Hello everyone!
A new season is beginning, and this one is extra special as some of our athletes are preparing for next summer’s European Masters Athletics Championships, which will be held right here in Jyväskylä!
In this message:
1. Autumn Season 2026–2027
2. Invoicing for October–December 2026
3. JKU Gala on October 30
4. Christmas Party on November 14
5. Training Camp Day on December 12, 2026
1. Autumn Season 2026–2027
Trainings will move to Hipposhalli starting September 28, with a few exceptions. Please check the training times and locations for your groups in Nimenhuuto.
The main changes to the winter calendar are:
- Pole vault training will alternate between Tuesdays and Fridays. The Tuesday session is self-directed and the Friday session is coached.
- Discus and shot put training will move to Fridays.
- The coached strength training session will move to Sundays.
- Sunday's interval training session is removed from the schedule.
- Middle-distance running sessions will continue through October. If there are fewer than 3 participants per session, middle-distance training will also be removed from the schedule at the beginning of November.
2. Invoicing for October–December 2026
The activity fees for the 2026–2027 season are:
- Coaching groups: €70/month
- Hobby coaching: €50/month
- Seniors (over 65): €35/month
- Membership fee: €140/year (for ages 65+: €70/year)
- Single-session fee: €10/session (for ages 65+: €5/session)
Invoicing for October–December will take place in October. If there are any changes to your billing details, please contact Katri by email at katri(piste)niemisto(miuku)sul(piste)fi no later than October 2.
3. JKU Gala on October 30
The JKU Gala will be held at Event Center Helmi on October 30 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Coffee will be served starting at 5:00 PM. Adress is Okkerinkatu 2, 40700 Jyväskylä.
Everyone connected to JKU is welcome to attend! The theme of the event is James Bond, and the dress code is formal.
4. Christmas Party on November 14 at Lyhty
We are organizing a Christmas party for JKU Masters athletes on November 14 at the Lyhty premises in the Lozzi building. The program includes self-funded dining, award ceremonies, and fun games. You can find more information, registration instructions, pricing, and the menu in the Nimenhuuto event for November 14. Please sign up by clicking IN on the November 14 Nimenhuuto event no later than October 30.
5. Training Camp Day on December 12
We are organizing a training camp day for JKU masters athletes on December 12 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Hippos.
The camp day will include the following for each discipline group:
- Discipline-specific training
- Strength or supportive exercise training
- JKU masters athletics development workshop
- Snack break (self-funded / bring your own snacks)
Please sign up for the December 12 Nimenhuuto camp event by selecting IN and commenting with the discipline group you will participate in by December 7 at the latest.
The camp day is included in the training fee for those paying the monthly fee. For members paying only the annual membership fee, the camp costs €20, and for others, it is €50.
Good luck with the autumn season and happy training,
Best regards,
Katri