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Sports Packages and Registration

SYKETTÄ ABC

A) Register as a user

Start using SYKETTÄ services by registering on our website or the SYKETTÄ mobile application (available on Android and iOS). You will need a valid university email address to register. Students use @student.uef.fi or @edu.karealia.fi address. Staff members use @uef.fi or @karelia.fi address. After registering, you will receive a username and password to log on the SYKETTÄ service.

PLEASE NOTE! You cannot buy a sports sticker before you have registered as a user!

B) Buy a sports sticker

You can buy sports stickers on our online shop, via the mobile application, or at the offices of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) and the Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Users on the Joensuu campus pay the sports fee in Joensuu.

There are two ways to use a sports sticker:

– The mobile sticker on the mobile application and/or
– A physical sports sticker attached to a student card, staff card, or a separate blanco card

Download the SYKETTÄ mobile application to buy and use the mobile sticker. With the application, you can start using SYKETTÄ right away without visiting a campus office. You can use the mobile sticker instead of or alongside a physical sticker.

You can buy or pick up physical stickers from a campus office. You will need a valid student or staff card. You can pay the sports sticker at the officer, or beforehand in our online shop or in the mobile application. If you do not have a student or staff card, you will receive a separate blanco card with the sticker attached.

A valid sticker is an absolute requirement for using the services. Always keep your sports sticker with you when using the services! Be prepared to present your sticker when requested. Mobile application users must be prepared to prove their identity (e.g. with a student card or an identity card).

C) Enroll on classes

Users must enroll beforehand on all instructed group exercise classes, instructed and open ball sports turns and other exercise turns, free turns and family turns. Users enroll on classes using the sports calendar on either the SYKETTÄ website or the mobile application. Enrollment always starts 7 days before the class begins. The ‘Enroll’ button below the class description will be active once enrollment has started. Enrollment ends 30 minutes before the start of the class/turn. Only enroll on one class/turn at a time. Overlapping enrollments are treated as irrevocable enrollments.

Depending on the event, enrollment for sports courses or introductory sports classes usually starts 14 or 30 days before the event. Users do not need to enroll on gym turns or regular turns for student and staff groups.

You can check your upcoming classes by clicking ‘Own enrollments’ at the top of the SYKETTÄ website, or in the Personal Calendar section of the mobile application. Keep in mind that the number of participants is limited, and popular classes might fill up very quickly.

If you cannot attend a class, remember to cancel your enrollment via the sports calendar. An enrollment must be cancelled no later than four hours before the class starts. Your place is freed and someone else can attend the class. Enrollment on morning classes starting before 10 am must be cancelled no later than 12 hours before the class starts. A sanction policy is applied in cases of uncancelled enrollments and reservations, as specified in the Terms of Use.

The universities do not have insurance for SYKETTÄ users, users are responsible for their own safety while using SYKETTÄ services.

Prices

Group Exercise Sticker

39 € /semester (includes 10 % VAT)
Valid 1 January 2024 – 31 August 2024

69 € /academic year (includes 10 % VAT)
Valid 1 June 2023 – 31 August 2024

Includes the following services:
– Instructed group exercise classes
– Open and instructed ball sports and other exercise turns
– Regular turns for students and staff
– Access to gyms (Aurora, Joensuu Areena, Tikkarinne)
– Different sports courses (some have a separate fee)
– Offers from local sports businesses

You can find the schedules for all classes and turns, and the opening hours of the gyms on the sports calendar.

Ball Sports Sticker

22 € /semester (includes 10 % VAT)
Valid 1 January 2024 – 31 August 2024

36 € /academic year (includes 10 % VAT)
Valid 1 June 2023 – 31 August 2024

Includes the following services:
– Open and instructed ball sports and other exercise turns
– Regular turns for students and staff
– Access to gyms (Aurora, Joensuu Areena, Tikkarinne)
– Different sports courses (some have a separate fee)
– Offers from local sports businesses

You can find the schedules for all classes and turns, and the opening hours of the gyms on the sports calendar.

Sales Locations

SYKETTÄ Online Shop

You can visit the online shop both on our website and the mobile application. The online payment options of all Finnish banks are available in the online shop.

ISYY Office

Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland
Yliopistokatu 7
80100 Joensuu
Haltia building, 2nd floor

Opening hours:
Mondays,Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am to 3 pm
Wednesdays, 12 pm to 4 pm
Fridays, closed

See exceptions to opening hours on the ISYY website.

