Sports afternoon

The next sports afternoon is Wednesday 4th of October

The upcoming autumn sports afternoon will be published here 13th of September.

Upcoming sports afternoons 2024

13th of February and 2nd of October 2024

Here is the spring 2023 sports afternoon program.

University of Eastern Finland’s and Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ students and staff members are enjoying their sports afternoon on 21.2. at 12-16. Every event in sports afternoon is open for all students and staff members of Savonia and UEF and Uniarts as well as the students of HUMAK 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 and feel good!

The autumn season Sports Afternoon is perfect time for your work or study group to enjoy sports together! In the program there are tips for great group activities, some of which require enrolling beforehand and some of which don’t. Please read the instructions carefully.

Enrolling

The enrolling opens at 14.2., exactly 7 days before the event begins. There are a few exceptions, e.g. horse back riding that are informed in the event description.

Enrolling must be done via SYKETTÄ sports calendar or in following events the enrolling is made to the event organizer: Golf, bowling, lazer games at Megazone and Mysteeri Kuopio. And no enrolling in climbing at Voema, Gym at Energy, Snellmania, Studentia and Historical dance.

The sport events are updated to our sports calendar at latest 14.2. 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 21.2.).
You need to register as a user on SYKETTÄ webpage 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.
You don’t have to pay the SYKETTÄ sports fee.

The sports afternoon program also includes all the classes on the SYKETTÄ sports calendar on that day!

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 20.2., 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 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 and the Student union HUMAKO. 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.

The whole program shortly (more information and links for the enrolling is updated later on this page)

Outdoor activies

Downhill skiing and other outdoors activities at Kasurila and Tahko, bus ride (5€/person)
Playful hill race with combination of skiing and ski jumping (free of charge)
The basics of ice skating (free of charge)
Horse riding at Peikkometsä (27€/person)
Horse riding at Savisaari (22€/person)
Snow Tube, Puijo Peak (10€/person)
Tips for outdoor activities in Kuopio

Indoor sports and wellness in campuses:

Savonia Wellness Center, Savonia Microkatu campus: InBody body composition analysis (5 €/person)
At Studentia, ISYY campus office Lukema: Nutrition lecture – Only in finnish!
At Snellmania and Studentia: open doors to the gym at 12-16
At Studentia: Futsal, show-dance, bodyweight training, body maintenance30′
At Hermanni: The Heels class

Indoor sports and get-to-know classes at the facilities of our partners:

Archery at Kotkankallio crowd shelter (5€/person)
Bowling at Keilakukko (12€/track)
Climbing center Voema: try bouldering and climbing with automatic belay (7 €/10 €)
Energy gym (free of charge)
Get-to-know sport fencing (5 €/person)
Golf, AINAgolf, Saaristokatu 5 (15€)
Historical dance, Kauppakatu 44, (free of charge)
Lazer games at Megazone (5–10€/person)
Mysteeri Kuopio Escape Room (-20%)
Padel at Billebeino Padel (5€/person)
Pole Center: Pole Choreography, Aerial yin yoga
Studio Tempo: Les Mills SHABAM45, Les Mills BODYBALANCE45, Les Mills TONE45 (free of charge)
Sunset TL: Get-to-know crosstraining (free of charge)

Extra: You can enroll to all SYKETTÄ Kuopio classes during the sports afternoon. Gyms at Snellmania and Studentia are available during opening hours.

1) Outdoor activities

Downhill skiing and other outdoor activities at Kasurila and Tahko

Tahko: Gather a bunch of people and enjoy a day of downhill skiing or other winter activities at Tahko. Shared bus ride costs 5€/person and all participants are responsible for booking and paying their own activities.

Kasurila: Like at Tahko, there are plenty of fun winter activities to do at Kasurila. For example you can go skiing, downhill skiing or maybe spend the day on sledding hill. Shared bus ride costs 5€/person and all participants are responsible for booking and paying their own activities.

How to get to Kasurila and Tahko? The bus ride to Tahko via Kasurila and back to Kuopio costs 5€/person.
Enrolling for the bus ride must be done at latest 20th of February at 4pm.

Departure: on 21.2. at first at 12.00 o`clock next to Microteknia maindoors (A doors) and 12.10 o`clock in front of Snellmania.
Return: The bus ride back to Kuopio leaves from Tahko at 17.00 o`clock and from Kasurila at 17.45 o`clock.

Recipient of the payment: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
Reference: 9014
Due date: 20.2.2023
Amount: 5 euros

Playful hill race with combination of skiing and ski jumping

The event is organized by Puijon Mäki and it is free of charge!

Playful hill race with combination of skiing and ski jumping is held in Puijo and the meeting place is in front of “Kisamonttu” building. K4 sized hill will be used for ski jumping which is the first part of the race. The length of the skiing is 3 kilometres and it will be done at hiihtostadion right after ski jumping.

