Varkaus – Sport benefits
Sport benefits for students and staff in Savonia, Varkaus campus – Academic year 2019-2020
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!
Paula Ruokonen, the university sports coordinator
paula.ruokonen@savonia.fi
044 785 5087
www.facebook.com/sykettavarkaus
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 1.8.19-31.7.20 unless stated otherwise!
Gyms and group fitness classes
Energy Fitness club
WHAT? Energy Fitness club has 24/7 gym for you in the centre of Varkaus!
BENEFIT 1 – Membership only 33,90 €/month
- Membership can be cancelled with one month notice
- Gym is open for members 24/7!
WHERE? Energy Fitness Club, Pirnankatu 4, 78200 Varkaus. The gym is in the downstairs of shopping center Forum and the entrance is in Relanderinkatu.
MORE INFORMATION? Homepage: here
Fit Varkaus
WHAT? Fit Varkaus is a brand new fitness center with gym, crosstraining and diverse group fitness classes.
BENEFIT 1 – FOR THE STUDENTS
- 24/7 membership for gym and group classes 33,90 €/4weeks (norm. 39,90 €)
- A day membership for gym (weekdays between 00 and 15 o’clock) 23,90 €/4 weeks (norm. 29,90 €)
- 10 x card for gym and group classes € (norm. 89 €)
BENEFIT 2 – FOR THE STAFF MEMBERS
- 24/7 membership for gym and group classes 43,90 €/4weeks (norm. 49,90 €)
- 24/7 Group fitness classes (inc. live and virtual classes) 38,90 €/4 weeks (norm. 44,90 €)
- 24/7 gym membership 33,90 €/4 weeks (norm. 39,90 €)
- A day membership for gym (weekdays between 00 and 15 o’clock) 23,90 €/4 weeks (norm. 29,90 €)
- 10 x card for gym and group classes € (norm. 89 €)
WHERE? Fit Varkaus, Laivalinnankatu 19, 78200 Varkaus
MORE INFORMATION? Customer service: varkaus@ole.fit, home page: www.ole.fit/varkaus
Kunnonsali Varkaus
WHAT? Welcome to use the diverse gym and group class services in Kunnonsali! There is also different kinds of personal training and body overhauling services available. If you are interested in group classes, just see this link to check the schedule! 
BENEFIT 1 – Benefit for first time members: 4 months membership only 34 €/month! After that, your Savonia special price is 49 €/month (normal price 60 €!).
- 4 months fixed-term contract, after that it will continue as a non-fixed term and can be cancelled with one month notice.
BENEFIT 2 – 10 x card only 60 €
WHERE? Ahlströminkatu 23, 78250 Varkaus
DID YOU KNOW? For the first time visitors Kunnonsali offers a free 3 day trial pass
MORE INFORMATION? Kunnonsali’s homepage, tel. (017) 552 3322, vastaanotto@kunnonsali.fi
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? Ilopisara’s homepage
Varkauden liikuntatalo
Varkauden liikuntatalo (sports hall) lets you enjoy ball games or get an affordable gym membership.
BENEFIT 1 – Table tennis 7 €/hour, the reservations are made by phone straight from the sports hall (040 771 8700)
BENEFIT 2 – Badminton 12 €/hour, the reservations are made by phone straight from the sports hall (040 771 8700)
BENEFIT 3 – Gym card (30 days) only 30 €
DID YOU KNOW? Table tennis and badminton turns before 4pm cost only 5 €/hour!
WHERE? Varkauden liikuntatalo, Järvelänkatu 12, 78210 Varkaus
MORE INFO? Homepage
Get-to-know classes, partner sport clubs etc.
Waio ry:n jäävuoro Kämärin harjoitushallissa tiistaisin 19.30-2.100
WAIO järjestää Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun kanssa yhteistyössä liikuntamahdollisuuksia koulun opiskelijoille. Yleiset liikuntavuorot järjestetään viikottain ja muutoksista niihin liittyen infotaan sähköpostin kautta.
Jäävuoro Kämärin harjoitushallissa tiistaisin 19.30-21.00
Jäävuorolla kaukalo on vapaassa käytössä, mutta lisäksi pyritään saamaan pienet pipolätkäpelit aikaiseksi.