POKA Office, Tikkarinne Campus

Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Tikkarinne 9
80200 Joensuu
Building A

Opening hours:
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 am to 2 pm

See exceptions to opening hours on the POKA social media channels on Instagram and Facebook.

POKA Office, Wärtsilä Campus

Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Karjalankatu 3
80200 Joensuu

Opening hours:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 am to 4 pm

See exceptions to opening hours on the POKA social media channels on Instagram and Facebook.

Gym Opening Hours

Portti54

Mondays to Sundays 4:30 am to 11 pm

Aurora Gym

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 5 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

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

Mondays 7 am to 8:30 am, 4 pm to 5pm 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

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). Do not use the gym when it is reserved to other groups or sport clubs!

Gym access codes

With the form below, you can apply for a mobile key for Portti54 and Tikkarinne gym (will be available later) and a door code for Joensuu Areena gym.

Application form

Instructions for returning the physical electornic key of Tikkarinne gym

The physical electronic keys of the Tikkarinne gym will be abandoned during autumn 2023 and replaced by mobile keys that work in the Smart Key application.

Instructions

Facilities

Länsikatu School

Länsikatu school is located on the University of Eastern Finland campus in the address Tulliportinkatu 1, 80130 Joensuu. The gymnasium is accessible via the B door on Länsikatu. Changing rooms are located to the right of the entrance. Länsikatu school and Tulliportinkatu school have the same address, which can sometimes be misleading. Länsikatu School is located on the corner of Tulliportinkatu and Länsikatu, and Tulliportinkatu school is further away on Tulliportinkatu. When you arrive at Länsikatu school, the statue next to the road is a good sign.

The Länsikatu school gymnasium has a parquet floor and the gymnasium can be divided in three with screens. The gymnasium is suitable for both ball sports (e.g. floorball, basketball, badminton, futsal) and group exercise. Wall bars can be found at the end of the gymnasium, with mirrors on the other side of the bars. The gymnasium has a PA system. SYKETTÄ users are free to use the goals and nets stored in the gymnasium. SYKETTÄ users may not use the school’s other equipment.

The entrance is electronically timed to stay unlocked for evening users. During weekends (Friday to Sunday) the entrance is open only when the gymnasium has been reserved via the sports calendar. If no-one has enrolled on a free turn by Friday noon, the entrances of the school will be automatically locked. Remember to enroll on weekend turns in time!

Tulliportinkatu School

Tulliportinkatu school is located on the University of Eastern Finland campus in the address Tulliportinkatu 1, 80130 Joensuu. The entrances to the gymnasium are located on the school courtyard. There are two entrances. Changing rooms for men and women are located on different hallways, the hallways are accessible via different entrances. Tulliportinkatu school and Länsikatu school have the same address, which can sometimes be misleading. Länsikatu School is located on the corner of Tulliportinkatu and Länsikatu, and Tulliportinkatu school is further away on Tulliportinkatu. Arriving from Tulliportinkatu, turn to the school yard at the pet shop.

The Tulliportinkatu school gymnasium has a parquet floor and the gymnasium can be divided in three with screens. The gymnasium is suitable for both ball sports (e.g. floorball, basketball, badminton, futsal) and group exercise. Fixed mirrors can be found in one end of the gymnasium, with a climbing wall in the other end. The gymnasium also has wall bars and a PA system. SYKETTÄ users are free to use the goals and nets stored in the gymnasium. SYKETTÄ users may not use the school’s other equipment.

The entrance is electronically timed to stay unlocked for evening users. During weekends (Friday to Sunday) the entrance is open only when the gymnasium has been reserved via the sports calendar. If no-one has enrolled on a free turn by Friday noon, the entrances of the school will be automatically locked. Remember to enroll on weekend turns in time!

Rantakylä University Teaching Training School

Rantakylä University Teaching Training School is located in the address Pataluodonkatu 6, 80160 Joensuu. The gymnasium is accessible via the D door on the right side of the school. D door of Rantakylä University Teaching Training School is locked. Group exercise class instructors will arrive to open the entrance 5 minutes before the class starts, be sure to arrive on time to the class. Changing rooms are located in front of the entrance. The gymnasium is accessible via changing rooms.

