What is a Sports Afternoon?
The purpose of the Sports Afternoon is to promote the well-being and sense of community among students and staff.
The Sports Afternoon is open to students and staff from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia AMK), and the University of the Arts.
The afternoon is free from classes at both UEF and Savonia.
Participants do not need a paid SYKETTÄ sticker to attend — it is sufficient to be registered in the SYKETTÄ Kuopio system. For more detailed registration instructions, see the next section!
Events are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Give yourself and your work community time to focus on well-being!
Upcoming sports afternoon
2025
Wednesday 1.10.2025
2026
Tuesday 17.2.2026 and Wednesday 30.9.2026
2027
Tuesday 16.2.2027 and Wednesday 6.10.2027
Wednesday 1st of October at 12–16 o’clock
University of Eastern Finland’s and Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ students and staff members are enjoying their sports afternoon on Wednesday 1st of October at 12–16 o’clock. Every event in sports afternoon is open for all students and staff members of Savonia and UEF and Uniarts Kuopio campuses. You don’t need a SYKETTÄ sticker to participate in these events but you have to register as a SYKETTÄ user if you haven’t done it before. More information in the section “enrolling”.
Welcome to join in and feel good!
The autumn season Sports Afternoon is the 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.
The enrolling primarily opens 7 days before the event. Please check activity specific instructions from the event program!
Autumn 2025
Enroll information:
- You can register for events either through the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar or by contacting the event organizer directly. You’ll find more details for each event on the event list.
- To sign up for any Sports Afternoon event, you’ll need to register on the SYKETTÄ website using your university email address.
- You don’t need to register in advance for these specific activities: Climbing Center VOEMA and the gyms at Snellmania, Studentia, Tan-ko and Luola.
- The sports afternoon program also includes all the classes on the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar free of charge on that day!
Cancellation:
- Remember to cancel your registration by Tuesday, September 30, at the latest—exactly 24 hours before the event starts—if you cannot attend. For some events, you need to cancel even earlier. Event-specific details can be found on the program list, so please review them carefully.
- A €10 fee will be charged for no-shows or late cancellations.
- You can cancel your registration through the reservation calendar on the SYKETTÄ website or the mobile app. Just click on the event and select “cancel.” Alternatively, you can find and cancel your registration under the “My registrations” section. By registering for an event, you agree to this cancellation policy.
What if I get sick?
- If you notify a SYKETTÄ team member before the event begins, you will not be charged. However, if you inform us about your sickness during or after the event, you must either provide a doctor’s note or pay the €10 fee.
- 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. 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.
Autumn 2025 program
Outdoor activies
Archery at Puijo (10€/person)
Archery at Puijo
Two 1,5h groups available:
- 13.00–14.30, max 12 ppl, price 10€/person
- 14.45–16.15, max 12 ppl, hinta 10€/person
Registration: Book your spot through the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar.
Place: The Puijon Jousi outfield which is by the side of the Suurmäentie road. The field is between the Pesäpallo stadium and the football fields.
Meeting point: The red storage booth. It is by the side of the Suurmäentie parking area. The instructor will meet you there.
Clothing: Comfortable outdoor 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. Wrist jewelry and watches are recommended to be taken off while shooting. Please take your own water bottle with you. The closest toilets are at Puijonlaakso shopping center.
Instructions for payment:
First, book your place via the SYKETTÄ reservation calendar and then pay the €10 participation fee.
- recipient: Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
- Account number: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
- Reference: 9014
- Due date: 1.10.2025
- Amount: 10€
Horseback riding in Savisaari (25€/person)
Horse back 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. 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 25€
If you have done riding before and know how to saddle a horse, this one is for you! Enroll via the SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
Payment must be done at latest on Friday 26.9. to the following bank account number: FI55 1078 3000 220219. (Savisaaren ratsastuskoulu). Please note that 26.9. is also the last day to cancel your participation.
Not Fast Just Furious -running club
Parkour tryout
Come learn parkour basics during the Sports Afternoon 1.10.2025!
