Aalto Athlete 2014 will be awarded in connection with Aalto Kymppi event on Sunday, 21 Sept 2014. You can submit your nomination for Aalto Athlete to AYY.
The criteria are as follows:
Nominations with reasons for Aalto Athlete 2014 can be submitted to laura.keski-hakuni@ayy.fi by Friday, 12 Sept.
Aalto-kymppi (Aalto 10 km), is a kick-off event of Aalto University academic year in term of sports, which will be organized on 21 September 2014. Aalto 10 km is organized together with Espoo 10 km run and is part of the http://www.rantamaraton.fi
This year we’ll run for CLEAN WATER. During 2014 Aalto is celebrating National theme year ‘Gulf of Finland’, http://www.gof2014.fi/
For the runners we’ll provide information how to improve the state of the Baltic Sea at home and at work.
Aalto University will pay the Aalto 10 km registration fee for all its student, staff and alumni. All Aalto participants will receive a free technical T-shirt with Aalto and Rantamaraton logo.
The running event, starting in the afternoon, is intended to anyone who wishes to take part in the 10-kilometer course in free-form and style according to your fitness level by walking, nordic walking, jogging, running, forwards or backwards or in any other appropriate manner – even stopping to enjoy the beautiful scenery on along the route. Last year, more than 1300 Aalto colleagues enrolled to the Aalto 10 km running event!
If you are joining the event with work colleagues or student friends, come up with a name for your “team” which all team members then marks down on the registration form.
Registration
Registration for Aalto 10 km is done in the MyNextRun -service. The registration link is available on the Rantamaraton webpage www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi
Registrations will be closed on 31 August 2014.
Post- registration
Registrations are possible via web until midnight Sunday 14 September. Last minute registrations, on event day, directly to event office Otahalli, address Otaranta 6. Event office is open on Friday 19 September at 2-8 pm and Saturday 20 September 9 am-7.30 pm, Sunday 10am-5 pm. Opening hours are informed on the Rantamaraton web page. Last minute registrations have to be done latest two hours before start. There is only a limited number race numbers with chip-timing reserved for late- and last minute registrations. If they run out, you can still participate in the jogging category with no timing.
Officials needed for Aalto-kymppi
Aalto University will recruit 30 officials to work in the maintenance staff of Aalto-kymppi on 21st September or on 20th September. The shifts will be on Sunday, 8.30-13.30 or 11.30-16.30 or on Friday 12.00 – 16.00.
The officials will get the technical sports shirt with Aalto and Rantamaraton logos, some packed lunch and either the possibility to participate the marathons on 20.9. free of charge, or a 40€ sports gift token to Intersport Forum.
Registrations to `Mara´ Martti Kyykoski:
The officials on Friday 5.9. at the latest.
The officials running marathons on Saturday 31.8. at the latest.
Contact information:
Martti Kyykoski, gsm 040 353 8221 or 0400 744 258, martti.kyykoski@aalto.fi
Current this week:
1. HELSINKI SPORTS SERVICES’ INSTRUCTED EXERCISE GROUPS ARE FOR HALF PRICE NOW
Helsinki sports services’ instructed exercise groups for spring season are for half price now. There are still some individual places available in many of the groups. Read more about the courses, prices and registration here (in Finnish only)
2. UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS DURING SPRING
AYY’s sports section Aalto-Liike and sports committee Liikuntatoimikunta are organizing at least two sport and wellbeing events during this spring. The wellbeing day will be organized in Otaniemi and Töölö campuses on April 10. The day will finish with night floor ball tournament at Otahalli. Traditional Akateeminen Wartti running event will be organized April 25 in Otaniemi. Additional information will be available soon in AYY’s website.
3. SPORTS BULLETIN IS TERMINATED FOR OPEN-ENDED TIME
Sports bulletin is terminated starting from March 20 for open-ended time due to change of employee. AYY’s sports sector wish to thank all of subscribers. Information regarding to upcoming sports events can be found on AYY’s website and in the weekly newsletter in a future.
CURRENT THIS WEEK:
1. CHANGES TO UNISPORT TERMS OF SERVICE FROM MARCH 6TH 2013
UnisSport has done some amendment to the terms of service. Read additions here.
2. LATE NIGHT WITH UNISPORT IN MEILAHTI MARCH 15 – LESSONS BOOKABLE NOW
UniSport is organising traditional evening sports event Late Night with UniSport at Meilahti March 15th. Lessons can be booked now. Take a look at the program and book.
3. CHANGES DUE TO MATRICULATION EXAMINATION IN VIIKKI BETWEEN MARCH 8TH AND 25TH
Matriculation examination is held in Norssi’s large ball hall. During this time, all classes are held in Norssi’s small ball hall. There are also some changes in schedule. See the changes here.