The gymnasium of Rantakylä University Teaching Training School is suitable for group exercise. The gymnasium has a PA system and fixed mirrors. SYKETTÄ users may not use the school’s equipment.

Tikkarinne

The Tikkarinne campus of the Karelia University of Applied Sciences is located in the address Tikkarinne 9, 80200 Joensuu. Two group exercise rooms and a gym are located on the Tikkarinne campus. All sports facilities are located in the E Building. During the academic year, the main entrance to the E Building is open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. At other times, an mobile key is required to enter the building (see instructions further below).

Tikkarinne Group Exercise Room E161

The Tikkarinne group exercise room (E161) is located on the basement floor (floor 1) of the E Building on the Tikkarinne campus. To find the group exercise room, enter through the main doors, walk straight to the end of the hallway, go down one floor after the sliding door, go through the glass door on the left and go to the end of the hallway. There are no changing rooms or showers in the facilities. The entrances of the building are locked in the evenings. Group exercise class instructors will arrive to open the entrance 5 minutes before the class starts, be sure to arrive on time to the class. An mobile key is required to enter the open turns. Mobile key must be requested using a separate application form. Users must exit the building by 9 pm.

The Tikkarinne group exercise room is used to teach students of physiotherapy at the Karelia University of Applied Sciences. The room is 120m² in size. The room is suitable for small group exercise classes. The room has a PA system and fixed mirrors on one wall. Equipment for group exercise classes can be found in the room: sticks, barbells, foam rollers, rubber bands, fysio and bosu balls, step boards, exercise mats, and some kettlebells and dumbbells. The room also has three ballet poles.

Tikkarinne Small Exercise Room E326

The Tikkarinne small exercise room (E326) is located on the top floor (3rd floor) of the E Building of the Tikkarinne campus. To find the exercise room, go straight to the end of hallway after the main entrance, go up one floor after the sliding door, go through the glass door on the right and go to the end of the hallway. There are no changing rooms or showers in the facilities. The entrances of the building are locked in the evenings. Group exercise class instructors will arrive to open the entrance 5 minutes before the class starts, be sure to arrive on time to the class. Users must exit the building by 9 pm.

The Tikkarinne small exercise room is a space for creative activities at the Karelia University of Applied Sciences. The exercise room is especially suited for body overhaul classes. The exercise room has a PA system, but no mirrors or exercise equipment. Thick exercise mats can be found in exercise room.

Joensuu Areena

Joensuu Areena 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. 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 codes can be found in the event descriptions of the sports calendar. Users of the Joensuu Areena gym should request the code using a separate application form.

Joensuu Areena is a multi-purpose building owned by the City of Joensuu. The field is divided into athletics and ball sports sections. The running tracks are made with Mondo coating, while the field is covered with a Pulastic elastic surface. Either a parquet floor or an artificial turf is set up on the field, depending on the season and events.

SYKETTÄ users may use the Joensuu Areena facilities (excluding the climbing wall) when they are not reserved. Visit Tilava Joensuu to view the Areena reservation calendar (in Finnish only). See the up-to-date opening hours for Joensuu Areena here.

Mehtimäki Hall

Mehtimäki hall (Motonet Areena) is located in the address Kisapolku 1, 80110 Joensuu. In Mehtimäki hall we are using a pedagogical room and a UEF block. There can also be ball sports turns in blocks 1 and 2. The entrances of the hall are locked, but classes and turns can be accessed with a door code, which can be found in the class descriptions in the sports calendar. The same door code also allows access to the changing rooms.

Mehtimäki Hall Pedagogical Room

The pedagogical room 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.

The entrances of the hall are locked, but group exercise classes can be accessed with a door code, which can be found in the class descriptions in the sports calendar. The same door code also allows access to the changing rooms. Only indoor sports slippers or shoes may be worn in the hall. Do not wear outdoor shoes or shoes that leave marks on the floor in the room. The lockers in the changing rooms are free to use. Instructions for use: Insert the code of your choice into the locker and turn it into the lock. When opening, enter your own code into the door, and the door will open automatically.

Guide video

Mehtimäki Hall UEF Block

UEF block 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. UEF block has a parquet floor. The block is suitable for badminton and volleyball. SYKETTÄ users are free to use the nets and poles stored under the stands. SYKETTÄ users may not use the hall’s other equipment.

