What is a Sports Afternoon?
The purpose of the Sports Afternoon is to promote the well-being and sense of community among students and staff.
The Sports Afternoon is open to students and staff from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia AMK), and the University of the Arts.
The afternoon is free from classes at both UEF and Savonia.
Participants do not need a paid SYKETTÄ sticker to attend — it is sufficient to be registered in the SYKETTÄ Kuopio system. For more detailed registration instructions, see the next section!
Events are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Give yourself and your work community time to focus on well-being!
Upcoming sports afternoon
2026
Wednesday 30.9.2026
2027
Tuesday 16.2.2027 and Wednesday 6.10.2027
The enrolling primarily opens 7 days before the event. Please check activity specific instructions from the event program!
Spring 2026
Enroll information:
- You can register for events either through the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar or by contacting the event organizer directly. You’ll find more details for each event on the event list.
- To sign up for any Sports Afternoon event, you’ll need to register on the SYKETTÄ website using your university email address.
- You don’t need to register in advance for these specific activities: Climbing Center VOEMA and the gyms at Snellmania, Studentia, Tan-ko and Luola.
- The sports afternoon program also includes all the classes on the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar free of charge on that day!
Cancellation:
- Remember to cancel your registration by Monday, 16th of February at the latest—exactly 24 hours before the event starts—if you cannot attend. For some events, you need to cancel even earlier. Event-specific details can be found on the program list, so please review them carefully.
- A €10 fee will be charged for no-shows or late cancellations.
- You can cancel your registration through the reservation calendar on the SYKETTÄ website or the mobile app. Just click on the event and select “cancel.” Alternatively, you can find and cancel your registration under the “My registrations” section. By registering for an event, you agree to this cancellation policy.
What if I get sick?
- If you notify a SYKETTÄ team member before the event begins, you will not be charged. However, if you inform us about your sickness during or after the event, you must either provide a doctor’s note or pay the €10 fee.
- Here’s SYKETTÄ contact information
The insurance from the OLL
The insurance of The Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL is valid during the sports afternoon activities, but it covers only the members of Student union SAVOTTA. The Student union of the University of Eastern Finland ISYY, the students of TaiYo and staff members are not covered in OLL insurance or by the organizer.
Spring 2026 program
Outdoor activities
Not Fast Just Furious -running club
- The Not Fast Just Furious is a free running club organized by students operating in Kuopio!
- With the club, you can join our weekly runs and special events!Whether you are experienced or still new, everyone is welcome. Routes are predetermined beforehand with different routes available for 5k and 10k runs.
- Sports afternoon run will be on 17th of February at 5:00 PM, so come along to kick off the season with some energy! From then on, we’ll meet every Wednesday – in front of the university building Snellmania. You may always join in through mid-run along the route if you’re running late.
- For more information visit our Instagram (@notfastjustfuriousrunclub), where you can also find a link to the WhatsApp group, where we share more information about our weekly runs and events! Or contact us via email (nfjfrunclub@gmail.com)!
- We look forward to having you join our community!
Horse riding at Savisaari (25€/person)
Horse riding – Savisaari Riding Center
- 13-14.00 Riding for those who have previous experience (7 persons). You have to know how to saddle a horse. Saddling 15 min + 45 min riding.
- 14.00-15.00 Riding for those who have earlier experience (7 persons) 45 min riding + taking off the saddle 15 min.
- Price 25€/participant, max 7 participants/group
- If you have done riding before and know how to saddle a horse, this one is for you! Enroll via the sports calendar.
- Payment must be done at latest on Friday 13th of September. to the following bank account number: FI55 1078 3000 220219. (Savisaaren ratsastuskoulu).
- Please note that 13.2. is also the last day to cancel your participation.
