Sports and camping
A!dventures
A!dventures, a.k.a. Aallon Seikkailu-urheilijat, focuses on adventure and extreme sports. We enjoy all the fancy places – mountains, tundras, forests, deserts, and oceans, and all the different sports those places are good for: climbing, hiking, skiing, triathlon and so forth!
Aalto Aikikai
The purpose of Aalto Aikikai is to give people the opportunity to train aikido within Otaniemi. We have several led trainings per week in Otaniemi and occasionally we organize weekend aikido seminars or some social activities.
More information like our training times check our homepage and for pictures and other nice stuff check our Facebook page. We usually take new beginners in the beginning of fall and spring, but if you want to join sooner you can always send email to our board mailing list.
Aalto-Basket
Aalto-Basket is the basketball team of Aalto University from Espoo.
Our club has long traditions of student sports, being founded way back in 1981.
During recent years, the club has grown, and nowadays consists of four teams:
• Men’s 1st team: Plays in 2nd division, practices twice a week
• Men’s 2nd team: Plays in 4th division, practices twice a week
• Men’s 3rd team: Plays in 5th division, practices once a week
• Women’s team: Playes in 4th division, practices twice a week
Each team is looking for new players for the upcoming season (or just to join our practices) – So, feel free to contact us!
More details (e.g. contact info, practice times) can be found from our web pages
Aalto Predators
Aalto Predators is the American football team of Aalto University. The team plays in the Finnish Academic League, comprised of players of all experience levels: from beginners to Maple League and National Team players. The Academic League is played from February to May, with practices starting in September. Aalto Predators won the 2016 Student Bowl to be Finnish National Student League Champions that season.
American football is a sport that requires players of many different athletic types: from smaller agile skill positions in the secondary and backfield, to the heavy lifters on the line of scrimmage. Many players are introduced to the sport through Aalto Predators, so no matter what your experience level you are welcome to join the association and our practices.
Founded in 2012, the team is already a staple in Otaniemi and Töölö, hosting check points at KY City Challenge, Otawappu, Helle and Talvi Aalto, amongst others. The team organizes evenings for players to watch games, socialize and hang out. Aalto Predators also hosts a Super Bowl party, as well as other game viewing evenings open to all Aalto students. The club also includes football enthusiasts who support the team by using their talents to arrange events, coach or supporting the team by acting as a member or functionary of the board.
Tryouts are in the fall at the start of the academic year! If you miss the tryouts in the first few weeks following the orientation week, you can still come check out our practices, just send us a message on Facebook or an email to [email protected]. Predator practices are held in Finnish and English by the coaches.
The association also has a Cheerleading team, the Aalto Predators Cheerleaders – Foxes, that provides another excellent sporting opportunity for students. They can be found here.
Aalto Runners
Aalto Runners is a association which brings together all the Aalto student who are interested in sports, especially in running. We organize sauna evenings with almost every time some sort of action including jogging. Running events are popular among us and our members take part various types of races.
Aalto Skate
Aalto Skate is a skateboarding association founded in 2015. The goal of Aalto Skate is to unite Aalto University students interested in skateboarding and increase the amount of skateboarders in Aalto University, to improve skateboarding facilities in Otaniemi campus area, and to encourage unique skateboarding culture. Our mini ramp and terrace at Ossinlampi create the environment to pursue our goals.
Aalto Strength Society ry
Aalto Strength Society, or more commonly known as "ASS" is a strength sports focused sporting club in Aalto University. The primary focus of the club is in powerlifting and strongman sports, but we are up for anything strength-related. That is, we lift heavy objects together and we have fun doing it.
When it comes to events we organize:
1. Practices in which those who are new to strength sports can get a grip on it
2. Internal competitions, in which you can test your limits in a friendly environment
3. Excursions to other strength-related events, and
4. Pretty much anything and everything else strength related
If becoming stronger, doing or trying strength sports, or a nice and easy group to go to the gym with interests you, please feel free to contact us. See you at the gym!
Aalto Synchro ry
Aalto Synchro's goal is to bring together students in Otaniemi that are interested in ice skating. We have weekly training in Espoo, open to everyone at all different levels.
