time: 12 noon – 6 pm
Place: Louhela playing field (next to the Science park // Tiedepuisto)
Cost: Free
Spaces available: 8 teams (teams must have at least two genders at the field)
Best teams will be rewarded!
Enrolling via Kide.app (open 21.9. at 10am – 4.10. at 12noon)
Golf try out at Pilkonpuisto (organized by Karelia Golf)
Karelia Golf offers in the sports afternoon:
1) Instructed introduction to golf / practice at 12noon-2 pm for 10 €/person
– includes instructions, facilities and the equipment
– tips for first-timers and more experienced golfers
– maximum number of participants 20 people
2) Possibility to play Pilkko’s Par-3 course at 12noon-4pm for 15 €/person
Address: Pankakuja 3
Enrollments and more information: Aki Keronen, tel. 0503025933, aki.keronen@kareliagolf.fi
Golf tournament at Kontioniemi (organized by Karelia Golf)
Welcome to Sports Afternoon Golf tournament at Kontioniemi!
Time: Starts at 12 noon, duration approximately 5h
Place: Kontioniemi Golf Course (Vaskiportintie 7, 80780 Kontioniemi)
Cost: 20€/participant
More information in the Forms and Kareliagolf.fi
Enrolling via Google Forms (open 21.9. at 10 am – 3.10. at 23pm)
HIIT
HIIT class at 3pm-4pm at Tulliportinkatu school. In the class, we will raise our heart rate higher with shorter workout parts. and short breaks. Instructed by Petra. Please bring your own exercise mat!
At 3pm-4pm HIIT: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Horse riding classes (organized by Joensuun Ratsastusopisto)
Enrollments by 3.10.2022 by phone or text message to number +358 50 5742892/Reetta. Price is 30€/class.
NB! There won’t be a common lift to the place so you should arrange your own lift before booking a class.
Cancellation places can still be asked on Tuesday 4.10.2022.
Horse riding groups on the hour:
At 12noon-1pm
At 1pm-2pm
At 2pm-3pm
At 3pm-4pm
Address: Kuurna-Kulhontie 93, 80910 Kulho
Ice Hockey
Free Ice Hockey turn at Mehtimäki Practice ice rink 2 at 13:15 – 14:45.
Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Instructed fatbike trip at Kontiolahti 2h (organized by Kontiolahti Outdoor)
On a instructed fatbike trip, we will cycle with the instructor on a route suitable for the group on the acclaimed trails of Kontionpolku. The cycling speed and route are adjusted according to the wishes of the group, so cycling is also suitable for those trying a mountain bike or fatbike for the first time.
NB! There won’t be a common lift to the place so you should arrange your own lift before booking a class.
Time: at 1pm-3pm
Group size: 2-10 people
Equipment: proper clothing
Languages of instruction: Finnish or English
Suitability: for normal condition
Price: 35 €/person, includes the services of an instructor and the rental of bikes and helmets
Payment: on the spot (way of payment: cash, bank/credit cards and sports vouchers)
Address: Napakympintie 24, 81101 Kontiolahti
Cancellation conditions: Cancellation 7 days to 5 days before the start of the event: 50% of the agreed price will be charged. Cancellation 4 days–1 day before the start of the event: 100% of the agreed price will be charged.
Binding enrollments by 28.9. by e-mail to: myynti@kontiolahtibiathlon.com
More information: Mika Okkonen +358 50 375 6733
Instructed padel for beginners (organized by LIITOON-project)
Come and practice padel stroke techniques and rules and play under instruction with Ninni and Tommi, instructors of the LIITOON project! You can get the rackets and balls on the spot. Enrollment on the try out from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar. The instructions are held at Kuntokeidas indoor courts.
The goal of the LIITOON project of Pokali (Pohjois-Karjalan Liikunta ry) is to find permanent solutions and methods of action to prevent inactivity and also increase the participation and activity of young people.
Address: Linnunlahdentie 10
At 2pm-3pm Instructed padel for beginners: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 3pm-4pm Instructed padel for beginners: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Kuntokeidas
Now you have a chance to try out all sports of Kuntokeidas with very low prices! For a total price of 12 € you can try out as many sports as you want between 12noon-4pm (max 1 hour per sports). The price includes all necessary equipment rentals. Includes bowling, squash, badminton, padel, billiard, airhockey, gym, table tennis, mechanical wall climbing and ninja track. You can also book a turn beforehand. Bookings by phone at 013 126558 or simply arriving. Calling makes sure you get to the sport you want at the time that suits you best.
Address: Linnunlahdentie 10
Kuntokeskus Energy gyms
All UEF and Karelia UAS students and staff members can work out free of charge at Kuntokeskus Energy’s gyms (Metropol, Ylämylly and Rantakylä) on Sports afternoon at 12noon-4pm. Please inform the gym on arrival which university you are coming from.
Addresses:
Energy Metropol, Torikatu 31
Energy Rantakylä, Ranta-Mutalantie 100
Energy Ylämylly, Rännitie 3
Outdoor activity (organized by board members of POKA, in charge of sports)
Go for a walk with Mervi and Edna, POKA’s board members in charge of sports, on Noljakka 2.5 kilometer long nature trail, which runs through the nature reserve of the Höytiäinen canal estuary. The nature reserve has a special history, as it was created as a result of the discharge of the Höytäinen canal.
