Topical this week:

1. UNISPORT BRINGS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLOSER TO YOU – CAREFREE SHOULDERS ON CAMPUS
2. SAUNA YOGA IN TÖÖLÖ’S CAMPUS – FOUR COURSES DURING SPRING TERM
3. REGULAR PRACTICE TIMES FOR BALL SPORTS AVAILABLE
4. INTENSIVE DANCE COURSE IN VOGUING BY POLIJAZZ
5. SISSOS PAINTBALL COMPANY HAS STUDENT OFFERS

 Topical UniSport

1. UNISPORT BRINGS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLOSER TO YOU – CAREFREE SHOULDERS ON CAMPUS

UniSport is organizing carefree shoulders classes at Töölö’s and Otaniemi’s campuses.  A class will last 15-30 minutes and is free of charge. The classes are organized in hall premises and you do not need any exercise clothing with you. See the exact places and times.

2. SAUNA YOGA IN TÖÖLÖ’S CAMPUS – FOUR COURSES DURING SPRING TERM

UniSport Töölö’s campus is organizing four saunayoga courses during the spring term. Saunayoga is an all-encompassing exercise for the body and the mind with an aim to unite the two through movement, breathing, warmth and silence. Read more about sauna yoga and timetable of the courses.

3. REGULAR PRACTICE TIMES FOR BALL SPORTS AVAILABLE

There are still regular practice times available for ball sports for the spring term in four different campuses. The premises are suitable for basketball, volleyball, futsal and floorball. Read more about booking.

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4. INTENSIVE DANCE COURSE IN VOGUING BY POLIJAZZ

Try out new dance VOGUING on an intensive course organized by Polijazz in February. Voguing is a highly stylized, feminine and modern house dance from the clubs of New York. Fashion and catwalk have influenced voguing style where hand movements and confident attitude are emphasized. The basics in two voguing styles will be covered during the course: Vogue New Way and Vogue Femme. Poses, catwalks, dips and a short choreography will be included in the course on both days.

An intensive short course will be organized in Otaniemi, Espoo at the beginning of February on following times:

Sat 2.2. at 12.30-14.00 Otahallin peilisali (Otaranta 6) Mon 4.2. at 16.00-17.30 Jämeräntaival 3A, monitoimitila

Teacher is Lilli Huttula and the price for the course is 14€. Register through the web-pages of Polijazz. More information on the dancing courses organized by Polijazz can be found on the web-pages and on Facebook-group Polijazz ry.

5. SISSOS PAINTBALL COMPANY HAS STUDENT OFFERS

Sissos Paintball Company has student’s offers available. Normally the game will cost 41€/person, but a price for students is 29€/person. Gather a team together and go and try something different. More information.

Topical this week:

1. OTANIEMI CAMPUS: BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS AVAILABLE
2. TOUR SKATING IN HELSINKI
3. GYM IN TAPIOLA’S SWIMMING HALL IS CLOSED 31ST JAN
4. AALTO AIKIDAI AIKIDO PERFORMANCE ON MONDAY 28TH JAN
5. SPRING TERM’S DANCE CLASSES BY POLIJAZZ WILL BEGIN 24TH JAN
6. BASIC COURSE OF TAEKWONDO WILL BEGIN 5TH FEB
7. XXIX SELL STUDENT GAMES IN RIGA 24TH-26TH MAY IN RIGA
8. ESPOO BLUES PROVIDES SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS

Topical UniSport

1. OTANIEMI CAMPUS: BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS AVAILABLE

Inbody analyses available are available in Otaniemi on weeks 5 & 6 (28th Jan-6th Feb). The analyses provides information e.g. on muscle balance, the amount of visceral fat (the amount of fat around internal organs) and basic metabolism. Book the appointment by phone (09-191 22151) or online.

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2. TOUR SKATING IN HELSINKI

City of Helsinki has opened two tour skating areas. One is located in Munkkiniemi and another in Puotila. Tour skating rink in Munkkiniemi is 1,7km long. Read more (in Finnish only).