- Email: aalto.synchro(at)outlook.com
Aalto Tennis ry
Aalto Tennis is a tennis club for all students. Our goal is to offer tennis courses, game days and other fun tennis related events for a suitable price and for all level players.
Aalto Tennis (before Teekkaritennis) was founded in the year 1965 when a group of technology students wanted to bring together all the students who had a common interest in tennis. Aalto Tennis is also an official club of the Finnish Tennis Association and nowadays there are memebers from various study fields and universities.
Maybe you have just started to explore the sport, your backhand is pretty solid already or perhaps you are an experienced competitive player? I doesn't matter what your level is - Aalto Tennis has something to offer for everyone!
Contact us on Facebook or by email if you want to know more and become a memeber so you don't miss anything!
Aalto Triathlon Club ry
Aalto Triathlon Club (ATC) is the triathlon club of Aalto University, providing opportunities for training and competing in all areas of triathlon: swimming, cycling, and running. The club welcomes athletes of all levels, from beginners to experienced triathletes. ATC regularly organizes diverse training sessions and actively participates in competitions both in Finland and abroad, offering members the chance to develop and achieve their personal athletic goals within a supportive community.
Aalto-Volley ry
Aalto-Volley is an active student sports association, whose goal is to offer opportunities to play volleyball both recreationally and competitively.
Every season, we form teams in the Southern Finland's men's and women's competitive and recreational series. The teams train weekly and occasionally participate in student tournaments of varying levels both in Finland and abroad.
We also organize weekly casual playing sessions, where where we welcome new and enthusiastic volleyball players with a little amount of experience under their belts!
The easiest way to approach and stay informed about the club's affairs is to join our Telegram group. If you are interested in team activities, feel free to contact the team leaders directly. You can also find us on Instagram and YouTube!
Aalto-yliopiston frisbeegolfklubi ry
The Aalto University Disc Golf Club AFK is a cosy community for disc slingers of all backgrounds. We aim to serve our members and grow the sport through both informal get-togethers as well as competitive activities. The club was founded in summer 2019 and our activity is still taking shape. Come and make AFK your own!
- Board's email: afkhallitus(at)gmail.com
Akateeminen karateseura Honbu
Karate, kickboxing, muay thai, BJJ vai itsepuolustusta? Älä rajoita itseäsi, valitse kaikki, valitse Honbu!
Honbu on pääkaupunkiseudun yliopisto-opiskelijoiden karateseura. Seurassamme harjoitellaan monipuolisesti itsepuolustus- ja kamppailutaitoja. Treenien neljä peruspilaria ovat kamppailullisuus, turvallisuus, kuntoilu ja hauskanpito. Tyylisuuntamme on Koryu uchinadi, mutta Honbussa treenaa hyvin monipuolisista budotaustoista tulevaa porukkaa.
Karate sopii kaikille, jotka haluavat kehittää kuntoaan, kehonhallintaansa ja kamppailutaitojaan. Tiiviin harjoittelun lisäksi oleellisen osan seuran toimintaa muodostavat erilaiset leirit ja illanvietot. Honbu järjestää karaten peruskurssin 1-2 kertaa vuodessa, syyskuussa ja tammikuussa. Tarkista tarkka päivämäärä kotisivuiltamme. Mukaan pääsee ilmaantumalla treeneihin.
Aloita karate hyvässä seurassa!
Bikepoli
Bikepoli is the cycling club of Aalto University.
Our focus is on sports cycling. We ride throughout the year mainly with road and gravel bikes but occasionally also MTB. The rides are announced on our Telegram channel where we also discuss other cycling related topics.
Bikepoli owns a workshop located in Teekkarikylä. Access rights can be obtained by paying the club membership fee while electronic keys for 24/7 access are also available for a separate key payment.
enerKY
EnerKY is Aalto University School of Business’ sports tutors club, that aims to support members of KY and all students of the university to exercise. We organize different kinds of sports related events, such as try-outs and tournaments.