Winter swimming&sauna, skating, skiing and walking on ice, Winter cafe & equipment rental
Kuopio passanger harbour
- Winter swimming & Sauna at Luoto
- from 12 PM to 4 PM
- 10€/person, say” liikuntailtapäivä” at the Luoto checkout
- Advance reservation is not possible
- Luoto’s webpage
- Winter swimming at Väinölänniemi
- from 12.30 PM to 1 PM
- you can use locker rooms
- Note! Sauna is not in use
- 5€/person
- max 10 men and 10 women
- enroll via reservation calendar
- payment information (Kuopion Talviuimarit ry, FI03 4786 3020 0091 44, Wrote: Kertamaksu)
- Queen R winter cafe and equipment rental
- from 10 AM to 4 PM coffee/mulled wine/warm juice and bun 3,50€ for a combined price with the code “liikuntailtapäivä”
- From the Queen R boat next to the Ice Marathon track, use the code “liikuntaltapäivä” to rent equipment and get a 20% discount on all equipment.
More information about the boat Queen R and winter cafe
Kasurila outdoor activities
Kasurila outdoor activities
- The slopes are open from 10 AM to 8 PM
- Kasurila website
Tahko outdoor activities
Indoor Sports and wellbeing on campuses
Extra! During the Sports afternoon you get to take part in ALL of the SYKETTÄ-group classes for free!
In-Body measurements Wellness Center, Savonia (5€/person)
InBody measurements – Savonia Wellness Center, Microkatu campus, 4th floor, C wing
Now you have a chance to get inBody body composition analysis. Viretori has a brand new InBody – 770 device in its use that gives exact and reliable results every time! On Sports Afternoon you get an extra discount for inBody analysis!
Enrolling takes place in groups of five to avoid standing in a queue and to ensure safe distances
Choose a time and enroll:
12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14,00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30
Place: Testilaboratorio C4003, Savonia-amk/Microkatu C wing, 4th floor
Price 5€, only card payment
Open doors at gyms (Luola, Tan-ko, Snellmania, Studentia)
Open doors at gyms
Yliopistonranta 15, 2. floor
Yliopistonranta 8, 2. floor
Microkatu 1 H, 1. floor
Loistekatu 12
Tell the cashier that you are participating in the Sports afternoon and you will get access to the gym for free.
Studentia: group classes and ball sports
Enroll via reservation calendar these SYKETTÄ group classes and ball sports
- 12.00-12.55 ATB (fields 1-2)
- 12.00-13.55 Volleyball, easy-going (field 3)
- 13.20-13.50 Body overhaul 30′(fields 1- 2)
- 14.00-14.55 BYM-yoga (whole sport hall)
- 15.00-15.55 Badminton (7 fields))
Luola: Pilates, Aikdo and gym
- 12.15-13.10 Pilates max 30 participants. The class is instructed in Finnish. (Dance hall)
- 13.00-16.00 Open doors at Luola gym
- 14.30-16.00 Aikido drop-in exercise, max 20 participants (Flexible tatami)
- How to get to Luola
- Use this code when you entrance to Luola info and you go to the locker rooms and sports halls and gym
- Code is 83679# and it’s valid before 30 min the class starts and 15min after the class.
- Registration for the Pilates is at Dance hall and for the Aikido at Flexible tatami
Indoor activities and get to know classes around the city
Golf-simulator – AinaGolf (15€/h)
Golf at AINA Golf, Saaristokatu 5
- 12.00–16.00 with the price of 15€/hour
- There are four TrackMan simulators that you can choose which one to book: Tarina, Olvi, Lähitapiola and Dimex.
- Simulators must be booked by Sunday 15th of February
- There are few rackets available but own rackets are recommended
- Bookings must be done via whatsapp 050-5991992 or email janneeskola(at)gmail.com
- Instructions for payment are sent to you via email sähköpostilla janneeskola (at)gmail.com
Darts, Billiards and Bowling – Keilakukko
Darts, Billiards and Bowling, Keilakukko
Address: Keilakukko Oy, Puijonkatu 19, 70100 Kuopio
You can play Billiards, Bowling or Darts.