The entrances of the hall are locked, but ball sports turns can be accessed with a door code, which can be found in the class descriptions in the sports calendar. The same door code also allows access to the changing rooms. Only indoor sports slippers or shoes may be worn in the hall. Do not wear outdoor shoes or shoes that leave marks on the floor in the room. Users must exit the hall by 10 pm. The lockers in the changing rooms are free to use. Instructions for use: Insert the code of your choice into the locker and turn it into the lock. When opening, enter your own code into the door, and the door will open automatically. The light switches are located at the block entrances. If you are not certain whether other users are coming after you, turn off the lights.

Guide video

Mehtimäki hall blocks 1 and 2

Blocks 1 and 2 are located in the large hall part of Mehtimäki hall. The blocks are 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 left of the lobby. Access to the blocks is through the changing rooms. Blocks are located in the hall on the left and center. Blocks have a parquet floor. Blocks are suitable for basketball and volleyball. SYKETTÄ users are free to use the nets and poles stored under the stands. SYKETTÄ users may not use the hall’s other equipment.

The entrances of the hall are locked, but ball sports turns can be accessed with a door code, which can be found in the class descriptions in the sports calendar. The same door code also allows access to the changing rooms. Only indoor sports slippers or shoes may be worn in the hall. Do not wear outdoor shoes or shoes that leave marks on the floor in the room. Users must exit the hall by 10 pm. The lockers in the changing rooms are free to use. Instructions for use: Insert the code of your choice into the locker and turn it into the lock. When opening, enter your own code into the door, and the door will open automatically. The light switches are located at the block entrances. If you are not certain whether other users are coming after you, turn off the lights.

Guide video

Aurora Gym

The 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 go straight until you find a courtyard. The gym entrance is on the left courtyard. The entrance is immediately to the right, the 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. Observe the gym opening hours.

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.

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.

Tikkarinne Gym

The 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. An electronic key is required to enter the gym (instructions further below). The changing rooms are to the right when entering through the gym door. Users must exit the building by 9 pm.

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 smith machine, a leg press, a hack squat machine, a HUR multifunction machine, a Kinesis machine, and a generous amount of dumbbells and kettlebells.

Students can request a mobile key to the gym using a separate application form. Karelia UAS staff members must activate the Tikkarinne gym option on their own electronic key, Tikkarinne doorkeeper (in Tikkarinne campus, building E, info) will program the access to the Tikkarinne gym.

Joensuu Areena Gym

The 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. 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.

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. Users of the Joensuu Areena gym should request the code using a separate application form.

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). DO NOT USE THE GYM WHEN IT IS RESERVED TO OTHER GROUPS OR SPORT CLUBS! See the up-to-date opening hours for Joensuu Areena here.

Portti54

Portti54 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.

The size of the gym is about 300 m² and there are three separate training areas: 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 equipments for verastile training. 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.

UEF staff and students who have an electronic key to the library can request access right to a physical electronic key. Students and staff of Karelia and UEF students who do not have an electronic key to the library can request a mobile key.

Application form for the gym access
Instructions for downloading the mobile key
Rules of the gym

Sports Buddy

What Are Sports Buddies?
SYKETTÄ Sports Services in Joensuu offers the Sports Buddy service to all university students, who would like to exercise with a friend or a group of friends. We want to connect students interested in the same sports with the Sports Buddy service. No SYKETTÄ sports sticker is required to use the Sports Buddy service.

Are You a Rookie or a Veteran Exerciser?
Would you like to start attending a group exercise class, but feel intimidated to go there alone? Would you like to have a friend to chat with while jogging? Would you like to practice a sport but can’t do it alone? With the Sports Buddy service, we strive to bring together students interested in the same sports, and to lower the threshold of participating in instructed exercise classes.

How Can I Find My Own Sports Buddy?
Fill the Sports Buddy questionnaire and we will find a suitable Sports Buddy for you.

Contact Us

SYKETTÄ On-Call Telephone
Urgent calls in the evenings from 6pm to 9pm and on weekends from 9am to 8pm.
p. +358 44 576 8447 (calls only, no messages)

Contact the on-call telephone when:

– The entrances of Länsikatu and Tulliportinkatu schools are locked on weekday evenings or weekends, even if you have enrolled on a weekend turn by 12noon on Friday
– Defects in sports facilities and equipment
– Disturbance situations
– Any other matter requiring immediate attention

NB! Matters that are not urgent and that can be taken care of during office hours are not ones that should be taken care of by calling the emergency number.

