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At MetroSport, you can spend an afternoon trying out numerous sports and getting to know the sports and well-being actors in the Helsinki metropolitan area and nationwide. Sports and clubs are still being added and the pages will be updated as new ones are confirmed.

Ball Sports

  • Rugby: Rugby is a fun and versatile team sport for all shapes and sizes. The goal of the game is to ground the ball behind your opponent’s goal line, called the “try line”. Rugby involves many skills such as tackling, kicking, running, and several elements unique to rugby, like the line out and scrum. In Finland, you can play rugby in teams of 15 or 7, and you can even play without contact, a variation known as “touch rugby”. Rugby is also a very social sport – the third half is an important part of a matchday, where you meet in park with your teammates and opponents after the game.
  • Table tennis: At the Olympic Stadium you can try table tennis! If you want, you can also take part in a casual student table tennis tournament. The tournament schedule will be announced later.
  • Goalball: Goalball is a fast-paced team game. It is played using a hearing sense, blindfolded. At Old Power’s point, you can try goal ball and even a small match. Paralympic gold medalist Erkki Miinala will guide you through the sport.
  • Baseball5: Baseball5 is a fast-paced team sport where e.g. hand-eye coordination are highlighted. Everyone can play, benefit and enjoy it at any level. Baseball5 can be played anywhere and the only equipment needed is a rubber ball.
  • Helsingin Lawn-Tennis Klubi ry: Tennis with full emotion, Helsinki Lawn-Tennis Club offers coaching for players of all ages and levels in both Helsinki and Espoo. For students, the club offers student tennis courses in Meilahti.
  • American football: Helsinki Roosters is a successful American football club in Finland, whose goal is to provide its members with the best possible playing conditions and an atmosphere where playing is not only developmental, but also fun. The Roosters offer recreational opportunities from children’s leagues up to the adult world championship level.
  • Basketball: Founded in 2013, the Helsinki Seagulls, more commonly known as the Gulls, have been playing in the men’s Korisliiga since 2014. The Seagulls won their first Korisliiga title in the 2022-23 season, bringing the title back to Stadi after a 25-year break.
  • Football: The Football Association of Finland (FAF) is an umbrella organisation for football in Finland, founded in 1907. It is responsible for the development, administration and competitive activities of Finnish football at all levels. The FAF organises the activities of the national teams, such as the Huuhkajat and the Helmarit matches, and supports junior and club activities around the country.
  • Catch´n Serve Ball: Catch´n serve is an easy form of volleyball, so it can be learned easily and without any prior sport experience and can be played at any age. It is an accessible team sport in which the ball is caught and thrown over the net to the opponent. It brings together people from different cultural backgrounds and ages and it is fun!

Dance and gymnastics

  • Cheerleading: Cheerleading is a team sport that combines physicality and acrobatics. Cheerleading skills include stunts/lifts, pyramids and acrobatics. The sport also includes physical training in a format suitable for all age groups, as well as team building and team spirit. At the checkpoint you can try out some stunts and acrobatics suitable for beginners at your own discretion and in a good mood!
  • Carnival Samba: Come and dance carnival samba led by Império do Papagaio! This experiential class is a great opportunity to discover the energetic and joyful Carnival Samba, one of Brazil’s most famous dances. Samba combines rhythmic music and lively movements, bringing out the joy and sense of community. In a trial class, you will learn the basic steps of samba and get a taste of the carnival atmosphere. The class is suitable for everyone and no previous experience is necessary – come as you are!
  • Rope skipping: Rope skipping is a fun, cheap and sweaty sport! It’s also an international competitive sport. Rope Skipping Helsinki is Finland’s first sports club specialized in rope skipping. We’ve brought different kinds of ropes with us to MetroSport (single rope, double dutch and long rope), and we help you to try easy tricks by yourself, with a pair or in a group – fun guaranteed!
  • Yoga / Movement: Try Yoga and Movement – you might be surprised how effective, fascinating and holistic a workout can be! Yoga and Movement are suitable for everyone. The instructors are experienced teachers – Henna and Krisu – from a Finnish online yoga platform called Joogit.fi.

