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Activities at the sports center

The Sports center in located just across the street from the college. Prices below are student prices so don't forget to show your student ID-card at center reception.


Open:

Mon-Fri 8 am - 10 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 am - 8 pm

More information from the tutors!


Gym
Here is a link to check available times. Everytime when it is written "yleinen" the gym is to everybody's use.
Gharge 1 €/ hour. However on mondays, from 20.00 to 21.30 is free for students.
 

Squash
Meet center reception for available times
Charge 2 €/ hour
 

Table Tennis
Meet center reception for available times
Charge 2 €/ hour
 
Badminton
Meet center reception for available times
Charge 4 €/ hour
 

 
Outside Activities
 

Downhill skiing

Downhill skiing is available at Pukkivuori skiing center. Opening times are: From Wednesday to Friday 16.30-19.30, Saturday and Sunday 12.00-19.30. (During the winterholidays open every day 12.00-19-30.)
Ask Pukkivuori reception about prices and possibility to rent equipment. The reception is at the end of the icehockey hall.


Cross-country skiing

There are good routes for cross-country skiing in the area of Pukkivuori. You need to have your own cross-country skis but the use of the routes is free. Later when the snow has melt from the routes you can use them for jogging.

 

Skating

There are is a skating rink in the area of Pukkivuori which is open to everyone and without charge. You need to have your own skates.

 
Swimming..
 

The city of Virrat offers free bus drive to swimming hall "Kuntolutra" in Alavus (60 km). You only have to pay for swimming hours and you will get a student discount. The bus leaves from the bus station at 11.30 and back to Virrat from Alavus at 14.30. You have to make sure you are on time. This is the only bus and they are not going to wait for you.. Here are the dates when the bus leaves:

 
3.2, 10.2, 3.2, 10.2, 2.2, 9.2, 16.2, 23.2, 1.3, 8.3, 15.3, 22.3, 29.3, 5.4, 12.4, 19.4, 26.4, 3.5, 10.5, 17.5, 24.5, 31.5
 

When the snow has melted..

 
Football
There are plenty of football fields around Virrat area, which can be used as soon as the snow melts.
 
Golf

Virrat has a golf course called Toriseva Golf. It is located 5 km from Virrat city center. Toriseva golf offers a 9-hole course, practise area and range. Toriseva Golf usually opens in the middle of May.
 
Tennis

Outdoor tennis courts are located near the college in "Laivaranta park" and can be used in May.

Virrat international exchange - 2008