Sport courses

SYKETTÄ – sport services offers you inexpensive sport courses, workshops and get to know -classes all year round. The courses are carried out in our own sport halls or with our partners and local sport associations. You can find information about the courses from our website and Facebook-page. You can participate in courses with both group class sticker and ball sports sticker and also one-month sticker, unless otherwise stated!

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Enrolling for the courses:

1 – You can enroll via the sport calendar on the frontpage of SYKETTÄ-site, unless stated otherwise.
2 – When you enroll for the first meeting of the course, you enroll for the whole course
3 – The enrollment can be canceled by the date given in the course info. After that the enrollment is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee.

Upcoming courses

Beginner’s course to fencing, Apr 20-21, 2024 (Price 80€)

On Apr 20-21, 2024 at 10-15 (with a lunch break)
At Kuopion Miekkailjat fencing club, Kemilänrinne 1
The maximum number of participants is 20.
Price for SYKETTÄ members: 80 €
Enroll ends 18.4. and enroll is binding starting from 18.4.

At the beginner’s course you will learn the basics of epee fencing: fencing position, moving, simple attacks and parries. The price includes equipment to use, teaching and insurance. You only need a T-shirt, long jogging pants, and shoes for indoor sports. And a water bottle since sweating is guaranteed!

Fencing is safe, and it suits basically for anyone, for all genders and age groups. One may go fencing just for fun, for exercise, or with a goal set to competitions.We will send further information for those registered when the course is approaching. If you have any questions about fencing or the course, please contact kurssit@kuopionmiekkailijat.net.

Running school 25.4.-20.5.

WHAT? SYKETTÄ Kuopio and Rauhalahti Road Runners organize a running school

WHEN? A lecture on Thursday 25.4. at 18.00-20.00: the basics of endurance training and planning your own training program. After lecture you will be informed about the places for trainings.

Trainings:
– on Mondays at 18.00–19.30
– 29.4., 6.5., 13.5. and 20.5.
– basic endurance exercise
– 2x speed endurance training
– playing with speeds: speed endurance, maximum endurance and speed intervals
– coordination and technique training is done a little bit in every time

ENROLLING? Via the sports calendar. When you enroll for the first class you enroll for the whole course.
Cancellations: Have to be made 19.4. at 12.00am by latest. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the sports fee.

FEE? 30 €/person, payment details from the instructor. Participation in the course requires a valid SYKETTÄ sticker.

Group size: Min. 10 and max. 30 persons

Instructor: Rauhalahti Road Runners / Antti Jylhä, antti.jylha@gmail.com

Next Ensinuolet course will be held on 8.4.–25.4.2024!

Course dates are on weeks 15, 16 and 17, Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

Course will be held on Kotkankallio shelter’s archery range (Niiralankatu 32).

Course fee is 100€. Course fee covers the use of archery equipment onf Puijon Jousi, no need for your own bow or other equipment. Registration to the course and more info on link https://www.puijonjousi.fi/tapahtumat/

Hot Pilates, advanced

This course is held only in Finnish. Read more here.

Gym course, advanced

This gym course advanced – is suitable for those who have completed the gym start course and those who already have the basics of gym training and movements with free weights. The course deepens knowledge of gym training.

The course includes five meetings. When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all four times. Welcome!

WHERE? Snellmania gym
DURATION? 5 x 55min
WHEN? Fridays at 16.15-17.10 (15.3., 22.3., 5.4., 12.4., ja 19.4.)
ENROLLING? Via sports calendar When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all five times.

FEE? FREE!
GROUP SIZE? 12 persons
INSTRUCTOR? SYKETTÄ instructor Saija Pohjanvirta

Gym start -course

In the gym start course, you will learn the technique of gym equipment and get tips for movements performed with free weights. The goal of the course is to be able to train independently in the gym after the course. In addition, you get a gym program that helps independent training.
The course includes four meetings. When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all four times. Welcome!

WHERE? Snellmania gym
DURATION? 5 x 55min
WHEN? Mondays at 16.15-17.10 (11.3., 18.3., 25.3., 8.4. ja 15.4.)
ENROLLING? Via sports calendar When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all five times.

FEE? FREE!
GROUP SIZE? 12 persons
INSTRUCTOR? SYKETTÄ instructor Saija Pohjanvirta

Aerial yoga for beginners (only for staff)

Aerial yoga for beginners is especially aimed at first-timers. The course introduces you to aerial yoga and hammock as a tool. During classes, we make different pendants and proceed calmly between movements.