13.00–14.00 you are welcome to try out ski jumping
14.00 the race begins and ends about 16.00 ! First ski jumping and right after skiing.
Max 15 participants
Enrollment via this link

Dress according to the weather which means warm clothing and your own skiing equipment. For example Rauhalahti hotel rents skiing equipment if needed. We recommend to have your own helmet with you but it is not necessary. Equipment for ski jumping are given by organizer.

Basics of ice skating

Basics of ice skating is held in Lippumäki synthetic ice rink. In this class you will learn the basic techniques about ice skating.
13.00–13.30
max 20 participant
The event is free of charge
Enrollment via this link

Horse riding – Peikkometsä

Peikkometsä riding school has groups for beginners and for those with previous experience.
The address for Peikkometsä riding school is Rautaniementie 25, 70840 Kuopio

14.00–15.00 Beginners. (6 persons),
15.00–16.00 experienced, you need to know how to saddle a horse. (7 persons) Riding 45 min + taking off the saddle 15 min.
Price 27 €/person

Price is 27 €/person and you pay directly to Peikkometsä riding school bank account:
FI26 5482 5420 0149 74.

Enroll and pay at latest on 17.2.2023. This is also the last day to cancel your participation!

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 22€/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. Enrolling and Payment must be done at latest on Wednesday 14.2. to the following bank account number:

FI55 1078 3000 220219. (Savisaaren ratsastuskoulu).

Please note that 14.2. is also last day to cancel your participation.

Snow Tube – at Puijo

13.00–15.00
The prize is 10€/person and the payment must be made on the spot
Max 20 persons
We recommend taking a helmet with you.
Enrollment via this link

Get to know Puijo Peak

Few tips for winter activities around the Kuopio lake area

At Kallavesi Lake area you can for example go ice skating, tour skating, skiing, kicksleding or walk around the beautiful lake landscape.

Equipment renting via Roll laivat. Check the opening hours for winter coffee shop here.
Blades and ice skating boots for touring skate 16€/h
Blades for touring skating 12€/h
Kicksled, prices from 12 €/h
Equipment for cross-country skiing 15 €/h
Ski poles 2 €/h
Ice skate rental at harbour

Skiing and excursions in the nearby countryside

Kuopio ski track info
If you are looking for a ski tracks for walking or for skiing with a dog you can find them at Kuopionlahti, Jynkänlahti, Särkilahti, Kirveslahti and Niuva. These tracks are separately marked.
Pörrönpolku (info on webpage only in Finnish) – A nice wintery walking route! Pörrönpolku is a 1.7 kilometres of long walking route from Pilpantie parking lot to Pilpan maja.

For more information about the routes and tracks can be found on Liikkuva Kuopio webpage and retkikartta.fi webpage

3) Indoor Sports and wellbeing on campuses

You can enroll to the classes by clicking the name of the activity. Enrolling begins 7 days before the event.

Nutrition lecture in Lukema

12.15–13.00 Lisäravinne + luotettava tieto. Only in Finnish!

Studentia

Open doors to the gym 12.00–16.00

12.00–13.20 Futsal
13.30–14.25 Show-dance
14.30–15.20 Bodyweight-workout 50′
15.25–15.55 Body maintenance30′

Snellmania – Yliopistonranta 1, 2. floor

12.00–16.00 Open doors to the Snellmania gym and tatami

Hermanni – Hermanninaukio 3

15.00-16.00 The Heels class

InBody measurements – Savonia Wellness Center, Microkatu campus, 4th floor, C wing

Now you have a chance to get inBody body composition analysis. Wellness Center 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 analysis!

Enrolling takes place in groups of five to avoid standing in a queue
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

4) Indoor activities and get to know classes around the city

Archery at Kotkankallio crowd shelter

Two groups:
at 12.30–14.00, enrollment via the link
at 14.30–16.00, enrollment via the link
Place: Kotkankallio crowd shelter, Niiralankatu 32
max 12 participants/group
Price: 5€/hlö
Instructions for payment: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
Reference: 9014
Due date: 21.2.2023
Amount: 5 euros
Clothing: Comfortable 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 or indoor exercise shoes. Wrist jewelry and watches are recommended to be taken off while shooting.
INSTRUCTIONS: Archery area is at the back of the crowd shelter. Walk to the end of the hallway. Be on time at the door 5 minutes before the beginning of the class. The entrance door of the Kotkankallio is locked and it is not possible to enter if you are late.

