Welcome at Olympos, the Utrecht University sports centre, located at Utrecht Science Park. If you are a student or employee of one of our many partner organisations, you can benefit from excellent discounts. Obviously, other athletes are welcome too!
OlymPas
The OlymPas, the all-in Olympos’ membership card, provides daily access to almost all sports activities at Olympos.
The benefits
• Nowhere else in Utrecht are students able to be active at cheaper rates.
• Nowhere else are you offered so many different activities through one single membership card (OlymPas).
• Employees of many of our partner institutions can also benefit from a major discount.
• The OlymPas can be purchased at any time during the year; it is valid from the day of purchase.
• You can opt for the annual OlymPas, the single or multiple month OlymPas or a day-pass.
• You do not have to pay registration fees or observe a cancellation period.
• Olympos boasts wide opening hours.
For students and staff
The OlymPas can be purchased at a discount by students (rate A) as well as staff employed with our partner organisations (rate B) or other organisations at the Utrecht Science Park (rate X), allowing them to make use of the wide range of sports activities covered by the membership pass.
How do I purchase the OlymPas?
The OlymPas can be purchased from the Service Desk or online via olympos.nl (payment via iDEAL). If you are not yet an Olympos member, first register yourself via olympos.nl/registration (for free).
Rates OlymPas
* In the schedule on pages 7 + 8, you can check which rate category (A, B, C or X) applies to you. Separate rate schemes apply to employees of Genmab and GenDx.
Have your OlymPas printed at the Service Desk as proof of registration. Please click here to see which documents you have to show at the Service Desk. Once you have your own OlymPas you can immediately start being active! You must always have your OlymPas with you to be able to show it upon request.
Rates
The tables below show which rate applies to you. The rate of an OlymPas day pass for all rate categories is € 12.40.
What should I bring to the Service Desk?
Please click here to find out which documents you need to bring to the Service Desk in order to get (or renew) your OlymPas.
Students
Organisations
- Utrecht University
- Other universities in the Netherlands**
- HU Universitiy of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Utrecht School of the Arts
- University of Humanistic Studies
- ROC Midden Nederland
- Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht
- Nimeto
- MBO Utrecht
Universities of professional education [HBOs] affiliated with the Vereniging Hogescholen.
€ 165 € 21
€ 288.50 € 29
** Universities affiliated with Universities of the Netherlands, with the exception of the Open University.
- Utrecht University
- Alumni / Friends Utrecht
University Fund
- HU Universitiy of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- University of Humanistic Studies
- University Medical Centre Utrecht (also partners of staff, volunteers, partners of volunteers, former staff (retirees)
- Hubrecht Institute
- Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute
- GenDx
- QVQ
- Genmab (€ 120 return from employer)
Institutions / companies
Utrecht Science Park (other than those mentioned above)
€ 288.50 € 29
€ 288.50 € 38
Free OlymPas (year card), provided by the employer
€ 260.25**
€ 380.25 € 38
** Genmab employees purchase the annual OlymPas for rate X (€ 380.25) and can request a refund of € 120 from their employer. Then the annual OlymPas costs € 260.25.
Private individuals Category
Others € 422.50 € 42
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Sports Programmes OlymPas
The OlymPas provides access to the largest range of sports programmes in the province of Utrecht. Read what a single sports card can offer you.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Olympos Fitness (gym)
The OlymPas provides unlimited access to the Olympos fitness gym as well as the free use of fitness perks, such as participating in the lessons Core strength and Circuit training, a personal fitness plan, body fat analysis and access to the Olympos gym app.
If you want to train in the gym, please book a time slot online in advance via the website.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Work out in Kratistos
The OlymPas also allows you to work out in Kratistos, our second fitness and strength sports gym in P+R Utrecht Science Park, next to Olympos. You can work out (under supervision) individually or attend courses, like Strength workout for beginners, Cross challenge, Hyrox and Weightlifting.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Group lessons
Olympos offers a wide variety of group lessons each week, such as Power pump, Yoga, Zumba, Spinning, KickBag, Pilates, Step & Shape, Bootcamp, Intensity, BRN®, (Kick) boxing, Dance and many more!* The OlymPas provides you with flexible and unlimited access to all these group lessons (subject to availability). You can book a group lesson online (via the Olympos website), from two days prior to the actual lesson.
