In May 2022, new gateways have been placed in the Sports Centre. Due to a shortage of products and a shortage of employees, the gateways were not yet fully implemented. The new gateways are now fully implemented.
Starting February 20 the access control to the Sports Centre will change for our users. In this item you can find all relevant information regarding the new gate.
Main entrance gate
This gate has been installed on the 1st floor, in front of the staircase entrance. Visitors to the Sports Canteen, stands and physiotherapy practice do not need to pass through the entry gate. The access gate ensures that everyone who is in the Sports Centre is registered, so in case of emergencies it is possible to see how many people are in the building. In case of an emergency the gate will open automatically. In addition, the new gate will reduce the risk of unwanted situations and theft.
Access based on valid subscription
Access to the sports halls and locker rooms will be granted on the basis of a valid UnionCard or CampusCard. This is the basic subscription that allows you, as a customer, to use our sports facilities. By using the app Sports and Culture UTwente you can scan a QR-code that will be placed on the entrance gate. The QR code will be used to check whether you have a valid subscription and access will then be granted. Below we have explained step by step what you need to activate:
- Download the app Sports and Culture UTwente
- Log in with your student or employee account or email address (external customers).
- Select the 'Scan' function in the app and use this to scan the QR code on the entrance gate.
- If you have a valid UnionCard/CampusCard subscription the gate will open.
- Are you done exercising and want to leave the building? Then you can use the push button on the entrance gate.
*After installing the app, it is possible that at the first time of logging in it will ask you to open in 'App' or in 'Browser'. Be sure to select to open in app!
*Access with your studentcard/employee card will also remain a valid option, if you have an active UnionCard/CampusCard.
Should it happen that the gate does not grant you access, then you can report to the Service Desk to check whether everything is configured correctly on your account.
Access to a hall via the stands will not be possible anymore starting February 20. This means that you will need to pass the entrance gate, before you can enter a hall. The stands are only available for visitors who want to watch a training or a match.
Access to fitness and swimming pool
The fitness and swimming pool will also use the current access gates. These will continue to exist because the fitness and the pool need a valid reservation / subscription. Also at these locations you will get access by scanning the QR code.
Access for (away) associations
The boards of the sports associations have received a separate email with more information about the use of the access gate by guests.
Access during exams
The gymnasiums in the Sports Centre are also often used as locations for exams. At the time of exams, it is not necessary to scan for access. The entrance gate will be opened at these times.
Access for the customers with a disability
Customers / visitors with a disability and other users of the elevator can use the South entrance. At this entrance it is possible to enter the Sports Centre by using the intercom at the door. At the entrance gate there is also a gate for people with a disability.
Do you have questions regarding the access control, the Sports and Culture app or other matters related to sports? Check out our FAQ! The FAQ will be updated as much as possible. Is the answer not there? Please send your question to secr-sport@utwente.nl.
