Info

In uMove ball game and self-directed sessions you have an opportunity to play in multiple sports with communal group. We have wide variety of different ball games available. Sessions are self-directed where players operate independently without guidance. uMove ball game sessions supervisors will check out the sports fees/ uMove membership and count the number of participants. They have a right to ask to leave a person, who haven't paid the sports fee or do not follow the rules or instructions.

uMove offers also ball games START-courses which can be found here. 

In addition, there is a self-directed skating session at the training ice rink (Harjoitusjäähalli) in the fall season and self-directed gymnastics/training sessions in L-building Telinesali. The aim is to offer a skating session also for the spring season on outdoor ice if weather conditions enable this. 

Levels

Are you wondering which sessions or level suit for you? Are you a beginner, a basic level or an advanced player? Our ball game sessions are basically divided into three levels. The levels are marked in the calendar with START, BASIC or ADVANCED. All the other sessions are basic level self-directed playing sessions. 

START = The START session is aimed at beginners as a low-threshold session without the instructor. Players operate sessions independently: collect the necessary equipment, make teams, start games, end the game on time, and return equipment at the end of the session. Mixed session. 

START-sessions are available in the end off February. Before that uMove will offer ball game START-courses. You will find courses from here. There is also links for registration. START-courses start in week 3/4. 

BASIC = Basic playing sessions without an instructor. Players with a bit more experience can join in. Players operate session independently: collect the necessary equipment, make teams, start game, end the game on time, and return equipment at the end of the session. Mixed session. 

ADVANCED = The session is aimed at players who do the sport actively or have done it at the hobby or race level. Mixed sessions without an instructor. Players operate session independently: collect the necessary equipment, make teams, start games, end the game on time, and return equipment at the end of the session.  

Other sessions are basic level without an instructor. 

Check necessary equipment later on the page. 

How to attend

Registration to all ball game and self-directed sessions in advance is needed. For safety reasons there are limitations to the number of participants in each sport/session. You can attend to our ball game sessions with a valid student or staff card and a paid uMove membership. Ball game sessions supervisors check the membership during sessions so remember to keep your mobile membership licence or receipt of the payment with you.

Please remember to cancel your registration if you are not able to come to the session!

Preliminary maximum number of participants by sport/session: Badminton (6-16), Basketball (16), Floorball (18), Futsal (14), Gymnastics (35), Ice hockey (20), Ice skating (20), Padel (15), Squash (6-9), Table tennis (6), Volleyball (16)

The exact amounts can be found in the Enkora registration system (must logged in).

Booking the sessions 

Sport fees

You can participate in ball games and self-directed session with a membership of uMove.

Sport facilities

Ball game sessions are arranged at the University sports halls or city sports halls. Get to know the sport facilities before coming to sessions.

Abbreviations of the places in the ball game calendar: HH=Hipposhalli, HJH (Training ice rink/hall), Jamk=Jamk sports hall (Main campus, Rajakatu), MO=Monitoimitalo, PA=Padel Adder, PS=Palloilusali, R=Ryhtilä, TS=Telinesali, U2=U2 sports hall, VS = Voimistelusali

Equipment

Generally players on the ball game sessions must have their own equipment, so it is good to have own rackets and balls with. For all ice hockey sessions you need your own skates, stick and helmet, and for ADVANCED sessions full equipment.

More detailed list about necessary equipment by sport/shift:

• Badminton: Bring your own rackets and balls. There is few spare balls at U2. 

• Basketball
• START, BASIC and ADVANCED: Balls can be borrowed from the lobby of the L-building or from the U2 tool closet. Of course, you can bring your own ball.
• NOTE: At Jamk`s session ball can be borrow the hall or ask from janitors if you do not find uMove balls from the hall. 
• Floorball
• START, BASIC and ADVANCED: Take your own game equipment (balls and racket). There will be few spare rackets and balls at U2. 

