Olympos Sports Centre
WELCOME
Welcome to Olympos Sports Centre on De Uithof university campus. Our centre offers a range of sports facilities for (international) students and (visiting) staff of Utrecht’s higher education institutes, though naturally other sports lovers are also welcome! At Olympos, we pride ourselves on creating a relaxed atmosphere which allows you to enjoy yourself, whether you are a recreational user or a serious athlete. Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
OLYMPOS SPORTS CENTRE
Our centre boasts top-class facilities for indoor basketball, handball, futsal and volleyball. We also have a well-equipped fitness centre, squash courts, a spinning room, two large dance studios and a multi-use room. Outdoor facilities include soccer fields, a rugby pitch, hockey fields, two beach volleyball courts and nine all-weather tennis courts.
At Olympos Sports Centre you can enjoy different sporting activities:
• at a discount of as much as 55%
• in a class, individually, or as a member of a student sport club (SSC)
• under the supervision of professional instructors in modern and spacious facilities.
This website gives an overview of the more than 70 sports that you can participate in at Olympos Sports Centre, with information on registration and fees. This information can also be found in our brochure.
We look forward to seeing you at Olympos Sports Centre!
OLYMPOS SPORTS CAFÉ
Complete your Olympos experience by visiting our Sports Café! The Olympos Sports Café offers a varied menu of food and beverages at very reasonable prices. Visit one of our parties or watch an exciting sports event on our big-screen TV.
Would you like to throw a party or organise drinks, a lunch or a barbecue? To discuss your options, please contact the Sports Café: tel. (030) 253 3636 or e-mail sportcafe@olympos.nl.
Sports programmes
Would you like to take a course? Would you like the flexibility of a combi or regular subscription or an 11-lesson pass, allowing you to participate in sports whenever you want? Do you want to become a member of a student club? All of this is possible at Olympos! What’s more, Olympos offers a very wide range of programmes, so you can choose from around 70 different sports.
Courses
If you register for a course, the lessons will be given once a week by a professional sports instructor at the same time each week. Together with the other participants, you will learn and perfect basic or advanced techniques of your sport of choice. Most course periods last eight weeks. You can register for a course up to two weeks before the course period starts. Please note: courses are cheaper if you pay for more than one period at once!
Please note: almost all courses are given in Dutch!
Subscriptions
Would you prefer not to commit yourself to a fixed time each week? Purchase a subscription for fitness, tennis, squash, badminton, beach volleyball or swimming (note that fitness is the only sport for which a sports instructor is regularly on hand). You will have unlimited access to the sport of your choice for the duration of the subscription term, subject to the applicable rules.
Please note: before purchasing a fitness subscription, new members are required to take a free introductory lesson. To reserve a space for an introductory lesson, contact the Service Desk on (030) 253 4471.
Combi-subscription 1: Group lessons
Do you enjoy variety and want to participate in different sports using the same subscription? Do you prefer to participate in sports more than once a week? With this special combi-subscription, you will have unlimited access to around 15 different group lessons (see the back of this brochure for a list of the group lessons offered). The group lessons are offered throughout the year, except during the Christmas holiday. There is a different schedule for the summer than for rest of the year. You can start at any time and your subscription is activated immediately upon purchase.
Please note: the schedule for group lessons is subject to change; the latest schedule can be found on this website.
Combi-subscription 2: Group lessons plus fitness
Would you like to have unlimited access to the group lessons included in combi-subscription 1 and also do fitness? Then opt for a combi- subscription 2.
Please note: before purchasing this subscription, new members are required to take a free introductory fitness lesson.
11-Lesson pass
Do you want to participate in the group lessons included in combi-subscription 1, but do not expect to participate in sports more than once a week on average? Then the 11-lesson pass is for you. With the 11-lesson pass, you pay for ten lessons in advance and receive an additional one for free. Each time you participate in a lesson, one lesson is deleted from the balance on your pass. The 11-lesson pass is only valid for rate categories A and B.
Please note: the 11-lesson pass remains valid for up to three months and is non-transferable.
Student sport clubs
You can also join one of the thirty or so student sport clubs (SSCs) affiliated with Olympos Sports Centre. Most of these participate in a sports federation competition or organise their own internal competition, while some have a purely recreational character. Fees vary from one club to another. You can find more information about the various SSCs on their websites, most of which are in Dutch (see the sports summary on the rear cover of this brochure for the various websites).
Please note: SSC members must have a Olympos Membership Card plus a valid SSC registration. If you wish to join an SSC, please first register with the club of your choice. Then register for SSC membership when your Olympos Membership Card is being prepared. SSC registration will be valid for the current season and costs € 25 for members in rate category A, € 55 for members in rate category B and € 108 for members in rate category C.