Aerial yoga is suitable for anyone who wants to calm the mind and relax and strengthen the body. Aerial yoga is a form of practice in which the asanas familiar from yoga are carried out with a hammock hanging from the ceiling while listening to one’s own body. Exercise can improve mobility and muscle strength, as well as affect the calming of the mind.

To participate in the course, you do not need any previous experience of the sport.

Thursday from 4.15 to 5.15 pm
These days 11.4., 18.4, .25.4., and 2.5.
Max 15 participants
This course is only for staff members
Price is 45 euros.
Enroll via this link.
Registration can be cancelled until 7 April 2024, after that the registration is binding. By enrolling in the first class, you enroll in the entire course.

Payment:
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulun opiskelijakunta
Bank account: FI31 5600 0520 1033 78
Reference: 9001
Due date: 7.4.2024
Amount: 45€

Cross-country ski basics classic style: only in English!: CANCELLED

Thu 15th Feb, 17.00-18.30: Cross-country ski basics classic style:
– balance exercises
– diagonal stride and double poling basics, focus on diagonal stride.
– going uphill and downhill position
– brief equipment and waxing guidance

Please note! Skiing equipment not provided. No prior cross-country skiing experience needed.

WHERE? at Puijo Ski Stadion, meeting in front of stadion building at 17.00

FEE? 14,30€/course

Cross-country ski courses: 16.1. –> 25.1., 18.1. –> 26.1 and 23.1.

WHAT? Three different cross-country skiing courses:

~~Tue 16th Jan~~ The date has changed because of the weather:
Thursday 25th Jan, 17.00-18.30: Cross-country ski basics classic style:
– balance exercises
– diagonal stride and double poling basics, focus on diagonal stride.
– going uphill and downhill position
– brief equipment and waxing guidance

Please note! Skiing equipment not provided. No prior cross-country skiing experience needed.

2. ~~Thu 18th Jan~~ The date has changed because of the weather:
Friday 26th Jan, 17.00-18.30: Cross-country ski advanced classic style:
– repeating diagonal stride, double pole and learning kick double pole
– uphill and downhill techniques
– improving economy and efficiency of skiing

Please note! Skiing equipment not provided. Prior cross country skiing experience or classic style basics is needed.

3. Tue 23rd Jan, 17.00-18.30: Cross-country skate ski:

improving balance
skating techniques: V1/ offset, V2 alternate “Mogren”, V2 “Wassberg”
some uphill and downhill training

Please note! Skiing equipment not provided, be sure to have specially skate ski set. You should have good basic skills in classic cross-country skiing, but prior skate skiing experience is not needed

WHERE? at Puijo Ski Stadion, meeting in front of stadion building at 17.00

FEE? 14,30€/course

ENROLLING? Via Sport calendar: Cross-country ski basics classic style, Cross-country ski advanced classic style, Cross-country ski advanced classic style

Gym start- course

WHERE? Snellmania gym
DURATION? 5 x 55min
WHEN? Mondays at 16.15-17.10 (15.1., 22.1., 29.1., 5.2. and 12.2.)
ENROLLING? Via sports calendar When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all four times.

FEE? FREE!
GROUP SIZE? 12 persons
INSTRUCTOR? SYKETTÄ instructor Saija Pohjanvirta

SWIMMING TECHNIQUE COURSE I, starting 23.1./24.1.

Group 1: 23.1.-20.2.2024, Group 2: 24.1.-21.2.2024

WHAT? Swimming technique course 1
This course is for you if you can swim breaststroke but you are not used to swim your head under water. In this course we will practise breathing techniques in the water floating, gliding and basics of freestyle and backstroke swimming.
Notice! You must have basic swimming skill (swimming 25-50 meters)

When the course starts on 23.1./ 24.1., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming pool in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio

WHEN?

Group 1: Five Tuesdays at 19.30-20.30; 23.1., 30.1., 6.2., 13.2., and 20.2.2024

Group 2: Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30; 24.1., 31.1., 7.2., 14.2., and 21.2.2024

ENROLLING? Via Sports calendar: Group 1, Group 2. Notice that you can cancel your enrollment at latest 12th January at 11.00. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee. If you enroll after 12th Jan you cannot cancel your enrollment and you are obliged to pay the course fee.

If the customer cancels it´s course place before the second practice session of the course, we will charge an office fee of 30 euros in connection with the refund. Otherwise, the course fee will not be refunded. The course fee will be refunded in full, if you have a medical certificate.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.
INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor
FEE? The workshop fee is 45 euros, Uimaseura will send you a bill.