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3. GYM IN TAPIOLA’S SWIMMING HALL IS CLOSED 31ST JAN

Gym in Tapiola’s swimming hall is closed 31st Jan due renewal of the equipment.

Topical AYY

4. AALTO AIKIDAI AIKIDO PERFORMANCE ON MONDAY 28TH JAN

Aalto Aikidai is organizing aikido performance on Monday 28th Jan at 5pm in Jämeräntaival 5 a (tatamisali). Basic course for beginners will begin on Thursday 31st Jan at 5pm. More information here.

5. SPRING TERM’S DANCE CLASSES BY POLIJAZZ WILL BEGIN 24TH JAN

Weekly dance lessons by Polijazz will begin 24th Jan and will run until the May Day week. You can also come along during the season. There are plenty of different dances available. You can ask more information about the courses: polijazzh@list.ayy.fi

6. BASIC COURSE OF TAEKWONDO WILL BEGIN 5TH FEB

Basic course of taekwondo will begin 5th Feb. New participants in the course will be taken in until the end of February. Training sessions are on Tuesdays at 6.30pm-8pm and on Saturdays at 12pm-1.30pm. Trainings are held in Hallintorakennus (Fabianinkatu 20 c). The course is free of charge. More information and registration.

7. XXIX SELL STUDENT GAMES IN RIGA 24TH-26TH MAY IN RIGA

Next SELL student games will be held in Riga. All higher education students around the world are welcomed to the games. As a student of Aalto, you will represent Aalto University. If you are interested in participate in the games, please contact Erkki Somervuo from UniSport (erkki.somervuo@helsinki.fi). More information here.

8. ESPOO BLUES PROVIDES SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS

Local ice-hockey club Espoo Blues invates the students of Aalto University to watch ice-hockey game Blues-Ilves to Barona Arena on Friday 1st of February starting 6.30pm. The special offer for students is 9€ including a game ticket, a sausage mug and for first 400 students a free pint of beer or cider. After the match first 100 students have opportunity to take a free bus to Helsinki city centre.

Register by Wednesday 30th Jan at 4pm here. No late admission. For more information, please contact Heidi Heiskanen (heidi.heiskanen@ayy.fi) or by phone 050-520 9418.

Topical this week:

1. TÖÖLÖ’S GYM IS REOPENED ON JAN 17TH, 2013
2. EUROPEAN WINTER SPORTS CAMP 16.3-23.3.2013 IN SWITZERLAND
3. ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK IN KESKI-ESPOO HAS BEEN OPENED
4. LET’S MOVE TOGETHER- APPLY FOR INSTRUCTOR
5. PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUPS ORGANIZED BY YTHS

Topical UniSport

1. TÖÖLÖ’S GYM IS REOPENED ON JAN 17TH, 2013

Töölö’s gym is reopened after renovation on Jan 17th, 2013. Individual services will begin on Jan 18th. Fitness instructor will be at gym on Thursday at 12-14 and on Friday at 12-15 for advising how to use the equipments.

2. EUROPEAN WINTER SPORTS CAMP 16.3-23.3.2013 IN SWITZERLAND

19th European winter sports camp is held on Mar 16th-23rd, 2013 in Switzerland. The camp is open for all European university students.The aim is to practice various winter sports and to learn about the cultures of the participating countries and their university life-style. Communication at the camp will be in English. Read more.

Topical city of Espoo

3. ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK IN KESKI-ESPOO HAS BEEN OPENED

Artificial ice rink located in Keski-Espoo allows you to skate around the winter despite of weather. The lights will be on between 8am-10pm. A locker room and a toilet can be found beside the ice rink. Free use for everyone. See location here.