Instructing takes place at the Niirala school yard between 15.00-16.00! The address is Huuhankatu 2.
We’ll be going through basic parkour techniques, such as: vaults, precision jumps, climbing and climb-ups and some line creation.
For gear you’ll want to wear some light and loose clothing, flat-soled shoes or sneakers and be sure to bring a water bottle. In case of rain the event might be canceled!
Enrollment via the Reservation calendar!
Self-guided nature trails in Kuopio
Self-guided nature trails in Kuopio
There are lots of nature trails around Kuopio, which you and your work-/study group can go visit!
YhdistysAppro – Association Appro
YhdistysAppro – Association Appro
YhdistysApprot are back for the third time!
Come to YhdistysApprot and get to know many nonprofit organizations operating in the Kuopio and Northern Savonia areas in the form of a classic appro event, but partaking in various activities instead of a pub crawl! A total of 32 different student associations are taking part. A free of charge and alcohol-free appro event for all university students!
Every participant will receive an overall patch, and the 100 most active participants will get a bonus patch. The event is limited to 400 students. Secure your spot on Kide.app.
Indoor Sports and wellbeing on campuses
Enroll to the classes via the reservation calendar. The enrolling primarily opens 7 days before the event.
InBody measurements – Savonia Wellness Center, Microkatu campus (5€/person)
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
Snellmania, Studentia, Luola & Kuntosali Tan-ko gyms: open doors between 12–16 o'clock
Welcome to work out for free at the following gyms from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Studentia
- Yliopistonranta 15, 2nd floor
Snellmania
- Yliopistonranta 8, 2nd floor
Tan-ko
- Microkatu 1 H, 1st floor
Luola
- Loistekatu 12
Studentia: Floorball and volleyball shifts. Group exercise classes: HIIT, Booty workout & Pump-workout
At Sport hall
- 12.00-12.55 Floorball (court 3)
- 12.15-12.45 Booty workout (courts 1&2)
- 12.55-13.25 30min HIIT (courts 1&2)
- 13.00-14.25 Volleyball, relaxed (court 3)
- 13.45-14.45 Pump-workout (courts 1&2)
Luola: Lisa Bare Yoga Method, Pilates and Zumba
Lisa Bare Yoga Method
- 12.00–12.55, max 30 people
- Enroll via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
Bare Yoga Method (BYM) is a method designed for the holistic recovery and well-being of the body. The method includes influences from the world of yoga, body care, fitness training and Chinese medicine. A BYM class is a combination of method exercise and dance part. A BYM class is an exercise that increases active recovery and mobility, which takes into account the similarity of the exercise and the changing progressiveness. The class includes a warm-up, flow, closing and dance part. The exercise always ends with a final relaxation. It is a medium-heavy class that is suitable for everyone and aims for holistic relaxation through movement.
Pilates
- 13.00–14.00, max 30 people
- Enroll via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
- NOTICE: This class will be instructed ONLY IN FINNISH!
Zumba
- 14.05–15.00, max 30 people
- Enroll via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
- NOTICE: This class is instructed only in English!
Zumba is “exercise in disguise.” Dance to Latin, hip-hop, electronic, and modern music while burning calories and working out your whole body. This class is designed for everybody regardless of experience, age, body type etc. Welcome!
Instructions for arriving at Luola
- These classes are held in Luola dance hall
- For group exercise classes held in Luola, there is a code that allows you to enter the changing rooms and dance hall from the main lobby access control. The code is 88742# and it is in use 30 minutes before the start of the class and 15 minutes after the end of the class. Registration for the class is done in the dance hall. Please be there on time.
Indoor activities and get to know classes around the city
Aikido drop-in exercise – Kuopio Aikido Association
Aikido drop-in exercise
When and where?