SWIMMING TECHNIQUE COURSE II, starting 12.3./13.3.

WHAT? Swimming technique course 2

In this course we will practice floating, gliding, diving, breathing techniques and basics of freestyle and backstroke swimming.
Notice! You must have basic swimming skill (swimming 50-100 meters) to participate the technique course 2.

When the course starts on 12.3./13.3., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming hall in Niirala.
Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio

WHEN?

Group 1: Five Tuesdays at 19.30-20.30; 12.3., 19.3., 26.3., 2.4. and 9.4.2024

Group 2: Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30; 13.3., 20.3., 27.3., 3.4. and 10.4.2024

ENROLLING? Via Sports calendar: Group 1, Group 2. Notice that you can cancel your enrollment at latest on 2nd March at 11.00. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee. If you enroll after 2nd March you cannot cancel your enrollment and you are obliged to pay the course fee.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.

INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor

FEE? The course fee is 45 euros. You will receive invoice from Uimaseura via e-mail.

Past courses:

Gym start- course

WHERE? Snellmania gym
DURATION? 5 x 55min
WHEN? Mondays at 16.15-17.10 (23.10., 31.10., 6.11., 13.11. and 20.11.)
ENROLLING? Via sports calendar When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all four times.

FEE? FREE!
GROUP SIZE? 6 persons
INSTRUCTOR? SYKETTÄ instructor Saija Pohjanvirta

Hot Pilates -course

Starting Thursday 26.10. More information and enroll

The course is only in Finnish.

Basics of Acrobatics 29.10-19.11.

WHEN? 29.10-19.11. on Sundays 3pm to 4 pm (4 times)
WHERE? Käsityökatu 41, Kuopio
PRICE? 15€, paying at the first class with cash

GROUP SIZE? Max 15 participants

ENROLLING? via email to Juho Seppänen, seppanju@student.uef.fi
Language Finnish and English

Swimming Technique Course II

Group 1: 31.10-28.11., Group 2: 1.11.-29.11.

WHAT? Swimming technique course 2

When the course starts on 31.10/1.11., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming hall in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio

WHEN?

Group 1: Five Tuesdays at 19.30-20.30; 31.10., 7.11., 14.11., 21.22. ja 28.11

Group 2: Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30; 1.11., 8.11., 15.11., 22.11. and 29.11.

ENROLLING? Via Sports calendar: group 1, group 2. notice that you can cancel your enrollment at latest Group 1: 24.10. / Group 2: 25.10., at 11.00. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.

INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor

FEE? The course fee is 45 euros. You will receive invoice from Uimaseura via e-mail.

GET-TO-KNOW: Scuba diving, Tuesday 26.9.

WHAT? Let Kuopion urheilusukeltajat teach you the basics of scuba diving and try exploring the underwater at the Niirala swimming pool!

WHERE? Kuntolaakso Swimming pool, Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 3

WHEN? Tuesday 26.9. 18.00-22.00 o’clock

4 hours includes theory, equipmnet preparing, saunas etc.

GROUP SIZE? 10 persons.

FEE? 35 euros, which is paid with cash or card at the pool

EQUIPMENT? Just swim suit and a towel. You can stay and use sauna after the class.

ENROLLING? Only with SYKETTÄ sticker, via the sports calendar’s event. Enroll on Monday 25.9. at latest! You can cancel your enrollment at that date (one week before the event) at latest. After 24.9. the enrollment is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee!

GET-TO-KNOW: Underwater rugby, Tuesday 3.10.

WHAT? Let Kuopion urheilusukeltajat teach you the basics of underwater rugby

WHERE? Kuntolaakso Swimming pool, Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4

WHEN? Tuesday 3.10. 19.00-22.00 o’clock

GROUP SIZE? 10 persons.

FEE? Free!

EQUIPMENT? Just swim suit and a towel. You can stay and use sauna after the class.

ENROLLING? Only with SYKETTÄ sticker, via the sports calendar’s event. Enroll on Monday 2.10. at latest! You can cancel your enrollment at that date (one day before the event) at latest. After 2.10. the enrollment is binding.

Gym start- course

WHERE? Snellmania gym

DURATION? 5 x 55min

WHEN? Mondays at 16.15-17.10

Course for staff only: 4.9., 11.9., 18.9., 25.9. and 2.10.

ENROLLING? Via sports calendar When you sign up for the first time of the course, you sign up for all four times.