We are walking the nature trail along the duckboards to the bird tower, where we are having a break. Please bring your own teas/coffees, POKA’s board members will offer cookies! Please note that dogs are not allowed on the nature trail, as it runs through a nature reserve. You don’t have to enroll in advance.
Time: 12:15pm
Starting point: Aavaranta swimming beach parking lot, Noljakka (Nuottaniementie 41, 80140 Joensuu)
NB! The outdoor activity isn’t held if weather gets too bad.
Padel (organized by Padel Club Joensuu)
Sports Afternoon padel offer at Padel Club Joensuu,
1 hour padelturn between 12noon – 4pm only 16€ (4€/person). Padel rackets are included!
Pay at Padel Club Joensuu in Lehmo NB! only card payments.
Padel is a doubles game and by enrolling on this turn you can bring three friends to play with you. Enroll via SYKETTÄ calendar.
Padel turn is in Padel Club Joensuu at Lehmonportintie 8, 80710 Lehmo
At 12noon-1pm Padel Club Joensuu Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 1pm-2pm Padel Club Joensuu Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 2pm-3pm Padel Club Joensuu Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 3pm-4pm Padel Club Joensuu Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Physical activity test (organized by the learning and service environment Tarmo of Karelia University of Applied Sciences)
Tarmo’s physiotherapist and nursing students perform physical activity tests on sports afternoon at 12:15pm-3pm. The tests include hemoglobin measurement, SpinalMouse (measures spine mobility) and InBody (measures body composition). You don’t have to enroll in advance. Hemoglobin measurement and SpinalMouse are free, InBody 5€. Card payment on the spot. For more information, if necessary, call +358 50 913 1787.
Address: Tikkarinne 9, building E, 1st floor (basement floor), test room E157
To find the test room, enter through the main doors, walk straight to the end of the hallway, go down one floor after the sliding door, go through the glass door on the left and go to the end of the hallway.
Ptvgym
All UEF and Karelia UAS students and staff members can work out free of charge at Ptvgym (Teollisuuskatu 5-7) on Sports afternoon on 5.10.2022. Please inform the gym on arrival which university you are coming from. Code to outdoor is *73553#
Swimming
Swimming at swimming hall Vesikko on Sports afternoon at 12noon-4pm. 40 places for students and 40 for staff. Those who have enrolled can also use the gym if they wish.
Swimming (+ gym) in Vesikko costs 4 €/person. Payment at the info of the swimming hall.
Enrollment via SYKETTÄ sports calendar between 28.9. at 12noon – 4.10. at 12 noon.
Students – Swimming at Vesikko: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Staff – Swimming at Vesikko: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Swimming at Rantakylä swimming hall on Sports afternoon at 12noon-4pm. 20 places for students and 20 for staff. Those who have enrolled can also use the gym if they wish.
Swimming (+ gym) in Vesikko costs 3 €/person. Payment at the info of the swimming hall.
Enrollment via SYKETTÄ sports calendar between 28.9. at 12noon – 4.10. at 12 noon.
Students – Swimming at Rantakylä: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Staff – Swimming at Rantakylä: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Tennis at KarTe tennis hall
As sports aftrenoon extra, tennis turns at KarTe tennis hall in Mehtimäki Sports Park. Enrollments on the turns from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar. For non-cancellable and unused field reservations we charge the rent of the tennis court (16 €).
Address: Hallitie 3
At 1pm-2pm, 3 courts: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
At 2pm-3pm, 3 courts: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Please bring your own rackets and balls, ISYY members and SYKETTÄ users can loan from the ISYY office if necessary.
Trip to Koli National Park
Bus ticket: 10 €, limited spaces
Registration: Via Kide.app until 30.9. at 12noon, pay when registering.
No instructed schedule, special offer to Koli Nature Centre Ukko.
Bus 1 | Total length 6 h
at 11:45 Departure from front of Carelia
at 12:45 Arriving in Koli national park
at 16:45 Departure from Koli National park
at 17:45 Arriving in Joensuu
Bus 2 | Total length 6 h
at 12:15 Departure from front of Carelia
at 13:15 Arriving in Koli national park
at 17:15 Departure from Koli National park
at 18:15 Arriving in Joensuu
Enrolling via Kide.app (open 21.9. klo 10 – 30.9. klo 12)
Volleyball
Open volleyball turn at Mehtimäki hall UEF block at 2pm-4pm. Max 16 participants. No instructor. You are free to use the nets stored in the hall, participants must bring their own ball. Enrollment on the turn from 28.9. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
Volleyball at 2pm-4pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
Wall climbing (organized by Ote Climbing Centre)
Ote – Climbing Centre offers one-time climbing with a student card / staff card for 8 €, including rental shoes (normally 13 €).
The climbing centre is open on Sports afternoon at 12noon-9pm.
More information: Ote-Kiipeilykeskus
Address: Pilkontie 7