Paavo Nurmi Athletic Center

• Paavo Nurmi-The Flying Finn
• Paavo Nurmi Gymnasium
• Paavo Nurmi Fitness Center
• Paavo Nurmi Pool
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Paavo Nurmi Athletic Center

Finlandia University’s Paavo Nurmi Athletic Facility provides an opportunity for athletes, students and community members to train in a heated pool, full-size gymnasium, and fitness center. Spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms feature saunas and showers.

The Paavo Nurmi Center is the home of the Finlandia Lions. The gymnasium hosts the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The Paavo Nurmi Gymnasium has a total seating capacity of 800.

Paavo Nurmi is also utilized for recreational classes, recreational activities, community programs and commencement.

PAAVO NURMI CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION & RATES

Day Pass: Adults $5.00 & Children under 12, Seniors, Alumni $3.00

10 Visit Pass: Adults $30.00 & Children under 12, Seniors, Alumni $20.00

Monthly Pass: Adults $40.00 & Children under 12, Seniors, Alumni $25.00

Yearly Pass: Adults $300.00 & Children under 12, Seniors, Alumni $250.00

Fall, Winter, and Spring Hours ( Starting January 24, 2010)

Summer Hours (May 15th - August 15th)
Monday through Friday    7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday        Closed
Sunday        Closed

Indoor Fitness Walking (November through April)
Monday and Wednesday    7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Western Upper Peninsula District Health Department
Note:  Effective March 16, 2009, the days for the indoor fitness walking were changed to Monday and Wednesday (from Tuesday and Thursday).

Gymnasium
The gymnasium is the home to the Finlandia Lions basketball and volleyball teams. With the expansion of the Finlandia athletic department the gym is only open for Finlandia students and intercollegiate athletics.

Fitness Center
The fitness center has a wide range of equipment from free weights to strength machines. The weight room also includes cardiovascular machines such as stairclimbers, treadmills and stationary bikes.

Fitness Center Hours: (Summer hours same as above)
Monday Through Friday        7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday        8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday        1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pool
The four-lane, twenty-five yard swimming pool is used for fitness and recreational swimming. The water temperature is maintained at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, which provides a comfortable atmosphere for instructional classes. Finlandia offers instructional classes in Red Cross swimming lessons levels I-VII, Aqua-Fit and Scuba Classes. An observation area allows easy viewing. Swimmers are required to wear bathing suits and take a hot, soapy shower. The pool is located on the first floor and is accessible through the community locker rooms.

Fitness Swim Hours
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Open Swim Hours
Friday     6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday   1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Aqua-Fit Hours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Monday & Wednesday  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                               Saturday    9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.