Gyms
Four Gyms
SYKETTÄ Sports Services utilises four gyms: the new gym Portti54, the Aurora gym on the UEF campus, the Tikkarinne gym at the Karelia UAS Tikkarinne campus and the Joensuu Areena gym. A valid SYKETTÄ sports sticker is required to use the gyms. Users do not need to enroll on gym turns via the sports calendar. Access rights to all gyms (except Aurora gym) are applied for on a separate form. Access rights to gyms are valid according to the validity of the SYKETTÄ sticker, i.e. the form must be filled out again every time you purchase a new SYKETTÄ sticker.
NB! The mobile keys of Portti54 and Tikkarinne gym do not work in the same Smart Key application at the same time, because the facilities belong to different universities. For this reason, you cannot apply for access to both gyms, but you must choose which gym you want to use. Once you have chosen the gym you will use, you commit to using the chosen gym for at least one semester.
Portti54
LocationPortti54 is located in the address Tulliportinkatu 54, 80130 Joensuu. Nuorisoverstas and Combat Heaven are located in the same building. Access to the gym is from the right side of the building. An electronic key or mobile key is required to enter the gym (instructions further below). The changing rooms are located on the right side of the gym where the side of the free weights are located. |
Basic Information
The size of the gym is about 300 m² and there are four separate training areas: room for warm-up, area with exercise machines, area with free weights and room for stretching. In addition, the gym has two changing rooms, showers, two toilets and a kitchen area. The gym has new machines and equipment for versatile training.
Note:
– UEF staff and students who have an electronic key to the library can request access right to a physical electronic key using a separate application form
– Students and staff of Karelia and UEF students who do not have an electronic key to the library can request a mobile key using a separate application form
– The mobile keys of Portti54 and Tikkarinne gym do not work in the same Smart Key application at the same time, because the facilities belong to different universities. For this reason, you cannot apply for access to both gyms, but you must choose which gym you want to use. Once you have chosen the gym you will use, you commit to using the chosen gym for at least one semester.
– By arriving to train at the gym, each user undertakes to follow the rules of the gym
– Only indoor sports shoes may be worn at the gym
– The lights turn off automatically
Instructions for downloading the mobile key
Opening Hours
– Mondays to Sundays 4:30 am to 11 pm (instructed group between 5.9.-28.11.2023 on Tuesdays at 3pm-4pm when the area with exercise machines and the room for stretching are available for gym users, but the group has the privilege of using all the machines and equipment on the free weights side and the mirror area on the equipment side)
Aurora Gym
LocationThe Aurora gym is located in the Aurora building on the University of Eastern Finland campus, in the address Yliopistokatu 2, 80100 Joensuu. To find the gym, go between the Aurora buildings to the backyard, turn left and continue walking straight to the end of the backyard. At the end of the road is the front door of the building, from which you enter through the door on the right. Aurora gym and sauna are accessible through the same door, the gym door is located at the end of the short corridor on the left. The changing rooms are to the right when entering the gym. |
Basic Information
The Aurora gym has a good selection of basic exercise machines. In addition to exercise machine, the gym also has a bench press bench and a squat rack. The gym is well-suited for training with both exercise machines and free weights. The gym has six barbells: two 20kg bars, one 15kg bar, two short bars and one curve bar. The gym also has a dip rack and a box. The equipment is safe and easy to use! Please notice that gym is meant only for gym training and not for other exercises, studying or hanging around.
Note:
– If you are a member of the UEF staff and have purchased the SYKETTÄ sticker on the online shop, please email one of the SYKETTÄ employees and ask us to activate the access at the Aurora gym. Before the activation, the gym cannot be accessed when the entrance is closed.
– Observe the gym opening hours
– You’ll find gym rules in the gym and you’ll have to follow them
– Only indoors sports shoes may be worn at the gym
– The last user to leave in the evening must turn off the lights. The light switches are located next to the gym doors.
