Sports Afternoon 17.2.2026

Sports afternoon schedule

The autumn Sports afternoon will be held in Joensuu on Tuesday 17.2.2026.

The University of Eastern Finland and the Karelia University of Applied Sciences hold a sports afternoon together. By the decision of the university rectors, the sports afternoons are lecture-free from 12:15 pm. On sports afternoon, in addition to the normal SYKETTÄ sports services, a wide variety of different exercise options are available for students and staff members. Some activities include a separate fee and a limited number of participants are accepted, so it is recommended to enroll on the activities in good time!

Please note that changes are possible! The schedule will be updated after the date of publication 3.2.

Enrollment times are event-specific. Enrollments via SYKETTÄ sports calendar start one week before the event, on Tuesday 10.2.2026. All sports classes at SYKETTÄ sports calendar on 17.2. are also included in Sports afternoon. You can participate in all Sports afternoon activities without a valid SYKETTÄ sticker, but you must register as a user and enroll on classes and turns.

Updated 6.2. at 5pm – Added Cat People dance school, Curling and Mustavaara Ski Center, and information related to Trip to Koli being arranged in March.

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing at Linnunlahti.

You can borrow skiis at ISYY office (Suvantokatu 6). Please note that there are limited number of equipment available.

Ice Hockey and skating

Ice Hockey and skating at Louhela outdoor ice rink.

You can borrow skates at ISYY office (Suvantokatu 6). Please note that there are limited number of equipment available.

Downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mustavaara

Welcome to Mustavaara on Sports Afternoon at 12 noon to 4 pm!

The diverse and family-friendly slopes of Mustavaara offer great skiing opportunities for skiers of all levels. The slopes are about half an hour drive from the center of Joensuu. There are also two warm huts, a rental shop and cafeteria.

  • 4h (at 12 to 4 pm) lift ticket 12€/person
  • 4h (at 12 to 4 pm) rental equipments 12€/person (includes ski set or snowboard set, with helmet)


Tickets and rental equipment are paid at Mustavaara. Mustavaara uses a SKIDATA port system with Skidata’s own rechargeable KeyCards. If you do not have a SKIDATA KeyCard, the price of a KeyCard is 6€.

Address: Selkientie 69, 82110 Heinävaara

NB: We do not arrange a collective transportation to Mustavaara!

Read more about Mustavaara

Enrolling via SYKETTÄ sports calendar

Sledge riding behind the Joensuu Evangelical Lutheran Church (Papinkatu 1b).

You can borrow sledge riding equipment at ISYY office (Suvantokatu 6). Please note that there are limited number of equipment available.

Trip to Koli

Trip to Koli will be arranged as separate event in March 2026. Answer to our questionaire and let us know your preferences related the schedule and program. Link to questionaire:

Trip to Koli 2026 (questionaire is open between 10.2. and 17.2.)

Billiards, bowling and darts (Cosmic)

Sports Afternoon at Cosmic! Bowling 6€/1h/person (includes shoes), billiard 11€/1h/table and Darts 4€/1h/dart board.

More information and booking: http://www.cosmicjoensuu.fi/

Address: Yläsatamakatu 5

Boffering

Boffering, more commonly known as soft sword/padded weapon fighting, is an easy and safe martial art that models old weapon fighting styles with cheap and soft instruments. All boffer equipment is padded to ensure the safetyness of the sport without the need of other protective equipment.

This sport can be done for the fun of it or for learning some historical weapon fighting. At its core, boffering is about having a fun way of getting some sweat on. In this trial lesson we learn the basic rules of the sport, try out one-on-one fighting and then get in to group fighting scenarios.

For the lesson you only need clothes that fit indoor excercise environment, shoes that can be used in an indoor activity and a water bottle. If you wish you may also take with you some gloves (for example: cycling gloves) for the protection of your hands or protective goggles (for example: floorball goggles). 

Time: 4pm-5pm

Place: Mehtimäki hall (Motonet Areena) pedagogical room, Kisapolku 1.

The entrance is from the back of the building on the university side through doors E and F, door F leads to the women’s changing rooms and door E leads to the men’s changing rooms.