Topical AYY

4. LET’S MOVE TOGETHER- APPLY FOR INSTRUCTOR

AYY is organizing a course in collaboration with UniSport and FSHS for students who are currently inactive or find it difficult to be physically active alone. Now we are looking for 4 to 6 instructors for the course. The instructors are working with peer support principle, so they do not need to be educated sports instructor. All you need is right attitude and willingness to commit to the course for 3 months. AYY will train chosen instructors. Instructors will not get monetary reward, but will be rewarded with free UniSport training cards. For more information about the course and application process, please contact Heidi Heiskanen (heidi.heiskanen@ayy.fi). Application deadline is 23rd of January.

5. PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUPS ORGANIZED BY YTHS

YTHS is organizing several physiotherapy groups during the spring. The groups will be held in Töölö. Instruction language of the groups is Finnish. If you are interested in taking part to these groups, please contact YTHS directly by phone 046 710 1503 (Monday to Friday at 11am – 12pm).

Topical this week:

1. COURSES STARTING IN JANUARY AT UNISPORT
2. CHANGES TO UNISPORT TERMS OF SERVICE FROM JANUARY 1ST, 2013
3. SKI RENTAL SERVICES AT VIIKKI’S UNISPORT
4. CITIZENS’ OWN SNOWBOARDING PLACE OPENED IN KIVIKKO
5. GET ACQUINTED WITH ADULT’S SPORTS SERVICES IN ESPOO
6. LET’S MOVE TOGETHER- APPLY FOR INSTRUCTOR

Topical UniSport

1. COURSES STARTING IN JANUARY AT UNISPORT

There are several courses starting in January on many of the campuses. See the details here.

2. CHANGES TO UNISPORT TERMS OF SERVICES FROM JANUARY 1ST, 2013

UniSport has made some changes to their terms of services from January 1st, 2013. New additions concern validity of a term sticker and interference of misuse and inappropriate behavior. Read more here.

3. SKI RENTAL SERVICES AT VIIKKI’S UNISPORT

UniSport offers cross-country skiing equipment at the Viikki Sports Center. A rental package includes skies, poles and boots for traditional style skiing. The package is rented in exchange for an identity certificate. No reservations in advance. Read more here.

Topical city of Helsinki

4. CITIZENS’ OWN SNOWBOARDING PLACE OPENED IN KIVIKKO

The city of Helsinki has opened citizens’ own snowboarding place in Kivikko. The snowboarding place offers challenges for more advanced snowboarders and easier rails for new comers. Admission fee is 13€. Read more here.

Topical city of Espoo

5. GET ACQUINTED WITH ADULT’S SPORTS SERVICES IN ESPOO

The city of Espoo provides plenty of sports opportunities for adults. Demonstration of the services available will be organized this Saturday 12th of January in Leppävaara at Sello library at 12-16 and next Saturday 19th of January in Espoon keskus at Entresse library at 12-16. The events are free of charge. Read more information here (in Finnish only).

Topical AYY

6. LET’S MOVE TOGETHER- APPLY FOR INSTRUCTOR

AYY is organizing a course in collaboration with UniSport and FSHS for students who are currently inactive or find it difficult to be physically active alone. Now we are looking for 4 to 6 instructors for the course. The instructors are working with peer support principle, so they do not need to be educated sports instructor. All you need is right attitude and willingness to commit to the course for 3 months. AYY will train chosen instructors. Instructors will not get monetary reward, but will be rewarded with free UniSport training cards. For more information about the course and application process, please contact Heidi Heiskanen (heidi.heiskanen@ayy.fi). Application deadline is 18th of January.

Topical this week:

1. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PARTNER FOR BADMINTON OR SQUASH?
2. SPORTS AND SAUNA IN OTANIEMI
3. SKATING SEASON IS STARTING IN THE OUTDOOR ICE RINKS IN HELSINKI

1. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PARTNER FOR BADMINTON OR SQUASH?

UniSport is gathering a list of players who are looking for a partner for badminton and squash. If you wish to have your name on the list, please send your contact information and a short description of your level to Erkki Somervuo (erkki.somervuo@helsinki.fi).