Darts
is free of charge (no pre-booking)
Billiards
12.00 -16.00
10€/hour (payment according to the time you played and no pre-booking)
Bowling
12.00–16.00
The cost of one track is 15 € / hour and the price includes shoes
Booking: One of your group will do the booking for the Billiard table or for the bowling track for the whole group beforehand.
When booking, make sure to mention “liikuntailtapäivä”. The booking is binding.
When you arrive pay the fee on the spot
Bookings: Tel. (017) 282 4003 or keilahalli@keilakukkokuopio.fi
Climbing and bouldering – Climbing Center VOEMA(8€/12€)
Climbing center Voema, Kaivotie 23 – bouldering and climbing with automatic belay
On sport afternoon you have an extra low-priced possibility to try bouldering (climbing without ropes) or climbing with automatic belay (rope system which makes sure you cannot fall) in Kuopio climbing center VOEMA! In VOEMA you get to climb really easily and safely.
You don’t need to book a time in advance. You can just arrive and if you are new with bouldering or climbing, you’ll get a starting info, which is focused on safety and technique.
- Bouldering 8 € /person (incl. climbing shoes)
- Bouldering and Climbing with automatic belay 12 € /person (incl. all the equipment)
- 12.00–21.00
Pay for the entrance fee straight at the VOEMA Climbing center. There is no time-limit. This extra low-priced possibility is available between 12.00–21.00 o’clock.
Rageroom Ärräpää
All ragerooms -15% during the sports afternoon.
Options:
- Pöljäläisen hutihuone: A traditional rageroom, where you hit stuff on tables or throw them around. 1h reservation max 12 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hutihuone
- Vituiksmän teemahuone: A furnished themeroom, where you can break everything, furnitures and all! 1h reservation max 8 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/vituiksman
- Hutimän Heittorata: Throwing room for knives and axes!
1h reservation max 10 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hutimanheittorata
Prices available (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hinnasto
Ragerooms require reservation by 16.2. klo 23.00: https://www.arrapaa.com/ajanvaraus
During the reservation process, make sure you type the word “SYKETTÄ” in the additional information box for -15% for all attendees.
Before coming we recommend reading instructions for the session (in Finnish) https://www.arrapaa.com/miten-raivohuoneella-toimitaan
Methods of payment: card-, online-, mobile- and app payment.
Employment benefits: Edenred, Smartum ja Epassi.A
We do not accept cash.
Aerial hoop basics, Pole Dance basics, Aerial Yoga – Pole Center
Enroll via reservations calendar
- 12.30-13.30 Aerial hoop basics, max 8 person
- 13.45-14.45 Pole Dance basics max 15 person
- 15.00-16.00 Aerial yoga, max1 5 person
Aerial hoop basics
In Aerial hoop basics class you’ll get to try your skills in aerial acrobatics. The class will introduce you to basic moves of Aerial hoop. This class is beginner friendly and no previous experience is required to participate in the class. For this class you’ll need long sport pants (e.g. leggings), a shirt that covers your armpits, and a water bottle. Clothing must not have zippers or other sharp parts.
Aerial yoga
In aerial yoga class, familiar yoga asanas are done with the help of a sling. The sling supports and massages the body in different moves while making familiar poses either easier or more challenging. Many moves can be done on the mat without a sling. You’ll need comfortable, close-fitting clothing and a top that cover the armpits. For safety reasons and to prevent damage to hammocks, jewelry and other sharp objects must not be worn during the class.
Pole Dance basics
Discover pole dancing with the Pole Dance basics class! This class is aimed for beginners and first-time pole dancers, and does not require any previous experience in pole dancing. You’ll learn the basic moves of pole dancing, like spins, basic grips and holds on the pole. For the class you’ll need short shorts and a small towel for drying the pole and hands.
Fencing – Kuopion Miekkailijat Ry (10€/hlö)
Fencing – Kemilänrinne 1
Kuopion Fencing Association offers the opportunity to try sports fencing – the address is Kemilänrinne 1. The place is Mainiokoti Puijo downstairs.
Information: Go towards the right end of the house at the back of the Mainiokoti Puijo parking lot and down the end of the building via the stairs directly to Kuopion Fencing Hall.