FEE? FREE!
GROUP SIZE? 6 persons
INSTRUCTOR? SYKETTÄ instructor Saija Pohjanvirta

Hot pilates -course: only in finnish

SWIMMING TECHNIQUE COURSE I,

Group 1: 19.9.-24.10, Group 2: 20.9.-25.10

When the course starts on 19.9./ 20.9., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming pool in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio
WHEN?

Group 1: Five Tuesdays at 19.30-20.30, 19.9., 26.9., 3.10., 10.10. ja 24.10

Group 2: Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30; 20.9., 27.9., 4.10., 11.10. ja 25.10.

ENROLLING? Via Sports calendar: Group 1, Group 2, notice that you can cancel your enrollment at latest Group 1: 12.9. / Group 2: 13.9., at 11.00. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the course fee.
If the customer cancels it´s course place before the second practice session of the course, we will charge an office fee of 30 euros in connection with the refund. Otherwise, the course fee will not be refunded. The course fee will be refunded in full, if you have a medical certificate.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.
INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor
FEE? The workshop fee is 45 euros, Uimaseura will send you a bill.

Basics of Acrobatics 16.7.–6.8.

If you ever wanted to learn basic acrobatics, ex. handstand, headstand and flips, now is your chance! I have over ten years experience in gymnastics and I am happy to share my expertise with you! This course is aimed for beginners, but I can also provide guidance to hard exercises for advanced students.
Timetable 16.7.–6.8. Sundays 3pm to 4 pm (4 times)
Place: Käsityökatu 41, Kuopio
Group size 20 participants
Price: 30€/students, 40€/others
Language Finnish and English
Enroll via this link https://forms.gle/Vc5KB3UCREGbK9Qe6

More information from the instructor: Juho Seppänen, seppanju@student.uef.fi

Basic of Golf 29. -30.5.

WHAT? Basic of Golf – Tarinagolf, Tarinagolfintie 19, Siilinjärvi

WHEN?
Mon 29.5. 5,30 – 9.00 pm pitch, chip, put and range training
Tue 30.5. 5.00 – 9.00 pm playing Golf and diplomas

FEE? Price 99€/person. On-site payment at the Tarinagolf customer service desk.
Group size? min 3 participants
Enroll before 21.5.2023 here. The enrollment is binding.
No need to bring own equipments.

Running school 25.4.-24.5.

WHAT? SYKETTÄ Kuopio and Rauhalahti Road Runners organize a running school

WHEN? A lecture on Tuesday 25.4. at 18.00-19.30: the basics of endurance training and planning your own training program. After lecture you will be informed about the places for trainings.

Trainings:
– on Wednesdays at 18.00–19.30
– 3.5., 10.5., 17.5. and 24.5.
– basic endurance exercise, meeting point at Kuopio hall, outdoor exercise
– 2x speed endurance training, one training at Puijo, one training: meeting point at Ykkösrasti (Tasavallankatu 26)
– playing with speeds: speed endurance, maximum endurance and speed intervals at Väinölänniemi
– coordination and technique training is done a little bit in every time

ENROLLING? Via the sports calendar. When you enroll for the first class you enroll for the whole course.
Cancellations: Have to be made 21.4. at 12.00am by latest. After that the enrolling is binding and you are obliged to pay the sports fee.

FEE? 30 €/person, payment details from the instructor. Participation in the course requires a valid SYKETTÄ sticker.

Group size: Min. 10 and max. 30 persons

Instructor: Rauhalahti Road Runners / Antti Jylhä, antti.jylha@gmail.com

Clean & Jerk workshop Friday 21.4.

WHAT? SYKETTÄ Kuopio and Kunnonsali organize a Clean & Jerk workshop
Instructor: Eemeli Sissonen from Kunnonsali.
WHEN? Friday 21.4. from 5.00 – 6.30pm (1,5h)
WHERE? At Kunnonsali, Ajurinkatu 16
ENROLLING? Via sports calendar. Max 14 participants and cancel before 19.4.
FEE? Workshop fee is 8€. You will get the information by email after enrolling.

Cross-country Ski Technique course (1,5h) Monday 9.1.

Cross-country Ski Technique School is 1,5 hour course. With this course you will learn cross-country ski techniques. To this course you need own equipment: skis, poles and ski boots.

WHEN? Monday 9.1. at 17.30-19.00

WHERE? At Puijo Skiing arena

ENROLLING: Via sports calendar. Enroll before 5th of January. The enrollment is binding! You are obliged to pay the course fee if you cancel after 5.1.2023.
Course fee is 20 euros.
Max 20 participants

Get-to-know Fitness Boxing 11.1.