- Wednesday 1.10.2025 (14.30 -16.00)
- Joustotatami, Luola
Would you like to try out Aikido? Aikido (the way of the harmonic force) is a traditional Japanese martial art which includes both hand-to-hand and weapons combat strategies. In Aikido, one aims to neutralize the aggressor using only the attackers own force against themself. This is accomplished by conducting round and flowing body techniques. In addition to exercising the use of joint locks, throws and pinning techniques, we learn to use wooden swords, staff and knives.
During the drop-in exercise, we familiarize ourselves with basic falls (ukemi), pinning and throwing techniques and weapons. The only necessary equipment is softer pants and a shirt suitable for exercise.
Note also the student offers!
To all SYKETTÄ-members, free entry for the basics -course (3 months) and -25% off of your first training fee!
Ask us for more info by e-mail (we’ll answer in English): kuopion.aikidoseura@gmail.com
More information about us (in finnish only): tenchikan.fi
Bouldering and climbing with automatic belay – VOEMA (8€/12€)
Bouldering and climbing with automatic belay –Climbing center Voema, Kaivotie 23
On sports afternoon you have an extra low-priced possibility to try bouldering (climbing without 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 8€ /person (incl. climbing shoes)
- Bouldering and Climbing with automatic belay 12€ /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.
Bowling, billiards and darts – Keilakukko
Bowling, billiards & darts: Keilakukko – Puijonkatu 19
Bowling:
- 12.00–16.00
- 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. 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
Billiards:
- 10€/h (price according to the time played), no reservation required
Darts:
- For free, no reservation required.
Fencing – Kuopion Miekkailijat (10€/person)
Fencing
Kuopio Fencing Association offers the opportunity to try sports fencing – the address is Kemilänrinne 1. The place is Mainiokoti Puijo downstairs.
Information: Go towards the right end of the house at the back of the Mainiokoti Puijo parking lot and down the end of the building via the stairs directly to Kuopion Fencing Hall.
The Kuopio Fencing Association borrows the fencing equipment and provides guidance. Participants bring their own indoor exercise equipment (e.g. training joggers, t-shirt and indoor shoes = light-soled indoor shoes)
- 13.00–15.00, max. 20 persons
- The price is 10 €/person, cash payment only exact 5€ or with credit card or online card
- Place: Kemilänrinne 1, Kuopio
Sports fencing includes:
- 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 https://www.kuopionmiekkailijat.net/ or via e-mail kurssit(at)kuopionmiekkailijat.net or tel. 045 678 1737 /Panu
Golf simulator – AinaGolf (15€/hour)
Golf at AINA Golf, Saaristokatu 5
- 12.00–16.00 with the price of 15€/hour
- There are four TrackMan simulators that you can choose which one to book: Tarina, Olvi, Lähitapiola and Dimex.
- Simulators must be booked by Friday 26th of September
- There are few golf clubs available, so own golf clubs are recommended
- Bookings must be done only via phone 050-5991992
- Instructions for payment are sent to you via email
HYROX – Sunset TL
HYROX – Sunset TL
Klo. 12.00-13.00, max. 25 people.
Klo. 13.00-14.00. max. 25 people.
TRAINING, COMPETING, FUN, ACCORDING TO YOUR FITNESS LEVEL!
In HYROX training, the exercises are mainly longer in duration. The training does not include maximum weight exercises or other challenging barbell movements like in Crosstraining.
The exercises vary from 60-second exercises to a continuous one-hour session. Remember, you determine the pace and weights.
The exercises develop and load all physical factors and attention to improve overall well-being. The training uses sled pulls, push-ups, various movements with dumbbells, kettlebells, running, rowing, skiing, etc.
You will need a water bottle, shoes you can run in and a good attitude.
Binding enrollments by 10am 29.9. from the reservation calendar. If there are at least 5 people registered for the classes and the classes take place, you can still register for the classes as long as there is space!
It´s Britney Bitch -danceclass – Soul&Sweat dancestudio
It’s Britney Bitch dance class, Soul&Sweat dance studio
12:00-13:00, max. 16 people.
Join an immersive class to dance to Britney Spears songs!
