Other clubs of Wiipurilainen Osakunta
In addition to the oldest and most independent club of the Wiipurilainen Osakunta, the Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Laulajat, many other WiO clubs also organize recreational activities: kyykkäkerho, suunnistajat, kotiseutukerho, kirjakerho, pöytäroolipelikerho and maanpuolustusseura. All clubs have a low threshold for participation, and they offer a good counterbalance to studies, like all Osakunta activities in general.
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Kyykkäkerho
Kyykkäkerho plays the traditional Karelian lawn game kyykkä. Their way of playing kyykkä is not one of intense competitiveness, but rather with the aim of having a nice time while playing this traditional sport with friends. In winter the kyykkäkerho participates in the Akateeminen MM-kyykkä competition in Tampere, usually with a few teams. During the kesäretki summer trip the osakunta usually plays a kyykkä match against members of the hosting town’s city council.
More info from the chairman of the club: Sami Sidoroff
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Suunnistajat (WOSU)
The purpose of this club is to bring together osakunta members interested in orienteering and endurance training. The club aims to encourage Wiipurilainen osakunta members to enjoy outdoor exercise. The club’s main event of the year is the Jukolan Viesti event in summer. The club may also participate in other mass exercise events.
The club organises regular training, and everyone is welcome to join regardless of physical condition and orienteering ability.
More information can be obtained from the osakunta emailing list, the club’s Facebook group, the chairman of the club Ville Huuhilo and the secretary Samuli Huuhilo (wosu@wiipurilainenosakunta.fi).
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Kotiseutukerho
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan kotiseutukerho introduces the osakunta to traditions from the home region of Southern Karelia. The club’s definition of home region is, however, not so restricted by borders, as evidenced by past day trips exploring Karelian roots in Turku, Hämeenlinna, Porvoo, Tuusula and Tallinn.
The kotiseutukerho also gets involved in Helsinki’s cultural scene, for example by visiting museums. In the past the kotiseutukerho also published the Kaukomieli publication series along with the toimituskunta.
The kotiseutukerho have organised Wirsujuhlat in May, showcasing Karelian party food and a presentation from a visiting guest. The programme has also included traditional dancing and dressing in a traditional fashion – however this is interpreted.
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Kirjakerho
Kulttuurisihteerit (year 2026 Sasha ja Nelli) run the bookclub of Wiipurilainen Osakunta. The club gathers approximately every other month to discuss a book that has been decided together. You can join the club by contacting the kultuurisihteerit through Telegram or email (kulttuurisihteeri@wiipurilainenosakunta.fi) Link for the group in Telegram: https://t.me/+WQlHflAlusUzZjE8
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Pöytäroolipelikerho
The WiOn tabletop role-playing game club, which was discontinued in 1997, has been re-established. The club plays tabletop role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, about once or twice a month. The club is open to anyone with a low threshold for joining. The club is run by Nelli and Ville-Eemeli, who can be contacted regarding the club. Link for the group in Telegram: https://t.me/+T8rtdwfWT3A4Njlk
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Maanpuolustusseura
Wiipurilaisen Osakunnan Maanpuolustusseura is a club open to all reservists and those interested in national defence, offering activities ranging from casual get-togethers to training and exercises. The club will start operating in the autumn, so please stay tuned. If you have any questions about the club’s activities or related issues, you can contact the chairman (Otso Kaihilahti) via Telegram. Link for the group in Telegram: https://t.me/+7Kb9B3yd0wA0Y2E0