Academic year 2025-2026
As a student or staff member of Savonia, Iisalmi campus, you get different kinds of benefits around Iisalmi with your student or staff card. You find all the benefits, get-to-know classes and other news on this page.
These sport benefits are only for the students and staff of Savonia. The prices listed here are prices you get with your student or staff card.
Notice students: You have to have either a valid student card (with the sticker for the current academic year) or a certificate that you are currently studying in Savonia.
Enjoy!
Tiitta Raatikainen, the university sports planner
tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi
044 785 5087
www.facebook.com/sykettaiisalmi
PS. You are also eligible to use the SYKETTÄ services in Kuopio and Joensuu with the SYKETTÄ sports fee or the sport benefits in Varkaus. Check out the sport fees and offerings here: www.sykettä.fi
The offers listed below are valid 1.8.2025-31.7.2026 unless stated otherwise!

News
The Sports Afternoon event for Savonia students and staff will be held on Wednesday 1.10.2025 between 12 and 4 p.m. The program will be revealed later! Remember also that you have the opportunity to exercise at a reduced price with these local service providers!
The Sports Afternoon is a great opportunity to enjoy the autumn weather and nature with a group! So gather your study or work group and go out and relax together. Check out the program HERE.
Let’s go out to exercise and relax!
ATTENTION! You’re also eligible to join Kuopio or Varkaus’ Sports Afternoon events if they fit you better logistically. Check out their programs below!
Courses
PILATES starter course 3 x 55 min
WHEN? Three times on wednesdays: 5.11., 12.11. ja 19.11., klo 18.00-18.55
PRICE? For Savonia students and faculty members 85€ (norm. 125€), max 12 people.
Group size 3-5 people.
The PILATES starter course introduces you to classic Pilates equipment training. Training strengthens the body and body awareness in a holistic way. The versatile features of the equipment, such as springs, a moving sled and various arches, offer not only strengthening but also an excellent way to increase mobility and balance the body’s half-length differences. In a small group, you always receive personal guidance tailored to your body and the needs of the day.
Who is this course for? The course is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, as the training progresses according to individual needs. The course is also suitable as a refresher course if there has been a longer break from training.
How do I proceed training after the starter course? The course will provide you with a training program of exercises that are suitable for you, which you can continue and deepen in your learning with weekly PILATES classes. You can book weekly classes from the booking system according to your own schedule. 1 x cards (43 e) and 8 x cards (312 e) are available.
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ATTENTION! For Savonia students and staff members: 8x card for the price of 252 € (max 12 people)
What do I need with me on the starter course? Flexible clothing, a small towel and a pair of anti-slip socks! Socks are also available for purchase at the studio (20/25€ per pair).
How do I pay the course fee? The course fee is paid at the first meeting at the studio by bank card, sports benefits or gift card. The course will be filled in the order of registration. Final registrations by Friday 31.10: www.varaaheti.fi/pilatesminna under courses, after which the cancellation fee is 50% of the course price if no other person takes the place. Course information will be sent to those who have registered by email before the course starts. Further information: minna@pilatesminna.fi
Continuous offers
Iisalmi Swimming pool and gym SAUKKO
BENEFIT 1 – 10 € discount for 10x swim/gym -card
- 10x swim- or gym card
- 10x combined swim- and gym card
BENEFIT 2 – 10€ discount for the seasonal card for the instructed group classes
BENEFIT 3 – 10 € discount for the 10x instructed group classes -card
WHERE? Iisalmi Swimming pool, Joukolankatu 15, 74120 Iisalmi, Puh. 040 350 2534

Keila- ja liikuntakeskus Liike
36€/month for gym and group classes
- Commitment until the end of December or May
- More affordable during summertime, if studies continue at autumn
LadyLine Iisalmi
LadyLine Iisalmi is a Fitness center for women with a great selection of instructed group classes and the gym available with a keycard everyday between 4 am and 12 pm.
NEW! BENEFIT 1 – Discount for the students and staff of Savonia for the membership fees.
- Gym 43 €/month
- Gym and group classes 53 €/month
DID YOU KNOW? As a new customer you can get a free 1 day trial pass!
WHERE? LadyLine Iisalmi, Kilpivirrantie 7, 74120 Iisalmi