4. YRJÖNKATU SWIMMING HALL IN HELSINKI IS CELEBRATING WOMEN’S DAY ON MARCH 8TH AND MEN’S DAY ON MARCH 21ST
There is plenty of different activities available in Yrjönkatu swimming hall in women’s and men’s days. In addition to swimming, one can treat herself with massage, water running and exercise lessons taking place in deep water. See the program here (in Finnish only).
5. WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM NEEDS MORE PLAYERS FOR SELL GAMES
Women’s football team is going to SELL STUDENT GAMES taking place in Riga on May 24th-26th. The team needs more ethustiastic players to join in. If you are interested in joining the team for SELL STUDENT GAMES, please contact Erkki Somervuo (erkki.somervuo@helsinki.fi). Read more about the SELL STUDENT GAMES and representing Aalto here.
Current this week:
1. COURSES STARTING IN MARCH AND APRIL AT UNISPORT
There are several different courses starting in March and April on most of UniSport’s campuses. In Otaniemi: Feel light coaching pilot, running school and show dance level 1, among others. In Kumpula for example: Latin dance coctail, gym start, kettle ball start and fitness boxing techniques. Find your own and register. Read more.
2. LATE NIGHT WITH UNISPORT IN MEILAHTI ON FRIDAY MARCH 15
Traditional night sports event Late Night with UniSport is organized on Friday March 15 starting at 7pm in Meilahti. The night contains indoor cycling for many different tastes, combination of dance club and work out area and stretching and balance exercises for those who wish to take it easy. In addition, there will be technique counseling at gym. If you are looking for something different, try Touch Tennis. Read more.
3. WEEKLY STREET DANCE LESSONS BY POLIJAZZ
Dance association Polijazz offers weekly street dance lessons. Lessons are held on Mondays at 4.30pm-6pm in Otaniemi (Jämeräntaival 3 A, monitoimitila) starting March 4. Teacher is Helena Taylor. Read more (in Finnish only).
4. APPLICATION FOR EUSA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 2013 IS OPEN
EUSA (European Universty Sports Association) volunteer program for 2013 is open now. Aim of the program is to offer experience for university students of volunteering and organizing competitions and events in Europe. Read more.
5. REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SELL STUDENT GAMES IS APPROACHING
SELL STUDENT GAMES are organized March 24–26 in Riga. Students are competing in following sports this year: athletics, swimming, judo, orienteering, weight lifting, chess, table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball,soccer 7 vs 7, cheerleading, ultimate, wrestling and rugby 7 vs 7. Registration by March 21 to Erkki Somervuo (erkki.somervuo@helsinki.fi). Read more.
Topical this week:
Topical UniSport
UniSport Otaniemi organises info session regarding olonkeveys ® coaching pilot group. Information meeting will be held on Tuesday 5th Mar at 5.30pm-7pm at Otahalli sports hall in the cabinet meeting room. Olonkeveys ® is a mental weight management program that is based on your own mind-control. Read more about the pilot here.
2. UNISPORT MEILAHTI: TRIATHLON COURSE 2ND MAR TO 25TH MAY
UniSport Meilahti organises triathlon course starting on 2nd Mar. Triathlon course offers a capacity to participate in the sprint distance triathlon or to Olympic triathlon. There are 12 meetings during the course. The main topics of the course are: basics of conditioning training, type of techniques and triathlon race preparation. Read more about the course here.
Topical AYY
3. ESPOO BLUES’S STUDENT OFFER
Espoo Blues Hockey Club provides match tickets for students for 9€ for all home matches played in Barona Arena in February and March. Tickets are available for purchase on day of the match from noon at Barona Arena main entrance ticket sales by showing your student card. The code for discount is: Go Blues! See the match dates here.
4. SUBMITTING OF ASSOCIATION NOTICES AND THE APPLICATION PERIOD OF THE OPERATING GRANT TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY, 1 MARCH
The submitting of AYY’s association notices and the application period for the operating grant will begin on Friday, 1 March. The notice and application period will last from Friday, 1 March to Monday, 1 April. All associations approved in the first list of AYY’s association register may apply for the operating grant. Associations in the second list of the association register and those associations which do not apply for financial assistance this year only have to fill out the association notice section at the beginning of the application form. Please note that each association in AYY’s association register must submit at least one association notice.
The application form is available from Friday morning, 1 March onwards at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/ayyn-toiminta-avustushakemus-2013/. Further information on the application is available at /grants-for-associations/. You can receive additional information and help with the association notice and the operating grant application at the address jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi. You can also contact us by phone at 050 520 9442. The best time to reach the organisation specialist by phone is on weekdays from 10am to 2pm.