Bouldering and wall climbing (organized by Ote Climbing Center)

Ote Climbing Center offers one time climbing with a student card for 10€ and staff card for 13€ including rental shoes. No advance registration is required.

The climbing centre is open on Sports afternoon at 12 to 21.

📍Address: Pilkontie 7

Dance classes (organized by Cat People dance school)

Dance classes at Cat People dance school for 5€/class, payment at the dance school by debit card.

 

At 1pm-1:45pm Jazz dance, open level (sali 1)

The price of the class is 5€ and the fee is payable at the dance studio by debit card. If the class is cancelled due to a low number of participants, we will inform those who registered by email after the registration period has ended.

Come and try joyful and energetic jazz dance!
In this class, you’ll get to explore jazz dance technique and its characteristic movements in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. The lesson includes a warm-up, traveling movements across the floor, and an upbeat final combination. No previous experience is required – just bring comfortable clothes and a water bottle.

Teacher: Annika Arpiainen
Address: Kuurnankatu 28

 

At 2pm-2:45pm Hip Hop, open level (sali 1)

The price of the class is 5€ and the fee is payable at the dance studio by depit card. If the class is cancelled due to a low number of participants, we will inform those who registered by email after the registration period has ended.

In this relaxed, groovy class, we’ll step into hip hop using its basic elements. The class is built around easy technique exercises with a strong sense of community. Everything you learn will be brought together into a final choreography. The class is suitable both for beginners trying dance for the first time and for those already familiar with street dance. Bring comfortable clothing suitable for exercise and indoor shoes.

Teacher: Mira Kotro
Address: Kuurnankatu 28

 

At 3pm-4pm Pilates (sali 2)

For the class, you will need comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle, and your own small towel. The class includes strengthening and stretching exercises performed lying on your back, sitting, on your side, on your stomach, in a quadruped position, and standing. The session is designed as a continuous, flowing whole, moving smoothly from one exercise sequence to the next without long breaks.

The effectiveness of the workout is based on activating the deep muscles through breathing and maintaining focused, mindful movement. During the class, all directions of spinal movement are practiced through various exercises: flexion, extension, side bending, and rotation, with the aim of improving both posture and spinal mobility. The exercises challenge all muscle groups in terms of body control, strength, and mobility.

Everyone trains at their own level, according to their body’s individual capabilities. Pilates is a tool that helps us function well with our bodies throughout life.

Address: Kuurnankatu 28

Curling (organized by Joensuu Curling)

Joensuu’s curling ry is part of Sports Afternoon with instructed curling. Price 5€/person (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 10.2. via SYKETTÄ sports calendar. 

Schedule of the turns (max. 16 people / turn):

At 2pm-3pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar
At 3pm-4pm: Enrolling via SYKETTÄ calendar

Address: Linnunlahdentie 14, in the same yard as Kuntokeidas, on the corner of the dog park.

Dance Studio Feenix

Dance Studio Feenix organizes different dance classes on Sports Afternoon 17.2.

Pay at the dance studio via MobilePay, and the participation fee is €5 per class.

Registration opens on 3.2. 2026, and closes on 15.2. 2026 at 12:00 AM. The minimum number of participants for the class is 10. If the class is cancelled due to a low number of participants, registered participants will be notified by email after the registration period ends.

Location: Tanssistudio Feenix, Teollisuuskatu 11

Enrollment via SYKETTÄ sports calendar

More information: Tanssistudio Feenix

At 1:00–1:55 PM Hip hop, open level (25 spots)

Hip hop is an energetic and expressive street dance style that originated in the United States in the 1970s as part of hip hop culture. It combines rhythmic movements, body control, and personal style. Hip hop emphasizes relaxation, groove, improvisation, and musical interpretation, and often includes jumps, kicks, and strong arm movements.

What to bring:

Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. You may also bring indoor sports shoes if you wish.

At 2:00–2:55 PM Commercial, open level (25 spots)

Commercial is a versatile dance style that combines elements from many different dance genres, such as hip hop, jazz and show dance. Commercial itself is not a single dance genre. It is strongly connected to entertainment and can be seen in music videos, concerts, commercials and TV shows. Commercial is characterized by its showiness, energy and performance skills.

