Harkkakyykkä

WHERE: Tammelantori Market Square

WHEN: January 20th, 5–7 PM

TO WHO: Members of Staabi, Boomi and Iltakoulu

WHY: To get your kyykkä skills into top shape!

COST: Free of charge

WHAT TO WEAR: Overalls and warm clothing

The traditional practice kyykkä event is back! Have your kyykkä skills gotten a bit rusty, or have you never tried the sport before but would like to give it a go? Or maybe you’re interested in practicing cheering for kyykkä teams in advance? No worries – the joint practice kyykkä event organized by Staabi, Boomi and Iltakoulu has you covered. The Academic World Championship in kyykkä is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to get into the competitive spirit.

During the evening, you can expect fast-paced club throws, intense kyykkä battles and a great atmosphere. The cold weather will be kept at bay with hot juice and sausages provided by Kylli. So warm up your throwing arm and head over to fine-tune your kyykkä skills before the fight for the world championship begins. Players of all skill levels are welcome all you need is a positive and relaxed sporting mindset.

But what exactly is kyykkä? In short, it is an academic team sport where two teams compete against each other by knocking over kyykkä pins with a wooden club in order to score as many points as possible. You can find more information about the rules on the official kyykkä website.

You are welcome to bring your own reusable cup or thermos for the hot juice, as well as a water bottle, since there is no water point nearby. The event is accessible: the market square has no major thresholds, and an accessible public restroom can be found at the edge of the square.