• Futsal
• START and BASIC: Balls can be borrowed from the lobby of the L-building or from the U2 tool closet. Of course, you can bring your own ball.
• Ice hockey: For all ice hockey shifts  you need your own skates, stick and helmet, and for ADVANCED session full equipment.

• Ice skating: You need own skates. Is recommended to use helmet. 

• Padel: You need own rackets. It is also possible to rent racket from the Padel Adder. Balls can be found at the Padel Adder. 
• Padel Adder padel intros:
• Padel Adder's skilled coaches guide you to the sport of padel before the session: Rules, racket grips and techniques.
• The schedule of padel intros: Mon 8.1., Mon 5.2., Mon 4.3., Mon 8.4. at 14.45-15.00.
• Remember to do registration for the session of those days!

• Squash: It is recommended to bring your own rackets and ball. It is also possible to borrow rackets and balls from squash hall`s tool closet. Ask key for the closet from Monitoimitalo janitors (information on the reservation system). 

• Table tennis: It is recommended to bring your own rackets and balls. There are a few spare rackets and balls to borrow in Ryhtilä. Be attentive and careful when setting up the tables. Better to ask for advice if you are not sure how to install them.

• Volleyball
• START, BASIC and ADVANCED: Balls can be borrowed from the lobby of the L-building or from the U2 tool closet. Of course, you can bring your own ball.
• NOTE: At Jamk`s session ball can be borrow the hall or ask from janitors if you do not find uMove balls from the hall. 
• If possible, take a white and/or black game outfit/shirt with you for the team game (basketball, floorball, futsal, ice hockey, volleyball) sessions. This way we can divide into teams easily and clearly.

At U2  the doors are open 15 minutes before the sessions start. You can borrow Academic Sport/uMove balls and some rackets from the closet which is in the hall. The goals and nets are found in the hall.
At building L the doors are open during the sessions/shifts. You can borrow balls from the janitors. The janitors' desk locates in the main hall. The goals and nets are in the hall or right outside the hall. The bigger goals locate in the corridor, near L149 equipment storage if needed. 
At Jamk (Rajakatu 35) the doors are open during the sessions/shifts. Passage to the dressing rooms and hall through the main doors. The goals and nets are in the hall but you need your own balls. 
At Hipposhall (Kuntoportti 3) the doors are open during the sessions/shifts. The goals are in the hall if needed but you need your other game equipment, rackets, balls etc. 

At Padel Adder: Kylmälahdentie 9, 40500 Jyväskylä. https://padeladder.fi/padel-klubi-keljo/ More detailed information about shifts and courts can be found in our reservation system.

Locker rooms

There are lockers and showers for both women and men in every property. There are also saunas in building L (Mon-Thu 15-19.30 and Fri 15-18). In building L there are also lockers which work electronically. In U2 sports hall there are lockers that can be used with own digital code. Instructions of using the lockers can be found from the locker room. The U2 lockers will open automatically in 2 hours after locking. The U2 saunas can be heated during our sessions. Instructions can be found in the U2 lobby. At Jamk there are lockers that can be used for free. 

Don´t take your clothes or bags with you to the sports halls.

Cancellations

Sessions can be suddenly canceled if more than 5 people have not signed up for the sessions (e.g. skating & hockey shifts) by 12 noon. In sudden cancellation situations, we send an e-mail from the reservation system to those who have booked a shift.

Sessions can be canceled during the season also due to other bookings or holiday periods, so always check the available shifts in the reservation system. In every sudden changes or cancellations we send an email for those who have booked a spot in the sessions from the registration system.

Insurance

Participating in ball game sessions is a leisure time activity and therefore there is no insurance on behalf of uMove. 

Lost property 

You can ask for lost property from the janitors:
Janitors at University, building L (Liikunta) tel. +358294419062
Janitors at JAMK, Rajakatu sports hall tel. +358405570822
Janitors at University, building R (Ryhtilä) tel. +358294418069