Heli Aalto
University Sports Coordinator
The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY)
p. +358 44 576 8445, liikuntasuunnittelija(at)isyy.fi

Heli’s workstation is located at ISYY’s offices (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia 2nd floor)

Niklas Leinonen
Service Planner
The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY)
p. +358 44 576 8418, vapaa-aika(at)isyy.fi

Niklas’s workstation is located at ISYY’s offices (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia 2nd floor)

Helinä Purho (substitute for Riikka Valkama)
University Sports Coordinator
The Student Union POKA of Karelia University of Applied Sciences
p. +358 44 576 8415, liikuntasuunnittelija(at)pokapoka.fi

Helinä’s workstation is located at POKA’s offices in Tikkarinne campus (Tikkarinne 9, Building A)

Tommi Remes
Physical Activity Counsellor
The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY)
p. +358 44 576 8420, tommi.remes(at)isyy.fi

Tommi’s workstation is located at ISYY’s offices (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia 2nd floor)

James Moore
SYKETTÄ Inspector

James will visit SYKETTÄ sports events and check stickers and enrollments of participants.

Terms of Use

Terms of use – SYKETTÄ University Sports
Entry into force on 1 August 2022

Contents
1.Overview
2. Service users
2.1 Students
2.2 Staff
3. Registration
4. Sports Fees
5. Insurance
6. Enrollment and Cross-Usage of the Services
7. Sports Facilities
8. Making Changes to the Functionality of the Service, and Cancellations
9. Service Periods
10. Sanction Policy and Conflict Resolution
11. Copyrights
12. Duration of Validity

1.Overview

SYKETTÄ is a sports service platform of the universities operating in Joensuu and Kuopio. The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (hereinafter referred to as ISYY) provides the SYKETTÄ services in Joensuu and the Student Union of Savonia University of Applied Sciences (hereinafter referred to as SAVOTTA) in Kuopio.

These Terms of Use shall apply to all registered users of the SYKETTÄ website who use the SYKETTÄ services.

2. Service Users

Only the user groups listed below have the right to use SYKETTÄ sports services.

2.1. Students

All students of University of Eastern Finland and universities of applied sciences Karelia and Savonia who are graduate students in the aforementioned universities and are registered as attending the ongoing term/academic year have the right to use the SYKETTÄ sports services. In addition, University of the Arts students and Humak students in Kuopio campus have the right to use the services.

User groups who have the right to use the services are:

Additionally, the following persons at UEF:

Additionally, the following persons at universities of applied science:

Services may be used until the end of the graduation term. The right to study of students using the services must be valid.

The status of a person’s right to study and registration as attending may be verified from the person’s student card or the student register. If required, students receive a certificate of their enrollment at the university from the student and admission services (UEF) or the student affairs office (UAS).

2.2. Staff

Staff members of the University of Eastern Finland, Karelia UAS and Savonia UAS, Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) and the student unions of Savonia (SAVOTTA) and Karelia (POKA) UAS who are employees of the organisation at the time of the purchase of the SYKETTÄ sports sticker have the right to use the sports services. The right to use these services shall be considered on a case-by-case basis in regards to persons participating in Erasmus staff exchange, other visitor programmes and SYKETTÄ service partners.

Additionally, the following persons at UEF:

3. Registration

Users start using SYKETTÄ services by registering as a user of these services on the SYKETTÄ website. Client data is collected in accordance with Data Protection Records. Registration does not require the user to purchase a sports sticker, but the sticker and registration are required in order to start using the services.

4. Sports Fees

Each user of SYKETTÄ services must have a valid group sports or ball sports sticker (excluding special promotions and trial periods, which we inform our users about). Users must always have the sticker with them when using the services.

Users may purchase the SYKETTÄ sticker at the SYKETTÄ online store or at one of the on-campus locations. Users purchase the SYKETTÄ sticker at their primary campus of study or work. Users can buy the sticker either for a term or full academic year. The stickers for an academic year are valid during 1 Aug – 31 Aug (13 months), and the stickers for a term are valid during 1 Aug – 31 Dec, or 1 Jan – 31 Aug unless otherwise informed.