What to bring:

Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. You may also bring indoor sports shoes if you wish.

2:00–2:55 PM Pole Dance Basics (8 spots)

Pole dance is a versatile dance style that combines strength, flexibility, and body control. It includes spins, holds, and acrobatic movements using the pole, and can feature both dance-like and athletic elements. Pole dance especially develops upper body and core strength.

What to bring:
A short-sleeved shirt and shorts, your own small towel, and a water bottle.

3:00–3:55 PM Twerk Basics (25 spots)

Twerk is an energetic and dynamic dance style that originates from African dances and African American hip hop culture. The movements are strongly focused on the lower body, and in twerk you practice different hip hits, circles, booty shakes and pops. Twerk develops body control and strength – without forgetting fun!

What to bring:
Comfortable clothing and a water bottle. Indoor sports shoes are optional.

Hyrox testing, Crossfit Koneistamo

Time: 17 Feb, 3pm-4pm
Place: CrossFit Koneistamo Niinivaara, Verkkosalmenkatu 11

HYROX is an accessible form of functional training that combines strength and endurance. The movements are technically simple. Be prepared for a high heart rate and fast-paced action.

Suitable for everyone who wants to learn new things and challenge themselves in training.

Equipment: Indoor exercise equipment

Joensuun Kuntokeidas

Now you have a chance to try out all sports of Kuntokeidas with very low prices!

For a total price of 12,50€ 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, pickleball, billiard, airhockey, gym, table tennis and ninja track.

You can also book a turn beforehand. Bookings by phone at 013 126558 or simply arriving. By 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, Karhunmäki, 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 Karhunmäki, Kartanotie 1
Energy Rantakylä, Ranta-Mutalantie 100
Energy Ylämylly, Rännitie 3

Portti54

Welcome to tryout SYKETTÄ Portti54 gym! Gym doors are open on Sports Afternoon between 12 noon to 6pm

Address: Tulliportinkatu 54

Nuorisoverstas and Combat Heaven are located in the same building. Entrance to Portti54 is on right side of the building.

Ptvgym

Welcome to tryout Ptvgym (Teollisuuskatu 5-7) at Sports afternoon on 17.2.2026. 

  1. Download Ptvgym app from your app store
  2. Register for Ptvgym Joensuu
  3. Purchase 1 day visit with code Syke2026 – visit is free on 17.2.2026
  4. Open gym door and gate with the app

SYKETTÄ physical activity tests

SYKETTÄ will organize the physical activity tests in cooperation with Sports Institute of Eastern Finland (ISLO), Pohjois-Karjalan Liikunta ry (Pokali, sports and exercise expert organization of Eastern Finland) and learning and service environment Tarmo of Karelia UAS on sports afternoon 17.2.2026. The physical activity tests have two different test sets, from which you can choose the option that suits you: the low intensity tests and the active exerciser tests. Enroll to physical activity tests here.

Low intensity tests

Low intensity tests include:

  • Hand grip
  • Waist circumference
  • Inbody body composition measurement
  • Endurance fitness assessment with Polar measuring devices
  • Group feedback

     

To whom are low intensity tests suitable for? To you who

  • Prefer to do sports on the couch than on the running track
  • Want reliable information about your physical condition without significant effort


Duration of testing about 1h

Low intensity tests are held between 12:30pm and 4pm, from which you can choose a time that suits you
 6 groups, 10 places / group

Enrollment is open until Friday 13.2.2026 at 11:55pm

Enrollment form opens on 2.2. at 10am

Active exerciser tests

Active exerciser tests include:

  • Standing long jump
  • Sit-up
  • Push-up
  • Cooper or UKK 2 km walk test

+ Inbody (booked individually for a different day after the test)

To whom are active exerciser tests suitable for? To you who

  • Spend more time in the gym or on the running track than on Netflix
  • Want to sweat, try hard and make the most of your body at one go

Duration of testing about 1,5h

Active exerciser tests are held between 1pm and 5pm, from which you can choose a time that suits you

2 groups, 20 places / group

Enrollment is open until Friday 13.2.2026 at 11:55pm

Enrollment form opens on 2.2. at 10am

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