FC Kissat ry
FC Kissat is a football club for female students in the Aalto University. FC Kissat is a team about good fun and exercise and is open to players of all levels. We have members from first year students to recently graduated, all differing in our football experience but share the passion for this sport. FC Kissat welcomes all female students to come and join the fun with us! All exchange students are also warmly welcomed, even for short exchange periods.
We have practices once a week. During summertime we play outdoors and during wintertime we play futsal indoors. We also participate in the hobby league as well as in various tournaments, and always welcome everybody to come and play with us. Contact us and come join us in a practice!
Helsingin yliopiston / University of Helsinki Taekwon-Do
University of Helsinki Taekwon-Do organises regular Taekwon-Do practice within UniSport in the centre of Helsinki. The club organises courses for beginners and continuous training opportunities for students and staff of University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Hanken.
Courses for beginners are organised twice a year: during spring semester starting in mid-January, and during autumn semester starting in mid-September.
Hernesaaren Näädät
Hernesaaren Näädät is the oldest and most successful business student-run hockey club in Finland. The team plays in division 3 of the Finnish Ice-Hockey Association, and has weekly practices and games when the hockey season is on. The club also organizes other hockey-related events all throughout the year. If you would like to join the team, or have any questions about our club, don’t hesitate to contact us at office(at)naadat.hockey. Näädät strongly encourages all of you to come and enjoy the greatest game on earth with us!
- Board's email: office(at)naadat.hockey
Hiipivät lohikäärmeet ry
Hiipivät lohikäärmeet is Aalto University’s own Tai chi association. Everybody from Aalto is warmly welcome!
Climbing club Oranki ry
Oranki ry is a climbing club and our purpose is to bring together climbing enthusiasts and those interested in climbing. Additionally, our goal is to promote the hobby opportunities of our members and support the development of a safe and responsible climbing culture within the academic community.
Oranki organizes various events for its members, including regular indoor and outdoor climbing sessions, climbing trips both domestically and internationally, sauna evenings, climbing competitions, and much more!
Oranki is a sub-organization under the Aalto University Student Union, but anyone interested in climbing can become a member.
Member benefits:
– Access to the climbing gym during member shifts and the opportunity to purchase a 24/7 door code.
– Free borrowing of crashpads
– 10% discount at climbing shop Camu
– Trips within Finland and abroad
– Sauna evenings
– Regular climbing meet-ups
– And much more!
KY-Sail ry
KY-Sail ry is the Aalto University School of Business Sailing Club, established in 2006. The purpose of KY-Sail is to promote sailing and the sailing culture among students. All events hosted by KY-Sail are open to all students at Aalto University.
Our yearly events are for example Sailing days and Sailing schools, KY-Sail Summer Cruise, the famous Crayfish Party and of course the legendary trip to the Mediterranean. You can find further information on KY-Sail Facebook and website. To actually see how it looks like, check out also our page on Vimeo!
No previous sailing experience is required in our events. Welcome!
KY-SKI ry
KY-Ski is the legendary skiing-club of Aalto University School of Business. As one of the oldest clubs in the whole university, our golden aim is to spread the joy of skiing culture all around us (after-ski strongly included). We arrange cool events & trips from Finnish ski-resorts to all the way to the Alps. Surfing is also close to KY-Ski’s heart. Every fall the bulls and minks head to chill, cheer and catch some waves in Portugal!
Events are organized by KY-Ski’s awesome and active board. Approximately six new members are chosen to the board every fall in the legendary info-evening. The spot in the board lasts for three years, however, “once a kyski, always a kyski”!!! Yet the members of the board have to go through election, everyone is warmly welcome to be part of the club through attending our events! So please, heads up and join us!
KY-Ski Bulls and Minxes since 1975! WELCOME!
KY-Slice
KY-Slice is a club for students interested in golf. The club has brought golf enthusiasts together already since 1984. KY-Slice organizes numerous golf-related events throughout the year.
KY-Slice welcomes all students to get on board – from new-comers to professionals. The events vary from beginner courses and championships to trips abroad and game studios.
