Academic year 2025-2026
As a student or staff member of Savonia, Varkaus campus, you may get different kinds of benefits around Varkaus 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 of the current academic year) or a certificate that you are currently studying in Savonia.
Enjoy!
Tiitta Raatikainen, the university sports coordinator
tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi
044 785 5087
PS. You are also eligible to use the SYKETTÄ services in Kuopio and Joensuu. Check out the sport fees and offerings here: www.sykettä.fi
All 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 Tuesday 17.2.2026 between 12 and 4 p.m. The program will be revealed later!
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 Iisalmi’s Sports Afternoon events if they fit you better logistically. Check out their programs below!
CAMPUS SPORTS OFFERINGS
Sports hall shift
Savonia students and staff members have a reserved shift to use the Sakky sports hall on Tuesdays at 4-5 pm, starting on September 9, 2025.
For more information about the shift, contact WAIO: Aino Hynninen, waio@savonia.fi
Guided sports
Welcome to exercise in a guided manner, but still in a relaxed way! Classes are held on Thursdays (with a couple of exceptions) in the SAKKY sports hall and gym, starting in the gym on Thursday 5.2.2026 at 15.45-16.45. Especially for sports hall classes, a wide variety of different sports are offered, such as ball games, fitness circuits and body overhaul, but the gym also aims to do more than just traditional circuit training.
The classes are as follows during spring 2026:
– SAKKY Sports Hall, at 15.45-16.45: 5.2., 19.2., 12.3., 26.3., 9.4., 23.4. and 7.5.
– SAKKY Gym, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM: 12.2., (5.3. no class because of the winter break), 19.3., 2.4., 16.4. and 30.4.
INSTRUCTOR: Anna-Maria Sallinen
PRICE: 15€/whole spring or 2€/time. Payment by bank transfer or ePassi
REGISTRATION: by email to sports coordinator Tiitta: tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi
Payment instructions:
Recipient’s name: Savonia University of Applied Sciences Student Union
IBAN: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
BIC: OKOYFIHH
Reference number: 9205
Amount: 15€ for the whole season OR 2€ one-time payment
Bare Yoga Method – online
BYM Online Instruction
Welcome to practice yoga anytime, anywhere with BYM Online!
NOTICE! The service is for personal use only and is available exclusively to members of Savonia Varkaus
1. Send a message
Send an email to sports coordinator Tiitta, tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi, stating that you would like to use the service. Tiitta will provide you with a link to register and use the service.
2. Registration
You need to registrate to Bare Yoga Method webpage before you can use the service
Please use your organization’s email address when registering. User credentials are strictly personal, and any sharing or misuse is prohibited. When registering, you are required to accept the service’s terms of use.
After registration, you will be directed to the Club page, where you can find the BYM Online bi-weekly practice as well as the members’ discussion area.
Access to the service ends when the SYKETTÄ membership or employment relationship ends.
3. Content
The BYM Online practice is updated every two weeks and can be completed independently of time and location, as many times as you wish. The 30-minute practice requires only a yoga mat and a quiet space. The practice is suitable for different levels, and all movements should be performed while listening to your own body.
Practice is done at your own responsibility. Listen to your body and move according to your own condition. If you have injuries, medical conditions, are pregnant, or are unsure whether the practice is suitable for you, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional before participating.
Please note that the discussion area is open to all BYM Club members, not only members of your organization. We recommend maintaining respectful and appropriate communication and avoiding the sharing of confidential or personal information. Club page: https://www.bareyogamethod.fi/en/bym-club-site/ In the future, you can log in to the Club page via the platform tab “BYM Club – Members”
You can contact the instructor via the discussion area, where you may ask general questions related to the practice.
Sport benefits
Fit Varkaus
WHAT? Ole.Fit Varkaus is a versatile fitness center that offers a high-quality gym, coaching services and a modern range of supervised classes.
The membership is valid for the time being with a notice period of one calendar month. In addition, you can have a 10-times card, weekly pass or one-time visits.
Savonia’s discounted memberships are available from reception at Ole.fi. Students must have a valid sticker on the student card ( autumn 2024 or academic year 2024-2025) or a valid study certificate from the school. Savonia’s staff members card serves as proof for personnel.
BENEFIT 1 – FOR THE STUDENTS
- 24/7 membership for gym and group classes 33,90 €/4weeks
- 10 x card for gym and group classes 104 €
BENEFIT 2 – FOR THE STAFF MEMBERS
- 24/7 membership for gym and group classes 63,90 €/4weeks
- 24/7 gym membership 43,90 €/4 weeks
- 10 x card for gym and group classes 104€
Virtual classes are included for all memberships!
WHERE? Fit Varkaus, Laivalinnankatu 19, 78200 Varkaus
MORE INFORMATION? Customer service: varkaus@ole.fit, home page: www.ole.fit/varkaus
CrossFit & Lifting Varkaus
CrossFit & Lifting Varkaus offers CrossFit – ja weightlift training. Both sports challenge the body in a variety of ways, developes strength, endurance, sports skills and mobility in training. We have ordinary people of all ages and fitness levels. You can join the training through the basic course!
Contact: https://crossfitvarkaus.fi
Käsityökatu 34-36 B
You find us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!
BENEFIT – FOR STUDENTS
- 20% discount from CF Basics -basic course, and CF and weightlifting memberships
Swimming pool and gym Ilopisara
WHAT? Ilopisara offers you a possibility to swim and use gym with a reduced price. You can get a Savonia card from the Ilopisara’s front desk (card’s deposit 3 €). You can download single visits or whole month of training to the card with the following prices:
BENEFIT 1 – Single visits: Staff 6 €/visit, students 3,5 €/visit.
BENEFIT 2 – 30 days card: Staff 50 €/month, students 39 €/month.
WHERE? Ahlströminkatu 11, 78250 Varkaus
MORE INFO? Varkaus city homepage
Varkauden liikuntatalo
Varkauden liikuntatalo (sports hall) lets you enjoy ball games or get an affordable gym membership.
BENEFIT 1 – Gym
- 35 day gymcard: 43€
- 10x gymcard for students 20€
BENEFIT 2 – Table tennis
- Before 4pm: 8€
- After 4pm: 16€
BENEFIT 3 – Badminton
- Before 4pm: 6€
- Normal price after 4pm: 20€
WHERE? Varkauden liikuntatalo, Järvelänkatu 12, 78210 Varkaus
MORE INFO? Homepage