Sports afternoon

Wednesday 7.10.2020 at 12:00 – 16:00
Online wellness for you
Group classes
Join classes via Zoom! You don’t need to enroll beforehand, just click the Zoom link below. All the classes are held behind that same link.
https://savonia.zoom.us/j/96818871723
Klo 12-12.45: Relaxation, instructor: Marianna
Klo 13-13.55: Yoga, instructor Lisa
Klo 14-14.55: Zumba, instructor Marcela
Klo 15-15.55: Bodyweight training, instructor Jenni
Lectures in Finnish
Lectures about nutrition and wellness are also held in Zoom, but you have to enroll. These are only in Finnish! You can get more information in Finnish and enroll via these links:
– Ilmoittaudu ravitsemusluennolle tästä
– Ilmoittaudu hyvinvointiluennolle tästä
The Sports afternoon program below is cancelled as was decided by universities
University of Eastern Finland’s and Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ students and staff members are enjoying their sports afternoon on 7.10. at 12-16. Every event in sports afternoon is open for all students and staff members of Savonia and UEF as well as the students of HUMAK and Uniart Kuopio campuses. You don’t need a SYKETTÄ sticker to participate in these events! You have to register as a user if haven’t done it before. You can find the registration form here. More information in the section “enrolling”.
Welcome to join in!
Enrolling
- The enrolling opens at 23.9., exactly 14 days before the event begins.
- The sport events are updated to our sports calendar at latest 23.9. at 12am and then you can begin enrolling
- You have to enroll for Sports Afternoon events via SYKETTÄ web page’s Sports calendar (choose events that are held on 7.10.).
- You have to register in SYKETTÄ web-page and fill in the registration form, if you haven’t done it before.
- If you have already registered, then you can just sign in with your e-mail and password and enroll for classes.
- If you don’t have any valid sticker at the moment, please visit the webshop at https://sykettä.fi/kuopio/fi/kauppa/ and buy (don’t worry, it’s free!) a sticker named “Ilmainen liikuntailtapäivä 7.10.2020 / Free Sports afternoon 7.10.2020”.
- You don’t have to pay the SYKETTÄ sport fee. Choose “Free Sports afternoon” sticker from the shop’s Sport Fee list. After that you can enroll for all the Sport Afternoon events.
Cancellation
If you forget to cancel the event or you do it too late it costs you 10 €.
- Remember to cancel the class on time if you can’t participate!
- You can cancel the class at the latest on Tuesday 6.10., exactly 24 hours before the event begins.
- Note that the cancellation period varies from event to event: There are some classes (arranged by external partners) that requires you to enroll before certain date. This is told in the description of the class, so read the information carefully!
- You can cancel the class via SYKETTÄ Sports calendar the same way you have enrolled for the event, or from the “own enrollments” link in top of the web page.
- When you enroll, you agree to our practice with the cancellation.
What if I get sick?
– If you let us know before the event starts, it’s okay!
– If you let us know only afterwards or when the event has already started, please deliver us a sick leave certificate or pay the cancellation fine 10 €.
Here’s SYKETTÄ contact information
The insurance of 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 and the Student union HUMAKO. Other students and staff members are not covered in OLL insurance or by the organizer.
Remember the instructions for safe exercising!
The whole program (more information and links for the enrolling later on this page)
Outdoor sports in Kuopio:
- Citygolf
- Frisbeegolf
- Golf
- Hiking in Puijo
- Finnish Baseball
- Riding
- Canoe ferry
- Orienteering
Indoor sports and wellness in campuses:
- At Snellmania: Instructed relaxation class, open doors to the gym 13.15-16, kickfit and self-defence class
- At Studentia: Instructed volleyball, yoga, zumba, floorball, Kangoo jumps and instructor at the gym 13-15. Open doors to the gym 12-16 o`clock
- At Studentia, ISYY campus office Lukema: nutrition lecture – Only in finnish!
- At Microkatu: Viretori is organizing InBody measurements
Join online:
- Wellness lecture – Only in Finnish!
Indoor sports and get-to-know classes at the facilities of our partners:
- KRV hall in Kauppakatu: Pump and ballet
- Bellanpuisto: Get to know Padel (5€/person)
- Climbing center Voema: Bouldering and climbing with automatic system (5€ or 15€/person)
- Kunnonsali: Kinesis Circuit, Weight Lifting, LesMills BodyBalance
- Kuopion keilahalli: Bowling, billiards and snooker
- Kuopion Miekkailijat: Get-to-know sport fencing (5€/person)
- Kuopio Swimming Club/Kuntolaakso swimming hall: Springboard and Platform Diving, Breaststroke technique and Freestyle technique
- Kuopion liikunta- ja kamppailukeskus LIIKE: crosstraining (sunset TL)
- Megazone Kuopio: Lazer tag game (5€/person)
- Pole Center: Pole with Heels and Pole Coreography
- Studio Tempo: MobilityFlow, LesMills Sh’bam45, LesMills Barre45
- Virtual reality games in Warppi
1) Outdoor Sports in Kuopio
Citygolf – Bellanpuisto, Siikaranta 8
Welcome to play Citygolf at Bellanpuisto! This track is suitable for beginners but also gives challenge to experienced players. So no earlier experience needed!
Notice! Weather resevation. If the weather is bad this will cancelled Monday 5.10.
- 12-16 o`clock
- No pre-booking. This is nonstop playing
- One circuit takes time about 1h 15 min
- Price 5€/participant, payments to the Citygolf infodesk
Try discgolf!
Come and try discgolf! You do not need your own discs or any previous experience. In this get-to-know class you will learn the basic ways of throwing the disc, the rules of discgolf and of course get to play too.
Discgolf is a diverse hobby for everyone: you can relax in the nature or compete.
- Klo 12.30-14.30, max. 20 persons
- Place: Huuhanmetsä DiscGolfPark (Niirala, Ruotsinkatu 35), the field next to Minna Canth’s school
- Instructor: discgolf club Deep in the forest
- You can borrow the discs, just dress by the weather!
You will find the Huuhanmetsä discgolf park and the sand field for practicing next to the Minna Canth’s school.
Get to know Golf – Tarinagolf, Tarinagolfintie 19, Siilinjärvi
Come and get to know Golf at beutiful scene at Tarina!

