Sports Club

The RSU Sports Club encourages showcasing skills and talents in sports, going beyond academic pursuits.

Regular events

Every year the Sports Club organises the following group activities:

• Freshers' Sports Day in September,
• Participation in the LASS and SELL student games,
• RSU team for the RIMI Riga Marathon,
• Fitness Day,
• Free activities for students.

Exercise classes

Students can participate in various exercise classes on-site and / or online. For details, please see the respective Facebook group pages listed below.

Functional training

Strength and interval training

Classes in person

Basketball (men)

Days & Times

• Tue, Thu - Rimi Olympic Centre (6b Grostonas iela)

Coach

Krists Pīternieks (krists[pnkts]piternieksrsu[pnkts]lv)

Basketball (women)

Days & Times

• Mon, Wed, Fri – Rimi OC (6b Grostonas iela)

Coach

Mārcis Pliens (marcis[pnkts]pliensrsu[pnkts]lv)

Volleyball (women)

Days & Times

• Mon, Tue, Fri - Rimi Olympic Centre (6b Grostonas iela)

Coach

Inguna Minusa, (inguna[pnkts]minusarsu[pnkts]lv) +371 29 173 182

Ice Hockey (men)

Days & Times

• Sestdiena - Mārupe Ice Rink (Mārupe, 128 Kantora iela)

Coach

Reinis Rugājs, (reinis[pnkts]rugajsrsu[pnkts]lv), +371 26 118 421

Swimming

Days & Times

• Weekdays 7:00–15:00 / 20:00–22:00 (90 minutes)

Address

Rimi Olympic Centre, 6B Grostonas Iela, Rīga

Coach

Aleksandrs Dorogojs (aleksandrs[pnkts]dorogojsgmail[pnkts]com) +371 29 779 140

Weight Training (powerlifting, bench press and kettlebells)

Days & times

Mondays & Wednesdays 19:00–20:00

Address

RSU METC (26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris)

Trainer: Mārtiņš Markovs, (martins[pnkts]markovsrsu[pnkts]lv), +317 28 368 974

Sign up in advance

Interval training on rowing machines

Days & Times

• Tuesdays, 18:00
• Thursdays, 18:00

Address

RSU Sports Club - 3 Cigoriņu iela

Trainer

Mārtiņš Markovs, (martins[pnkts]markovsrsu[pnkts]lv) +317 28 368 974

Please sign up for training ahead of time by calling the trainer on the number above.

You can significantly improve your physical fitness in a short amount of time by doing high intensity interval training using various training machines. We develop individual training programmes using machines by performing an aerobic fitness assessment and a functional threshold power test. One session takes approximately 20-30 minutes (including warm up and cool down).

Cheerleading

Days & Times

• Mon, Thu – 9a Kuldīgas iela (assembly room)

Register

Sign up here 

Football

Days & Times

• Trešdienas – LNK Sporta parks (5 Lejupes iela)

Register

Sign up by e-mailing: rsufutbolsgmail[pnkts]com

Everyone who is into sports is welcome to become a member of the Sports Club and participate in any of the events we organise!

In order to start training at the RSU Sports Club, please sign up by writing to sportsrsu[pnkts]lv (you do not have to register in advance in order to participate in a functional training or pilates class).

Before you enter the gym, you must read and comply with regulations for use as well as sign the Safety Regulation sheet in the entrance hall. Please note that you cannot enter the premises in street wear clothes and shoes.

The Small Hall and the Large Hall are only available to students when no other classes or training are taking place (schedules are available on the information board in the entrance hall).

If you are interested in organising an individual or team sport, and compete in interdepartmental competitions, please e-mail Signija Santa: signija[pnkts]santarsu[pnkts]lv

Should you have any additional questions, e-mail the Sports Club at sportsrsu[pnkts]lv (sports[at]rsu[dot]lv).