* The group lessons programme changes regularly. For the up-to-date group lesson schedules, check olympos.nl.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Free sports: tennis
The OlymPas offers you the chance to play recreational tennis all year long on one of Olympos’ nine all-weather courts! All players should book a spot on the tennis court and in a time slot in advance (online or at the Service Desk). Your OlymPas also allows you to take part in the tennis ladder competition.
Remember to bring your own racket and ball! Or rent a racket for € 5.50 plus a deposit (your OlymPas). Grips and balls can be purchased from the Service Desk.
MOST COURSES FREE WITH OLYMPAS
Courses
Courses take place once a week on set days and times and are given by professional sports instructors. The courses are available during various periods; most course periods last ten weeks/lessons, but some are only four or five. You can for example join courses like Pole Fitness, Volleyball, Aerial Acrobatics, Running, Climbing, Cross challenge, Stength Workout for beginners, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), Cheerleading, Dodgeball, Weightlifting and more!*
Signing up is possible from two weeks before the start of the course period, either online via olympos.nl or at the Service Desk. Most courses are covered by the OlymPas, some courses require a (small) additional fee.
* For the up-to-date course lesson schedules, check olympos.nl.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Free sports: squash
The OlymPas enables you to play squash on one of the squash courts for 45 minutes per booking. All players should book a spot on the squash court and in a time slot in advance (online or at the Service Desk). Your OlymPas also allows you to take part in the squash ladder competition. Remember to bring your own racket and ball! Or rent a racket for € 5.50 plus a deposit (your OlymPas) or buy squash balls.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Free sports: climbing
With the OlymPas, you can make unlimited use of the 30 m high Kalymnos outdoor climbing wall (on the outside of P+R Utrecht Science Park, next to Olympos!) during opening hours. You must, however, at least have obtained the NKBV Indoor Top Rope Climbing proficiency certificate (IT).
If you have not yet obtained the Indoor Top Rope Climbing proficiency certificate, you can do this by attending the Top Rope Climbing Course which is covered by your OlymPas and only costs € 12.10 for the certificate.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Introductory climbing lesson
Would you like to climb Kalymnos (> 30 m high), but do you not have a climbing proficiency certificate yet? It can be done! The OlymPas covers the two-hour introductory climbing lesson for beginning climbers. Under the supervision of a certified instructor, you will be taught the basic principles of climbing. The lesson also provides a good preparation for the Indoor Top Rope climbing course.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Running practice
Your OlymPas allows for free participation in the running courses at different levels. You can join the practices for beginners, medium or long distance.
OLYMPAS + ADDITIONAL FEE
Stand Up Paddling
Are you interested in learning to SUP (Stand Up Paddling) or to further develop your SUP skills during a three lesson-course? Olympos has its own SUP location where you can (learn to) SUP on the Krommerijn river against a relatively low rate. You can also join a two-hour introductory lesson (OlymPas + € 10), SUP-tour (OlymPas + € 10) or rent a SUP-board (on Sundays).
Further information? Send an e-mail to sup@olympos.nl or check www.olympos.nl/sup.
OLYMPAS OR TEAM FEE
Olympos Futsal League
The popular Olympos Futsal League is played at the hall from September to March. You can register by team for the Thursday night or Friday night competition.
Participation is free if all team members have an OlymPas. If not, a separate team contribution is required.
FREE WITH YOUR OLYMPAS
Free sports: beach volleyball
The OlymPas allows you to play beach volleyball from mid April till mid October. You can book the pitch from 3 days in advance by calling the Service Desk (030 - 253 4471).