The Kuopio Fencing Association borrows the fencing equipment and provides guidance. Participants bring their own indoor exercise equipment (e.g. long training joggers (no shorts), t-shirt and indoor shoes = light-based indoor shoes)
- 13.00–15.00, max. 20 persons
- The price is 10 €/person, cash payment only exact 10€ or with credit card or online card or MobilePay
- Place: Kemilänrinne 1, Kuopio
Sports fencing Include
- Short introduction about fencing as a martial art and the sport gear needed for it
- Warm up
- Fencing stance and moving
- Simple attacks and defences
- Playful trial matches
More information https://www.kuopionmiekkailijat.net/ or via e-mail kurssit(at)kuopionmiekkailijat.net or tel. 045 678 1737 /Panu
Astangayoga - Kuopio astangayogahall (5€/person)
- 13.00-14.30
- Instructor Petri Suohovi
- Palce is called Kuopion astangajoogasali (Kuopio astangayogahall), Tulliportinkatu 19 so called (Haaremitalo). Entrance from Kuninkaankatu B-stair, door code is 6958.
- 5€/person, pay by MobilePay to the instructor
- min. 5, max 12 participants
- enroll via reservation calendar
Get to know Barre, Pilatesstudio Body&Mind (10€/person)
Get to know Barre, Pilatesstudio Body&Mind
Pilatesstudio Body&Mind is the Dance Studio pilates place. Studio is at Kirjastokatu 4, 2 floor.
- 2 x 60min Get to know Barre
- From 1 PM to 2 PM, min 6 and max 12 participants, enroll via reservation calendar
- From 3 PM to 4 PM, min 6 and max 12 participants, enroll via reservation calendar
- payment 10€ when you go to the class by card
Barre is an exercise that is especially designed to sculpt and strengthen your legs and buttocks. Class includes easy combinations using barre as a support and also combinations in the centre of the floor. Class includes squats, flexions and extensions for legs that are performed in different starting positions. We also use handweights for upper back exercises. Barre is a lovely workout for the whole body.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Submission wrestling Introduction Class - Gladiator Factory
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Submission wrestling Introduction Class
- 14.30-16.00
- max 20 participants, enroll via reservation calendar
- Place: Gladiator Factory, Väliköntie 4
- Instructor Arttu Kanamäki
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Submission wrestling Introduction Class offers participants an easy-going and safe first contact with the world of submission wrestling. The class goes through the basics of the sport, such as movement, balance control and working with a partner. The program includes easy takedown exercises and simple finishes, which help to familiarize yourself with the importance of control and technique without hard contact.
The class is suitable for all levels of exercisers, and no previous experience in martial arts is necessary. The purpose is to try, learn new things and have fun in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.
Suitable equipment for training is a t-shirt and shorts or sweatpants. The fewer buttons and zippers, the better. You will be barefoot on the mat.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Lukkopaini-tutustumistunti tarjoaa osallistujille rennon ja turvallisen ensikosketuksen lukkopainin maailmaan. Tunnilla käydään läpi lajin perusteita, kuten liikkumista, tasapainon hallintaa ja parin kanssa työskentelyä. Ohjelmassa on helppoja alasvientiharjoituksia sekä yksinkertaisia lopetuksia, joiden avulla tutustutaan hallinnan ja tekniikan merkitykseen ilman kovaa kontaktia.
Come and try Archery (15€/person)
Archery at the Kotkankallio shelter at Niiralankatu 32
- Two groups:
- at 14.30-16.00
- at 16.15-17.45
- Place: the Kotkankallio shelter at Niiralankatu 32
- max 12 participants/group
- Price: 15€/person
- Instructions for payment: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
- Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
- Reference: 9014
- Due date: 16.2.2026
- Amount: 15€
- Clothing: Comfortable outdoor clothing. T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt with not too loose sleeves (to prevent anything getting stuck to parts of the bow when shooting. For shoes, flat-bottomed outdoor shoes. Wrist jewelry and watches are recommended to be taken off while shooting.
