Sports activities and recreation

ŠportUP promotes health and well-being among students as well as academic and administrative staff of the University of Primorska. With activities organised at different locations in Koper throughout the year, there is something for everyone. Whether you are into team sports like basketball, volleyball or football, or prefer individual sports like weight lifting, swimming, 24/7 fitness or yoga, you will find something that suits your needs. Seasonal activities such as running, salsa and climbing are also available, and all activities are free of charge for UP members.

Visit ŠportUP and register for your preferred activity. ŠportUP is committed to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for all – whether you are an experienced athlete or a beginner, you will find something to enjoy.

Sports activities:

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Weightlifting basics
• Swimming
• Yoga and pilates
• Skiing
• Hiking

Workshops:

• Running prep
• Salsa workshop
• Climbing workshop
• Chess

The calender of activies is published at ŠportUP.

Student recreation is free of charge for all UP students. All you need is a valid student ID.

The University of Primorska has a new 24/7 fitness studio in the city centre of Koper, conveniently located in the UP gym (Izolska vrata 2, Koper) with a separate side entrance.

This facility is open to students and staff, providing free access to a small but modern fitness gym, with entry controlled by UP e-cards. Furthermore, guided exercises for smaller groups will also be organised as part of the ŠportUP activities.

The fitness gym equipment includes:

• 2 BikeErg by Concept2
• 2 RowErg by Concept2
• 2 power racks
• 2 wall-mounted adjustable pulley systems
• 4 Swedish ladders
• 1 set of monkey bars
• an assortment of free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, Olympic bars and weights)

Koper has one of the best recreational infrastructures in Slovenia. The main facilities include:

FORMER ROAD BETWEEN KOPER AND IZOLA, a 3km stretch of road by the sea closed for traffic (perfect for running, cycling, rollerblading, walking, swimming, etc.) – free

BEACHES in all coastal municipalities (swimming, kiting, diving, SUPing, kayaking, etc.) – free

SPORTS GROUND BONIFIKA: 52.411 sq m of facilities include a football stadium, 3 additional football courts, 13 tennis courts, an athletics stadium, 2 futsal courts, 2 volleyball courts,  2 basketball courts, a trim trail and an outdoor fitness area) – the majority of facilities are free, with some exceptions

BEACH VOLLEY SPORTS CENTRE – small fee

OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOLS KOPER (winter) AND ŽUSTERNA (summer) – fee