Please note that all players must have a valid OlymPas. Bring your own ball, or rent one from the Service Desk for € 4.
FREE WITH OLYMPAS
Booking Sports Facilities
With your OlymPas you can rent certain parts of the accommodation free of charge from 3 days in advance, e.g. for badminton, basketball, volleyball, football or hockey. All users of the accommodation must have a valid OlymPas. Click here to read how to book and check the terms and conditions.
DISCOUNT WITH OLYMPAS
Recreational swimming
OlymPas holders get a small discount on the swimming subscriptions of the municipal pools: Den Hommel, De Kwakel, De Krommerijn (only in summer!) and Fletiomare (in De Meern).
Subscriptions are valid from September 2024 to August 2025, even during holidays.
OLYMPAS + SSC MEMBERSHIP FEE
Student Sports Club (SSC) membership
Olympos is affiliated with 31 student sport clubs (SSCs)! Most student sports clubs participate in federal leagues or other competitions, both recreationally and at a high competitive level.
If you want to become a SSC member, you pay membership fees to the club. Fees vary per club. You also need to have an OlymPas and be registered (for free) at Olympos as a SSC member.
For the overview of all student sports clubs and more information, check www.olympos.nl/clubs.
Overview Student Sport Clubs (SSCs)
Name SSV Sport
HV Beertje
Handball
RUS Rugby women
SB Helios Badminton
SBU Basketball (NBB-league)
STUdance
S.K.V.U. Obelix
Hiphop, Classical ballet, Jazz / Modern / Show / Street dance
USSV Softijs Speed skating, short track and inline-skating
UST Traiectum Table tennis
USV Protos Volleyball (NeVoBo-league)
U.S.V.V. Odysseus ‘91
Football
U.S.W.V. de Domrenner Cycle-racing
USZ&WF Het Zinkstuk
UTKA Ultimate
U-turn Utrecht
V.S.R.C.
Swimming and water polo
Ultimate frisbee
Gymnastics
Rugby veterinary students
VV Van Slag Volleyball (internal league)
A.U.S.R. Orca* Rowing
SPIN Boardsports* Board sports
U.S. Histos* Sailing and wind surfing
U.S.R. Triton* Rowing
* For these SSCs, you do not need an OlymPas and SSV registration to become a member.
NO OLYMPAS NEEDED
Olympos Sports
Buddies
Are you an international or Dutch student of UU or HU, and are you looking for students to play your favourite sports with? Then join the Olympos Sports Buddy Community for free! We organise sports clinics regularly, where you can try out new sports, we have drinks and help you to find new buddies to team up with.
Free registration and more info: sportsbuddiesolympos.nl.
Through the Olympos ‘Get fit cargo bike’, free bootcamp sessions or other lessons for employees are offered every week in the lunch break or after a working day. Visit olympos.nl for more information.
Event and rental options
The spacious and versatile facilities at Olympos provide the ideal location for various small or large events, from clinics (e.g. a clinic Climbing or Stand Up Paddling) to workshops, training sessions, one-off matches, meetings, introductory activities and tournaments to large (company) sports days and other events.
Check olympos.nl for more information or contact the Planning and Rental Coordinator via verhuur@olympos.nl.
Olympos Sports Café
The Sports Café is Olympos’ cosy lounge and home base to more than 20 student sports clubs! Other athletes and event participants, too, are very welcome for a drink, a bite, to eat or just to relax. Moreover, the Sports Café terrace is the sunniest on the Utrecht Science Park!
More info? Call the Sports Café via (030) 253 3636, or e-mail to sportcafe@olympos.nl.
More information
You can always find up-to-date information about the sports on offer, such as new offers, class cancellations, new timetables and special discounts at olympos.nl .
Sportcentrum Olympos
Uppsalalaan 3 / 3584 CT Utrecht
T (030) 253 4471
E info@olympos.nl
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 11.30 PM
Saturday – Sunday 9 AM – 7 PM
Adjusted opening hours apply during summer and public holidays.
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