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Courses timetable
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Free lesson weeks
During the free lesson weeks, Olympos offers a lot of lessons totally FREE OF CHARGE - an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with the courses and group lessons offered by Olympos. There is no need to sign up in advance. You can take as many lessons as you want, but capacity is limited, so arrive on time!
Dates free lesson weeks:
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Workshop weeks
During the workshop weeks, Olympos offers various workshops and activities in addition to the regularly scheduled sports programme! See the special flyers, newsletter and website for workshop information. Registration is possible starting one week prior to the workshop week.
Dates workshop weeks:
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Membership & registration
Registration
You can pay for courses, combi- and regular subscriptions and 11-lesson passes at the Service Desk, or register as a member of a student sport club. Please ensure that you bring the required documents with you (see below).
Online registration
During the 2010/11 season, online registration will be introduced for certain programmes. For more information on online registration, see our website or the newsletter.
Membership Card
You must have an Olympos Membership Card made to take part in Olympos sports programmes. The card is free of charge and non-transferable. You must always have your Membership Card with you when at Olympos and present it upon request. Only guests and those taking part in trial lessons, the free lesson weeks and workshop weeks do not need a Membership Card. Keep your Membership Card in a safe place. If you lose it you will be charged € 8 to have a new card made.
Rates and requirements for registering
We have three different rate categories (A, B and C). You can find out below which category applies in your case and what documents you must present when registering at the Service Desk:
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Other things you need to know
Get to know us free of charge
Are you interested in giving a sport a try? During the free lesson weeks, Olympos offers many lessons totally FREE OF CHARGE. This is an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with the courses and group lessons offered by Olympos! There is no need to sign up in advance, but please remember: capacity is limited! The free lesson weeks will be held from 6 to 11 September 2010 and from 31 January to 4 February 2011.
The lesson schedule for the free lesson weeks can be found here and in the newsletter.
Newsletter (in Dutch)
If you can read a bit of Dutch, you can subscribe to our digital newsletter. This will automatically keep you up to date with the latest sports on offer, course and group lesson schedules, the starting dates for registration, special discounts, and other activities at Olympos Sports Centre. Simply subscribe to the newsletter, or unsubscribe, here.
Sports and events
Would you like to organise a sports day, tournament, department outing or other event with your colleagues, friends or club? Olympos facilities can also be rented out! A pitch, court or room can be rented out for a single football, tennis or volleyball match, or nearly any activity imaginable, or for an entire day of sports or games. Before and after the event you can relax and enjoy refreshments in the Sports Café.
For further information on the facilities and rental options, click here or contact the Planning and Rental Coordinator on (030) 253 1667.
Meetings, lectures, workshops
In addition to the indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Olympos also has various meeting rooms. The large, multi-use room ‘Marius Buitingzaal’ is an ideal location for events such as seminars, lectures, workshops and meetings of 25 to over 100 people. ‘Vergader 2’ is a smaller meeting room which can accommodate approximately 25 people. It is also possible to participate in a sports clinic, tournament or other teambuilding activity and enjoy refreshments, before or after your meeting. Enquire about the options!
For further information on the facilities and rental options, click here or contact the Planning and Rental Coordinator on (030) 253 1667.
ADVICE FOR OLYMPOS MEMBERS
Sports Medical Advice Centre [Sport Medisch Adviescentrum]
The Sports Medical Advice Centre (SMA) offers physicals, sports medicine examinations and injury treatment. Students with a valid Olympos Membership Card receive a 10% discount (does not apply to compulsory physicals).
Further information is available online (www.smautrecht.nl) or by phone on (030) 253 3077.
TRIAS Physiotherapy and Sports revalidation
Everyone with a valid Olympos Membership Card can schedule a free physiotherapeutic consultation. In addition, you can schedule physiotherapy and medical fitness training sessions, offered under the supervision of a physiotherapist, five days a week. You can schedule an appointment by phone on (030) 266 0662. Further information is available online: www.triastotaal.nl.
Sports office hours for Olympos members are held every Tuesday evening from 19.00 to 20.30 hrs. and every Wednesday evening from 17.30 to 18.30 hrs and are free of charge. You can make an appointment by telephone on (030) 253 4471 or at the Service Desk. .
Sport dietician [Sportkeuken]
Would you like to improve your performance in a particular sport, lose weight or have a healthier lifestyle? If you are in possession of a valid Olympos Membership Card, you can schedule a free appointment during the dietary advice office hours (see below). You can also make an appointment for dietary advice with the Sportkeuken dietician’s practice by telephone on 06 29 006 641. For more information, go to www.sportkeuken.com.
The dietary advice office hours for Olympos members are held each Wednesday evening from 19.00 to 20.30 hrs and are free of charge. You can make an appointment by telephone on (030) 253 4471 or at the Service Desk.