– If you are not certain whether other users are coming after you, turn off the lights
Opening Hours
Students:
– Mondays 7 am to 4 pm (the doors are locked on 3:30 pm)
– Tuesdays 8 am to 4 pm (the doors are locked on 3:30 pm)
– Wednesdays 7 am to 4:30 pm (the doors are locked on 5 pm)
– Thursdays 8 am to 4 pm (the doors are locked on 3:30 pm)
– Fridays 7 am to 4 pm (the doors are locked on 3:30 pm)
– Saturdays closed
– Sundays closed
Please notice that the gym is always closed on midweek holidays (e.g. May Day, Independence Day, Epiphany, Christmas…)
Staff:
– Mondays to Sundays 7 am to 10 pm (the gym is reserved for an instructed group between 5.9.-29.11.2023 on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6 pm, and on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 6 pm)
Tikkarinne Gym
LocationThe Tikkarinne gym is located on the ground floor (2nd floor) of the E Building of the Tikkarinne campus of the Karelia University of Applied Sciences. To find the gym, enter the E Building through the main entrance, walk to the end of the hallway, and turn left after the sliding door. A mobile key is required to enter the gym (instructions further below). The changing rooms are to the right when entering through the gym door. |
Basic Information
The Tikkarinne gym is used to teach students of physiotherapy at the Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Both veterans and beginners can train in peace in this small and cozy gym. The gym has an emphasis on exercise machines, including a leg press, a HUR multifunction machine, a Kinesis machine, and a generous amount of dumbbells and kettlebells.
Note:
– New users can request a mobile key using a separate application form
– Old users must return the physical electronic key during the autumn 2023 (or after the expiration date of the sticker) to the ISYY or POKA office during the office opening hours or to the office letterbox outside the office opening hours, read the instructions here. A mobile key is added instead of the physical electronic key, if the user does not already have a Portti54 mobile key in the Smart Key application. Mobile key must be requested using a separate application form.
– The mobile keys of Portti54 and Tikkarinne gym do not work in the same Smart Key application at the same time, because the facilities belong to different universities. For this reason, you cannot apply for access to both gyms, but you must choose which gym you want to use. Once you have chosen the gym you will use, you commit to using the chosen gym for at least one semester.
– Karelia UAS employees do not need to separately request access to the Tikkarinne gym. However, Karelia UAS employees must have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker when they use the gym during the gym hours of SYKETTÄ Sports Services.
– Users must exit the building by 9 pm, this is important and possible cost will be charged from the person who caused the alarm
– The gym is used for teaching, please be especially careful with the exercise machines and observe the opening hours
– Only indoor sports shoes may be worn at the gym
– The last user to leave in the evening must turn off the lights. The light switches are located next to the gym doors.
– If you are not certain whether other users are coming after you, turn off the lights
Opening Hours
– Mondays 7 am to 8:30 am, 4 pm to 5 pm, and 6 pm to 9 pm
– Tuesdays 7 am to 8:30 am, and 5 pm to 9 pm
– Wednesdays 7 am to 8:30 am, and 4 pm to 9 pm
– Thursdays 7 am to 8:30 am, and 5 pm to 9 pm
– Fridays 7 am to 8:30 am, and 3 pm to 9 pm
– Saturdays and Sundays 7 am to 9 pm
Joensuu Areena Gym
LocationThe Joensuu Areena gym is located in the address Mehtimäenaukio 2, 80110 Joensuu. Entrance to the sports facilities is located on the right side of the main lobby, at the end of the long hallway and through the underpass. Changing rooms for men and women are also located in the hallway. The gym is located below the stands next to the running track. Door code is required to access Joensuu Areena. The code is placed in the reader at the door of the hallway leading to the changing rooms. The code to the Areena is requested via the attached form and they are sent at least every Monday. We only send code to the email address you have registered as a SYKETTÄ user. The code is valid for one semester, so a new code must always be requested at the beginning of a new semester. |
Basic Information
The gym is especially suited for training with free weights, but also has all the basic exercise machines. Many local athletes train at the Areena gym.
Sports Use
SYKETTÄ users may use the Joensuu Areena gym during opening hours when it is not reserved. Visit Tilava Joensuu to view the Areena reservation calendar (in Finnish only). The City of Joensuu rules for sports facilities (in Finnish only) apply at the Areena. DO NOT USE THE GYM WHEN IT IS RESERVED TO OTHER GROUPS OR SPORT CLUBS!
Opening Hours
See the up-to-date opening hours for Joensuu Areena here.