The sticker must be attached to a student or staff card, or to a specific SYKETTÄ card. The sticker must be provided if SYKETTÄ staff require so. In addition to the SYKETTÄ sticker, users can use SYKETTÄ mobile app’s virtual sports sticker. The sports sticker, which is given to users against payment, is personal, and may not be used by anyone else. Users must provide adequate ID when requested.

The sports fee may be refunded if the user has prescribed at least three months of immobility. The sports fee shall be refunded in full for the months during which the services were not used. Users must apply for refunds in writing no later than 14 days after the doctor has prescribed the user to remain immobile.

5. Insurance

SYKETTÄ services do not include insurance unless specified otherwise.

6. Enrollment and Cross-Usage of the Services

Users enroll for each sports session using the sports calendar on the website unless specified otherwise in the session description. Overlapping enrollments are forbidden. Enrollment for sports courses starts 14 days before the course starts. Enrollment begins exactly 7 days prior and ends 30 minutes prior to the start of the session.
If a user cannot attend the session that the user is enrolled for, the user must cancel the enrollment immediately, no later than four hours before the class starts. The exception is the classes starting before 10am, which must be cancelled no later than 12 hours before the class starts. Overlapping enrollments are treated as irrevocable enrollments. SYKETTÄ reserves the right to change cancellation times. Cancellation times for exercise courses vary from course to course and should always be checked in the class description.

Users must follow the instructions of the session description.

SYKETTÄ services may additionally be used, at no extra cost unless otherwise specified, between Joensuu and Kuopio SYKETTÄ university sports services. Commencing cross-usage of these services must be conducted in accordance with the instructions provided on the SYKETTÄ website.

7. Sports Facilities

The sports facilities may only be used during the periods and only for the purpose detailed on the SYKETTÄ website. If the sports facilities are used outside these periods, the user shall be personally accountable for any costs. Persons who do not have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker may not enter the facility. If a user damages the equipment, other property or facility, the user shall be accountable for the costs. Details of compensation will be negotiated case by case. If a user notices damages in equipment or facilities, the user must inform SYKETTÄ services immediately.

SYKETTÄ sports service providers shall not be responsible for personal injuries or material damages which concern the users or their personal belongings and have occurred at the sports facilities.

8. Making Changes to the Functionality of the Service, and Cancellations

Service providers reserve the right to make changes to the Terms of Use, content and operations of the service; to limit the number of session participants; and to cancel sessions due to a small number of participants or other reasons without compensation. Users shall be notified on the SYKETTÄ website of any cancellations of SYKETTÄ services due to the instructor being unavailable, facility related reasons or other reasons.

There shall be a notice of non-standard opening hours on the SYKETTÄ website.

Service providers shall not be accountable for mistakes or interruptions in the operations due to force majeure or the actions of a third party.

9. Service Periods

SYKETTÄ services are provided during two periods:

The services provided during the holiday season and the summer months (June–August) are more limited.

10. Sanction Policy and Conflict Resolution

If a SYKETTÄ user hands out one’s personal SYKETTÄ sticker to another person, or uses someone else’s SYKETTÄ sticker, both parties involved shall be banned from using the SYKETTÄ sports services until the end of the ongoing academic year. Cases of serious misconduct shall be reported to the authorities. Repetition of misconduct can result in a ban of the user from SYKETTÄ services until the end of the ongoing academic year. Unauthorised use and misconduct can be a reason for police investigation.

If a SYKETTÄ user does not arrive to the session, and has not cancelled the enrollment, the following sanction policies shall apply:

If a SYKETTÄ user comes to a sports facility with a person who does not have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker, the user shall be banned for 14 days from using SYKETTÄ sports services.

In addition, SYKETTÄ staff members may occasionally monitor the SYKETTÄ sports sessions and facilities, and check if the attending users have valid stickers. SYKETTÄ staff members have the right to issue a warning or a ban in cases of misconduct.

The primary method of conflict resolution concerning the use of the service are negotiations between the parties.

11. Copyrights

The contents on the SYKETTÄ website are protected by copyright laws.

The providers of SYKETTÄ sports services reserve all rights to the web pages and their contents unless otherwise specified in these Terms of Use or on the website. Bulletins, logos and other material may be used for journalistic purposes on the condition that the source is disclosed. Text or pictures may not be used for purposes contrary to public decency.

Contact SYKETTÄ sports services before using material from SYKETTÄ website.

12. Duration of Validity

Terms of Use are in force indefinitely.