Bowling, Keilakukko

12.00–16.00, 4 tracks available to book
The cost of one track is 15 € / hour and the price includes shoes
Booking: One of your group will do the booking for the whole group by 17.2. When booking, make sure to mention “liikuntailtapäivä”. The booking is binding.
Pay the fee on the spot
Address: Keilakukko Oy, Puijonkatu 19, 70100 Kuopio
Bookings: Tel. (017) 282 4003 or keilahalli@keilakukkokuopio.fi

Climbing center Voema, Kaivotie 23 – bouldering and climbing with automatic belay

On sports afternoon you have an extra low-priced possibility to try bouldering (climbing withour 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 the safety and technique.

Bouldering 7 € /person (incl. climbing shoes)
Bouldering and Climbing with automatic belay 10 € /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.

Energy Gym, Kuntokeskus Energy

Free of charge gym at Energy Joensuu and Kuopio on Sports afternoon between 12.00–16.00 o`clock

Joensuu: Metropol, Ylämylly ja Rantakylä
Kuopio: Kumpusaari

When you arrive to the gym please tell if you come from UEF, Savonia, Uniarts or HUMAK.

Golf at AINAGolf, Saaristokatu 5

12.00-16.00 with the price of 15€/hour
There are three TrackMan simulators that you can choose which one to book: Tarina, Olvi and Lähitapiola
Simulators must be booked by friday 17th of February
There are few rackets available but own rackets are recommended
Bookings must be done only via email janneeskola(at)gmail.com
Instructions for payment are sent to you via email

Historical dance, Kauppakatu 44

Historical dance group of Kuopio gives you an opportunity to practice dances of renaissance- and baroque era between 15^th and 18^th century.
Dances are held at Kulttuuriareena (Kauppakatu 44) in disco room
from 18:30 – 20:30.
We go through basic steps and beginner-friendly dances.
You don’t need prior dance experience or any equipment to try out the dances.
No enrolling. You can just arrive to the Kulttuuriareena.

More info: https://kuohitar.yhdistysavain.fi/

Fencing – Kuopion miekkailijat, Kemilänrinne 1

13.00–15.00, max. 20 persons, enroll via this link
The price is 5 €/person, cash payment only
Place: Kemilänrinne 1, Kuopio

Get-to-know fencing:

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: via e-mail kurssit(at)kuopionmiekkailijat.net or tel. 045 678 1737 /Panu

Laser tag for groups – Megazone

Minimum group size is 15 persons and max 20 persons

Notice! One of the group members will pay the fee on spot

Booking times are:
13.00–13.30 30 min lasergame, 5 €/person (minimum 75€)
14.00–14.30 30 min lasergame, 5 €/person(minimum 75€)
15.00–16.00 60 min lasergame, 10 €/person (minimum 150€)
Be at Megazone 15 min before your game time is
Free cancellation before 17.2.2023
Bookings via email kuopio@megazone.fi or tel 050 318 999

Mysteeri Kuopio – Escape rooms

Use the code “liikuntailtapäivä” to get -20% discount off of the personal price.
Book a escape room from Mysteeri Kuopio webpage or by calling. You can also play the games in English when you mention it in your booking.

Padel – Billebeino Padel Kuopio Oy

6 fields booked between 12.00–16.00 o`clock. Enroll via links below.
12.00–13.00
13.00–14.00
14.00–15.00
15.00–16.00
Bookings must be done by 17.2. and booking is binding.
The price is 20 €/field (for example if there are 4 players the price for one person is 5 €)
Payment instructions: First book the whole track.
- Benefitor: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
- Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
- Reference: 9014
- Due date: 17.2.2023
- Amount: 20 euros
There are some bats and balls to use at the Padel hall but it is recommended to use your own bats and balls if you have ones.

Pole Center – Puusepänkatu 5 C 1

On Sports afternoon we will train Pole with Heels and Pole Choreography.

13.05–14.00 Pole Choreography (13 persons) enroll via this link
14.05–15.00 Aerial yin yoga (15 persons), enroll via this link

Aerial yin yoga is done with aerial sling. Sling-Yin consist of peaceful Yin Yoga asanas inside the sling and on the floor with the sling. We held each asana (posture) couple of minutes and we move slowly from posture to posture. The sling supports the body and the postures different way than the floor so you get new kind of experience compared to traditional Yin Yoga. No experience from aerial yoga or yin yoga is needed. Comfortable and warm clothing is recommended.

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

12.15–13.00 Les Mills SHABAM, 26 person, enroll via this link
13.05–13.50 Les Mills BODYBALANCE, 26 person, enroll via this link
14.00–14.45 Les Mills TONE, 26 person, enroll via this link

Sunset TL – Get-to-know Crosstraining

12.15–13.15, enroll via this link
max 16 person

The class starts with a warm up. The workout of the day and the movements will be introduces in the beginning of the workout and also the scaling of the movements. There will be varied movements with body weight and different kind of equipments, like kettlebell or barbells can be used in the workout.
You need suitable clothes and shoes for indoor sports and a water bottle.