Olympos sportbrochure EN

Welcome at Olympos, the Utrecht University sports centre, located at Utrecht Science Park. If you are a student or employee of one of our 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).

* 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.

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

-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.

** Universities affiliated with Universities of the Netherlands, with the exception of the Open University.

Employees

-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)

Free OlymPas (year card), provided by the employer

-Genmab (€ 120 return from employer) € 235.50**

Institutions / companies Utrecht Science Park (other than those mentioned above)

** Genmab employees purchase the annual OlymPas for rate X (€ 355.50) and can request a refund of € 120 from their employer. Then the annual OlymPas costs € 235.50.

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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, Booty Workout, Zumba, Spinning, KickBag, Pilates, Step & Shape, Bootcamp, Intensity, BRN®, (Kick)boxing, Dance, Selfdefence and many more!* The OlymPas provides you with flexible and unlimited access to all these group lessons (subject to availability). You can sign up for the group lessons online (via the Olympos website or Olympos app), 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.

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) or SUP-tour (OlymPas + € 10).

Further information? Send an e-mail to sup@olympos.nl or check www.olympos.nl/sup.

OLYMPAS OR TEAM FEE

Football leagues

Olympos organises two highly popular football leagues. The Olympos Futsal league is played at the hall from September to March. The 7-7 league lasts about 7 weeks and is played on a half artificial turf pitch. You can sign up as a team of friends, house mates, collegues etc.

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 € 4.50.

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 2023 to August 2024, 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

RUS

SB Helios

Handball

Rugby women

Badminton

SBU Basketball (NBB-league)

STUdance

Hiphop, Classical ballet, Jazz / Modern / Show / Street dance

S.K.V.U. Obelix

Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, Calisthenics, Strong (Wo)man

TC de Uithof

US Beat It

USAC

Tennis

Squash

Climbing, mountaineering and ski touring

USBF Basketbal (internal league)

U.S.D.V. U Dance

USFV Jungle-Speed

Ballroom dancing and salsa

Floorball / unihockey

U.S.H.C. Hockey

USIJV the Buccaneers

USKV Hebbes

Ice-hockey

Korfball

Name SSV Sport

U.S.R. Hippeia

U.S.R.S.

USSV Softijs

UST Traiectum

USV Protos

U.S.V.V.

Odysseus ‘91

U.S.W.V. de Domrenner

USZ&WF Het

Zinkstuk

Horse riding

Rugby men

Speed skating, short track and inline-skating

Table tennis

Volleyball (NeVoBo-league)

Football

Cycle-racing

Swimming and water polo

UTKA Ultimate Ultimate frisbee

U-turn Utrecht

V.S.R.C.

VV Van Slag

A.U.S.R. Orca*

SPIN Boardsports*

U.S. Histos*

U.S.R. Triton*

Gymnastics

Rugby veterinary students

Volleyball (internal league)

Rowing

Board sports

Sailing and wind surfing

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 once a month and help you to find new buddies to team up with.

Free registration and more info: sportsbuddiesolympos.nl.

NO OLYMPAS NEEDED

Active Utrecht Science Park: free lessons

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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The sports programmes and rates are subject to changes. No rights can be derived from any (printing) mistakes in this brochure.

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