Sports Council [Sportraad]
The Sports Council represents all students’ sport clubs and individual sportspersons that are attached to Olympos Sports Centre. The Council promotes and defends their interests, positions, standpoints, initiatives and ideas.
For more information about Sports Council activities, go to www.sportraadutrecht.nl.
Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Opening hours
Olympos Sports Centre Last update: Wednesday 25 August 2010.
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 23:30
Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Service Desk (for registration)
Monday to Friday 07:30 - 23:00
Saturday & Sunday 09:30 - 18:30
Different opening hours apply on the following public holidays:
There are no courses or group lessons on these public holidays!
Olympos Sports Centre is closed on:
There are no courses in these weeks:
Summer school card
Exclusive for Utrecht Summer School students
Stay in shape while you’re in Utrecht!
Buy a special Summer School Card for € 15,00 which gives you unrestricted use of our tennis, squash, fitness and beach volleyball facilities from 1 July through 1 September.
General conditions:
- Tennis, squash, fitness and beach volleyball facilities only.
- The sports card does not include courses but only access to the facilities as mentioned above.
- For safety reasons a free instruction course is required for fitness.
Fitness
Your Summer School Card enables you to work out at any time the centre is open. Before you begin, you need to take a (free) introduction class. To book a class, contact our service desk, in person, or by phone at (030) 253 4471.
Tennis
Come and play a game of tennis on one of our nine all-weather tennis courts. To use a court, you need to hang your card on the tennis sign-in board near the main entrance of Olympos. A court may be booked for 45 minutes at a time. You cannot book in advance. Make sure you bring your own racket and balls (which are also on sale from our service desk). If you want to bring a guest, you need to buy a ticket for 7 euros at the service desk.
Squash
The Summer School Card entitles you to 45 minutes of squash at a time. Please book a court in advance, either by phone at (030) 253 4471 or in person at the service desk. If you want to bring a guest, you need to buy a ticket for 7 euros at the service desk. Make sure you bring your own racket and balls (which are also on sale from the service desk).
Beach volleyball
This cool sport is getting more and more popular. Come along with some friends for a game of beach volley on one of our two all-weather beach volleyball courts. To use a court, you need to hang your card on the beach volleyball sign-in board next to the courts. A court may be booked for 45 minutes at a time. You cannot book in advance. Bring your own volleyball or hire one from the service desk at € 1,50 per session.
How to register
To buy the Olympos Summer School Card, go to www.utrechtsummerschool.nl, fill out the form and pay online by credit card. After that you’ll receive a printed card. Bring this printed card and an a valid identification to the Olympos service desk when first entering Olympos in order to get your definite sports card.
It is also possible to buy your sports card at the service desk at Olympos (accepting cash only!). Please bring a valid identification.
Olympos Sports Bar
Complete your Olympos experience by visiting our Sports Bar! The Olympos Sports Bar offers a varied menu of food and beverages at very reasonable prices. Visit one of our parties or watch an exciting sports event on our big-screen TV.
We look forward to seeing you at Olympos Sports Centre!
Opening Hours
Olympos Sports Centre opening hours
Monday to Friday 7am – 11.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 7pm
Service desk opening hours
You can register at the Olympos service desk during the following hours:
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 11pm
Saturday & Sunday 9.30am – 6.30pm
How to find Olympos Sports Centre
Public transport
Take bus No. 11 or 12 from Utrecht “Centraal Station” to the university campus De Uithof. Get off at the “Bestuursgebouw” (University Administration Building) on Heidelberglaan and walk towards the “Universitair Medisch Centrum–Utrecht”. Turn left at the traffic lights and walk along Universiteitsweg past Stratenum (light-green building) to reach Uppsalalaan (a 5-minute walk). Olympos Sports Centre is on your left.
By car
On the A27 motorway, follow the ‘De Uithof’ sign at the ‘Rijnsweerd’ intersection; this takes you onto the A28 motorway. On the A28, take the exit ‘De Uithof/UMC-Utrecht’ (hospital). You will enter De Uithof form the north via the ‘Universiteitsweg’. Immediately after turning a sharp corner to the right at “Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis”, go right into Uppsalalaan. Olympos has its own car park on the left side of the road.
From Amersfoort, take the A28 motorway to Utrecht. On the A28, take the ‘De Uithof’ exit (after Zeist / Den Dolder exit). You will enter De Uithof form the north via the ‘Universiteitsweg’. Immediately after turning a sharp corner to the right at “Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis”, go right into Uppsalalaan. Olympos has its own car park on the left side of the road.
By bike
See a map of Utrecht for the shortest route. There are covered bike sheds near the entrance of the sports centre.
More information?
Olympos Sports Centre
Uppsalalaan 3, De Uithof, Utrecht
T. (030) 253 4471
E. info@olympos.nl
I. www.olympos.nl