KY-Slice is run by its annually selected board, consisting of 10 board members. If you’re interested in being part of the board, make sure to attend KY-Slice’s info evening organized each fall. The event is aimed especially at new board comers.
“Why do business @ the office?” -KY-Slice since 1984
KY United ry
KY United is KY’s own football club that gathers football enthusiasts of all levels together to enjoy their beloved sport. We organize year-round open practices, play the Men’s sixth division and promote the glory of football in various events. We welcome everyone at Aalto to join our activities.
OtaKoppi ry
OtaKoppi is a Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) club. During the summer we organize weekly playing sessions for everybody interested in the game. If you want more information, see our web page (in Finnish) or contact [email protected].
- Website
- [email protected]
Ota ohjat ry
Ota Ohjat ry (previously Teekkariratsastajat) founded in 1988 is an AYY association as well as an academic association for SRL (the Finnish Equestrian Federation). Our goal is to bring together both equestrians and anyone interested in horses. Our events are for all levels of riding.
Our events include camps, lessons, excursion and try-outs (e.g. Western and vaulting). Members have influence over the type of events hosted! To join as a member you don't have to be a student at Aalto University, we welcome everyone from alumni to students of other universities. Additionally we co-operate with other academic riding associations.
Otaniemi Fight Club
The purpose of the association is to promote Aalto University students' opportunities to practice martial arts.
We organize regular training sessions several times a week for both beginners and more experienced martial artists at the Tatami Hall (Jämeräntaival 5). OFC is a great way to try a new sport or practice a beloved hobby more regularly and closer to campus.
We have some equipment available to borrowing (shin guards, boxing gloves, etc.), so you can join even if you don’t have your own gear. To participate in the training sessions, join the Telegram group and become a member (membership is completely free!).
Otanko ry
Are you tired of the same old gym routine and looking for a fun and unique way to sculpt your body by getting impressive biceps and a stunning six-pack?
Look no further than pole dancing!
And the best part is, you can now experience the thrill of pole dancing in Otaniemi! Otanko ry is an AYY association that offers affordable (30e/year) pole dance classes in Otaniemi.
Join us for weekly classes, exhilarating workshops, and captivating pole dance shows open to both members and the wider community.
To get all the details and sign up for classes, become a member by filling out our quick sign-up form! Your first class is on us, and there's no need to pre-register. Simply choose a beginner class from our website at a convenient time and show up!
- Board's email: otankory(at)gmail.com
- Webpage
- Telegram
- Sign up form
Otaonnela Floorball ry
Otaonnela Floorball, FLOB, is a member club of the Finnish Floorball Federation (SSBL). The club has one men’s and one women’s team.
In addition to competitive activities, FLOB organises recreational activities for its members throughout the year.
Polin Pallo ry
Polin Pallo is a football association founded in 2022 for teekkaris in Aalto University. We organize low-threshold events for anyone interested in football. Events include football matches, weekly practices and participation in tournaments. In addition, we organize events such as sauna and game nights, gathering like-minded teekkari footballers together!
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. More information can be found on our website, on instagram and on our telegram group. Welcome aboard!
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho ry
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho ry (PIK) is a Finnish aviation club with long heritage, established in 1931. In the early days, our members designed and built numerous sailplanes and powered aircraft. These days PIK is an active aviation club for gliding and powered flight alike. The club was founded by students at the Helsinki University of Technology, which later became part of Aalto University.
Polyteknikkojen partioklubi Teepakki ry
Teepakki is a club of students of Aalto University, who are interested in outdoor recreation. We organize different treks from day trips to one week skiing hikes, sauna evenings, excursions to interesting places and much more.
At Teepakki you meet interdisciplinary and international people. All of our events are organized in Finnish and English, and in collaboration with the scouting club of the University of Helsinki (Hyde).
Everyone is welcome in Teepakki regardless of previous hiking or scouting experience. If you want to join our trips, but do not have the equipment, you can borrow from us.