Pole Dance tryout – Pole Center
Pole Dance tryout, Pole Center
14.00 -14.55, max 15 participants
This class is for beginners and doesn’t require earlier experience from pole dancing. In this class we go through the most important basic moves for pole dancing.
For this class you will need shorts, a water bottle and a small towel for wiping the pole.
Enrolling via the Reservation calendar!
Rageroom Ärräpää
All ragerooms -15% during the sports afternoon.
Options:
- Pöljäläisen hutihuone: A traditional rageroom, where you hit stuff on tables or throw them around. 1h reservation max 12 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hutihuone
- Vituiksmän teemahuone: A furnished themeroom, where you can break everything, furnitures and all! 1h reservation max 8 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/vituiksman
- Hutimän Heittorata: Throwing room for knives and axes!
1h reservation max 10 people. More information (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hutimanheittorata
Prices available (in Finnish): https://www.arrapaa.com/hinnasto
Ragerooms require reservation by 30.9. klo 23.00: https://www.arrapaa.com/ajanvaraus
During the reservation process, make sure you type the word “SYKETTÄ” in the additional information box for -15% for all attendees.
Before coming we recommend reading instructions for the session (in Finnish) https://www.arrapaa.com/miten-raivohuoneella-toimitaan
Methods of payment: card-, online-, mobile- and app payment.
Employment benefits: Edenred, Smartum ja Epassi.
We do not accept cash.
Sound bowl therapy, Les Mills DANCE & Les Mills BODYBALANCE Flex – Studio Tempo
Sound bowl therapy, Les Mills Dance45′ & Les Mills BODYBALANCE Flex45′ – Liikunta- ja fysiostudio Tempo
klo 13.30-14.15 Sound bowl therapy 45min (12 places)
Sound bowl therapy is a deep relaxation method in which the vibrations of the sound bowls give the body and mind the opportunity to enter a deep state of relaxation. The sound bowls and a short relaxation introduction gently lead the participant closer to themselves and their body. In sound bowl relaxation, mainly Tibetan handmade sound bowls are played. Take warm clothes with you and wear wool socks if you wish.
klo 13.30 -14.15 Les Mills Dance 45min (30 places)
Les Mills DANCE® is an energetic heart rate workout inspired by global dance genres and music. The classes are based on ten songs, each with its own choreography. Dance moves are innovative, fit perfectly with music and are easy to learn. When learning choreography, sweat flows and calories burn.
klo 14.30 -15.15 Les Mills BodyBalance Flex 45min (30 places)
LesMills BodyBalance flex is the yoga-based class that will improve your mind, your body and your life. During BODYBALANCE an inspired soundtrack plays as you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves and embrace elements of Tai Chi. Breathing control is a part of all the exercises, and instructors will always provide options for those just getting started. You’ll strengthen your entire body and leave the class feeling calm and centered. Happy.
Tuli ja Liike -firing range
Tuli ja Liike
Tuli ja Liike is a firing range for functional shooting and training. With us, you can fire airsoft- and laser weapons. You can bring your own airsoft-weapon or rent one from us.
We have a 360m2 hall, which includes three different firing ranges, a laser weapon range and functional training facilities for TRA / CQB (Close Quarters Battle) -type training.
You can also practice functional Action Air-training. Action Air-training is done with 6mm, gas-powered airsoft-pistols, and the outcome is determined by the amount of targets you’ve hit relative to time spent on the track! Action Air has gained lots of popularity in Finland and it’s trained in many shooting clubs.
- Discount from regular price -20€/person
- Shooting tryout 60 min / regular price 50€ / person (Includes safety training, laser-simulator, weapons, ammunition, gas and safety gear)
- Additionally 1.10. GEL BLASTER weekly games between 4pm-6pm 2h 10€/person (norm.15 €)
Sessions start on the hour, every hour between 12pm and 4pm. Enroll via email: teemu@tulijaliike.fi
Address: Väliköntie 4, 70700 Kuopio
Extra! During the Sports afternoon you get to take part in ALL of the SYKETTÄ-group classes for free!