- 13.00-15.00 o`clock, min 5 participants
- Price 20€/person
- Enroll and payment before 6.10.2020
- No need to bring own equipments
- More info will be sent to participants after 6.10.2020
Please make the enroll first and pay after that with these instructions:
Recipient: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunt
Number of account: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78 (BIC-code: OKOYFIHH)
Reference number: 9014
The amount: 20 euros
Due date: 1.10.2020
Walking trip in Puijo
SYKETTÄ istructor Hanna will take you for a nice walk in beautiful Puijo! We will have a slow pace and we`ll be back at the starting point 15.45 at latest.

- start 14.45 o`clock, max 20 participants
- Instructor: Hanna Halonen
- Meeting place: info place at the Baseball Station
Puijo trail is located at the area that is protected as a nature reserve. You can learn about nature and history of Puijo by walking on signed paths on Puijo ridge. There is some relief at the surface so the route is not suitable for unfit. Puijo trail is marked with blue colour on the map.
Finnish baseball – Puijon pesis, Puijonlaaksontie 14
Now you have a chance to get to know Finnish baseball! Let`s meet at the Puijo Baseball Station (Puijonlaaksontie 14, 70200 KUOPIO)
- 13.00-14.30, max 25 participants
- Puijo Baseball station
- Dress by the weather
- You don`t need your own baseball equipment
- Enroll at latest on Monday 5.10. at 12.00 o’clock! Also you need to cancel your enrollment by that date if you cannot participate.
You can try different aspects of baseball: throwing, catching, using the bat etc. Players of Puijon Pesis team are there to teach you and to answer to your questions.
Riding – Savisaari Riding Center