2. SPORTS AND SAUNA IN OTANIEMI

Did you know that there is a bookable sauna in Otahalli accommodating up to 20 persons? Otahalli can host extended evening events starting, for instance, with conference meetings, followed by a ball game and topped off with a sauna. Read more about the sports and sauna combination and prices here.

3. SKATING SEASON IS STARTING IN THE OUTDOOR ICE RINKS IN HELSINKI

Rainy and mild weather has postponed the openings of outdoor ice rinks this year. However, Oulunkylä outdoor ice rink will probably be opened on week 47 and Kallio outdoor ice rink on week 48. You can get the updated information on the situation from the ice rinks’ own www-pages. Read more information on the outdoor ice-skating in Helsinki in here (in Finnish only)

Topical this week:

1. RENOVATION AND EXTENTION AT UNISPORT TÖÖLÖ FACILITIES HAS BEGUN
2. NEW SQUASH LEAGUED WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER
3. EXCEPTIONS IN THE UNISPORT’S SPORT CENTERS OPENING HOURS IN TURN OF THE YEAR
4. CITY OF ESPOO OFFERS SUPERVISED FITNESS ACTIVITIES ALSO WITHOUT ADVANCE REGISTRATION
5. AALTO PREDATORS WILL BEGIN OPERATION

1. RENOVATION AND EXTENTION AT UNISPORT TÖÖLÖ FACILITIES HAS BEGUN

The renovations at UniSport Töölö have begun from the gym extension.

The renovation will affect the services in following manner:
• The gym will be open until November 18th 2012.
• Group training, courses and regular practice times for the group training room will continue until December 2nd 2012.
• UniSport Töölö will be closed between December 3rd 2012 – January 6th 2013.

The City Centre and Meilahti campuses will try to take into consideration customers from Töölö in their Christmas timetables for group training. Further information(in Finnish).

2. NEW SQUASH LEAGUE WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER

UniSport is starting a new squash league in December. The league will be played in the divisions each composed of 3-4 players. Each player will play against other players only once. The players will agree on the date and time by themselves and are also responsible for booking the place and the expenses. The registration for the league should be done prior to 22^nd Nov. Read more about the squash league here (in Finnish only):  You can also contact directly Erkki Somervuo (erkki.somervuo@helsinki.fi) for more information in English.

3. EXCEPTIONS IN THE UNISPORT’S SPORT CENTERS OPENING HOURS IN TURN OF THE YEAR

Friday 30th Nov: All sport centers are closed at 17.00
Thursday 6th Dec: All sports centers are closed
24.-25th Dec: All sports centers are closed
Wednesday 26th Dec: All sports centers are open between 12.00-18.00
Monday 31st Dec: All sports centers are closed at 18.00
Tuesday 1st Jan 2013: All sports centers are closed
Norssi at Viikki is closed during weeks 50-01

4. CITY OF ESPOO OFFERS SUPERVISED FITNESS ACTIVITIES ALSO WITHOUT ADVANCE REGISTRATION

City of Espoo is organizing supervised fitness activities also without advance registration. Activities available include instructions for gym equipment, aquatics with a single payment and different physical activity try-outs. See the locations, prices and times here. (in Finnish only)

5. AALTO PREDATORS WILL BEGIN OPERATION

Aalto University’s own American football team has been established and will begin the operation on Wednesday 14^th of Nov by holding a first practice session. The aim is to participate to higher education’s American football league played in late winter 2013. The team is looking players studying in the Aalto University. Everyone is welcomed regardless to gender, age and fitness.

The practice will be held at UniSport City Center Campus (address Fabianinkatu 33) at 17.30-18.30. You should take with you indoor shoes, a training outfit and a drinking bottle. First, the basics of the game will be introduced without helmets or other gears. You can just come and watch. American football won’t leave anyone cold! Further information here.