PSK Kupla ry
PSK Kupla ('kupla' means 'bubble') is a diving club, by students for students. The association has been founded in 1979 and has long and proud traditions in the University community of Otaniemi. The club has about 300 members, of which the majority are students of Aalto University. The purpose of the association is to provide premises for the safe practice of scuba diving, free diving and underwater rugby.
Kupla organizes courses, diving trips, and try-out sessions. A weekly shift at the local swimming pool is organized for the UWR team to train. The pool shift is also available for members to test their gear. Kupla owns two boats, 12 complete sets of scuba gear, and a number of other equipment for scuba diving and underwater rugby.
Kupla also practices cross-border collaboration with the diving club of the University of Trondheim, Dykkergruppa. The two clubs organize yearly visits for the purposes of diving together and sharing best practices in all aspects of life.
PUS-Hockey
PUS-Hockey is an ice-hockey team from Otaniemi and Aalto university. We play in Finnish third division during the winter, and participate every year in the Nordic student championship (NSC) tournament.
- Website
- You can reach the board at: [email protected]i
Skipoli ry
Skipoli is a skiing club.
No matter what your skills are or whether you ski, snowboard or just enjoy the after-ski, Skipoli is your go-to association for unmatched winter fun. As a wise man once said, “Skiing is the easy part”.
Skipoli is a family.
Our members can be found everywhere from the local resorts all the way to the Alps and the furthest powder stashes of Japan. No matter where you plan to go, you can count on it to find company.
Skipoli is a lifestyle.
Our activities go year round. The academic year starts with our legendary Season’s Opening party with Skiing slope in Otaniemi, followed by the First Snow trip to Lapland and a 2-week trip to the Alps in January. Spring Break trip is a wonderful ending for the season! In winter we search for the puffy powder, in summer we’ll ride on water. Skipoli is a breath of fresh air from your studies to a laid-back crowd.
Slackpoli ry
Slackpoli is a slackline club whose purpose is to unite Aalto University students interested in slackline and to promote knowledge of slacklining within the university. The association offers its members an opportunity to get acquainted with slacklining and its branches and supports the development in those branches.
In short, slacklining is a sport where you walk, balance or do tricks on a narrow and usually loose line in different environments.
Slackpoli organizes weekly exercises throughout the year, where participants get to practice in a variety of different slacklines and enjoy good company. In addition to practices, Slackpoli offers opportunities to try and practice more exotic branches of slacklining such as highline, trickline and waterline.
Slackpoli mostly focuses its attention on the Aalto community and its members, but anyone interested in slacklining is welcome to join.
Teekkariampujat ry
Teekkariampujat ry (TA) is a sport shooting club. Our members are mostly Aalto students or graduates, but even outsiders can generally join us. Our sport of choice is practical shooting (IPSC), and we utilize pistols, rifles, as well as shotguns.
To practice with us on the shooting range, you need to go through a safety training program that we organize as often as our resources allow. The program leads to a certification under the Finnish Shooting Sport Federation – if you’re already certified for IPSC or SRA, you may be able to jump right in!
Teekkaripurjehtijat
Teekkaripurjehtijat (TRIP) offers a variety of sailing activities in Helsinki archipelago and further away. The smell of teak oil, brisk sea air and who wouldn’t want to experience the Finnish sauna on a deserted island. Whether you are an experienced sea dog or an ordinary landlubber, technology students sailing club Teekkaripurjehtijat commonly known as “TRIP” is just for you!
TRIP has been established in 1951. It’s an academic students sailing club which offers all kinds of activities among sailing. Our members are mainly technology students and other students are very welcome as well. We also have lots of graduated members who have stayed in the club share their wisdom to a new generation of sailors.
Teekkarisuunnistajat, orienteering
Teekkarisuunnistajat (TeekSu) is association for orienteers and those who are interested in orienteering in Aalto. Some of the organized events are:
- Sauna evenings monthly, with an orienteering practice first and then sauna, food, drinks, and good company
- Pre-christmas party in December
- Weekly floorball practice in Otahalli
- Joint running practices with other TeekSu members
- Part-taking in other student orienteering associations’ events
If you are interested in the sport of orienteering or you want to try out orienteering, feel free to contact us and join our events!