- 13.00-14.00 Riding for those who have previous experience (7 persons) You have to know how to saddle a horse. Saddle 20 min + 45 min riding.
- 14.00 – 15.00 Riding for those who have previous experience. (7 persons) 45 min riding + taking off the saddle 20 min.
- Price 20€/participant, max 7 participants/group
If you have done riding before and know how to saddle a horse this one is for yoy! Enroll via the sports calendar. Payment must be done at latest on Wednesday 30.9. to the following bank account number:
FI 55 1078 3000 220219
(Savisaaren ratsastuskoulu). Please note that that is also last day to cancel your participation.
Try Canoe Ferry – Seikkailukeskus, Makasiinikatu 2
Come and try paddling with Canoe Ferry. Canoe Ferry is steady and cannot fall so you don`t get wet!
- 12.30-14.00 o`clock, min 3 / max 20 participants
- 14.30-16 o`clock, min 3 / max 20 participants
- Price 10€/participant. Payment only by card at the meeting point.
- You have to be at the meeting point 15 min before the event.
- Meeting point: Makasiininkatu 2, Seikkailukeskus
Instructions for participants:
The meetingpoint is our office in the harbour of Kuopio. The address is Makasiininkatu 2. There is a parkingspace to cars in the harbour.
We will check the weather forecast on 5th of October and inform you if we have to move this some other day.
The clothes can be changed in warm room, but we don’t have a toilet. Get dressed by the weather.
Some situations can affect the safety of participants. Please let our instructor know about the following situations: pregnancy, epilepsy, back injury, heart disease, or other illnesses that can affect the capability to act or obesity.
You need to be sober to attend this event. Insurance is not valid if you are not sober.
Orienteering in Neulamäki
Come and try orienteering in Neulamäki! If you want you can have short theory of orienteering before the start and after that you can try it yourself. You can come by yourself or take your friend with you.
- Handing out the maps and instructing at 14.00-14.30, returning at latest 16.30
- Two route options: longer around 4 kilometers and shorter 2,5 km.
- Starting/meeting point: Puuilo parking area, address: Leväsentie 5. https://goo.gl/maps/YEM71uMPED7cP3ii6.
- Enroll max. 20 participants– but if you and your friend can use the same map, you can bring them along and they don’t need to enroll.
- Outdoor training shoes are best for orienteering
- Student Union of Eastern Finland Orienteering Club Puijon Suunta is organizing this event

2) Indoor Sports – Studentia, Snellmania, Opistotie
You can enroll to the classes by clicking the name of the activity.
Studentia
- Open doors to the gym 12-16
- 12.00 – 12.55 Instructed Volleyball max 36 participants.
Jukka Lehtonen the coach of the Puijo Volley is instructing the basics of volleyball and then you have time for playing.

- 13.00-15.00 SYKETTÄ trainer Wilhelmiina is at the gym – You can ask help with gym equipment or tips for training!
- 13.00-13.50 Yoga (max 40 participants)
Gentle yoga class that is suitable for everyone! - 14.00-14.55 Zumba (max 35 participants)
- 15.00-15.55 Floorball (max 16 participants)
- 14.00-16.00 Get to know Kangoo Jumps, 30 minutes/group
Jumping with Kangoo Jumps boots increase your aerobic condition, muscle tone, coordination and balance. It is gentle for the joints. Kangoo Jumps boots have springs so you can jump through a series and easy and fun exercises. Come and try Kangoo Jumps!
Please dress in long trousers or long socks so that the boot does not chafe your shins. Notice! When you enroll for this event, at the same time you reserve a pair of Kangoo Jumps boots for yourself. Check that you are reserving the right size!
- 14.00-14.30
shoe size 36-38, 3 persons
shoe size 39-41, 3 persons
shoe size 42-44, 1 person - 14.30-15.00
shoe size 36-38, 3 persons
shoe size 39-41, 3 persons
shoe size 42-44, 1 person - 15.00-15.30
shoe size 36-38, 3 persons
shoe size 39-41, 3 persons
shoe size 42-44, 1 person - 15.30-16.00
shoe size 36-38, 3 persons
shoe size 39-41, 3 persons
shoe size 42-44, 1 person
Snellmania – Yliopistonranta 1, 2. krs
- 12.15-13.10 Instructed relaxation class , max 8 persosn
- 13.15-16.00 Open doors to the Snellmania gym
- 16.00-16.55 Kickfit class, max 8 persons
- 17.15 -19.15 Self defence applications
Nutrition lecture: How to shop healtier – only in Finnish!
- at 12.15-13.15, 20 persons
- By Tiia Vuorenmaa, SYKETTÄ nutrition specialist
- Only in finnish!
- In ISYY campus office Lukema, in Studentia building
InBody measurements – Viretori, 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 result every time! On Sports Afternoon you get extra discount for inBody measurement!
- Enrolling takes place in groups of five to avoid standing in a queue
- Choose a time and enroll:
12.40, 13.00, 13.20, 13.40, 14.20, 14.40, 15.00, 15.20 or 15.40 - Place: Testilaboratorio C4003, Savonia-amk/Microkatu C wing, 4th floor
- Price 5€ and only card payment
3) Take part online
14.00-15.20 Wellness lecture
Take part online via Zoom – Only in Finnish! More information in Finnish when you click the link for enrolling.
4) Indoor Sports and other activities in co-operate companies
KRV hall: Pump and ballet
14.10-15.05 Pump, max 22 participants
15.15-16.10 Ballet, max 22 participants
Address for KRV hall: Kauppakatu 40-42
Pump is an effective muscle tone class where you train your whole body with barbells
Ballet class is for beginners
Kuopio Swimming Club: Water polo, Springboard and platform diving, Breaststroke technique – Kuntolaakso Swimming hall
- 13.00-14.00 Get to know Water polo – cancelled, min. 8 / max. 16 participants
- 14.00-15.00 Get to know Springboard and Platform diving, min. 4 / max. 12 participants
- 14.30-15-15 Get to know Breaststroke technique, min. 4 / max. 12 participants
- 15.15-16.00 Get to know Freestyle technique, min. 4 / max. 12 participants
Water polo is a competitive and very physical team sport that includes swimming, contact with opponent and playing with a water polo ball.
Springboard and platform diving is an aesthetic skill sport in which you will perform a movement that is defined by the rules and regulations and you will enter the pool “cleanly” with as little water splash as possible. In this lesson we will use poolside, 1 m springboard and 1 m platform.
Breaststroke and it’s multiple variations are the most popular swimming style among common swimmers. During this technique lesson we will mainly focus on the basics of breaststroke swimming: good swimming posture, breathing technique and swimming rhythm. The goal of this lesson is to provide the participants abilities to swim breaststroke with a good and non-wearing technique. The minimum swimming skills requirement to participate is 50 meters breaststroke.
Freestyle swimming (crawl) is the fastest swimming style and also the most popular within triathletes and other open water swimmers. During this technique lesson we will mainly focus on the basics of freestyle swimming: good swimming posture, breathing technique and stroke. The goal of this lesson is to provide the participants abilities to swim freestyle with a good and non-wearing technique. The minimum swimming skills requirement to participate is 50 meters freestyle.
We will meet at the lobby of the Swimming Hall 15 minutes before the event will begin. After the class you can stay and use the swimming pool area and saunas for 2.5 hours.
Please enroll/cancel at latest on 30.9. so we now if the groups can be arranged (min. participants 4 persons per group or 8 persons for water polo).