Martial arts

  • Capoeira: Capoeira is a popular Brazilian sport where you can be an athlete, a fighter, an artist, an acrobat and a singer. It also strengthens friendships and promotes health. We welcome you to test and see capoeira at MetroSport.
  • Aikido: Aikido is a Japanese martial art that seeks harmony rather than fighting. At Meido-Kan’s point you can check how to fall, or how to avoid an attack completely. We have joyous exercises where you can explore different forms of attack and defend.
  • Taiji: ITCCA Finland teaches the original Yang-style Taiji in many cities in Finland. Taiji increases health, concentration, body awareness and harmony.
  • Taekwon-do: Taekwon-Do is a fast-paced Korean martial art. Taekwon-Do is famous for kicks, but it includes e.g. self-defence, sparring, and power breaking, developing agility, coordination, and general fitness.
  • Hapkido: Helsingin Hapkido ry teaches Kwan Nyom Hapkido in Myllypuro with more than 20 years of experience. Hapkido is an effective Korean martial art that covers all areas of self-defence and fosters a positive and active lifestyle. At our stand, you can try out straightforward self-defence techniques to common self-defence situations and learn more about the art of Hapkido. Get familiar and get exited!
  • Judo: FinnDai is a judo club known for its student-friendliness, relaxed atmosphere and lively social activities. We offer a free basic course and the opportunity to practice judo full-time!

Other sports

  • Cornhole: Cornhole is an outdoor classic that brings friends and families together in a fun game of throwing, accuracy and strategy. The rules of the game are simple: throw the bags into the hole on the board and score points for successful hits. Cornhole offers endless fun for all ages, and is the perfect addition to yard parties, cabins or any gathering where a competitive spirit meets a sense of community.
  • Roller Derby: Helsinki Roller Derby offers a trial of roller derby skating and a small showcase! Flat track roller derby is played on classic quad-skates. This sports trial is organized without tackling and focuses mainly on skating technique.
  • Slackline: Slacklining is balancing, walking or tricking on a flat 20-50mm wide line tuned between two anchors. Slacklining is a balance line for all ages and levels that develops body control, balance and concentration. Slacklining is a fun and exhilarating sport that also offers a challenge. There are different forms of slacklining: Rodeolining, longlining, tricklining, slackline yoga, waterlining and highlining. The sport has enthusiasts from all over the world and events are held annually around the world.
  • Helsingin Jousiammuntahalli Oy: Helsinki Archery Hall organises archery trial sessions and beginner courses for those interested. You can continue your hobby at the archery hall with advanced courses, coaching groups or independently from morning till night. We also make it easy to buy equipment.

Other partners 

There will also be numerous other partners involved with activities to boost your physical or mental wellbeing, presenting activities and organizing competitions and prize draws. 

  • Tehy: Tehy is the trade union for trained workers and students in the social services, health, education and rehabilitation sectors. We want and dare to work together for our interests. We support each other through the twists and turns of working life. Our membership is free when you are studying full-time for an effective qualification.
  • FSHS: FSHS is here to support your health and wellbeing throughout your studies. FSHS provides general, mental and oral health services and looks after well-being in student communities. Come and try capacity tests and rehabilitation exercises organized by physiotherapists.
  • Finnish Student Sports Federation: At OLL (The Finnish Student Sports Federation), we develop solutions to study environment, sports services and culture, so that every student gets enough movement and exercise in terms of their well-being. Next year OLL will celebrate its 100th birthday!
  • Clubs and Student Associations: Several METKA’s clubs and Metropolias student associations will also make students move at MetroSport. You can e.g. try your hand at mölkky and martial arts.
  • Finnish Workers’ Sport Association TUL ry: TUL ry is a Finnish sport federation focused on encouraging Finnish citizens to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. One of our main goals is to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to lead an active life and have access to various sport activities, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, wealth or ethnic background.
  • Metropolias library: As usual, the library is involved in MetroSport! With our library card, you have access to all 14 libraries of Metropolia, Haaga-Helia and Laurea all over Uusimaa. The second most delightful card is of course a postcard to a loved one: come and write your autumn greetings to an elderly stranger – in addition to good cheer, you’ll get a stamp on your overalls! After the event, we will deliver the cards to the nursing homes to make the residents happy.
  • ESLU: Welcome to the ESLU (Sports Federation of Southern Finland) stand! At our stand, you can try out a variety of reaction speed games. Challenge your friends and find out who’s the fastest!
  • Finlands Scouter ry: Scout skills competition. Gather your friends and show your scouting skills! Do you succeed in assembling Trangia, are you always ready to put camping gear on a friend or can you get the tent set up?