- Take your own water bottle with you
Mystery escape rooms (25€/person)
Mysteeri escape rooms from 12 am to 4 pm. You can play games in English.
Price: 25€/participants
In the escape room, your team of 4 to 6 people has one hour to solve all the puzzles of the room. Solved puzzle rewards you with a code or a key, which opens a lock and leads to the next clues, keys and locks.
After you have resolved the entire chain of puzzles and mysteries, you will find the way out of the room.
Games can be booked on the Mysteeri Kuopio website
https://www.mysteeri.com/kaupunki/kuopio/ .
Use the additional info code ” Sports Afternoon”. Unfortunately we haven’t published the english version of the site yet. If you need help with the booking, please ask via email (kuopio@mysteeri.com) or give us a call (050 310 5505, 11-17 from Monday to Friday).
You can book the games until 16.2.2026
Players must be at Mysteeri exactly 10 minutes before the game starts so that we go through the information you need.
In the mystery room, your team has 60 minutes, but the whole session including the information takes about 75 to 90 minutes.
Payment after the game on the spot by the bank or by credit card.
*Please note that we do not accept cash as a means of payment.*
We also accept Mysteeri’s own gift cards, Elämyslahjat and Gift4you Gift Cards, Smartum Culture, Edenred and Tyky+, ePassi Culture Pass, and Eazybreak mobile service.
Padel- Billebeino Padel (20€/field/hour)
- reservation via SYKETTÄ Kuopio reservation calendar
- 20€/field/hour
- Reserve first the field and pay 20€ after that
- cancel before13th of February at 8 AM
- 12-13 6 fields
- 13-14 6 fields
- 14-15 5 fields
- 15-16 5 fields
- Payment information
- Instructions for payment: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
- Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
- Reference: 9014
- Due date: 13.2.2026
- Amount: 20€/field/hour
- Instructions for payment: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
Les Mills Bodystep 45', Les Mills Dance 45', Les Mills BodyCombat 45', Studio Tempo
Entrance to Tempo:
Go to the Puijonkatu and Tulliportinkatu street corner and take a lift to -2 floor.
Enroll via reservation calendar
12–12.45 Les Mills BODYSTEP 45 min 28 participants
13–13.45 Les Mills DANCE 45 min 28 participants
14–14.45 Les Mills BODYCOMBAT 45 min, 28 participants
Tennis - Kuopion Tennisseura, Kuopion Tennishallilla (5€-15€)
Place: Kuopion Tennishalli, Pitkälahdentie 8, 70800 Kuopio
https://www.kuopiontennishalli.fi/
Kuopion Tennis Club organizes these sports trials
- rackets and balls can be borrowed for free
- payments on the spot with mobilepay
- Play tennis without instruction. It is also possible to book a two-hour shift
- enroll via reservation calendar
- binding registrations by 10.2.2026.
- from 12 PM to 13 PM
- 2 courts for instructed trials 15€/person, requires 6-8 people to take place.
- 2 courts free play, 5€/person/h max 8 people.
- from 13 PM to 14 PM
- 2 courts for instructed trials 15€/person, requires 6-8 people to take place.
- 2 courts free play, 5€/person/h max 8 people.
- from 2 PM to -3 PM
- 2 courts for instructed trial play, €15/person, requires 6-8 people to run
- 2 courts for free play €5/person/hour, max 8 people.
Trampoline Arena - HUIPPU Center (5€)
Doors will be open at 11.45 AM
klo 12-13 5€/hlö, max 30 hlöä. Enroll via reservation calendar
klo 13-14 5€/hlö, max 30 hlöä. Enroll via reservation calendar
- you have to fill this form before you can go to the jumping area. You can fill it before or at the HUIPPU
- HUIPPU center has a large, exciting trampolin arena where you can jump and set your inner child free!
- Take your own water bottle with you.
Extra! During the Sports afternoon you get to take part in ALL of the SYKETTÄ-group classes for free!