Megazone Kuopio – Leväsentie 2 B
Megazone offers exciting laser tag games. Laser tag battles are full of energy, adrenaline and nice workout with lots of fun! Laser tag is a completely safe sport and Megazone’s complex combat field adds thrilling challenges to the games!
On Sports Afternoon:
- Laser tag battle 5€/participant. Make payment at Megazone desk
- Duration of one game is 30 minutes
- Games between 12.00-16.00 and starts 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30 etc.
- Show up 15 minutes before the game begins
- You can play as many game as you want
- Contact us in advance, if you want to book a certain shift, kuopio@megazone.fi or 050 318 9995
Get to know Padel – Bellanpuisto, Siikaranta 8
Get to know Padel! There is outdoor court and indoor court in use so make sure to be aware of which court you make the reservation! Notice! Weather reservation. If the weather is bad this will be cancelled on Monday 5.10.
Get to know Padel includes 5 minutes of briefing and 55 minutes of game.
12-13, max 8 participants indoor
12-13, max 8 participants outdoor
13-14, max 8 participants indoor
13-14, max 8 participants outdoor
14-15, max 8 participants indoor
14-15, max 8 participants outdoor
15-16, max 8 participants indoor
15-16, max 8 participants outdoor
Padel is a sport similar to tennis and squash. There is 4 players at the field.
Price: 5€/person
Please make the enroll first and pay after that with these instructions:
Recipient: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
Number of account: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78 (BIC-code: OKOYFIHH)
Reference number: 9014
The amount: 5 euros
Due date: 2.10.2020
Notice! Enrolling and cancelling must be done at latest on 2.10.2020!
Climbing centre VOEMA, Kaivotie 23 – Bouldering and climbing
- 12.00-21.00 Bouldering € /person (incl. climbing shoes)
- 12.00-21.00 Bouldering and Climbing with automatic system 15 € /person (incl. all the equipment)

In sports afternoon you have an extra low-priced possibility to try bouldering or climbing with automatic system 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 to go bouldering or climbing with automatic system. You can just arrive and if you are new with bouldering or climbing, you’ll get a starting info, which is focused on the safety and technique.
Pay for the entrance fee straight at the VOEMA Climbing center. No time limit!
Bowling, billiards and snooker at the Kuopio bowling hall!
- Reserve a lane between 12 and 16 o’clock
- Bowling price is only 12 €/lane (includes the bowling shoes)
- Price for billiards and snooker is 5 €/one hour/table
- Reservations via the web or by phone 017-2824003

