SYKETTÄ in summer 2023
Kirjoitettu: 4.5.2023 13:15
The page will be updated as summer services are confirmed. All summer classes and turns can be found in the sports calendar. You can participate in summer classes and turns with both a group exercise and ball sports sticker.
NB! Enrollment on all summer classes and turns must be cancelled no later than four (4) hours before the class starts. The exception is the body conditioning class on Thursday morning, whose enrollment must be cancelled no later than 12 hours before the class starts. Outdoor classes are not held if weather gets too bad. Instructor of the class inform by email two (2) hours before the class starts at the latest in the case of cancellation. The exception is varying outdoor workout on Wednesdays, which is not cancelled in case of bad weather, but the class is held inside in the Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room.
UPDATED 12.5.2023 at 9:18am – Added opening hours of Vesiurheilukeskus Laituri
UPDATED 15.5.2023 at 9:32am – Added dates for Vesiurheilukeskus Laituri’s wakeboarding and SUP board rental with SYKETTÄ price
UPDATED 16.5.2023 at 1:19pm – Green card course and open golf turns organized by Karelia Golf
UPDATED 22.6.2023 at 12:37pm – Changed Wednesday’s varying outdoor workout to be held indoors on 28.6. and in August from 9.8.
SYKETTÄ x Laituri collaboration in summer 2023
SYKETTÄ and Vesiurheilukeskus Laituri will cooperate again in the summer of 2023. During the summer, Vesiurheilukeskus Laituri offers SYKETTÄ users the opportunity to try out wakeboarding and SUP boarding. Enrollment on activities via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
- In addition to the student card, SYKETTÄ users get a 5% discount on Laituri activity services with SYKETTÄ sticker throughout the summer
- The start of summer at Laituri on 14.6.
– Try outs in Laituri’s activities with the SYKETTÄ sticker during the afternoon for free at 3pm-5pm
– Instructed wakeboarding and SUP board rental - Wakeboarding with SYKETTÄ price of 15€ (normally 25€)
– Enrollment via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
– Payment on the spot
– During June-August: Mon 12.6., Mon 26.6., Mon 10.7., Mon 24.7. and Mon 7.8. - SUP boarding with SYKETTÄ price of 5€ (normally 10€)
– Enrollment via SYKETTÄ sports calendar
– Payment on the spot
– During June-August: Mon 5.6., Mon 19.6., Mon 3.7., Mon 17.7. and Wed 2.8.
Contact information of Laituri:
Open from Monday to Sunday at 12noon-8pm (unless otherwise informed)
Länsikatu 3, 80110 Joensuu
https://www.laiturille.fi/
Outdoor workouts instructed by physical activity counsellor Riina
SYKETTÄ physical activity counsellor Riina instructs a variety of outdoor workouts around Joensuu in May-June and August. Enrollment on classes via SYKETTÄ sports calendar. Outdoor classes are not held if weather gets too bad. Instructor of the class inform by email two (2) hours before the class starts at the latest in the case of cancellation. NB! Varying outdoor workout on Wednesdays will not be cancelled in case of bad weather, but will be held inside in the Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room.
- On Mondays 29.5.-26.6. outdoor gym workout Peltola yard of Riveria vocational school at 4pm-5pm (Peltolankatu 4)
- On Tuesdays 16.5.-27.6. and 8.-29.8. stairs workout at Laulurinne at 5pm-6pm (Linnunlahdentie 1)
- On Wednesdays 31.5.-28.6. and 9.-30.8. varying summer workout in Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room at 5pm-6pm (Kisapolku 1)
- On Thursdays 1.-22.6. body conditioning at Sirkkala park at 9am-10am (Itäranta 1, behind the Kimmel hotel)
- On Thursdays 8.-22.6. walking together at 3pm-4pm
– Thu 8.6. at Kuhasalo, starting point from Kuhasalo parking lot (Kukkosensaari 5)
– Thu 15.6. at Mehtimäki triangle trail, starting point from Haltia building of UEF (Yliopistokatu 7)
– Thu 22.6. at Utra islands, starting point from the parking lot of Utra islands (Utrantie 88)
Summer classes of JoenVoLi
The instructors and themes of the JoenVoLi summer classes change weekly. Themes of the classes can be found on JoenVoLi website (only in Finnish). Enrollments on classes via SYKETTÄ sports calendar. Please bring your own exercise mat! Classes are organized by JoenVoLi so there will also be their own customers. Summer classes of JoenVoLi are held between 6.6.-10.8. as follows:
- In June between 6.-29.6. on Tuesdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm at Karsikko sports hall (Pohjolankatu 29, in the same building as Karsikko school) and on Thursdays at 5pm-6pm at Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room
- In July between 4.-25.7. on Tuesdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm at Karsikko sports hall
- In August on Tuesday 1.8. at 6:30pm-7:30pm at Karsikko sports hall, on Thursday 3.8. at 5pm-6pm at Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room, on Tuesday 8.8. at 5pm-6pm at Mehtimäki hall pedagogical room and on Thursday 10.8. at 5pm-6pm at Tulliportinkatu school
Door code to doors E and F of Mehtimäki hall between 3.6.-31.8.2023:
– Doors E and F: 26372*
The pedagogical room of Mehtimäki hall is located at the back of Mehtimäki hall. The pedagogical room is accessible from the back of the building on the university side. Door F leads to the women’s changing rooms and door E leads to the men’s changing rooms. The room can be accessed from both sides. Changing rooms and showers are located on the second floor. Here you can find instructions on how to enter the pedagogical room: https://youtu.be/H9qRIm1sMVI
Ball sports turns at Mehtimäki hall
We have added badminton, volleyball and Roundnet turns at Mehtimäki hall UEF block for the entire summer Mon-Sun from 8am to 9:30pm. All players must have a valid ball sports or group exercise sticker. You must have your own rackets and balls on badminton turns. SYKETTÄ users can loan rackets and balls from the ISYY office during opening hours. Equipment for volleyball and Roundnet can be found in the block. Enrollment on turns via SYKETTÄ sports calendar.
UEF block oh Mehtimäki hall is located in the large hall part of Mehtimäki hall. The UEF block is accessible from door A on the right side of the main entrance, from the Kuntokeidas side. The changing rooms and showers are located in the corridor to the right of the lobby. Access to the block is through the changing rooms. The block is located in the hall on the right. Here you can find instructions on how to enter the UEF block: https://youtu.be/TghkiZMF73I
Door code to door A of Mehtimäki hall between 3.6.-31.8.2023:
– Door A: 24099*
Portti54
The new gym Portti54 is open throughout the summer Mon-Sun from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm.
NB! Access code requests to Portti54 in summer 2023 must be made on a separate form. Portti54’s access code is valid according to the validity period of the SYKETTÄ sticker:
– Access codes for the academic year 2022-2023 and spring 2023 stickers are valid until 31.8.2023 and there is no need to apply for a new access
– If you buy a sticker for autumn 2023 or academic year 2023-2024, you must apply for a new code to Portti54
Aurora gym
Aurora gym is open during normal opening hours throughout the summer.
Tikkarinne gym
Tikkarinne gym is closed due to renovation between 17.5.-13.8.2023.
Joensuu Areena gym
Joensuu Areena gym is open according to the opening hours of the Joensuu Areena.