This get-to-know class includes typical exercises of boxing with equipment. No previous experience in the sport is required. Wear suitable clothes and shoes for indoor sports and your own drinking bottle and a towel. The maximum number of participants is 20. The get-to-know class is organized in cooperation with Kuopion Riento, the instructor is the club´s instructor Heini Valpio.

WHEN? Wednesday 11.1.2023 at 17.00-18.00

WHERE? At The Puijo air-raid shelter serves as a venue for budō training, Suurmäentie

ENROLLING: Via sports calendar

For more information: visit our webpage

SWIMMING TECHNIQUE COURSE I, starting 11.1.

When the course starts on 11.1., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming pool in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio
WHEN? Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30. The dates are 11.1., 18.1., 25.1., 1.2. and 8.2.
ENROLLING? Via SYKETTÄ Sports Calendar. Notice that you can cancel your enrollment until 4.1. at 11.00
If the customer cancels it´s course place before the second practice session of the course, we will charge an office fee of 30 euros in connection with the refund. Otherwise, the course fee will not be refunded. The course fee will be refunded in full, if you have a medical certificate.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.
INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor
FEE? The workshop fee is 45 euros, Uimaseura will send you a bill.

Swimming Technique Course II, starting 15.2.

WHAT? Swimming technique course 2

When the course starts on 15.2., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming hall in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio

WHEN? Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30: 15.2., 22.2., 1.3., 15.3. and 22.3. (Notice that Wednesday 8.3. is during winter vacation week, so there is no class.)

ENROLLING? Via SYKETTÄ sport calendar. Notice that you can cancel your enrollment until 8.2. at 11.00.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.

INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor

FEE? The course fee is 45 euros. You will receive invoice from Uimaseura via e-mail.

Skate Skiing Technique Course, Monday 16.1. (1,5h)

Skate Skiing Technique Course is 1,5 hour course. With this course you will learn Skate Skiing techniques. To this course you need own equipment: skis, poles and ski boots.
Skate skiing techniques and how to wax skiing is video.

WHEN? Monday 9.1. at 17.30-19.00

WHERE? At Puijo Skiing arena

Swimming Technique Course II, starting 15.2.

WHAT? Swimming technique course 2

When the course starts on 15.2., please be 15 minutes before the course starts, at 19.15 in the Kuntolaakso swimming hall lobby.

WHERE? Kuntolaakso swimming hall in Niirala. Address: Hannes Kolehmaisen katu 4, 70110 Kuopio

WHEN? Five Wednesdays at 19.30-20.30: 15.2., 22.2., 1.3., 15.3. and 22.3. (Notice that Wednesday 8.3. is during winter vacation week, so there is no class.)

ENROLLING? Via SYKETTÄ sport calendar. Notice that you can cancel your enrollment until 8.2. at 11.00.

GROUP SIZE? Minimum 10 and max 15 participants.

INSTRUCTOR? Kuopion uimaseura’s swimming instructor

FEE? The course fee is 45 euros. You will receive invoice from Uimaseura via e-mail.

Get-to-know classes:

You can participate on get-to-know classes with a valid SYKETTÄ sticker. For more information about the classes can be found on our webpage.

Welcome to get-to-know Escrima Concepts

The classes are held on Tuesdays mentioned below at 18-18.55 pm at Snellmania mirror hall which is located on the 2nd floor at Snellmania building on University of Eastern Finland campus area.

Tuesdays 10.1. , 14.2. , 14.3., 11.4. and 9.5.

Escrima is originally a Filipino martial art. The difference to many other martial arts is that weapons (rattan stick) are used during training on Escrima. The use of weapons alongside unarmed combat quickly develops agility, coordination, and reflex skills.
Escrima Concepts is a straightforward, effective and fast-paced martial art. It is built around the same concepts, both armed and unarmed. Escrima Concepts is suitable for all men and women over the age of 16. For classes, you will need indoor sportswear and shoes.

More information: http://escrimaconcepts.fi/

Welcome to get-to-know Wing Tsung Kung Fu

The classes are held on Tuesdays mentioned below at 19-19.55 pm at Snellmania mirror hall which is located on the 2nd floor at Snellmania building on University of Eastern Finland campus area.

Tuesdays 10.1. , 14.2. , 14.3., 11.4. and 9.5

This class is beginner friendly and the exercises will improve physical performance, wellbeing and self defence skills.
You need t-shirt, shorts/sweat pants and indoor shoes.
If you come before 18:00 use the Snellmania main door or if you come after 18:00 knock the door C.
More information: http://www.wingtsungkuopio.fi