Kunnonsali – Ajurinkatu 16 (Viihdekeskus Minna)
- 12.00-16.00 Students can use the gym for free!
- 12.00-13.00 Kinesis Circuit, max 18 participants
- 13.30-14.30 Weightlifting workshop: Snatch, max 15 participants
- 15.00-16.00 LesMills BodyBalance, max 45 participants
Kinesis Circuit is an effective circuit workout that is suitable for everyone!
Weightlifting workshop is all about Snatch! In the class we will go through the techniques of how to snatch and basics of weightlifting.
LesMills BodyBalance is the yoga-based class that will improve your mind, your body and your life. You’ll strengthen your entire body and leave the class feeling calm and centered.
Fencing – Kuopion miekkailijat, Kemilänrinne 1

Fencing experiment/ trial content:
– 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
Time: 13.00 -15.00, max. 20 persons
Place: Kemilänrinne 1, Kuopio
Price: 5,00€
Take 5€ with you and give it to the Fencing instructor at Kuopion Miekkailijat. Only cash!
More information: via e-mail kurssit(at)kuopionmiekkailijat.net or tel. 045 678 1737 /Panu
Sunset TL: crosstraining

12.30-13.30 group 1, 10 participants
13.30 -14.30 group 2, 10 participants
Crosstraining develops all aspects of your physical condition: power, cardio, mobility… The class starts with technique and strength training, and after that follows a high intensity training which is guaranteed to make you sweat.
Bring indoor sport clothes and shoes, water bottle and a small sweat towel.
Where: Liikunta- ja kamppailukeskus Liike, address: Väliköntie 4 (kauppakeskus Birger, near Gigantti)
Pole Center – Puusepänkatu 5 C 1

On Sports afternoon we will train Pole with Heels and Pole Choreography.
13.45 -14.45 Pole with Heels (max 13 participants)
This class is for you, if you want to try poledance with heels on! You don’t need any earlier experience to sign up for the class. On the class you will learn basic techniques of exotic poledance and floor work. The techniques will be combined as a small choreography. You need heels, knee pads/leg warmers, leggings, own small towel and water bottle.
15.00 -16.00 Pole Choreography, max 13 participants
Pole Choreography class includes basic steps and spins with the pole which we combine to one choreography. You don’t need previous experience from the pole or dance, everyone can join. You can take shorts and pants to this class and little towel for wiping the pole.
Studio Tempo
12-16 Open doors to the gym, ladies only!
12.00-12.45 MobilityFlow 45 min, max. 24 participants
Mobility Flow is designed to open up your body through flexibility and mobility work. You’ll release tension as you move through dynamic flows that blend creative and challenging transitions, balances and core work.
klo 13.00-13.45 LesMills BARRE 45 min (max. 24 participants)
Les Mills BARRE is a modern version of classic balletic training. 45- minute workout designed to shape and tone postural muscles, build core strength and allow you to escape the everyday. You don’t need sneakers, you’ll do the class with socks. Class is suitable for everybody.
klo 14.00-14.45 LesMills SH’BAM 45 min (max. 24 participants)
In this easy and fun class you can try the latest dance moves listening to the latest chart hits and classics. Unleash your inner star while raising your basic fitness – you don’t need to know how to dance! Each song has its own choreography, so you can try many different dance styles in one hour.
Studio Tempo is wellnes center for women, but everyone is welcome to the classes in Sports afternoon and in SYKETTÄ sport calendar!
Virtuaalimaailma Warppi – experience the virtual world! – Ajurinkatu 16
Experience the virtual world in Warppi and enjoy the great Sports afternoon discount! Exploring the virtual worlds is a fun way to spend time with your friends and it can also be a sweaty activity which raises your adrenaline levels.
In Warppi there are HTC VivePro glasses in your use and with those your 3D experiences feel very real.
During your game turn, you can pick any game or experience from the Warppi library. You can try as many games as you want during your turn. In one room there is 1-3 players, and you can rotate the glasses between players in any schedule you want.
In the library there is for example travel- and nature experiences, sport, dance, music games, horror and action games, extreme experiences etc.
Reserve a room:
- at 12-13, 8 rooms
- at 13-14, 8 rooms
- at 14-15, 8 rooms
- at 15-16, 8 rooms
- Please notice that there is 1-3 players in one room, so only one of your group needs to book a room.
Price: 25 €/room/hour. The price is divided between participants (1-3 persons). Payment is done at the Warppi when you arrive.
By enrolling for this event you reserve one room from Warppi. There is 1-3 players in one room, so only one of your group needs to book a room.
Warppi is situated in viihdekeskus Minna (address Ajurinkatu 16), go through the restaurant Burger5.