SYKETTÄ Appro and Free sports week on 28.9.–4.10.2026
Autumn 2026 Appro will be updated here in no time!
Hello new student! Congratulations on your study place and welcome to SYKETTÄ Kuopio services! SYKETTÄ provides well-being for the Kuopio higher education community, and at the core of our services is a wide and diverse range of sports and exercise options at student-friendly prices. Whether you are looking for group fitness classes, ball sports on your own or with a group, gyms, nutrition services, or physical activity counseling — we have it all!
What is SYKETTÄ?
SYKETTÄ Kuopio provides sports and wellness services for students and staff at Savonia, the University of Eastern Finland, and Uniarts Helsinki in the Kuopio area. Put simply, SYKETTÄ puts the widest selection of sports and well-being services for Kuopio higher education students right at your fingertips — without breaking the bank!
Our versatile sports calendar features classes ranging from low-threshold options to sweaty, high-intensity workouts, as well as aqua aerobics, yoga, and pilates. For ball game enthusiasts, we offer options like futsal, badminton, and volleyball, alongside open court bookings. With such a wide selection, you could easily try a new class every week all autumn long! As a SYKETTÄ member, you also get access to the campus gyms, making it easy to squeeze in a workout during your study day. Plus, having a membership gives you access to the Luola gym at a discounted price.
Classes and ball sport shifts are held in the university campus sports facilities, the Luola sports and event center, and several partner venues close to the city center.
We also give you top tips for versatile and tasty eating for both everyday life and workouts! Our nutrition services cover personal advice as well as fun cooking and theme nights where you can enjoy great food and good company.
We are also here to support you in starting exercise, setting goals, and updating your fitness plan. Our physical activity counseling — which you can access even without a SYKETTÄ membership — is designed especially for those seeking personal guidance and a motivating boost toward a healthier everyday life.
How do I join?
You can join the SYKETTÄ community by registering on our website. Registration is available as soon as you have your higher education email address. Once registered, all you need to do is pick the SYKETTÄ membership that suits you best and pay for it either online or on campus.
- Group Fitness Membership (€41 / semester, €71 / academic year): Gives you access to all our services.
- Ball Sports Membership (€23 / semester, €38 / academic year): Ideal if you only want to play ball sports or hit the gym.
- Monthly Membership (€18 / month): Perfect if you want to enjoy our services for a shorter period at an affordable price.
Don’t forget to download the free SYKETTÄ Kuopio app on your phone to easily verify your membership with your digital sports sticker!
Explore SYKETTÄ services during Free Sports Week!
The autumn season kicks off on September 1st, when the group fitness and ball sports schedule officially begins. If you want to test out our services for free first, join us for Free Sports Week from September 7th to 13th!
How to join Free Sports Week:
1.Register as a user
You need a valid higher education email address to register. You can sign up using the SYKETTÄ app or the booking calendar on our website.
2. Explore the selection
Check out the full range of autumn group fitness classes and ball sports options.
3. Sign up for classes
Register for classes and ball sports sessions through the website booking calendar or the SYKETTÄ app.
Note: No pre-registration is needed for gym visits.
Don’t forget to follow our social media channels!
Facebook: SYKETTÄ – Kuopion korkeakoululiikunta
Instagram: @syketta_kpo
Do you study in Iisalmi or Varkaus?
As a student or staff member of Savonia at either the Iisalmi or Varkaus campus, you get different kinds of benefits around town with your student or staff card.
More information on town-specific benefits you may find below:
Reminder: You are also eligible to use the SYKETTÄ services in Kuopio and Joensuu by buying a membership!
Spring 2026 Appro
Try, discover, get inspired! During the autumn, there are two free sports weeks, held from September 7th to 13th and September 28th to October 4th. The free sports week gives you the opportunity to explore our wide selection free of charge. In our group exercise and ball games selection, there are classes for every taste—so whether you are looking for calm, body-maintaining classes, heart-pumping sweat workouts, or ball games with student friends, we have them all! (The Luola gym and trainer services are not included in the free sports week.)
How to join the free sports week
- Register as a SYKETTÄ user (if you haven’t already!).
- Explore the autumn sports calendar of group exercise classes and ball games.
- Log in via the top bar of the website and enroll for the classes you want through the calendar.
SYKETTÄ Appro
During the second sports week, September 28th – October 4th, the SYKETTÄ Appro takes place. The idea is to collect stamps on your Appro pass from group exercise classes, the gym, and specific open ball game sessions. By returning your Appro pass, you will receive an overall patch corresponding to your completed sessions. Everyone who returns a pass enters a prize draw!
Unless otherwise stated, Appro participants have access to all guided classes provided by Kuopio SYKETTÄ sports services, as well as open ball game sessions that have an instructor or responsible person present. Additionally, you can log your own gym visits on the pass. SYKETTÄ Appro features extra classes, which will be published on this page before the event begins. You must register for all classes via the booking calendar.
Instructions for Participation
To be updated later
Register as a user on the SYKETTÄ website and pick up a free Appro pass from the Kuopio ISYY office or at the Savonia UAS Microkatu campus from Café SAVOTTA or Bar&Cafe SAVOTTA. Passes can be picked up between February 18th and February 23rd during opening hours. There is a limited number of passes available.
Register for the class in advance via the SYKETTÄ booking calendar.
Arrive on time for the class!
Remember to bring your Appro pass and show it to the instructor after the class. The instructor will give you a stamp on your pass.
Each sports session entitles you to one stamp. You can get a maximum of two stamps from the same sport.
You can participate in as many sports as you like during the day. Stamps can be collected between February 23rd and March 1st.
Return your Appro pass to the ISYY campus office (Yliopistonranta 3, Studentia building) or at Savonia UAS to Cafe SAVOTTA or Bar&Cafe SAVOTTA. Return the pass after SYKETTÄ Appro between March 9th and March 12th, 2026, within the collection point’s opening hours. Remember to leave your contact details on the pass if you want to enter the draw.
Those who return their pass will enter the prize draw and receive an overall patch corresponding to their completed sessions as follows:
1 stamp = Entry into the prize draw
2 stamps = Puffin’ Bronze + prize draw
3 stamps = Hustlin’ Silver + prize draw
5 stamps = Golden Fit + prize draw
7+ stamps = Dazzlin’ Diamond + prize draw
The draw will take place on March 18th, 2026, and winners will be notified personally.
Prizes
To be updated later
